Tweed Valley Weekly, June 1, 2023

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Letter of the Week

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EVs are the future

Like it or not the EV revolution is coming.

TAFE are running courses for technicians and supply chain issues are being overcome.

Importantly, Australians are now beginning to see through the misinformation put forward by the previous federal government and the fossil fuel industry. The states are embracing EVs with financial incentives as well.

It’s six months now since we picked up our car and some of the comments we have received are as follows.

Too expensive you say? Our car was $44,700 on road and cheaper cars are coming.

Not enough range? Our car has a range of 420 kilometres fully charged around town and 350 kilometres on the highway.

Not enough chargers? We charge at home using solar which is easy. Why give your energy provider your solar for 7 cents a kilowatt when you can use it in your car. Unless you drive over 300 kilometres a day, you have no need to look for chargers.

Ampol and BP are rolling out fast chargers, and although you may find delays during holiday times, things are improving fast.

Towing costs? We have a tow bar rated at 750kg which is ample for most people.

As for EVs ruining your weekend, we just drove over 870 kilometres to Wilton for Mother’s Day. We stopped to recharge three times, and taking advantage of the NRMA free chargers, we spent just over two hours charging. If we had paid and used the super fast chargers it would have come down to 1 hour 40 minutes.

Our car has V2L which enables us to use the car’s battery in the event of a power failure by running a lead from the car to household appliances. Our battery is 60kW, which is equivalent to five times the storage of a house battery.

Maintenance is negligible compared

to petrol/diesel and most importantly much cleaner for the environment.

The car is quiet, smooth, and the acceleration is amazing.

We know that it’s not possible for some people at the moment, but we believe the sooner you can join the revolution the better.

Gwyn Hooper, Uki

Destroying the planet to save it?

A year ago, our PM voiced his vision of the future: “solar panels on your roof charging your vehicle for free overnight.” Using starlight? Only if you install a massive and very expensive home battery.

Alex Goldenstein says: “cars can act as home batteries” (TVW May 25 Letters), but when can you drive an electric vehicle (EV) that is being charged by day to cook your dinner and heat your home by night?

It is true that EVs are cheaper than conventional vehicles to run and maintain, partly because electric motors are less complex and more efficient than internal combustion engines, and partly because they don’t contribute a cent to roads (via fuel excise) while doing more damage due to their weight. They cost much more and depreciate much faster, strain the grid and increase electricity demand and costs.

They can reduce air pollution and noise in cities but have a huge carbon footprint in production and are still mostly coal-powered here.

Lithium batteries in EVs can also catch fire, sometimes spontaneously with dire consequences. Since Felicity Ace sank on 1 March, along with the charred remains of 4,000 expensive EVs, some shipping lines refuse to transport them.

The biggest problem with lithium-ion batteries, however, is that they contain more cobalt than lithium, and the world would run out of cobalt within a year if every new vehicle was electric. Most cobalt comes from the Congo, often using child labour.

Unless you have solar batteries you are facing serious increases in energy costs. 888 Solar Tek have installed hundreds of solar battery systems in the Northern Rivers in the last 8 years. If you have existing solar panels we can easily retrofit solar batteries to store your power for overnight use. Why buy more expensive electricity when you can use more of your free solar power?

Studies have found that mining the minerals for renewables, batteries and electric motors threatens biodiversity more than climate change itself, so we may be destroying the planet to save it.

D Weston Allen, Cudgen Response to Mr Huf’s column on C Zones

In response to the column written by Craig Huf in the May 11th edition of the Tweed Valley Weekly, I would like to make the following reply.

The Tweed Valley is one of the most biodiverse places on earth.

There are more threatened species here than elsewhere in the state of NSW, and the area is comparable to Kakadu or the Daintree rainforest in its botanical and faunal treasures. This natural heritage needs to be protected; as historically, one of the most environmentally damaging industries has been farming.

Massive historical clearing for agriculture is one reason many of this area’s flora and fauna are in danger of extinction.

The claim that changes in land use from horticulture to cattle grazing will require a Development Application is also a laughable furphy. Again, where exactly is this stated in the proposed rules? Nowhere.

Dr Samuel K Dawson, Caldera Environment

Centre

Why we should vote yes

The argument that we do not have sufficient detail about the Voice ignores the fact that the constitution does not lay down the detail of any of our processes of government.

The constitution, for example, grants the government power to tax, but it does not stipulate which taxes shall be raised or how they will be administered.

These details have arisen as a result of parliamentary decision-making over the last 100 years.

The same is true of all of aspects of federal government.

The proponents of the yes vote have always argued that it is the current Australian parliament that will sort out details after the referendum if it is successful.

Why would we demand a level of scrutiny and detail that doesn’t apply to any other part of the constitution?

The fear that the Voice will somehow challenge or override parliament is just patently wrong.

Time and again proponents have explained that the Voice will do no more than advise on policy affecting our Indigenous population. It will not have the power to override or challenge our elected representatives.

After 200 years of dispossession and trauma, surely First Nations people deserve the right to be consulted on issues directly affecting them? We should just vote yes, it will unite the nation and allow the process of healing and reconciliation to begin.

David Cross, Dunbible I disagree with comments on the Voice

In response to recent letters by D Allen and B Francis on the Voice issue.

It is gratifying to know that D Weston Allen (TVW May 11) agrees with the notion of properly recognising Indigenous people in our constitution.

While we may agree on this aspect of the upcoming referendum, I do not share his pessimism about the proposal to enshrine a Voice to Parliament.

If anything, this proposal has the potential to be part of a healing process that addresses historical and present day racism.

It is hard to see how any reasonable voter would give credence to the emotional outbursts of renegade Indigenous identities such as Jacinta Price and overlook the considered views of Indigenous leaders such as Noel Pearson, Ken Wyatt, Linda Burney, Pat Dodson, Pat Anderson, Marcia Langton and Tom Calma.

Regarding the remarks of Bruce Francis in the same edition of The

Weekly, each of his four reasons for opposing the Voice is highly problematic.

Firstly, the PM and other supporters have provided detail on the proposal. Conservatives opposing the proposal have reached no consensus on what additional detail they are seeking.

Secondly, the Voice proposal does not, in itself, divide Australia by race.

It provides Indigenous people with a mechanism for finally having their voices heard after decades of institutional racism.

Thirdly, it is pure speculation that elected representatives may demand reparations for past injustices. Representatives have yet to be elected and the government of the day would not be obliged to adhere to such demands. This is just fear mongering.

Finally, as an advisory body, the Voice would have no power to veto government decisions.

Government retains the final authority. Past failures in government policies are clearly related to the lack of adequate initial consultation with First Nations People.

The Voice simply gives Indigenous people an opportunity to comment on legislation relevant to their well-being.

Neville Jennings, Murwillumbah

Scolding US President unwarranted

The scathing attack on the American people by Jane Wallace was unwarranted (TVW, May 25).

I lived and went to school in Sacramento for a few years and only found them to be warm, kind and generous. President Joe Biden met Albanese at the G7 summit and had to go home to a crisis in his own country.

Libby Francis, Uki

Please note the views on the letters page are that of the letter writer and not of the Tweed Valley Weekly. Letters must include a suburb and contact number for verification. Letters may be edited for length or legal reasons. Send your letters to editor@theweekly. net.au.

Sand bypass claims rejected

By Jo Kennett

A TRANSPORT for NSW spokesperson says that recent erosion at Fingal beaches is a result of a sustained easterly groundswell and that one of the two aims of the Tweed Sand Bypassing (TSB) is to maintain the natural sand drift to the north.

The comments come in the wake of criticism from Fingal locals about what they see as over-pumping from the bypass, which they fear is causing serious erosion at Fingal beaches and providing Queensland beaches with much of their sand.

“Coastal erosion is caused by a number of natural factors such as tides, waves, water level, wind, rips, runoff and headlands,” the Transport spokesperson said.

“The Tweed Sand Bypassing jetty mounted sand transport system collects sand from the southern side of the Tweed River entrance at Letitia Spit, and pumps it under the river to outlets on the northern side.

“From there the sand is transported by waves and currents to nourish the southern Gold Coast beaches and to counter the effects of coastal erosion.

“Tweed Sand Bypassing has two objectives. One is to maintain the coastal sand drift to the beaches on the southern Gold Coast of Queensland.

“The system is designed to transport the natural quantities of sand that move northwards along the coast.”

On the claim by one Fingal resident that Fingal Beach is dropping into the ocean because not enough sand is being pumped to it, the spokesperson said Fingal “experienced erosion of the upper beach through April/May 2023, primarily due to a sustained easterly groundswell at the

end of April.”

“TSB monitored the event and has observed beach conditions on site and through satellite imagery,” the spokesperson said.

“Wave buoy data shows that there was sustained wave energy from an easterly direction for approximately two weeks at the end of April.

“It is expected that, under these conditions, there would be significant sand transport along the coast and a building of the storm bar.

“This is a normal coastal process. TSB does not influence the erosion at Fingal Beach — it is the natural bypassing process that is dominant.”

However, TSB said they will continue to monitor changes to the beach at Fingal.

“Specific reports detailing the short and long-term natural processes that contribute to sediment transport at Fingal are available (online).

“There is also information about the natural variability of beach widths at Fingal. T hese reports point to the fact that Tweed Sand Bypassing operations are driven by naturally-occurring processes; the amount of sand delivered via pumping or dredging varies from year to year (ie not as stated in the comments).

“Historical sand delivery tables can be found on the Tweed Sand Bypassing website; energetic coastal conditions have been observed over the last 12-18 months, resulting in high natural sediment transport rates compared to long-term averages, hence the recent sand delivery totals; our analysis indicates that the project is not negatively impacting the beaches along Letitia Spit.

“We have previously communicated

in detail the natural variability of beach widths at Fingal (with reports available on the project website).”

T he spokesperson said that the second objective of Tweed Sand Bypassing is to establish and maintain a safe, navigable entrance to the Tweed River.

“Some sand moves past the jetty and accumulates on the Tweed River entrance, so Tweed Sand Bypassing periodically dredges the Tweed River entrance area.

“Dredged sand is transported to placement areas offshore of southern Gold Coast beaches, Duranbah and Fingal/ Dreamtime.

“Most of the dredged sand is distributed to placement areas north of the Tweed River, which matches the direction of natural sediment transport.”

TSB says the planned estimated distribution for 2023 is 80,000 cubic metres offshore of Bilinga, 75,000 cubic metres to Snapper Rocks East, 65,000 cubic metres to Duranbah Beach, 30,000 cubic metres to Fingal and 10,000 cubic metres to Dreamtime Beach.

TSB also disputes the claim that “every year over 500,000 cubic metres of sand is pumped towards the Gold Coast by the sand pumping jetty and another 260,000 is pumped from the river mouth”, saying historical figures are available via: tweedsandbypass.nsw.gov.au/operations/ sand-delivery.html

Invitation for Registrations of Interest

Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Assessment

Clarrie Hall Dam Raising, Tweed Shire LGA

Tweed Shire Council is proposing the raising of the Clarrie Hall Dam to ensure water security for the Tweed District into the future. e proposal would involve the raising of the existing dam wall to increase storage from 16,000 to 42,300 megalitres. is would result in additional inundation areas immediately surrounding the existing reservoir. e proposal is being assessed as State Signi cant Infrastructure (Reference: SSI-9458) and has also been declared a controlled action under the Commonwealth Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act).

Clarrie Hall Dam is located on Doon Doon Road, southwest of Uki, NSW. e project would interact with Lot and DPs: 1/44745, 3-7/240856, 1, 2, 6, 8-14/260821, 6/261570, 1, 2, 5/261582, 1-3, 6/261681, 1, 4/261700, 3, 4/604354, 1/624073, 1, 2/628704, 2/631489, 1, 2,/716151, 1/749031, 107, 156/755730, 32, 33, 74/755743, 1, 2/778141, 1, 2/814563, 2/838936, 21/840278, 1/877100, 5/1024097, 330/1190205, 2-4/1243701, 2/1246411, 2/1257191, 1, 2/126035.

e proponent contact is: David Hannah, Senior Environmental Scientist, Tweed Shire Council, T: 02 6670 2400, E: Dhannah@tweed.nsw.gov.au.

EMM, on behalf of Tweed Shire Council, invites Aboriginal individuals and organisations who hold cultural knowledge relevant to determining the signi cance of Aboriginal objects and/or places in the area, and who wish to be involved in the consultation process undertaken as part of the assessment to register their interests.

e purpose of Aboriginal community consultation is: 1) to inform the assessment of cultural heritage values of the area; 2) to assist NSW Government in the assessment of Aboriginal heritage reports prepared for this project; and 3) to support any future applications or approvals for the project sought under the NSW Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and/or the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974.

Registrations of interest are to be provided by no later than 13th June 2023 to;

Alan Williams

E: awilliams@emmconsulting.com.au

A: EMM Consulting Pty Ltd, 20 Chandos Street, St Leonards, NSW 2065 T: 02 9493 9500.

Erosion in front of the Fingal Rovers SLSC

High Court rules it can’t be break and enter if your name is on the lease

A woman was terrified when her former boyfriend kicked down the front door, breaking three locks, forced his way into the apartment, shook her and threw her phone to the floor when she tried to call police.

The man was charged with break and enter, commit a serious indictable offence (intimidation) in circumstances of aggravation (use of corporal violence) under section 112(2) of the NSW Crimes Act.

Criminal lawyer John Gooley of Stacks Law Firm said it was a serious charge that can lead to jail for up to 20 years.

The judge in the NSW District Court acquitted him.

“The legal reason – his name was still on the lease for the apartment, along with the woman’s, and under the law he had a pre-existing right to enter the dwelling,” Mr Gooley said.

“The Crown appealed. The Court of Criminal Appeal found that the determinative issue was the lack of consent to entry by the occupant, and that he had no right to kick down the door.

“The man appealed to the High Court, where three judges found against him, but four judges ruled in favour of his right to entry while his name was on the lease.

“The majority judges in BA v The King cited legal precedents going all the way back to Britain, to the year 1547, that a person can’t commit break and entry if it’s their own premises.

“The High Court majority found that under the NSW Crimes Act, a person who breaks and enters a dwelling must be a trespasser. The man’s name was on the lease, so under the law he did not require the occupant’s permission to enter. The majority judges ruled the man’s right to entry was not removed when he entered the apartment by force.

Mr Gooley said it is worth reading the majority judgement in BA v The King, which is available via the High Court’s website. It contains myriad legal references to cases dating back centuries that confirm – virtually – that a man’s home is his castle and he can storm it if he wants to.

“This judgement is likely to cause concern for those who refuse entry to a person they fear, if that person’s name is on the lease or they own the dwelling,” Mr Gooley said.

“NSW’s residential tenancy law provides for automatic termination of a lease on the making of a final apprehended violence order. However, this can take time and it doesn’t help when someone is battering down the door.”

Imperial Hotel has sold

By Jonathon Howard

HE POURED his heart and soul, plus most of his money, into revitalising the Imperial Hotel in Murwillumbah with the idea of rebuilding the iconic site to its former glory.

And what a journey it has been. The now former ‘Impy’ owner Shane Nugent has confirmed he has sold the hotel, with the new owners expected to take over in July.

Mr Nugent’s vision to create a timeless hotel in the heart of the Tweed Valley started in 2019, after fierce bidding for the property, which settled for $835,000.

“I purchased the site from a Sydney-based buyer and had a plan to bring back something special to Murwillumbah from its heyday in the 1930s,” he said.

Mr Nugent spared no expense in his vision and the fit-out, with black and white floor tiles meeting beautiful navy tiles on the walls and the hotel’s initials “IH” embossed in gold.

The finery continues into the bathrooms, with concrete sinks from 1930s household laundries, and king and queen of diamonds stained glass panels on the doors.

“It was a sight to behold for locals and visitors when we opened,” Mr Nugent told The Weekly.

“We’ve had many locals return to the site and they have been blown away by the level of detail and craft put into the building.”

But what Mr Nugent did not expect was the severity of the COVID-19 impact and

the red tape he’s faced at the property.

“It was extremely hard to get it over the line,” he said.

“The bureaucracy was such a killer for me and the impacts of coronavirus also placed a great deal of pressure on the business.”

Mr Nugent said he wanted to make sure the business was running well prior to selling.

“It’s in a good place to sell,” he said.

“We have three great commercial tenants, 29 refurbished rooms in the hotel, and a bright future for the site ahead.

“I think the new owners will be happy as I’ve already handled much of the dramas

and requirements for council.”

Mr Nugent now plans to work on his own home and reinvest some time with his partner Kian Watson and their dog Loui. He would not reveal the price, but said it was a “good deal” for both parties.

“I feel like I’ve accomplished a lot at the Impy and I wish all the success to the new owners, as they are getting a great platform to grow from,” he said.

Kian is likely to continue working as the hotel’s manager, along with the other staff, pending the final decision from the new owners.

The Weekly will introduce the new owners after they find their feet.

Troopy stolen from Piggabeen

By Jo Kennett

A LOCAL family are devastated after their pride-and-joy ‘Troopy’ was stolen at Piggabeen — while its owner was working in aged care.

The family are now appealing for any public help to assist Tweed Police in recoverying the vehicle.

The Toyota Landcruiser Troopcarrier was stolen from Piggabeen on Thursday, May 25.

The owner had parked the vehicle outside the aged care facility she was working in at the time of the theft.

Her daughter, Tamara-lea Cusack, posted on social media, saying the car belonged to her mother, who walked out from work to find it gone.

“It was full of camping stuff and tools and dad’s beers lol,” she said.

The vehicle has NSW registration plates DB-07-NY.

If you have seen this vehicle please contact Tweed Police on (07) 5506 9499 or you can contact Crime Stoppers confidentially on 1800 333 000 or report any information on Crime Stoppers online. Meanwhile, Tweed Police are also urging motorists to keep valuables out of site,

Anne-Marie Fahey Solicitor

after a recent spike in property thefts from within vehicles at Eden Street, Coral Street in Tweed Heads.

IMPY SOLD: The Imperial Hotel officially opened in May 2019 with friends and family gathering to help cut the ribbon. Little did owner Shane know COVID was coming.

This Toyota LandCruiser troopy was stolen

Did you know the Greens are blocking Labor’s $10 billion social and affordable housing plan?

Sign the petition to tell Adam Bandt, and Greens Party MPs and candidates, to stop playing political games and stop blocking Labor’s affordable and social housing for our community.

The Greens are teaming up with the Liberals, Nationals, and One Nation in Parliament to block Labor’s $10 billion Housing Australia Fund. This fund will build social and affordable housing, housing for women and children fleeing domestic violence, and more.

There are people across the North Coast who are relying on this Bill passing Parliament, but the Greens Party is refusing to listen to our community. Add your voice and let them know that teaming up with the Liberals, Nationals and One Nation to block housing for those who need it most is disgraceful.

Tweed Link

Tweed Shire Council wishes to acknowledge the Ngandowal and Minyungbal speaking people of the Bundjalung Country, in particular the Goodjinburra, Tul-gi-gin and Moorung – Moobah clans, as being the traditional owners and custodians of the land and waters within the Tweed Shire boundaries. Council also acknowledges and respects the Tweed Aboriginal community’s right to speak for its Country and to care for its traditional Country in accordance with its lore, customs and traditions.

Last week we each used 177L a day

as at 29 May 2023

In brief ...

Safer driver workshops

Council’s Road Safety Officer Lily Morgan and Julie Croker from Drivewise Training School, in collaboration with Transport for NSW, invite the community to attend free safer driver workshops on Tuesday 13 June.

The workshops are:

• Older road users – 2 pm: This will cover several topics and tips to help people make safer choices while also staying independent. It will profile the changes to health that can come with age and how conditions such as vision impairment and dementia can affect the abilities for road users. There will be guest speakers from Community Transport and Mobility Caring.

• Help learner drivers become safer drivers –

4:30 pm: This workshop supports parents and supervisors of learner drivers to be confident and effective teachers. Topics include information about licence conditions for learner and P-plate drivers, tips for using the learner driver log book and the importance of providing constructive feedback. There will be guest speakers from Service NSW and Local Police.

To book, call Julie Croker on 0421 704 787.

Who do you drive safe for?

Council staff took road safety to a personal level by creating mock number plates to reflect who they are driving safe for.

A section of the Tweed River at Uki that was severely damaged in the 2022 floods.

Waterway management workshop at Uki

Would you like to learn more about managing your waterway? Landholders with creek and river frontage are encouraged to attend an informative and practical waterways workshop to be held on Thursday 15 June at the Uki Hall from 9 am to 1:30 pm.

Expert speakers will discuss topics relevant to local waterway management, including:

• managing erosion

• improving fish habitat

• stock and waterways

• riparian vegetation

• regulations and permits

• support available to undertake waterways restoration. The workshop will include a visit to a reach of the Tweed River at Uki that was severely impacted by the 2022 floods. Riparian vegetation loss and bank erosion

has left the river vulnerable to further damage in future floods.

Council will be working with North Coast Local Land Services to restore the section of the river in the coming months. The site visit will discuss a restoration plan which will involve installing hardwood log and rock structures to restore eroded riverbank material, and recover stabilising riparian vegetation.

Workshop places are limited, and registrations are essential. Book online at tweed.nsw.gov.au/rivers-creeks

Questions? Contact Tweed Landcare at amalia.pahlow@tweedlandcare.org.au or 02 6670 2199.

This event is delivered as part of the Landcare Riparian Restoration Grants program which is supported by Local Land Services with funding from the NSW Government’s $200 million Region Recovery Package.

Pest animal control to help threatened species

Pest animal control works will commence across the Tweed coastal areas next week, Monday 5 June and continue until Friday 16 June.

Recent camera monitoring has recorded pest animal activity in the coastal bushland areas at Kingscliff, Hastings Point, Pottsville and Fingal Head. Species recorded on the cameras has included foxes and European hares, which have both been introduced to Australia.

A highly-experienced specialist contractor will carry out all works to reduce the pest animals in the local area.

Council’s program leader – pest management wildlife protection Pamela Gray said it’s crucial for the Tweed’s native wildlife to reduce pest animal numbers, particularly foxes.

“Foxes seek out nests, eggs and attack local wildlife. It’s especially important to protect the Beach Stone-curlews who are at risk of local extinction,” Ms Gray said. Signage warning the public about restricted access will be in place at formal entrances to trapping and control sites

across key locations at Fingal Head, Kingscliff, Hastings Point and Pottsville.

“Access to control and trapping sites is prohibited for the communities’ safety. Please ensure you and your pets do not enter these areas as traps are camouflaged and are extremely difficult to see.”

Foxes have caused major declines in native animal species in Australia. This control program aims to reduce fox numbers to protect native fauna, including koalas and threatened birds such as the Bush Stone-curlews.

European hares graze on native plants and can impact on the natural recovery of disturbed bushland areas and can destroy habitat restoration plantings.

For details about locations and closures, check Council’s website at tweed.nsw.gov.au/foxes

If you have any questions, contact Council’s program leader – pest management wildlife protection on 02 6670 2400.

Each year, Council actively participates in various National Road Safety Week events to raise awareness about the importance of road safety and prevention of crashes. This year, staff were invited to create their own personalised mock number plate to promote road safety awareness. This demonstration of responsible behaviour not only fosters a culture of safety within Council but also extends influence outside, as staff carry these habits into their personal lives.

The Murwillumbah Bridge was also lit up with yellow lights during National Road Safety Week (14 to 21 May).

Council’s Road Safety Officer Lily Morgan said Council works closely with Transport for NSW to implement a “safe system” approach to achieve a safe and connected road network.

“A combination of engineering projects, education campaigns, grant funding and collaboration with the community has seen a clear downward trend in casualty crashes in the Tweed,” Ms Morgan said.

“While we recorded a reduction of crashes between the 5-year reporting period, Centre for Road Safety stats show that 136 lives have been lost on NSW roads this year. This is 8 more lives compared to this time last year (128).”

Locals give input into Byrrill Creek bridge restoration

Byrrill Creek residents met staff from Council’s Flood Restoration team on site near Byrrill Creek bridge last week, to give valuable local insights on the bridge and rate of localised flooding, ahead of new restoration works starting.

Residents raised concerns about the bridge’s railing and approaches and the bridge surface including one large, flood-damaged section at the eastern end, off Kyogle Road. Organiser of the gathering and long-term local resident Joanna Gardner hopes the bridge over the Tweed River at Terragon will be built back better, not to its current design.

“The IPCC Report (Intergovernmental Panel on

Climate Change) points to the need to be resilient and to adapt, to plan and build and to cater for climate change. The Report warns that the costs of doing this now outweighs the ongoing costs of systems that are failing,” she said.

Council awaits the findings of the Tweed Valley Flood Study Update and Expansion – its draft, due for release around September 2023 – before finalising a preferred design for the bridge restoration project, subject to funding by the NSW Government.

Tweed Shire Council is working with others to deliver a safe and connected local road network.

Byrrill Creek residents discuss restoration works on Byrrill Creek bridge at Terragon with members of Council’s Flood Restoration team.

Leading by example, Tim Mackney (Manager Infrastructure Delivery), David Oxenham (Director Engineering) and Danny Rose (Manager Roads and Stormwater) are committed to driving safe.

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Planning Committee meeting agenda – Thursday 1 June 2023

The Planning Committee meeting agenda for Thursday 1 June 2023 is available on Council’s website at tweed.nsw.gov.au/council-meetings . The meeting will be held at the Harvard Room, Tweed Heads Administration Building, Brett Street, Tweed Heads commencing at 3:30 pm.

Agenda

Reports for consideration

Planning and Regulation

8.1 Review of Determination of DA21/0021 for demolition and construction of a residential flat building at Lot 1 and 2 DP 360543 No. 26 Recreation Street, Tweed Heads

8.2 Development Application DA21/0842 for alterations and additions to an existing commercial building at Lot 10 DP 1144883 Nos. 38-42 Pearl Street, Kingscliff

8.3 Development Application DA22/0088 for a telecommunications facility at Lot 2 DP 815370 No. 1126 Pottsville Road, Pottsville

8.4 Development Application DA22/0148 for the demolition of existing buildings and erection of an eighteen (18) unit residential flat building with two (2) swimming pools at Lot 1 SP 8051 No. 1/10 Boundary Lane, Tweed Heads; Lot 2 SP 8051 No. 2/10 Boundary Lane, Tweed Heads; Lot D DP 100532 No. 8 Boundary Lane, Tweed Heads; Lot A DP 100532 No. 12 Hill Street, Tweed Heads; Lot 2 DP 508816 No. 14 Hill Street, Tweed Heads

Council meeting agenda –

Thursday 1 June 2023

The Council meeting agenda for Thursday 1 June 2023 is available on Council’s website tweed.nsw.gov.au/council-meetings . The meeting will be held at the Harvard Room, Tweed Heads Administration Building, Brett Street, Tweed Heads 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 1 June 2023

Confidential items for consideration

Planning and Regulation

25.1 Development Control Order review request

The agenda for these meetings, which may also include any late or supplementary reports, will be updated prior to the date of the meetings and are 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 meetings are livestreamed, and video recordings will be available on Council’s website following the meeting. A person’s image and/or voice may be broadcast. Attendance at the meeting is to be taken as consent by a person to their image and/or voice being webcast.

Community notice

Chinderah Districts Residents Association meet

Tuesday 6 June 2023, 7 pm at Uniting Church Hall, 24 Kingscliff Street, opposite nursing home Kingscliff.

Current vacancies

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Do your part for World Environment Day

World Environment Day is on Monday 5 June and this year it’s all about beating plastic pollution.

It’s a reminder that our actions on plastic pollution matters. Even small actions can make a big difference.

Keep saying no to disposable plastic cutlery, plastic straws and other single-use plastics. Avoid plastics that cannot be recycled if other alternatives exist.

Avoid products with excess or unnecessary plastic packaging. Adopt reusable items such as water bottles, shopping bags, keep cups and travel cutlery.

Get involved in World Environment Day at worldenvironmentday.global or see how Council is working to protect the Tweed’s internationally significant environment at tweed.nsw.gov.au/environment

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Proposal to classify Operational Land, Altitude Aspire, Terranora

Council is in the process of acquiring proposed Lot 754 located in the subdivision of Lot 522 in DP1275215 and Lot 1 in DP175234, Broadwater Parkway, Terranora for a drainage reserve. The proposed lot is outlined in the location diagram shown below.

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

Have your say

You are invited to make a submission concerning the proposal within 28 days of this notice to the General Manager, Tweed Shire Council, PO Box 816 Murwillumbah 2484 or by email at tsc@tweed.nsw.gov.au

Submissions close: 5 pm, Thursday 29 June 2023

Council reference: 112823 and 13236

Enquiries: Emily Rockliff, Technical Officer – Property Phone: 02 6670 2400

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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.

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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

DA22/0107 – Dwelling to create an detached dual occupancy

Lot 2 DP 553577, No. 41 Scenic Drive, Bilambil Heights

DA23/0172 – Dwelling, carport and inground swimming pool

Lot 24 DP 1252272, No. 27 Denman Drive, Cudgen

DA22/0695 – Alterations and additions to existing dwelling

Lot 28 DP 249874, No. 5 Sand Street, Kingscliff

DA22/0839 – Alterations and additions to existing dwelling including a viewing deck

Lot 25 DP 1180878, No. 314 Casuarina Way, Kingscliff

DA23/0202 – In-ground swimming pool

Lot 2 DP 1145428, No. 13 Paula Court, Pottsville

DA23/0178 – Partially in-ground swimming pool

Lot 46 DP 825565, No. 27 Horseshoe Road, Terranora

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

Section 4.55 modification application for public comment

The following Section 4.55 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 31 May to Wednesday 14 June 2023.

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

Applicant Location

GTH Resorts No. 14 Pty Ltd Lot 11 DP 1254208; No. 32 Fraser Drive, Tweed Heads South

Proposed modification

Proposal

Amendment to Development Consent

DA20/0317 for a manufactured home estate (change to building height and gross floor area for club house building)

File no.

DA20/0317.01

Amend the design and layout of the approved clubhouse building and associated community facilities within an approved manufactured home estate.

Any person may, during the period specified above, make a submission in writing to Council in relation to the modification application. Where a submission is in the form of an objection, then the grounds of objection are required to be specified.

In accordance with Clause 117 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2021, there is no right of appeal under Section 8.8 of the Act by an objector.

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.

Please note – requirements regarding Disclosure of Political Gifts and Donations

A disclosure is required to be made in a statement accompanying the relevant development or planning application by a person who makes the application. In addition, a person who makes a written submission either objecting to or supporting a relevant development or planning application must also make a disclosure if the person has made a reportable political donation. Further information regarding Donations and Gift Disclosure are available on Council’s website at tweed.nsw.gov.au/development-applications

Man killed on highway

By Jo Kennett

A MAN has died after being hit by a truck on the M1 at Chinderah on Wednesday morning, May 24, with traffic diverted for several hours through Terranora.

The fatal collision happened at about 11.30am when a B-double truck hit the man, believed to be aged in his 50s.

The accident happened just before the Dodds Road intersection just north of the Ampol service station, with traffic coming to a standstill as emergency services raced to the scene.

Tweed Police said that “despite the efforts of NSW Ambulance paramedics, the man died on the way to hospital”.

Police said the man driving the truck stopped to assist the victim and was taken to The Tweed Hospital for mandatory testing.

The M1 was closed northbound at Chinderah with traffic being diverted onto Tweed Valley Way and Terranora Road via Tumbulgum.

Tweed Police have commenced an investigation into circumstances surrounding the incident, with some locals having witnessed the distressing incident.

As inquiries continue, anyone with informa-

tion or dash cam footage of the incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

If you witnessed this incident and are experiencing any anxiety or sleep problems, call Lifeline Crisis Support on 13 11 14 (they have a chat and text line as well) or go to: tracksafefoundation. com.au/resource/support-for-witnesses-of-traumatic-incidents/

Traffic on the M1 was backed up for several kilometres following the incident

Emergency services at the M1 crash site. Image by Nine News

Crackdown on graffiti

By Jonathon Howard

TWEED POLICE are stepping up their efforts to address a recent increase in illegal graffiti and they are appealing to the community for help.

Across the Tweed Shire there are public facilities, schools and other sites being ‘tagged’ or sprayed-painted — costing ratepayers dearly.

Police have stressed that the illegal act is costing businesses and Tweed Shire Council, and local officers are urging parents to educate children against the behaviour.

“Graffiti investigation — please help!” police posted online.

“Have you noticed an increase in amateur graffiti in public locations lately?

“If you know who is doing it, or have noticed graffiti practice in a student’s or children’s schoolbooks, please do something about it. “Speak to the person about the cost to businesses and agencies to remove it.

“It makes the location appear unsafe. It is an offence, and you can get into trouble with the police.

“Please stop it, if you are doing it. Please report it if you know who is doing it.”

If you can help local police, please contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or use the Crime Stoppers online reporting page: nsw. crimestoppers.com.au

Sextortion warning

By Jonathon Howard

TWEED YOUTHS are being urged by police not to share personal information or photos on the internet and social media, as they could risk becoming a victim of “sextortion”.

Tweed-Byron Local Crime Prevention Officers and Youth Officers are calling on parents and carers to help educate young people in the dangers of posting images online via platforms such as social media.

“Simple steps can prevent our children becoming victim to online offences or the production, possession and distribution of child abuse material (CAM),” police said.

“We encourage parents to start positive conversations at home with their children about the appropriate use of social media and the longterm effect that its inappropriate use, which can have significant consequences not only on the young individuals but their entire family.”

Sexual extortion or sextortion is a form of blackmail where someone threatens to share a nude or sexual image or video unless a victim gives in to their demands.

If this happens to you, you’re not alone — there’s help available.

If you are a victim of sextortion, or would like more information, please contact Tweed Police on: (07) 5506 9499.

Graffiti at Pottsville Plaza earlier this year

Radios to keep Chinderah connected

By Jo Kennett

ELDERLY CHINDERAH park residents sat in the dark, some waist deep in floodwaters in shock, not knowing what to do, as flooding inundated eight parks last February which sit near the banks of the Tweed River. This was a recurrent memory from the tinny army volunteers who came to their rescue, but now, with the help of a donation of portable radios, they should never have to go through that trauma again.

The radios were presented to park residents at Homestead Holiday Park on Wednesday, May 24, by Mayor Chris Cherry and Red Cross Community Resilience Team (CRT) Officer Tammy Jones, who has been busy setting up CRTs around the north coast.

More than 40 UHF and VHF radios were purchased by the Australian Red Cross Emergency Service thanks to a $20,000 donation from the Together Tweed Mayoral Flood Appeal 2022

in the wake of last year’s flood.

Mayor Chris Cherry told The Weekly the donation from the appeal was a “passion project” for Council and the radios were one thing she wanted the community to have.

“The day before last year’s flood the Red Cross and Council were with the Byrrill Creek and Kunghur CRT looking at what they needed for communication in a future event because they were isolated in 2017,” the Mayor said.

“They actually had the radios in their hands (to see if they were suitable) but we took them back.

“It was a massive gap in 2022 and we wanted to make sure it doesn’t happen again.

“We wanted to see a direct impact in our communities to make sure they are safer for the next event. They can be used in any disaster.

“Today is the handover of the last portable radios and it’s just making sure these isolated communities can make sure each other are safe, com-

municate important information and communicate with the SES, the RFS etc.

“It’s a really big step that the 26 Community Resilience Teams that the Red Cross has set up across the shire have that capacity and capability to be able to act themselves.”

Tammy Jones thanked Council for their support, “not only in providing these communication tools, but in recognising the important role of the Community-led Resilience Teams we have set up across the shire.”

“We are still providing support to so many community members who remain displaced and in need of help following last year’s flood, and believe these new Community-led Resilience Teams will do a lot to build resilience in the community moving forward,” she said.

Homestead Holiday Park Community Resilience Team (CRT) leaders Michelle Shaw and Lyn Tupaea started the CRT two months ago after Tammy came to see them.

“Now that we are a bit more involved, we understand we can’t wait for the SES or someone else to come and rescue us.

“We now have the awareness as a community to step up and educate ourselves on what to do in an emergency.

“There has been a big shift in our park — everyone is putting their hand up to help and we have identified skills we didn’t know we had before.

“We have four or five other residents helping us so it is going to be a huge help in future events.

“The radios will really help us. We

CONNECTED: Lyn Tupaea, Michelle Shaw, Mayor Chris Cherry, and Red Cross representatives Tammy Jones and Jasmin

had no communication last year and this will help us notify people what is going on.

“Michelle and I will get early warnings. Water takes about two days to come down (from the upper catchment of the Tweed River) so we can let people know, especially vulnerable

EARLY DETECTION MAY SAVE LIVES

residents.

Tammy Kelso is a CRT team leader at Hacienda Holiday Park.

“Last time I got people to move their cars up near my place thinking it wouldn’t come up that far but it did, but now we are prepared,” she said.

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CRT team leader Tammy Kelso

Michelle Shaw tried out one of the portable radios

Winter virus warning

By Jonathon Howard

TWEED SHIRE residents are being encouraged to ensure they are up to date with their recommended influenza and COVID-19 vaccinations in the lead up to winter.

NSW is facing a fifth wave of COVID, as the state recorded 22,606 cases in the past month up until May 25, including 154 recorded cases in the Tweed. Northern NSW has recorded 322 new cases in the past week.

The latest NSW respiratory surveillance report, published last week, shows community transmission of COVID-19 remains at “high levels and influenza activity is increasing rapidly”. Health Minister Ryan Park said as we enter the winter months, staying up to date with recommended vaccinations is the best way to protect you, your family and the community from serious illness.

“Influenza is a serious disease in young children, and both COVID-19 and influenza viruses can have serious consequences for older adults, people who have chronic health conditions and those who are immunocompromised,” Mr Park said.

“Vaccination remains the best protection against severe illness and now is the time to make sure you are up to date with the shots recommended for you.”

NSW Chief Health Officer Dr Kerry Chant

said high levels of influenza activity is anticipated over the coming weeks and months, so it is important people across NSW continue to do the little things that keep us all safe.

“There is plenty of stock of COVID-19 and influenza vaccines available at pharmacies and GPs, so please book in today,” Dr Chant said.

“We know there are high levels of COVID-19 circulating in the community, and with a rapid increase of influenza cases this week, it is also important people continue to take simple precautions to protect themselves and each other.

“This includes wearing a mask indoors when you can’t physically distance, especially in healthcare and aged care settings, staying at home when you’re unwell and remembering to practise good hand hygiene.”

Those considered to be at higher risk of severe illness from influenza are eligible for a free influenza vaccine and include:

• Children aged six months to under five years

• People aged 65 and over

• Aboriginal people from six months of age

• Pregnant women at any stage of pregnancy

• T hose with serious health conditions such as diabetes, cancer, immune disorders, obesity, severe asthma, kidney, heart, lung or liver disease.

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Walk on Country event

By Jo Kennett

TO CELEBRATE National Reconciliation

Week, a group of local organisations are hosting a Walk on Country and other activities in what will be a fun day for the community at Kingscliff this Sunday, June 4.

Nortec, Social Futures, Momentum Collective, Tweed Shire Council, First Sun Employment, Healthy North Coast, NSW Police and The Family Centre are the organisers of the event, which begins with a Walk on Country from Ed Parker Rotary Park at Cudgen Creek at 10am.

Design and Communications Manager at The Family Centre, Jo Blanchard, said Uncle Russell Logan will lead the walk and talk about flora, fauna, the landscape and Aboriginal history.

“Following the walk there will be traditional dances out the front of the Cudgen Surf Club,” Jo said.

“There will be a Sea of Hands on the beach where people can write their messages of reconciliation.

“We have invited local schools to decorate their reconciliation hands and on the day people are invited to participate and add their hands

to the wall.

“Everyone that does the Sea of Hands goes into the draw for some pretty cool prizes including an Otis Carey surfboard and skateboard packs.”

There will also be Elders doing storytelling and NSW Police will provide a free barbeque .

“We have lots of activities for children like badge making and seedling stalls,” Jo said.

“We also have Gary Kafoa’s band playing on the lawn at the surf club from 11am and then we have Jasmine Logan from Kingscliff High School doing some slam poetry.

“We have artefacts from the Aboriginal Land Council and the museum.”

Jo wanted to give a big shout out to the amazing team at the Cudgen Headland Surf Life Saving Club.

“They have been really kind in providing their facilities and members to help out on the day,” she said.

“It’s going to be a really fun day whether people do the walk or just come along for the events at the surf club.

“The theme for reconciliation this year is ‘Be a Voice for Generations’ because we believe reconciliation is everybody’s business.”

Dancing Up a Storm at Murwillumbah Public School

You can certainly put your left foot in and shake it all about at Murwillumbah Public School. The school has a long tradition of involvement in high quality school and regional dance programs. Girls and boys have for over ten years been an integral part of the Far North Coast Dance Festival and over this time have performed in front of large audiences receiving the highest accolades for their energy, timing and rhythm.

Dance teacher, Hailey Scott, has been involved with dance at the school for seven years. Her dedication to the program features fabulous choreography, costume design and commitment to rehearsals and performance. Preparations are well under way for this years Far North Coast Dance Festival with students delivering two contrasting performances.

Audiences will be uplifted with the energetic movements of the years 3-6 students as they perform to “Feel it Still”. Then the years 4-6 group will engage

everyone with the mesmerising contemporary piece “Peter Pan.” This year’s performance will take place on Thursday 8 June at Twin Towns. Make sure you get your tickets early. Other regular performances take place in the community throughout the year.

Dance is a feature of the school’s curriculum with all years actively participating. Kindergarten classes have weekly dance lessons and love the opportunity to show off their balance, flexibility and funky moves. Dance is often a feature at the school’s weekly assemblies where students throughout the school express the sheer enjoyment that can be demonstrated through dance.

Murwillumbah Public School is a leader in delivering high quality performing arts programs particularly in the areas of dance, instrumental and choral. It is always best foot forward so grab your seat and be amazed at what students can achieve.

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Lions sponsorship

THE MURWILLUMBAH Lions Club continues its support of local youth activities and recently continued its sponsorship of two local football teams.

On hand to receive this sponsorship was Catherine North from the Uki Pythons Football Club and Walter Hendrikse from the Murwillumbah Football Club.

Lions Club president Trevor Hill made the presentation to Ms North, and together with players Lachlan Dunlop and Ben Hendrikse, a presentation to Mr Hendrikse.

“Lions is committed to supporting our local sporting clubs through this sponsorship program,” Mr Hill said.

“Our sponsorship has now been six years with the Murwillumbah Football Club and five years with the Uki Pythons.”

Special trivia night

SINCE THE mid-2000s, under the guidance of MC extraordinaire Marc Vining, Murwillumbah Running Club The Volleys have run a fabulous trivia night with all funds raised being dedicated to Tweed Palliative Support.

Since Marc and his wife moved to Tenterfield, the Rotary Club of Mt Warning AM have taken the reins and are pleased to keep the tradition going.

In the last two years alone, the club, with the generous support of sponsors, donations and other Rotary Clubs, has raised nearly $50,000, with all proceeds going to Wedgetail Retreat.

The maintenance of this award-winning hospice includes the upgrade of vital machines in order to continue caring for over 600 palliative care patients in the final days of their life each year.

The 2023 Trivia Night is once again set to

be held on June 3 at the Murwillumbah Golf Club, and tables are already full.

However, the Rotary Club of Mt Warning AM are still looking for more table sponsors ($350) and also gladly welcome donations of prizes for the auction and raffle. If you can assist, the club would love to hear from you.

For more information please contact Mark Moore on: (02) 6672 1501 or email: mark@ moorebbs.com.au

Pictured is Catherine North, Uki Pythons (below) and (above) (L-R) is Ben Hendrikse and Lachlan Dunlop with Walter Hendrikse. Both photos featured club president Trevor Hill.

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By Jonathon Howard

DEPUTY PREMIER and Minister for Education Prue Car has announced the Minns Labor Government is committed to the demerger of the Murwillumbah Education Campus, in consultation with the community.

The decision follows one of the most controversial feuds around the Tweed Valley’s schooling system in recent history, and for many parents and students it comes as a great relief.

Minister Car had a meeting with Member for Lismore Janelle Saffin, along with the NSW Department of Education, about the needs of each of the four school sites.

The state government is now circling back to what was not undertaken by the previous government and what many feel is important: consultation with the community.

“The Department, in collaboration with myself and the Member for Lismore, is finalising plans for consultation with the community,” Ms Car said.

“I want to be clear that the government is committed to the demerger of the high school and the retention of the two high schools and the two primary schools as separate schools.

“We are now working to deliver that commitment in a timely and inclusive manner.

“The department has stopped infrastructure-related activities on the Murwillumbah Education Campus project and will work with the

community on supporting the four schools into the future.

“The Member for Lismore and I will engage in a community consultation process to ensure the disruption to students and staff is minimised during this period.”

Unlike the previous Coalition government Education Minister, Ms Car said she looks forward to “visiting soon to meet with the community and the local member”.

While many parents and students are breathing a sigh of relief that Murwillumbah will retain all four public schools, one local family has expressed their disappointment.

The Bennett family sent an email to the school and included The Weekly in the correspondence highlighting the many questions which they say remain unanswered.

“This is disappointing news for forward-thinking people who are not afraid of change and want to see new and exciting infrastructure and facilities for their children,” the letter signed off by the Bennett family reads.

“To say it’s a major step backwards is an understatement, and the whole project is left in limbo with obviously thousands of dollars of taxpayer’s money to be wasted.”

The family’s statement said the decision to reverse the merger is “politically motivated”.

“From the time the Australian Labor Party were elected, it was glaringly obvious what would happen with the Murwillumbah Education Campus project,” the letter reads.

“My family were looking forward to enjoying the redeveloped campus at the former Murwillumbah High School and for future generations, as were a number of friends including teachers.

“I am guessing with appeals, the need for refurbishment and myriad logistical issues, the whole project in whatever form it ends will be significantly delayed and any benefit that might have been disappears into the distance.

“I am sure you are as frustrated with the latest developments as we are and, in this instance, we feel the need to constructively lodge our dissatisfaction with the decision made by the NSW Government.”

Not all local families are disappointed with the demerger decision, including local mother Jade Juleff and P&C president at Murwillumbah East Public School Kylie Rose, who were both celebrating the demerger announcement.

“I am so pleased to see this confirmation that our beautiful public schools will be staying open,” Ms Rose said.

“The statement by the Minister for Education has been a relief to many people.”

Ms Rose said the community fought hard to save the schools.

“We spent two-and-a-half years fighting this,” she said.

“From the outset the majority of our community was opposed to the closure of our schools.

“Of course, there were some people

who were in favour of a mega school.

“They also had an opportunity to champion their position. They clearly failed to prosecute their case. It is a bit late now.

“Labor went to the last election promising to keep these schools open if elected.

“So our community knew and voted for that position.

“We didn’t get a say in the previous government’s decision to close these schools but my goodness didn’t we have our say at the ballot box!”

Ms Rose said it is now about finding the best way forward for students, parents and teachers for the demerger.

“I think it is fantastic that the new government will consult the community on the demerger of the two high schools. It is the right thing to do.

“So many people have expressed their disappointment that it had to come down to an election for us to finally be heard.

“All of the grief and angst and uncertainty of the past few years could have easily been avoided if the previous government had bothered to consult our community on what we wanted.

“All of the money and time that they wasted insisting on pushing through with this mega school that we never asked for.

“I hope our community is so proud of what we have achieved together.

“I am so glad this is finally over and I look forward to these four amazing public schools remaining open for future generations.”

The former NSW government announced the merger in 2020 and now the NSW Labor government has scrapped Murwillumbah's school merger plans

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A beer a day, says Edith turning 100

By Jonathon Howard

BANORA POINT resident Edith Ross has a smile that can light up a room and a few tips for living a happy and somewhat healthy life, as she gets ready to celebrate her 100th birthday on Sunday, June 25.

It’s not everyone’s recipe for a long life, but Edith believes a beer a day, some potato chips and a “good cuppa” are her secrets.

Edith was born in 1923 in Brisbane. She grew up in Camp Hill and has fond memories of life growing up in Queensland.

These days, Edith has lived with her daughter Beryl Anderson since 2007.

Beryl and Edith’s granddaughter Teneesha assisted The Weekly with Edith’s life story.

Edith worked at the Committee of Direction of Fruit Marketing in Brisbane as the secretary for many years.

“I first started working there at 16 and stayed in the job for eight years until I was married,” she said.

She was working there when they came up with the name ‘Golden Circle’ for the well-known juice company.

She is in the group photo on the company’s webpage in the front row, second from the left, which was taken between 1939 and 1947.

Edith remembers growing up in

Brisbane fondly and loved school at what is now called Camp Hill School, previously Mt Bruce School.

“I remember that the World War II years did not impact me too much in Brisbane,” she said.

“I can recall we had to darken the lights at home and my father was an air raid warden.

“There was a big search light placed on Mt Coot-tha during those years.”

Edith’s fondest memories are those she shares with her family.

“I love my family very much and have 21 great-grandchildren and love everyone,” she said with her beautiful smile.

“Never thought I’d be 100, but you can never tell.”

Edith loves her life in Australia and never felt compelled to travel overseas.

Despite enjoying a beer, although less and less these days, Edith still promotes good health and being happy in life as her secrets.

“Make sure when you go to sleep you think about family,” she said.

She loves living in Banora Point but misses Camp Hill and her life in Brisbane.

“I will be going for the Maroons in the State of Origin,” she said.

“Only been to Mackay. Never ever thought to travel.”

Edith is the proud mother to four children, grandmother to eight, great-grandmother to twenty-one and great-great-grandmother to two.

“The real key to living a long life is a beer a day, some Smiths potato

chips and a good cuppa and biscuit,” she said.

She also mentioned how much the world has changed since she was growing up, when she was a child she had a candle that she blew out

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The family plan to celebrate her birthday at the Ivory Waterside at Tweed Heads.

Edith Ross loves a beer and some Smiths potato chips, but her real love is her family. Inset is Edith at Golden Circle (second from the left)

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Gold for local skater

By Jo Kennett

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A 60-year-old Pottsville figure skater has won gold on an international stage in Germany and said she wants to inspire others to get out there and have a go no matter what age they are.

Heather Little won the major world adult figure skating competition at the International Skating Association Adult Figure Skating Competition which ran in Oberstdorf, Germany, from May 15 to 20.

Heather grew up in Victoria and competed as a junior skater, coming third in the Australian titles, winning a national event in New Zealand and dreaming of going to the Olympics, a dream only a handful of Australian skaters have ever realised.

“I skated competitively for 13 or 14 years until I was about 23 and then I started teaching skiing,” Heather, just back from Germany, told The Weekly.

“I came back to skating about four years ago just for fitness.

“With COVID I was stuck at home and then I got really into it again.

“I started competing again about two years ago in the adult division because I had so much time during COVID and I just loved it. It was a silver lining.

“I’ve done a few competitions at home including state and nationals. I came third in nationals which was 37 years old and over.”

Although Heather competed overseas as a junior, her trip to the competition in Germany was her first as an adult skater.

“We have to qualify to go; meet a certain criteria, get permission from Ice Skating Australia and be at a certain level,” she said.

“I’d be the strongest skater in my age category in Australia but in Australia the adult divisions begin at 18 and I mostly compete against 18 to 25 year olds.

“Overseas you have to be 28 to go so I was competing in the 58 to 67-year-old division.”

“I skated in the artistic category and came fifth but I won the figure skating by two points ahead of the next competitor so it was a pretty good margin.”

Heather, who trains on the ice in Brisbane several times a week, said it was “a bit of a surprise to win.”

“I wasn’t sure how I would go on the international circuit,” she said.

She said her main goal in life was to be an inspiration for adults, “to go out there and give things a go and don’t let age limit you.”

“It doesn’t matter how old you are, you can do a lot more than you think you can,” she said.

“That’s probably where I kick goals, being an inspiration to a lot of people to be fit and healthy and to pursue their goals.

“I like to encourage people to just go for it and give it a go and just have fun.”

Surfers trauma training

By Jo Kennett

LOCAL BOARDRIDERS attended a free trauma training course run by Surfing NSW at Cabarita Beach Surf Lifesaving Club on Wednesday, May 24, run by leading special operations paramedics.

The Trauma Training Course (Bleeding Control in Aquatic Environment) was taught by TacMed Australia medics. Former frontline military service members include TacMed National Training Officer Matt Pepper.

Matt has an impressive resume. After seven years in army combat roles, he transitioned to emergency services as an intensive care/special operations paramedic. He is the founder of the Australian Tactical Medical Association, has a master of philosophy, pre-hospital response to terrorism, a graduate diploma in disaster response and preparedness, and is a Churchill Fellow.

“I’ve been a paramedic for about 17 years, Matt said.

“I became an intensive care paramedic afterwards, so I’ve mainly worked on special operations accessing patients in difficult or dangerous areas.

“My main experience has been in tactical roles, working with the NSW Tactical Police and Riot Squad, and a lot of the training we do now is translating the lessons we’ve learned in those really dangerous, high-threat areas such as sieges or hostage situations, or the worst-case scenarios of having someone like a terrorist or a right-wing extremist conducting some sort of intentional mass violence attacks.

“We try to translate all the lessons we’ve learned from the battlefield and from tactical environments in policing and ambulance — that high threat medicine — across to these surfers.

“When you have a propeller strike, a fin chop or a shark attack, you’ve got a threat in the water, an environment where you can’t treat your patient effectively, so we teach them how to rapidly treat a patient but also to keep themselves safe and maintain situational awareness.”

Surfing NSW Programs and Education Manager Adam Seminara said the NSW Depart-

ment of Primary Industry has provided funding through their shark mitigation program.

“We wanted to help out surfers, so stage one was giving them trauma kits and stage two is showing them how to use it, including improvised training if you don’t have that kit on hand, for instance using a shoe as a windlass to tighten a (T-shirt) tourniquet,” Adam said.

“TacMed had the kits we wanted and their experiences of being on the frontline seemed like a perfect fit.

“We have surf school instructors and boardrider club members learning things like tourniquet use and how to stop traumatic bleeds.”

Adam had some tips for tourniquet use.

“High, tight and horizontal; usually you want to go about three fingers above the injury.

“TacMed teaches wound packing in places you can’t apply a tourniquet, like junction wounds, for instance under arms, or in the groin, and also hypothermia.

“With heavy bleeds you need to keep the patient warm, so leave wetsuits on unless you can’t see the wound, as they bleed out quicker because blood doesn’t clot as well if you are cold.

“A lot of lifeguards haven’t even been taught this information. It’s not a first aid course; it’s built around someone having the worst day of their life.”

Surfing NSW Head of Programs and Community, Matt Lawson, said surfers are often the first responders in ocean trauma incidents. “Every cent that we are getting is going straight back into boardrider clubs.

“We’ve also invested a lot into training videos with TacMed you can see on our website.”

Watch these potentially life saving videos on: surfersrescue247.com/surf-trauma-techniques-2

Tough trek on Kokoda

By Jonathon Howard

TWO NUNDERI residents and a Queensland Police officer have recently completed the Kokoda Track in Papua New Guinea, narrowly avoiding the now blockade of the track.

The three trekkers are Australian Army Cadet Tomas Bowie and his father James, together with Jake Nieuwenhoven, a member of the Army Reserves.

The trio completed 10 days of wet and gruelling conditions along the infamous Kokoda Track, which formed an integral part of World War II for the Australia Army, who prevented the advancement of the Imperial Japanese Army in 1942.

Tweed Valley sub-branch of the National Servicemen’s Association of Australia patron Ron Smith, a World War II Navy veteran, presented the 80th Anniversary Battle of Kokoda Gold Medallion to two of the team members after their return.

Mr Smith said the trek was in the footsteps of our WWII diggers on the Kokoda Track.

James commented on the challenges of the track, which he summed up in two words.

“It was the greatest experience we have completed, but it was bloody tough,” he said. Mr Smith wanted to highlight the efforts of the trio in undertaking one of the toughest treks in the world.

“Congratulations to Tomas, James and Jake on undertaking the Kokoda Track, it’s a great accomplishment,” he said.

Kokoda Gold Medallion 80th anniversary

Trauma training instructors, Surfing NSW staff and boardriders

Matt Pepper overseeing a traumatic bleed response

Council seeks to address C zone concerns

By Jonathon Howard

THE DRAFT proposal of conservation zones (C zones) in the Tweed Shire has prompted a hot debate among locals this month, and Tweed Shire Council is eager to clarify several points it says are “misleading landholders”.

Council has stressed it is not intending to rush through the draft C zones policy and despite the window for public comment closing on Monday,

May 29, Council has sought to reassure landholders they will be given more opportunities to have their say.

In updating the community, Council’s Planning Director Vince Connell said Council officers are currently working on the formal proposal to amend the Local Environmental Plan zone mapping and introduce conservation zones across Stage 1 (Tweed Coast), which is expected to take another 12 months.

Once Stage 1 is complete, work will begin on creating draft maps for Stage 2, for areas west of the Pacific Motorway.

Once a set of draft maps has been produced, Council will reach out to all affected landowners to explain the process and seek their feedback. This is expected to take place in 2025.

In the meantime, Mr Connell has provided The Weekly with a statement to bring clarity to the subject and address what he says has been incorrect information within the community.

“It is important to clarify and correct some of the information published by the NSW Farmers Far

North Coast Branch in their most recent column in the Tweed Valley Weekly (May 11) regarding the introduction of conservation zones (C zones) in the Tweed Shire,” he said.

“We are aware the column has caused alarm among some farmers and other rural landowners, and we would like to allay these concerns.

“We have since met with the Chairman Craig Huf and members of the local NSW Farmers branch to better understand their concerns and have relayed these back to our Councillors who are weighing up how best to manage the rest of the proposed exhibition period — which was set to close on May 29.

“C zones have been part of the NSW planning system since 2006, and since then, councils across the state have been introducing them.

“Tweed is one of the last local government areas in the state to do so.

“The review of zoning for environmental protection has been in planning at Tweed Shire Council for more than a decade, and this long period of investigation underpins our current proposed zoning approach.

“The proposed new zones aim to tidy up our planning, to clarify and make things simpler for all landowners across the shire moving forward.”

Mr Connell said the column portrayed C zones in a “totally negative light”, which he says is not the case.

“But the reality is the full process is a balancing act of ensuring we are protecting our sensitive environmental lands while providing a clear path forward for rural landowners to ensure rural land management is viable,

sustainable and responsible,” he said.

“We do have some flexibility to tailor C zones to local conditions, however for the most part, a directive of the NSW Government controls where and how we can apply a C zone, and what type of development is permitted in these zones.

“Land use zones under the Tweed Local Environmental Plan (LEP) broadly regulate the types of development permitted and prohibited in different parts of the shire.

“Land use zoning does not regulate a landowner’s day-to-day activities or how they manage their property.

“A C zone over rural land does not change how landowners take care of their property, keep it safe, or continue using it as it is being used at the present time.

“C zones will regulate the types of new development that can be undertaken in the future and may impact on the ability to expand farming activities into parts of the land that are currently not farmed and are environmentally significant.

“These areas warrant an additional level of consideration and protection.

“For land to meet the criteria for a C zone it must contain native vegetation and not already be used for intensive agricultural purposes. Existing farmland will not be affected.”

Mr Connell said the C3 zone is being used predominately in rural areas.

“Extensive agriculture (ie grazing) is permitted without consent (doesn’t need a DA) in the C3 zone,” he said.

“A C2 zone would not be placed over land already being used for horticulture because the land would not

meet the ecological criteria for a C zone.

“Running cattle on a neighbour’s property might need a DA if it is in the C2 zone, but only if there hasn’t been cattle on there for long enough to say the land is not grazed.

“If the area has just been spelled for a year or two, this is an existing use and may continue.”

Mr Connell sought to assure Tweed farmers that a C zone on their property will in no way effect whether they can have working dogs as part of their current lawful farming activities on their property.

“The keeping of working dogs is not a type of development, so a C zone itself will not and cannot result in a ban on dogs,” he said.

“Yes, in certain circumstances we do place dog and cat controls on areas in proximity to sensitive environment and habitats, such as at Koala Beach in Pottsville and some areas of Casuarina.

“There have also been instances where a condition of consent for a subdivision of rural land prohibited dogs on the newly created properties due to their proximity to significant koala habitat. The prohibition was part of an overall environmental protection plan for the protection of the Tweed Coast koala population.”

Mr Connell said when making comparisons with neighbouring shires, it is important to recognise that every local government area is unique and there are many other issues affecting the decisions of Kyogle and Lismore councils.

“Tweed has a very different environment and community priorities than these areas,” he said.

“Council is developing and applying its C zones in response to its own environmental and development scenarios.

“The current planning proposal on exhibition does not make any changes to the zone mapping or apply C zones to any land.

“It proposes to introduce the legal planning controls for the C zones into the Tweed LEP 2014 to address a need by some landholders and development proponents who wish to use C zones to suitably protect relevant areas on their land.

“The planning controls will ultimately apply to any land that receives a C zone under Stage 1 and Stage 2 of the mapping review process.

“We welcome any feedback from landowners and encourage any rural property owners concerned about this to talk to our C zones project staff directly by calling our Contact Centre on (02) 6670 2400.”

Council says the discussions around the proposed C zones need further clarity

atthe Footy

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Quinny

ORIGIN! Just the word gets everyone excited I reckon and more so the diehard footy fans and the patriotic blue or queensland supporter.

Game 1 in Adelaide has been run and won and by the time this gets read one team has the upper hand heading to the cauldron that is Suncorp Stadium.

I’m sure it will be a good crowd and I understand the idea and concept to take the game to different parts of the country, I’m just not sure Adelaide is it.

Origin should be a sellout wherever it is and the fact there will be empty seats at the Oval indicate it might not go back there.

I’m thrilled to see Walsh get a go and I feel

he will excel at this level, he lives for this sort of footy.

Gee there has been a changing of the guard in both forward packs I feel in 2023.

Some new stars and a few others have returned, but the engine room looks significantly different for both teams whereas the backs are pretty similar (Qld left a few veterans out for the first time in a while).

Latrell out is a big loss for the Blues.

The Women’s Origin gives us the Thursday night footy game in Sydney and should be a cracker.

The build up around this shows the direction the footy is currently going for the women and it’s great, good luck to our two local stars in Jaime Chapman and Tarryn Aiken who fly the flag for our area.

This time of year makes the tips hard and the footy seem minimal but we were treated to a good weekend of footy.

The Dolphins were emphatic cruising to their 7th win of the season against a hapless Dragons. The new coach we win for him first up then drop off occurred again for the Dragons and a coach needs to be announced soon.

Parra have strung a couple together and are a different team at Commbank stadium. Sivo continued his dominance on the left wing and

is nearly guaranteed a try each time he plays there. Dylan Brown’s tackle on Townsend was a true highlight of the game.

The Broncos don’t tend to win much during Origin but fringe players turned in quality performances but snuck home against the Warriors.

Well done to son of gun Tristan Sailor who made his debut for the Broncos after a tough few years off the paddock.

The Raiders have turned their season around in a big way and are in the eight on the back of hard work.

Scary scenes with the Harawira-Naera incident but well done to the ref, players and medical staff who attended to him brilliantly. Speedy recovery to you Corey.

Some big results in the NRRRL on the weekend with the top three skipping clear.

Ballina look back to their dominant ways going undefeated through seven rounds.

Mullum had been performing really well but found the reigning premiers too strong on the weekend.

Evans snuck home by a point against Cudgen and the Northern were too strong for the very young Mustangs.

See you at the footy.

Quinny

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By Madeleine Murray

A FASCINATING film about an Afghan migrant’s discovery of the Australian desert and the cameleers’ descendants is coming to The Regent on Tuesday, June 6.

Watandar follows Muzafar Ali, a Hazara photographer from Afghanistan who grew up in Pakistan as a refugee and was resettled in Australia in 2015.

When he discovered that Afghans came here as cameleers 160 years ago, Muzafar set out to photograph and document the stories of their descendants. A film crew followed him on his journey.

“I learned about their perseverance and positivity, and the power of the culture and tradition they uphold,” Muzafar told The Weekly.

“They carry their traditions with such pride and they transfer it to the next generation. I think this is the spirit of modern diverse Australia.”

Muzafar became an advocate for the people he met.

“The cameleer heritage needs support,” he said. “There is no attention by the government to preserve this important part of Australian history. The cameleers married Indigenous women and their influence throughout Australia is immense.”

During the filming in the desert, the Taliban took over Afghanistan, and Muzafar tried to help and comfort his friends back home who were facing danger and even death. So the film crew captured this story, adding another layer to Watandar.

“The story resonates with so much that is

Afghan cameleers New band members

important today, from the refugee situation and war in Afghanistan to racism and the stolen generation in Australia,” director Jolyon Hoff told The Weekly.

HE Wahidullah Waissi, Afghanistan Ambassador to Australia, described Watandar as “a new view of Australia’s multicultural society and its rich history, as well as a genuine perspective on the situation in Afghanistan and its humanitarian catastrophe.”

Forty-two-year-old Muzafar has had an eventful life.

In 2005, when he was 17, he left Pakistan and returned to Afghanistan to work with the UN campaign to disarm tens of thousands of irregular troops.

This dangerous work took him around the country and he became one of the first young Afghan photographers to document his nation’s progress emerging from the ashes of war. He donated his photos to promote education, women’s rights, social justice, and strengthening democratic institutions.

He was the first Afghan photographer exhibited by the United Nations in Afghanistan. His solo and joint exhibitions have been held in Afghanistan, the Republic of Korea, USA, UK, Canada, the Netherlands and Australia. To learn more about Muzafar, and see his work, go to www.muzafar.net

The Watandar soundtrack was composed and performed by Lennox Head locals Headland.  Watandar My Countryman is on at The Regent Cinema, Murwillumbah, at 6 pm for 6:30 screening, on Tuesday, June 6.

There will be nibbles in the lobby before and a Q&A with the filmmakers after.

By Madeleine Murray

DO YOU play an instrument? Would you like to play in a band?

The Tweed Coast Band, a 30-strong group that has been making music for more than 30 years, is looking for musicians.

The band plays a range of styles including jazz, swing, pop, rock, Latin, movie themes, marches and Christmas carols.

Tweed Coast Band president Marcel Mangelsdorf said new players on all instruments are welcome to come along on a Saturday morning and have a play. There is no audition process, anyone can just join.

“The Tweed Coast Band is seeking local musicians who love playing and performing to join our band,” Marcel told The Weekly.

“Whether you’re an experienced player, someone with a basic ability or looking to dust off an old instrument, this is the perfect opportunity to rehearse with a group of friendly, like-minded locals.

“We have members ranging from 25 to 90 years old. We are looking for new players in all sections of the band.

“Regardless of your age or ability, we welcome everyone to come along and see what we are about.”

Formerly known as the Twin Towns PCYC Band, the band reformed in 1996 and performs regularly at the Tweed Men’s Shed Market and South Tweed Sports Club, as well as special community events including Anzac Day, the

International Blind Bowlers Competition, Veterans Day and local church events.

Catch the Tweed Coast Band’s next performance at the Murwillumbah Showground Market from 9am on Sunday, June 25.

The Tweed-based band rehearses every Saturday from 10am to 12pm at South Tweed Sports Club. For more information, email tweedcoastband@ gmail.com

From left: Tweed Coast Band members Emma Daley, Mary Wiseman and Chisayo Lewis with conductor David Underwood.

By The Regent Spotlight

THIS YEAR Redgum’s iconic song I Was Only 19 turns 40. The eponymous ‘Frankie’ who ‘kicked the mine the day mankind kicked the moon’ is Frank Hunt, the father of Brett Hunt —- singer-songwriter, actor, writer, and educator. His one-man, multiple-character play Dusted Off is a tour de force of script and song and weaves spellbinding stories of an Australian veteran family over several generations.

The performer has a close relationship with the Northern Rivers and recounts a pivotal time 20 years ago when he drove north for the first time.

“I packed up my van and left the city,” he says. “It was a tough time. The van broke down in the middle of the night on the way, but I made it to friends in Mullum in the end. I spent many months living in a garage, working stuff out, writing, and then ended up making my next album — most of Corrugated Road was dedicated to the people I met there, and that time in my life is so important to me.”

In between albums, Hunt tours Dusted Off relentlessly around Australia, performing for schools, civic and regional communities. He has performed at the National War Memorial, The National Vietnam Veterans Museum, and

countless theatres across the country. He says, however, that it is not a play about war.

“It’s a story about love and family,” he says.

“It’s about the resilience of going through intergenerational trauma, and ultimately, and the ties that bind us — family, comradeship, friendship. It’s my honour to tell these stories and I’m so happy to be able to return to a place I love to share them.”

Dusted Off is storytelling at its most authentic and is at The Regent on Sunday, July 16.

Neil Murray at The Citadel

By Madeleine Murray

THE GREAT singer-songwriter Neil Murray is touring Australia to promote his new album The Telling, and is stopping at The Citadel in Murwillumbah on his journey.

“I’m looking forward to playing the Citadel, it’s a new venue for me,” Neil told The Weekly, with characteristic honesty.

“I’m pleased to be able bring The Telling tour to audiences in the Tweed.

“I hope folks will come out and see me — I’ve been doing this caper for a while now.

“I enjoy testing new ground and performing in untried places. I guess I’ll either fly or flop!”

Neil Murray knows pain. The pain of Australia’s Indigenous people after colonisation, the pain of lost lovers and friends.

But the man who wrote My Island Home turns sorrow into art with his great musical skills and powerful voice.

Neil released The Telling, his tenth solo album in May, and Rhythms magazine gave it four stars (out of five).

Steve Bell wrote: “The Telling is an album tackling some deep and thought-provoking topics which could have been extremely heavy going in less experienced hands, but Neil Murray has become the master of melding two disparate and often contradictory worlds and viewpoints into something singular and powerful.

“With The Telling he has crafted yet another

fine collection befitting his immense reputation and legacy.”

In 1980, the young musician left Victoria for Papunya in the Western Desert and was a founding member of the Warumpi Band there. Three albums and 20 years of performing together helped to bring Indigenous voices and issues into mainstream Australia, and yielded such classic songs as My Island Home, Blackfella Whitefella, and Fitzroy Crossing. His songs have been recorded by Mary Black, Jimmy Little, Missy Higgins, Christine Anu, Powderfinger, and Emma Donovan.

Neil Murray plays The Citadel, Murwillumbah at 7.30pm on Saturday, June 3. For info and tickets go to https://events.humanitix.com/ neil-murray

The Uki Refugee Project presents WATANDAR: MY COUNTRYMAN followed by a Q&A with the star and filmmakers on Tue 6 June in a special event.

New films include BOOK CLUB: THE NEXT CHAPTER with the all-star cast of legends taking the group to Italy, and LONG STORY SHORT: WILLIE NELSON at 90, the recent concert in honour of the mighty man and musician. JOHN FARNHAM: FINDING THE VOICE profiles one of Australia’s greatest singers.

POLITE SOCIETY puts a martial arts spin on sibling love and BLUE CAFTAN explores the secrets and lies in pursuit of authentic love. QUANT celebrates style guru and fashion icon, Dame Mary Quant, and find some comedic relief in A GOOD DOCTOR

Don’t miss FINAL screenings of LIVING, and the intertwined fates of humans and trees in THE GIANTS

MOHINI COX hosts the BALCONY SESSIONS each Friday from 5.30-7.30, and Saturday sees the return of ONE OF US IS LYING for a double whammy on 3 & 10 June. Bring your dancing shoes and beat the winter blues!

Khanthaly’s Kitchen every Fri and Sat night.

BOOK YOUR TICKETS NOW

TIM FREEDMAN and OLLIE THORPE - Sun 11 June

DUSTED OFF - A one-man play by BRETT HUNT - Sun 16 July Tickets and new show announcements on our WEBSITE 8

Dusted Off is coming to The Regent in July

Across 1 Craterlike basin of a volcano (7)

5 Celebrated (8)

9 Junior, to Senior (8)

13 Untouchable (6,3)

14 Former glacial geological period (3,3)

16 A possibility, undone (8)

17 Abstract representations of Hindu god Shiva (7)

18 Unyielding (8)

19 Beat in a debate (8)

20 Sweetening agent (9)

25 Puzzle hiding a secret message (8)

26 Technically a fruit (6)

27 Support for a column (8)

28 Porridge (7)

30 Distillate (7)

33 Allowing for (13)

37 Musically short, clipped and separate (8)

41 Notions (5)

42 Awarded according to Alfred’s will (5,6)

43 Baghdad citizen (5)

44 Criminal (8)

47 French dish, meat with pepper (5,2,6)

50 Division into two contrasted aspects (7)

53 Amends (7)

56 Rooftop smokers (8)

57 ___ valve (6)

59 Something pleasing

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1 Cooked in a pan

2 Australian animal

3 Sweet smelling flowers

4 Dairy pouring product

5 Egg centres

6 Spicy dip

7 Home to otters, fish, crocodiles

8 Bread, cake, beans can all be –

TEST YOUR TWEED SHIRE KNOWLEDGE

1. How many years has Tweed Palliative Support been operating?

2. W hich comedian has decided to run for parliament again in the next Federal election?

3. Mur willumbah Philharmonic Society Choir is celebrating how many years since forming?

4. W hat does NRRC stand for?

5. An amber aler t has been issued for what kind of algae in the Tweed River at Uki?

1. 25 years, 2. Mandy Nolan, 3. 100 years, 4. Northern Rivers Reconstruction Commission, 5. Blue-green algae

to the palate (8)

60 Edible sheets (4,5)

65 Fetal sac (8)

66 Promise of marriage (8)

67 Pause that refreshes (3,4)

68 Monotonous (8)

69 Hamper (6)

72 “The Sound of Music” song (9)

73 Creative Commons concept (8)

74 Trader (8)

75 Azure (3-4)

Down

1 Makes a chess move (7)

2 Expressing much in few words (7)

3 Narrow margin (7)

4 Plaintiff (7)

5 Peasant social status

(7)

6 Fabled monstrous bird (3)

7 Alias (initls) (3)

8 Nature spirit (9)

9 Brain specialist (14)

10 Focuses one’s mind

(9)

11 Ultra Dry beer (9)

12 Small citrus fruit (7)

14 Hoosier State of the US (7)

15 Otic membrane (7)

21 Lying, maybe (4)

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22 Divine officer (6)

23 Fifth-century scourge (6)

24 Frivolously (4)

29 Slattern (7)

31 Urging, _ on (6)

32 Attempts (6)

34 Hooded snake (5)

35 Relating to the planet

Mars (7)

36 Earth mover, for short (5)

38 Strand (6)

39 Carpentry tool (6)

40 Gaming machine with a handle (3-5,6)

45 Not mature (6)

46 Australian lizard (6)

48 South American palm tree (4)

49 Ancient harp (4)

51 Dictatorial rule (9)

52 Enticement (9)

53 Chemical element, Pd (9)

54 Extreme greed (7)

55 Hot pepper (7)

58 “Troy” actor ___ Bloom (7)

60 Vote in again (2-5)

61 Coniferous tree (7)

62 Course or route (7)

63 Citizenship rights via parents (7)

64 Smart reply (7)

70 When it’s broken, that’s good (3)

18 words: Good 27 words: Very good 37 words: Excellent

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Aden launched his local business just prior to the 2022 flood.

“While that has come with its challenges, it’s also been a great way to service the Tyalgum and Murwillumbah communities during a period of rebuilding,” he said.

“In particular with the Tyalgum Road closure, it has been more important than ever to have local trades available.

“A big milestone for our small business has been hiring a second electrician, Kesheva Head. “He is an epic addition to the team and is an incredible electrician. He is also a surfer and has a young family.”

Both Aden and Kesheva pride themselves on quality as well as competitive quotes.

The duo have a passion for the Tweed Shire and Aden has established himself in the beautiful tiny town of Tyalgum.

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Adapt provide domestic, commercial, and industrial electrical works.

“We also offer 24/7 emergency service and level 2 service connections (connecting houses to Essential Energy electrical mains),” Aden said.

“We are a very customer-focused business, providing a 100 per cent money-back guarantee if you are not satisfied with our service.”

The duo are fully qualified and Aden is continuing to build his knowledge by studying a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering.

“We have received lots of positive feedback from our customers about quality workmanship, timeliness, affordability, and great customer service,” he said.

“I moved from Sydney to the Tweed Shire when I was 24 and haven’t looked back, I love surfing and being outdoors, so for me, the lifestyle is perfect,” Aden said.

“My partner and I bought a home in

Adapt Electrical offer free quotes with no obligations and are only a phone call away in an emergency.

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TRUCK DRIVERS National Transport & Logistics company requires HC/MC seasonal cane truck drivers at Condong, Broadwater & Harwood Sugar Mill sites. Competitive pay rates. Send Resumé/CV to Wendy.Keel@sctlogistics.com.au or call 0409 568 795 during office hrs.

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

TWEED HEADS COOLANGATTA TAXIS

NIGHT DRIVERS REQUIRED. All training provided join our friendly team right now. Phone 07 5536 3371

Scrap Metal Removal

PICK ME UP SCRAP METAL We collect white goods, heavy gauge, steel light gauge, steel farm machinery, trucks, cars, all metals copper lead batteries. You call we collect! Contact Wayne Leveridge on 0434 431 461

Social Group

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

To Let

1-2 Bedroom house 10k’s from Murwillumbah Would suit mature couple, $450 p/w Ph: 0467 800 432

Site for van or tiny house. Power and water available. Price negotiable. Ph: 0467 800 432

Wanted

BUYING GOLD & SILVER COINS Banknotes – Militaria – Badges – Rugby League & Sporting Memorabilia. Call Peter on 0407 783 910

Wanted

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

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

Death Notices Funeral Notice

Florence Daune Kane

InLovingmemoryofFlorenceDauneKane(neeSharp). Late of Murwillumbah.

Passedpeacefullyinhospitalsurroundedbyherfamily onTuesday23rdofMay2023at 87yearsofage.

AdoredwifetoAlfred(dec’d).CherishedmothertoAlison andmotherinlawtoMark(dec’d).TreasuredNanato Adam and Diane.

LovedsistertoDaphne(dec’d),Charlie,Nancy(dec’d), Tom,FredandAllan(dec’d).

LovedsisterinlawtoEsther,George(dec’d),Elaine,DawnandPauline. Muchlovedaunttotheniecesandnephewsofthe SharpandKanefamilles.

FamilyandfriendsarewarmlyinvitedtoattendDaune’sfuneralserviceto beheldatTweedValleyLawnChapel,EvironRoad,EvirononFridaythe9th June 2023 at 10am.

McGuiness Funerals

OurheartfeltthankstotheangelsofthePalliativeCareTeamat MurwillumbahHospital. Resteasymum,alliswell

Funeral Notice

Kenneth Leonard Zealey

8/4/1946 – 28/5/2023

Ken passed away peacefully on the 28th of May. Beloved husband to Anne.

Dearly loved Dad of Katrina and Tanya. Beloved brother, uncle and dear friend to many. He will be deeply missed, but always remembered.

Family and friends are warmly invited to attend Ken’s farewell at Tweed Valley Cemetery Chapel; Eviron Road, Eviron which will be held on Monday the 5th of June, 2023 at 11am.

Tweed Heads Ph: (07) 5599 1500

In Memoriam

Frances Margaret Barnett (Vardy)

Late of Tweed Heads South, Aged 86

Passed Away 27/5/2023 in Tweed Heads Hospital.

You can shed tears that she is gone

Or you can smile because she has lived

You can close your eyes and pray that she will come back

Or you can open your eyes and see all that she has left

You can remember her and only that she is gone

Or you can cherish her memory and let it live on

Sadly missed by her children, Daryl, Shane and Lisa.

And her adoring grandchildren and great grandchildren. A private cremation has been held.

In Memoriam

Hill, Lorna May

18/12/1925 - 1/6/1993

If roses grow in Heaven Lord

Please pick a bunch for us

Place them on our Mother’s arms

And tell her they are from us

And when she turns to smile

Place a kiss upon her cheek

And hold her for awhile

Because remembering her is easy

We do it every day

But there is an ache within our hearts

That will never go away.

Lovingly remembered on the 30th Anniversary of your death.

Your children: Lynette, John, Beverley, Jennifer

Funeral Directors

Graeme John Stevenson OAM

29/6/1958- 5/6/2022

From his Mum & Dad, Taylor, Lisa, Luke, Tanita, John & Maddison

ank you for the years we shared. ank you for the way you cared. We loved you then & we love you still. Forget you not, we never will.

CARROLL Toby 10/05/2023

Dolphin Funerals 0427 743 817

SHARP Percy Edward 22/05/2023

Dolphin Funerals 0427 743 817

DAWSON Scott Jerome 23/05/2023

Dolphin Funerals 0427 743 817

WAKEFIELD Mary Margaret 24/05/2023

Dolphin Funerals 0427 743 817

DAVIS Mary 26/05/2023

Dolphin Funerals 0427 743 817

BARNETT Frances Margaret 27/05/2023

Dolphin Funerals 0427 743 817

ARIMON Maria Mercedes 28/05/2023

Dolphin Funerals 0427 743 817

SIMMONS Edward Alfred 28/05/2023

Dolphin Funerals 0427 743 817

By Madeleine Murray

KINSHIP FESTIVAL gets bigger and better each year. Coordinator Lara Lei summed it up for The Weekly.

“It was a beautiful heartfelt and meaningful start to Reconciliation Week. We are so proud of how calm and grounded the whole event was, how happy everyone was,” she said.

“The addition of the men’s space was really lovely. We’ve always had spaces for women and children but there is a huge gap for men’s health.

“The men’s space had clapstick making, meditation, well-being, art and more. So many young boys came. “There was a language space which everyone was interested in. Differ-

ent people from Bundjalung country came to teach and share their knowledge.

“We had amazing feedback from people of all backgrounds. Some of the comments brought us to tears.

“It was the biggest but most calm Kinship Festival so far. A lot of care went into the preparation of the site.

“More artists than ever before registered stalls.

“It showed the creativity of our region. It was great for people to be able to meet the artists, to understand and connect with them, to talk and develop a relationship.

“We served 3500 free meals, which was a huge operation. Everyone had equal access, everyone could eat and was cared for.”

A tranquil life in Wooyung

By Jo Kennett

ITS NAME means ‘slow’ in the local Indigenous dialect and Wooyung is a peaceful haven from the increasingly frantic pace of life on the rest of the Tweed Coast.

Wooyung, with its nature reserve, wetlands home to rare double bora rings, and a long white sand beach flanked by littoral rainforest, is about as tranquil as life can get on the Tweed Coast.

The bora rings were the site of Bundjalung feasting and ceremonies, an enviable life undisturbed for thousands of years until cedar getters came along in the 1840s.

Then the schooner Swift was wrecked on Wooyung Beach during a cyclone in 1949.

Two of the timber cutters on board freed Captain Robb, who was trapped inside with another man, and according to Kathy Cherry’s history in The Big Volcano, the Robb family still live in the area today.

Henry Jones arrived and established a dairy farm along

Jones Road in 1902 and then sand miners arrived in 1935.

Wooyung has no township, no shop, or school (though there was a school built in 1919 that no longer stands), or any of the types of buildings that make up a village.

It’s an area that runs from just south of the Black Rocks sportsfield, out to Tweed Valley Way on the south side of Wooyung Road and halfway down into the Billinudgel Nature Reserve, inside Byron Shire.

At the heart of Wooyung is the Wooyung Beach Holiday Park.

According to a history written by Kathy Cherry and published in The Big Volcano, a Sydney insurance salesman came to Wooyung in 1963 and decided to build a motel and caravan park.

Apparently it killed him because in 1967 his widow put it on the market.

In 1968, Kathy’s parents, farmers Ray and Jeanne Thomson, bought the business and it has been in the family’s hands ever since. Kathy and her husband Frank Cherry bought the business in 1978 and now her son Mark

and his partner run the popular park. Tweed Shire Mayor (and former biophysicist) Chris Cherry was one of Kathy’s nine children. They have kept the simple, old school 1960s-style camping going and apart from planting gum trees for koalas, the bushland surrounding the campsites is all natural and a haven for birds and wildlife.

It’s just a short walk to the unadulterated delights of Wooyung Beach which is mostly deserted apart from the odd fisherman or surfer.

Wooyung may be quiet, but it isn’t boring. There has been a history of unsuccessful developments in the area, with one in 1990 involving former Councillor Tom Hogan (father of Muriel’s Wedding producer PJ Hogan and immortalised as the Bill Hunter character) and an ICAC investigation into alleged bribery and corruption.

In 2004, a Gold Coast motivational speaker and wouldbe developer was thrown in the slammer for defrauding investors of $2 million in his failed Water at Wooyung project, some of the money being spent on buying

himself a home.

A 2006 proposal for the same land included creating a new lake, three islands, restaurants, tennis courts, tourist accommodation and a golf course beside Wooyung Beach which enraged the nature-loving locals.

The NSW Land and Environment Court found a 1988 council consent for the project was still valid because they had hammered in one surveyor’s peg, but the development was ultimately knocked back.

At the 2021 Census, Wooyung had a population of 139 people living in 62 dwellings and the average rent was only $315 which sounds pretty darned good to live in paradise.

Wooyung includes places like Warwick Park Road, which has some truly lovely and spectacular rural properties with views across the cane fields and out to the ocean as far as Byron Bay.

One such property, on the other side of Warwick Park Road, is currently on the market with Craig Dudgeon at Elders Real Estate Tweed Valley for $1.85 million, but that is already under offer. These things do fall through

at times so it’s still worth while talking to local agents if you are interested in buying into this lovely area.

Although there aren’t enough properties at Wooyung to gather any significant data from, most are rural acreage, some with rainforest type settings and many with those million-dollar views. There are currently five properties on the market at Wooyung, all under offer, but still worth a shot if you are keen. It’s just over a 30 minute drive to all the shops, restaurants and beaches of Tweed Heads/ Coolangatta.

If you are looking for a haven from the rush of the rest of the Tweed Coast, you won’t find anywhere on the coast more lovely and peaceful than Wooyung.

This one is under offer but a taste of the tranquil Wooyung lifestyle

FOR SALE

4 Bed 1 Bath 1 Car

15 Stafford Street, Sth Murwillumbah

This charming property has undergone a recent, full renovation, making it a welcoming home that blends original 1930s features with a fresh, modern twist with a location that offers many possibilities for savvy buyers. Situated within walking distance of St Joseph’s Catholic School and parkland with a fully fenced yard, this home is perfect for the young family and their furry companions as well.

FOR SALE

3 Bed 1 Bath 2 Car

34 Ewing Street, Murwillumbah

Come home to this charming three-bedroom home on an expansive, elevated 1024 sqm block in Murwillumbah. It is perfectly presented and ideally situated with stunning views to Mount Wollumbin, Springbrook National Park and the Border Ranges, and is within easy walking distance to Murwillumbah CBD.

FOR SALE

5 Bed 2 Bath 2 Car

1 Tombonda Road, Murwillumbah

This beautifully renovated, Five-bedroom, double storey brick home on an elevated 663 sqm block in Murwillumbah is bursting with appeal. Fully renovated throughout, the new owner will be able to move straight in and enjoy gorgeous hybrid timber flooring, fresh white walls, a contemporary, stylish bathroom, and a fully-appointed kitchen with island bench, new stainlesssteel appliance, gas cooktop and all the mod-cons.

FOR SALE

4 Bed 2 Bath 2 Car

8 Point Lookout Chase, Murwillumbah

Located on a quiet cul-de-sac of Murwillumbah, you will find a contemporary split-level brick home nestled behind a front garden designed with both kerb appeal and privacy in mind. This stylishly designed home has thoughtful additions including sliding decorative screens, barn doors throughout, LED skylights and stone inlay flooring detail all offered with a versatile, open plan living arrangement.

Tania Sheppard 0438 446 578

Shop 1/41-45 Murwillumbah Street, Murwillumbah

Business for Sale

• Austral Cafe est 1919

• Originally established in 1919 the rare chance to secure one of the Tweed Valley’s most iconic cafes and bakery is now. The current owner of

over 20 years is planning to slow down.

• The Austral is renowned for its food and pastries and generations have fond memories shared with many.

• With excellent T/O and lease this represents outstanding buying with extensive plant and equipment.

• This thriving business is conveniently located with a captive customer base in an expanding Industrial area.

• Murwillumbah is a busy regional town located close

to the Tweed Coast and only 25 mins to the Gold Coast.

• Showing great figures this long established business presents further opportunities to improve and grow.

• T/O $10,000 pw

• Rent $250pw

• Figures available on request

1/33 MORTON STREET, CHINDERAH FOR SALE - CONTACT AGENT

MEDICAL CONSULTING | OFFICE SUITES | INDUSTRIAL WAREHOUSE IMPRESSIVE FREEHOLD COMMERCIAL PROPERTY - ONE OF A KIND

Do not miss this extremely rare opportunity to acquire this exceptional / one of a kind commercial property located in Chinderah 2487 NSW that did not succumb to flooding. This impressive concrete structure with complete internal fit out is approximately 600sqm over two well-appointed levels with a General Industrial zoning - the potential commercial applications are extraordinar elevated façade provides excellent signage opportunities, with ample on-site parking directly to the door.

SOLD

COUNTRY RETREAT WITH PICTURESQUE VIEWS ONLY MOMENTS TO TOWN

56 buyer groups toured through during the marketing campaign 1,320 views on domain.com.au & 4,823 views on realestate.com.au

4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, double lock up garage plus 3 open car spaces

We experienced a lot of interest on this property, however, as we all know, there can only be one buyer! There are still plenty of qualified buyers wishing to purchase in the area.

KIRRA WAVE - stylish oceanfront living'

501/46 Pacific Parade Bilinga

Experience the essence of living by the sea from this luxurious (3) bedroom split level apartment, positioned on the 5th level (North side) of this stunning establishment, directly opposite North Kirra Beach.

Relax in style and soak up the splendid ocean vista that extends from the lights of Surfers Paradise to the peeling point breaks of Kirra & Snapper Rocks.

KEY FEATURES:

• Gorgeous hard wood timber flooring throughout

• Open plan living

• Extensive bi-fold doors leading out to generous deck style balcony w/ stunning gas fireplace

• Gourmet kitchen with Miele appliances, coffee machine, stone bench tops, integrated dishwasher & wine fridge

• Ducted zoned split-level air-conditioning throughout

• Master bed with fitted walk-in robe, ensuite, dual basins & spa bath with ocean views

• Bedroom (2) with ensuite & private balcony

• Separate powder room

• Lengthy study nook

• Lift access direct to unit

• In ground pool in complex

• Double lock up garage (side by side)

P 332

For Sale

Interest Over $2.750m

Open Saturday 3rd - 12:00 - 12:30pm

David Stringer 0418 150 731

david@djstringer.com.au

ESTUARY LIVING - with 4 car garage!

9/14 Thrower Drive Currumbin

Catch the next wave in to secure this sizable (3) bedroom walk up style unit, just one of (11) only & adjacent to the gorgeous Currumbin Estuary, that flows effortlessly out to the surf beach, which is a mere 800m to the North.

Your fully modernised abode is positioned on the top (3rd level) left-hand side of the complex, commanding morning sunshine & adequate cross ventilation.

KEY FEATURES:

• Light filled open plan air-conditioned living & dining

• Kitchen w/ dishwasher, near new appliances

and plenty of cupboard space

• 2 outdoor balconies capturing the morning sun w/ channel sun blinds

• Master bedroom w/ensuite & built in robe w/ & access to 2nd balcony

• Generous 2nd bedroom w/ built in robe, A/C, ceiling fan and access 2nd balcony

• 3rd bedroom w/ built in robe and ceiling fan

• Stylish bathroom w/ separate toilet

• Separate internal laundry

• 4 car parking within secure basement w/ 2 auto garage wire doors, power and lighting

• Inground pool in complex

BOUND FOR BOTANY BAY - over Tweed harbour

For Sale

Interest Over $895,000

Open Saturday 3rd - 2:00 - 2:30pm

David Stringer 0418 150 731

david@djstringer.com.au

9/4 Botany Crescent Tweed Heads

Relax in style and comfort in this generous fully renovated (2) bedroom (2) bathroom apartment, conveniently positioned on Greenbank Island with Tweed facilities at your grasp.

'Botany Bay ' is a very well-known quality establishment, overlooking the Beautiful Tweed River.

KEY FEATURES:

• Generous living area with Harbour views

• Great size modern Kitchen with Dishwasher

• Harbourside balcony

• Master bedroom with ensuite, walk in robe & Juliette balcony

• Good size second bedroom with built in robes

• Separate laundry, toilet and bathroom

For Sale

Price Guide $770k - $790k

Open Saturday 12:30 - 1:00pm

Deborah Bingle 0403 727 548

deborah@djstringer.com.au