Tweed Valley Weekly, February 23, 2023

Tensions rise in Fingal Head

By Jo Kennett

AN EMERGENCY community meeting has been held in Fingal Head to discuss the potential impacts of the redevelopment of the general store.

The store was sold in 2021 to the owners of two Gold and Tweed Coast bakeries, with concerned expressed at the time at the closure of the 115-year-old post office.

“The community of Fingal Head were promised by the new owners that they were intending to reopen the store as a ‘modern take on a general store’,” one resident, who didn’t want to be named, said.

“However, the resulting development application (DA) submitted into council over the Christmas period was for something quite different.

“The large scale of the proposed development by the family of the Gold Coast bakery businesses has shocked residents living in Fingal Head.

“This is a destination bakery. It’s not for the community. They will bring all their followers from the Gold Coast like they did with Cubby.”

According to the resident, some at the meeting were in favour of the development.

“They said they were excited for fresh bread and the employment opportunities for them or their children as the DA requested 20 staff at the site,” the resident said.

“However, the majority of residents were highly concerned about this sort of large-scale industrial activity on land that

is zoned residential amongst residential housing.

“Residents are worried that a once small shop and post office that operated for the benefit of the residents between 7am and 6pm could now be replaced by a largescale industrial bakery with a social media wall aimed at Gold Coast visitors.

“With operating hours from 4.30am and a liquor licence until midnight every night of the week residents expressed concerns for the peace of the village and environmental concerns associated with this type of development.”

Another attendee said they took an unofficial poll and around 75 per cent of the attendees voted the new development “be totally denied or altered”.

“Only 25 per cent thought that it should be approved,” but it was later confirmed that some of those in favour were non-residents of Fingal Head and associates of the new owners.

“One person from outside the community was caught recording the meeting and was asked to stop, as this was a closed meeting for the local community.”

Another resident told The Weekly the community would be without a general

store because the store area was so small they couldn’t stock the goods their community needs.

“We are not zoned for this kind of a business and at no time in nearly two years have the owners ever let anyone know what was going on,” the local said.

“The DA should have been submitted in 2021, but it wasn’t until they put a new 500 kilowatt transformer, which no one needs except an industrial bakery.

“It’s the first disharmony in the village. We want a business to succeed here, we really do, but we want a business that fills the needs of the community.”

New owner Ursula Watts said the power upgrade encompassed the “commercial component of the shop and also a house on the same power source.”

“As we plan to make a lot of products in the shop ourselves (rather than buy it from suppliers) we need different types of equipment to be able to do this,”she said.

“To run equipment during the day simultaneously, we need adequate power available.

“As to supplying our other shops, we’ve sold Bam Bam Bakehouse and both Cubby and Custard are self-sufficient.”

Mystery Chinderah deaths

By Jo Kennett

MYSTERY SURROUNDS the discovery of two deceased men with no signs of injuries, in separate caravans, at a Chinderah caravan park in the early hours of Thursday, February 16.

Tweed Police said that at about 12.30am, emergency services were called to the caravan park on Chinderah Bay Drive following reports a person was unresponsive.

On arrival at the Tweed Ski Lodge Caravan Park, police located a body inside a caravan, before locating another body inside a neighbouring caravan a short time later.

The bodies are yet to be formally identified but both are believed to be men aged in their 50s and 60s.

A crime scene has been established and an investigation has commenced into the circumstances surrounding the incident, with police saying they are waiting on a

coroner’s report to determine the cause of death.

A neighbour of one of the men told the media he went to borrow a cigarette from his friend Dave but found him dead beside his bed in his van.

He said the 58-year-old had ongoing health issues including having regular seizures.

Later, as police door-knocked the other vans in the park, they discovered the other man dead.

Neighbours told the media they were both permanent residents of the park and were friends.

Police later said that neither man had any obvious injuries and that the second man may have been dead for several days.

The park, opposite Shell Chinderah Bay service station, was the smallest of the eight parks in Chinderah to be hit by the floods last year and one of the worst affected.

TAKE THE WHEEL

Police say that inquiries are ongoing and no further information was available at this time.

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

Police collecting evidence at the site. Image by Nine News

The Fingal Head site under construction

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Election question to candidates

We all know that our local roads are already congested. If it was good enough for the authorities to remove our rail lines for a bike track, why don’t they now remove the total city rail network and tell the people to ride bikes? It appears our needs are different from the cities. I want a oneword answer: yes, or no.

My question to all candidates running is this: Do you support bringing back light rail, to connect all of the far north coast to the south-east Queensland network? Yes, or no?

Our road network is totally congested. It is beyond a joke, but so far not one candidate has bothered to mention doing anything about it.

It will only get worse, which would be hard to believe.

My request to all voters is to eliminate all candidates who have no vision in saying no.

Thus, only consider the candidates who answer yes.

Long-term savings in the use of fossil fuels, and reductions in road traffic and road carnage over the years, as well as tourism opportunities, would have been huge positives.

Yes, the restoration of the rail system would cost millions of dollars in the short run, however, did anyone blink twice when our governments spent $4.9 billion on the upgrade of the 155km section of the Pacific Highway between Woolgoolga and Ballina.

I can’t help feeling that self-interest, political posturing and sheer bloody-mindedness have prevented us from having the best of both worlds.

Neville Jennings, Murwillumbah Speed limit needs to drop

I am writing in response to your article (9/02/2023) in relation to the recent road deaths.

thorities to consider reducing the speed limit on this section of the road to 80km/h. This would be a small but crucial step in creating a safer and more livable community for everyone.

Lucas Randles, Bray Park

Lower the speed limit

Okay, enough talking. We keep telling these idiots until we’re blue in the face — lower the bloody speed limits! Tweed Valley Way along the river, 80km/h. Tumbulgum Road, 80 km/h. That’s a good start. Just do it. Now. Sorry, but the lovely new signs warning of non-existent speed cameras did not stop the lady dying at Minnows Road two weeks ago. Stop talking about it. Just do it. K Lamar, Condong Voice is about shared

humanity

change.”

According to who gains the most advantage. Who gains the most advantage from a Voice to Parliament?

We, the voters, are being tasked to vote without actually knowing or even taking responsibility for the outcome.

We are being asked to vote on an issue that directly concerns the lives of our fellow human beings.

This vote is not a “Kumbaya” moment in history where “white fellas” get to expunge their perceived guilt by granting “Yes” with a lordly wave of the hand.

This issue is about our shared humanity. Or should be.

Bill Collins, Murwillumbah Putin’s war on Ukraine

don’t have to look very far!

If the world was a school playground, Putin would be its most obvious bully.

Putin is ex KGB and still dreams of the Soviet empire. Putin’s Russia has invaded many ex-Soviet Republics even though they became independent in 1991.

He has led many grisly, bloody wars in what he claims is Russia’s sphere of influence.

Ukraine is the latest victim of Putin’s thuggery. Indeed, without Putin, this war wouldn’t have happened. This whole bloodbath is entirely the brainchild of Vladimir Putin.

On the first anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, I hear some on the extreme left and right question Australia’s commitment to Ukraine.

Mike Yarrow,

Byangum We could’ve had it all

In the past week I have had occasion to travel extensively on the Sydney Rail Network, passing numerous suburban stations each with thousands of parked cars.

I could not help but reflect on the savings in fossil fuels, road accidents and traffic congestion made possible by the existence of this extensive network.

Then I reflected on the Far North Coast where we lost our rail service nearly twenty years ago and the imminent opening of the local section of the Rail Trail.

This is clearly good news for walkers, bike riders and some tourist operators.

However, I bemoan the fact that some supporters of the rail trail could not bring themselves to consider a dual-use option where walkers, riders and rail travellers were able to share the rail corridor.

I want to express my concerns about the safety and noise levels on that section of road. The road in question Tweed Valley Way — is currently designated as a 100km/h zone. I strongly believe it should be reduced to 80km/h due to the number of fatalities that have occurred on the road and the impact it has on the residents living nearby such as noise and access restrictions.

The road is only eight kilometres long, from the start of the 100km/h zone to the end near Cudgen Road. The speed limit reduction would only cost drivers approximately 1.52 minutes of time, while significantly improving safety and quality of life for residents.

I believe that reducing the speed limit would help prevent accidents and save lives. Furthermore, residents living near the road are constantly disturbed by the loud noise of vehicles passing by, which negatively affects their quality of life. Additionally, turning into their driveway from the busy road is a dangerous and challenging task.

Therefore, I urge the relevant au-

I am responding to a letter in the TVW from a few weeks ago. It would appear from the letter that Jacinta Price’s position on the Voice, despite being an Indigenous person, is “...totally out of step...” with her Indigenous constituents. Indeed, it was implied she should refer to the overwhelming weight and knowledge of us “white fellas” on the matter. Because that is who is going to decide on a vote for or against the Voice.

The Calma-Langton report/submission is a work in progress. It is tedious and performs to the highest qualities of bureau-speak.

It is not written in plain English, or as far as I know any Indigenous language.

I was fortunate enough to go to university as a mature aged student and one of my first jobs was disseminating industry submissions to a state parliament.

Thus a 10,000 word document was pared down to a few paragraphs for the relevant minister. The issue was always, “We want things to stay the same”, or “We want things to

Don’t believe everything you hear in the mainstream media they say. Well, I would answer: I don’t. You don’t need the opinions of the mainstream (or any) media to know that when the world’s largest nation invades a smaller neighbour, it’s not only wrong but entirely evil.

The cause of this war isn’t black and white the critics say.

Really? Ukraine’s only crime was that it wanted to join NATO and the EU.

As a sovereign, democratic country it has every right to join whatever organisation it sees fit.

Imagine if we Australians were told by a giant regional superpower that it would invade and destroy us for joining an alliance of our choosing?

Russia is the victim of a nasty western smear campaign, claim the hard right Putin lovers and old communist lefties.

Well, as someone who studied Russian history, has been to Russia twice being a longtime admirer of the Russian people, I say if you want to smear Vladimir Putin, you really

I would argue that the West hasn’t done enough to help Ukraine break free from this thug. Of course, the West’’ hands are tied in avoiding direct war because Russia has ‘the bomb’, however if the nations of the world don’t uphold the rule of international law, then where does it stop?

The echoes of Hitler aren’t that far away.

The death toll in Europe’s bloodiest war since WWII is now in the hundreds of thousands. Not just Ukrainians defending their country and its innocent civilians, but many young Russians (mostly poor, rural teenagers) sent as cannon fodder. If there’s nothing else we can do, at least we can hold Putin accountable. It’s time the international community use the massive amount of evidence available and charge Putin with mass murder.

Putin and his entourage should be branded war criminals and hopefully one day face justice for his crimes. Let’s all hope the bully gets the humiliation he deserves.

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Tale of the tinny army

By Jo Kennett

WHEN A Fingal man read The Weekly recently, he recognised his boat in a story about a Chinderah woman rescued from a residential park by members of the ‘tinny army’ she called her ‘guardian angels’.

Rob Kelly said he got quite emotional when he read Eileen Lowndes’ story about the floods on Monday, February 28, 2022.

Rob said he was living at Letitia Spit at Fingal Head at the time of the flood.

“A couple of the local Fingal boys Ernie Williams and Kyle Slabb went past and said they were going to help rescue people,” Rob told The Weekly.

“They had their own boat and I had one, and Adam Harrison towed it down.”

Rob said he and Adam went downriver and were going past the Chinderah Village Tourist Caravan Park when they saw someone standing in front of their caravan.

“We went over and they came out of everywhere holding bags and Eileen had her dog,” he said.

“They were thanking us and we were in shock because the SES had told them to wait but they hadn’t come back.

“They were coming out with water up to their chests; it was like something you see in a movie.”

Adam got out and held the boat and Rob put a ladder over the side and got them in.

“It’s a pretty big boat with seats, but it’s only built for seven and there were nine elderly residents,” Rob said. We couldn’t leave them there, it was getting dark.

“They were that frail and they were sitting there shivering in the boat and it was just terrible. You wouldn’t wish what they went through on anyone.”

They were told to go to the SES checkpoint at Chinderah but when they arrived

the SES were pulling out.

“I said we had all these elderly people and asked what we should do. He said to take them across the river but it was too dangerous,” Adam said.

“I convinced some people on the overpass to drive down and take them to the BP. A lot of them couldn’t walk through floodwaters.

Rob said there were many other rescuers including from Cudgen Leagues Club, Cudgen Headland surf club and Fingal.

“My mate managed a park down the other end and there were two people in their 90s who got told to wait,” he said.

“When rescuers got there they were sitting in their recliners holding hands up to their necks in water. They never got told to evacuate.”

The next day Rob and Adam joined the tinny army taking flooded Chinderah residents up underneath the overpass near the Cudgen Leagues Club to get to the Kingscliff TAFE evacuation centre.

“Shannon Green helped out; he was the depth sounder,” he said.

“He’d jump out and pull the boat up as close as we could go then put them into another boat that could get in closer.

“People from Gold Coast surf clubs were coming down to help and surfers like Mick Fanning, Parko and Bede Durbidge going to Tumbulgum and Condong.”

Rob ran into his mate Adam Corowa who was helping people at Tumbulgum.

“His boat wasn’t big enough and wasn’t handling the currents,” Rob said.

“He was doing runs from a pick up station at the Kennedy Drive boat ramp (Tweed Heads), so we went up there and the organisers told us where to go.

“We would pick up supplies like fuel, baby formula, nappies, generators, water,

and food and take it where it needed to go.

“It’s just amazing what people did. It was so good.”

Rob said the river was full of debris and whirlpools with fridges, horses, cows and logs going down the river.

“You just had to be careful,” he said.

“I ran into Mick Fanning. He thought I was in trouble so we had a bit of a chat.

“We ran into Bede Durbidge who was having jet ski trouble so we towed him from Fingal to the Kennedy Drive boat ramp.

“Later my wife Letitia rang and said we were flooded and had lost everything. She was distraught.

“Our two boys and even our blue heeler were traumatised.

“We stayed at Adam’s mum’s house next door for a few days and when the water receded the locals came and helped us start ripping everything out.

“I think it was Miami Boardriders Club that got us a new lounge, a washing machine and a dryer because we had nothing.

The Kellys are now renting a house that flooded in Chinderah “praying like everyone else” it doesn’t flood again.

Eileen was thrilled her rescuers had been found, saying, “I’m so happy to hear that I’m crying. They and others did so much. Please thank them for me,” she said.

Lumus Imaging Tweed Heads South celebrates its’ first-year anniversary.

On 7th February 2022, Lumus Imaging Tweed Heads South opened the doors of our brand new state-of-the-art facility with the goal of providing a comprehensive medical imaging service to the Tweed Coast community.

Our range of services includes a partially Medicare-funded MRI machine and a dedicated women’s imaging service. If you have had the pleasure of visiting Lumus Imaging Tweed Heads South during the past year, it is no doubt that you were greeted with a warm and friendly smile by one of our welcoming team.

Onsite principal Radiologist, Dr Kevin Leong had to say the following:

“Having opened our doors to the Tweed Coast community just twelve months ago, we are extremely proud of the role that we have played in helping many patients along their healthcare journey during that time. I am grateful for the strong relationships and mutual trust that we have built with local practitioners and our collaborative approach to patient care which is invaluable to the clinical outcome for our patients. On behalf of our team, I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Tweed residents for welcoming us with open arms. We look forward to continuing to support our community, and providing the knowledge that matters by people who care for many years to come.”

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Chinderah flooding. Photo Natty Gee

THE LEGAL LIGHT!

Crackdown on social media influencers who fail to disclose payment

US authorities recently fined American celebrity Kim Kardashian $2 million for promoting cryptocurrency on her social media accounts without declaring she was paid $385,000 to do so.

Kim K could probably pay that fine with the loose change at the bottom of her Gucci handbag, but the real damage was to her reputation. The case revealed that many of the products she and other celebrities and so-called influencers praise on their social media sites are really just advertisements for products they have secretly taken money to promote.

Celebrities and influencers can make big money flogging products to their followers. An eight-yearold American who had his own YouTube channel reviewing toys collected $32 million in 2018. US model Kylie Jenner, with 139 million followers, charges more than $1 million for a single promotional post.

According to The Daily Mail, top Australian influencers can command up to $63,000 for a single Instagram post. Sport stars and celebrities can get up to $5,000 for a single sponsored advertisement. That is on top of loads of free products.

It is tempting for influencers not to declare that these are paid promotions, because then it appears to followers as though they really do like the product. This can give the marketing some legitimacy and increase sales.

But business lawyer Christopher Morris at Stacks Law Firm warns this sort of misleading marketing breaches consumer law and offenders can be fined up to $500,000.

“The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has launched a crackdown on influencers who fail to disclose their affiliation with the product or company they are promoting, particularly in beauty, food, travel, health, lifestyle and fashion,” Mr Morris said.

“The ACCC is examining all social media channels to identify deceptive marketing practices and the role of advertisers, marketers, brands and social media platforms in facilitating misconduct.

“Consumer law protects consumers against misleading or deceptive commercial conduct in order to encourage accurately informed purchasing. Advertising must not mislead or deceive consumers.

“Those conducting marketing campaigns on social media should get legal advice to ensure they are complying with consumer law,” Mr Morris said. The ACCC says with more Australians shopping online, consumers often rely on reviews and endorsements to decide whether to buy.

ACCC chair Gina Cass-Gottlieb said the public had already reported more than 100 influencers who had promoted products without declaring they were paid endorsements.

“The number of tip-offs reflects the community concern about the ever-increasing number of manipulative marketing techniques on social media, designed to exploit or pressure consumers into purchasing goods or services,” she said.

Responsibility for comment is taken by Stacks Law Firm

Ambos at breaking point

By Jo Kennett

LOCAL AMBOS joined in state-wide strike action on Friday, February 17, calling for professional recognition, saying they are understaffed, underpaid and the system is at breaking point.

Paramedics and Ambulance Division Health Service Union (ADHSU) members gathered outside the office of Tweed MP Geoff Provest, saying NSW paramedics are the lowest paid with the highest rate of injury of any state in Australia.

They say many paramedics are leaving to work in Queensland where the pay and conditions are “substantially better”.

The strike action involved a 24-hour ban on staff leaving their allocated station to fill gaps in the roster at other stations.

The paramedics union also said they want the Perrottet government to commit to hiring another 1,500 paramedics.

Local union representative Anthony Zwegers said paramedics want parity with other services like Queensland Ambulance Service.

“Paramedics in NSW are the lowest paid in the county, with the highest workloads, the greatest population and the highest rate of injury,” Mr Zwegers told The Weekly.

“It’s not just physical injury, it’s mental health and trauma.

“The Queensland Government has recognised them as a professional entity and they are now on a professional rate of pay.

“Paramedicine is basically a university degree with high entry level requirements. We have autonomy, make our own decisions on the road, we make them rapidly and we treat the symptoms and transport them to hospital.

“We don’t have the luxury of having a

doctor behind us. We play a pivotal role within the system and yet the Perrottet government chooses not to recognise us as professionals.”

Local paramedics and union members were seeking assurances from Mr Provest that he will “strongly fight for their electorate’s right to have health services in equal or better than leafy electorates in Sydney.”

Mr Provest said he was “delighted” to meet with local paramedics and union representatives and had discussed the need for “immediate action relating to their remuneration and professional development opportunities.”

“I greatly appreciate their work and strong commitment they provide to our community,” he said.

“I was only too happy to sign their petition calling on the NSW Government to take immediate action on remuneration levels and professional development.

“I strongly support our paramedics in their physically and emotionally demanding roles.”

Protesters were joined by state Labor candidate Craig Elliot, who signed the petition, saying he “proudly stood in solidarity” with local paramedics and the Ambulance Division — Health Services Union.

“Our paramedics are at breaking point and our health system is in crisis,” he said.

“Geoff Provest and his boss Dominic Perrottet have cut the pay of our hard-working frontline workers.

“Our community deserves better.”

Local ambulances have been seen around the Tweed Shire since December covered in signage demanding professional recognition, defying a government order to remove them.

“We won’t be doing that,” Mr Zwegers said.

Sporting club grants announced

MEMBER FOR Lismore Janelle Saffin has congratulated eight community sport organisations on sharing in $50,000 worth of funding under the Local Sport Grants Program.

Ms Saffin said the successful local projects are aimed at increasing participation in sport across all age groups and bringing local communities closer together, which is important as we recover from last year’s floods.

“Supporting our local sporting clubs is a priority for me because they are the lifeblood of our communities and key to ensuring our kids live healthy and active lifestyles,” Ms Saffin said.

“I encourage clubs from across the electorate to apply for the next round of Local Sport Grants when they open.”

Local projects include Far North Coast Baseball Association’s coaching development program that will receive $8,610.

Tweed Valley Triathletes Incorporated will receive $6,850 for a website rebuild and new laptop purchase.

Tweed Valley Equestrian Group will purchase tablets for event scoring for $5,820. Murwillumbah Rowing Club Incorporated will receive $5,124 to purchase exercise bikes, gym mats and a weight rack. Far North Coast Hockey Incorporated will receive $4,036 for its umpire development program.

Local paramedics on strike outside Tweed MP Geoff Provest's office at Tweed Heads

Tweed Link

A Tweed Shire Council publication 02 6670 2400 or 1300 292 872 | Issue 1288 | 22 February 2023 | ISSN 1327–8630

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

179L a day

as at 20 February 2023

Community benefits from upgrade to Kingscliff Regional Sports Complex

The upgraded Kingscliff Regional Sports Complex was officially last week with the help of players from the Kingscliff District Football Club, Cudgen Leagues Club and Tweed Little Athletics.

The $3.9 million upgrade included construction of a new clubhouse, public toilets and changeroom facilities, new energy efficient LED lighting (up to 250 lux) installed on multiple fields, upgrades to athletics facilities, a new entryway, car parking and landscaping.

The majority of construction on the new facility was completed in mid-2021, with final touches to the overall facility including car parking, the entryway and final lighting components finished in 2022.

The upgrade transformed the sports fields from a small, limited facility to a multi-use, regional sporting complex which can now host a variety of sports including football, rugby league, athletics, and cricket.

The project was primarily funded through the Office of Sport’s (NSW Government) Regional Sports Infrastructure Fund ($3.2 million), and Tweed Shire Council ($750,000) with additional contributions from the facility’s user groups including the Kingscliff Hockey Club.

The upgrade of sporting facilities in the Tweed is one way Council works to support the community to be healthier and more active.

Read the full story at tweed.nsw.gov.au/latest-news

Repair works will commence at Cudgen Creek, Kingscliff to prevent further erosion at the site as pictured.

Cudgen Creek bank erosion repairs

Bank stabilisation works near the mouth of Cudgen Creek at Kingscliff will start next week.

Work will commence from 1 March and is expected to take up to 3 weeks. The sandy bank on the southern side of the creek, opposite the boat ramp, is eroding rapidly leading to loss of parkland and access to the foreshore.

Geotextile sandbags will be installed to prevent further erosion while maintaining good access to the foreshore. The geo bags are laid in a stepped fashion, which can be walked on safely and should last from 20-50 years under normal conditions.

Large rocks are usually used for bank revetment however, rock walls can limit access to the foreshore and often lead to loss of sandy

beaches below the wall.

Council installed geotextile bags at Ed Parker Rotary Park at Kingscliff last year to successfully prevent tidal water and waves from undermining the foreshore and walkway.

Once works are completed Council will install a set of aluminium stairs at this location to provide access to the creek.

There will be short delays to allow trucks to and from the work site and up to 5 car park spaces will be temporarily unavailable at the parking area near the work site. See Council’s roadworks page for more information at tweed.nsw.gov.au/roadworks

Find out how Council is protecting the Tweed’s waterways at tweed.nsw.gov.au/coast-waterways

Water mains cleaning lifts Tweed water quality

People in 8 Tweed locations will benefit from even better water quality thanks to Tweed Shire Council’s water mains cleaning program.

By mid-March, Council contractor Clearflow Australia will have moved through Hastings Point, Pottsville, Bilambil, Bilambil Heights and parts of Tweed Heads South, Tweed Heads West, Casuarina and Cudgen, cleaning water mains.

While Council always supplies safe water, Water and Wastewater Operations Manager Brie Jowett said the annual water mains cleaning program further upheld what the Tweed community wants – a safe, sustainable and affordable water supply service.

“Each year, we remove built-up sediment in more than 70 kilometres of pipes. Every 10 years, we end up cleaning all water mains in the Tweed,” Mrs Jowett said.

“This year, works will be completed on time with Clearflow finishing the job next month, saving water in the process.”

Mrs Jowett said the contracted cleaners were using air scouring with slightly elevated pressure, reducing the amount of water that’s used compared with traditional water flushing methods.

“Water is a precious resource and all of us, including Council, need to save water at all times,” she said.

“Some people have approached Clearflow’s crews to chat about what’s happening. It’s great to see people keen to find out more.

“I would like to thank residents for their patience during the cleaning process.”

Before Clearflow crews come to an area, Council issues water interruption notices to let residents know their water supply will be temporarily disrupted.

Interruptions are also published on tweed.nsw.gov.au/serviceproblems-interruptions

Residents whose tap water is discoloured after the cleaning are encouraged to run one or 2 taps at their homes for up to 2 minutes until the water runs clear.

“It’s a great idea to collect this water and use it in your garden,” Mrs Jowett said.

“If your tap water remains discoloured, contact Council on 02 6670 2400.

“If the water looks milky, please don’t worry. That’s just trapped air bubbles and it’s harmless to your health.”

As part of the cleaning program, fire hydrants are inspected, cleaned and tested for water flow and pressure and directional signs on roads repainted if required to maintain visibility for fire services.

Flood Recovery update

Community Centre expands services

The Murwillumbah Community Centre (MCC) continues normal services at the Coolamon Centre in Murwillumbah.

For those seeking flood recovery support, bookings are required. MCC is currently providing the following flood recovery services and activities: access to recovery support workers (Tue to Thurs) and Gaining Higher Ground: art therapy-based group every Tuesday from 1 pm to 4 pm at Nullum House, Knox Park until Tuesday 11 April.

The MCC service is also operating from the Chinderah Donation Hub, 18 Ozone Street, Chinderah on Wednesdays for Flood Recovery. Gaining Higher ground is expected to start at Anglican parish in Kingscliff in March. For more information contact the MCC on 02 6672 3003.

Services NSW have ceased operations from the Coolamon Centre and Flood Recovery service has also closed from the temporary office at the Canvas and Kettle at the Murwillumbah Civic Centre.

To access these services, please visit Services NSW at 289-291 Tweed Valley Way, Murwillumbah opposite the former railway station or contact Service NSW on 13 77 88.

Tyalgum Road

Council’s Manager Infrastructure Delivery, Tim Mackney said the slip remains a priority for Council.

Negotiations between Council engineers and contractors to come up with the best design/construction and price option are expected to come to a close by the end of February 2023.

“We are looking at the different design proposals from each contractor and also the pricing,” Mr Mackney said.

Limpinwood Road

The 2 slip sites on Limpinwood Road are included in a tender package which was currently under review and, assuming no complications, should be ready to go to a Council planning meeting on 2 March 2023.

This includes the slips near Boxsell Road and Charbray Place. Once designs are complete, Council will select the most suitable contractor to carry out the work. Transport for NSW has confirmed in principle funding approval to cover the cost of repairs.

By mid-March, Council’s contractor Clearflow will have cleaned the water mains at 8 Tweed locations.

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Evan, Max, Oliver and Jessica from the Kingscliff District Football Club at the official opening of the Kingscliff Regional Sports Complex.

Events in the Tweed to reflect on the 2022 flood

Monday 27 February – Saturday 4 March 2023

Disaster Recovery of Personal Stories (DROPS)

Murwillumbah Civic Centre Auditorium, Tumbulgum Road

Monday to Friday 10 am to 2 pm, Saturday 9 am to noon

The Red Cross and Tweed Shire Council are providing an opportunity for the community to share their own 2022 flood experiences though words or adding to an art installation at the Murwillumbah Civic Centre auditorium at 10-14 Tumbulgum Road, Murwillumbah during the week starting on Monday 27 February 2023 and running until Saturday 4 March.

This is open to all residents of the Tweed Shire and people who supported in the clean-up and recovery who can participate through a drawing, story, poem, song or reflection.

Tuesday 28 February 2023

Business Kingscliff

Salt Bar, 1 Belle Boulevarde, Kingscliff

6:45 am – 8:30 am

Business Kingscliff is inviting everyone to a free community breakfast at Salt Bar. Sponsored by the Salt Bar, the morning will also feature Tweed musician Ollie Twohill performing his new single, Washed Away, based the experiences of people directly impacted by the 2022 floods. For catering purposes, please RSVP to info@kingscliffchamber.com.au

Chinderah Community Hub

Unit 23, 18 Ozone Street, Chinderah

4:30 pm to 6:30 pm

A free community barbeque and get together will be held at the Chinderah Community Hub. This is an alcohol-free event.

Saturday 4 March 2023

Making peace with the river

Nicholl Park, Tumbulgum Road, Murwillumbah

11:30 am

Join in a community reflection and a minute’s silence before casting flowers into the river from Skinner Lowes Wharf to symbolically let go and signal hope for the future. Flowers provided or bring your own that are meaningful to you. All welcome, refreshments provided.

Hub 2484 Community gathering

Shop 7 Palm Court, 41-45 Murwillumbah Street, Murwillumbah

5:30 pm – 8 pm

This will be a barbeque dinner and will feature music and crafting and boards games for the children. All welcome. This is an alcoholfree event.

Pottsville Community Resilience Together community get-together

St Mark’s Anglican Church gardens, 15A Coronation Avenue, Pottsville

8 am - noon

The free event will include community gardening, a clean-up of the area ahead of the annual Clean Up Australia Day and a barbeque will commence from 10 am. This is an alcohol-free event.

Reflect together. Move forward together.

Join Clean Up Australia Day!

A huge thank you to all the schools, community groups and businesses who have registered to be part of Clean Up Australia across the Tweed!

Being part of means you are stepping up to clean up the local environment, and sending the message that we all need to work together to protect the places we know and love.

If you have not joined a local clean up already, here is a list of local clean ups that are open to the public. For further details for each event, please visit Clean Up Australia: Join a Clean Up (cleanupaustraliaday.org.au) and search your suburb or postcode.

Saturday 4 March

Together Pottsville, 8 am – 12 pm.

Sunday 5 March

Water Sports Tweed – Jack Boat Harbour, 10 am – 12 pm.

Tweed Riverbank Clean Up – Fingal Head, 8:30 am – 11:30 am.

Fingal Head Community Association Inc, 7:30 am – 11:30 am. Clean up Kingscliff with Positive Change for Marine Life, 9 am – 11 am.

Cabarita Beach Dunecare, 8 am – 11 am.

Pottsville Beach Community Hall Clean Up, 9 am – 11 am.

Hastings Point Clean Up, 8 am – 11 am.

Wooyung Clean Up, 7 am – 1 pm.

Crabbes Creek Community Hall Clean Up, 9 am onwards.

Murwillumbah Community Gardens, 3 pm – 5 pm.

You can register for any of these via the Clean Up Australia Day site at cleanupaustraliaday.org.au/join-a-clean-up

Traffic delays expected on Tweed Coast Road

Council urges motorists to find alternative routes (where possible), slow down and drive to road conditions as several major projects continue along Tweed Coast Road.

Council has been advised of upcoming private construction along Tweed Coast Road. Please seek alternative route where possible as there will be long traffic delays.

Between Crescent Street and Cudgen Road – As part of Kings Coast Development, Shadforth will be undertaking shoulder widening and guardrail installation from Thursday 23 February to Friday 10 March, from 7 am to 6 pm, Monday to Saturday. The speed limit will be

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Calling for community input on the draft concept plan for Ray Pascoe Park

The upgrade of Ray Pascoe Park aims to revitalise and modernise the existing children’s play space and park facilities to better meet the needs of the community.

The project is funded by the NSW Government in association with Tweed Shire Council. This project is part of our commitment to protect and improve the quality of the Tweed's public open spaces.

Ray Pascoe Park is located on Kennedy Drive in Tweed Heads, adjacent to the Tweed River.

Community members are invited to view the draft concept plan and provide feedback via a community survey by 15 March 2023.

Have your say

To view the draft concept plan and complete the community survey visit yoursaytweed.com.au/raypascoepark

What’s next?

The community feedback will inform the final concept plan. Construction of the park upgrade is scheduled for late 2023. To learn more about the project visit the project page yoursaytweed.com.au/raypascoepark

Council

Draft Voluntary Planning Agreement –53 Tweed Coast Road, Bogangar

On exhibition from 22 February 2023 to 21 March 2023

The draft planning agreement for DA18/0053 (mixed use development (restaurant, offices and dual use residential and tourist accommodation units) including works within Tweed Coast Road reserve, tree removal and extension to a right of carriageway over Lot 6 DP 872039) will be publicly notified for a period of no less than 28 days in accordance with Clause 7.5(1) of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979 and Clause 204 of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Regulation 2021

The abovementioned draft planning agreement provides a mechanism by which monetary contributions may be made by the developer of DA18/0053 (mixed use development (restaurant, offices and dual use residential and tourist accommodation units) including works within Tweed Coast Road reserve, tree removal and extension to a right of carriageway over Lot 6 DP 872039) towards the planting and ongoing maintenance of preferred koala food trees in Council community land in the Southern Tweed Coast Koala Management Area and within precinct areas as shown as Figure 2a – 2c of the Tweed Coast Comprehensive Koala Plan of Management

The DA18/0053 planning agreement will be available for viewing at tweed. nsw.gov.au/have-your-say from 22 February 2023 to 21 March 2023

You are encouraged to view the draft planning agreement and invited to make a submission. This must be made in writing and received by Council no later than the close of business on 21 March 2023.

For enquiries please contact Hannah Van de Werff, Development Assessment & Compliance on 02 6670 2400 or email tsc@tweed.nsw.gov.au

All submissions should be addressed as follows: DA18/0053 – Planning Agreement: General Manager, Tweed Shire Council, PO Box 816, Murwillumbah NSW 2484.

Resident and Ratepayer Association meetings Cabarita Beach & Bogangar Residents Association AGM for 2023 will be held on Monday 27 February from 7 pm at the Cabarita Beach Sports & Bowls Club.

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Development Application determinations

reduced to 40 km/hour. The existing 2 lane road will be reduced to one lane during working hours, with speed restrictions outside of working hours. This may cause significant traffic delays of up to 30 minutes during peak hours as the road will be subject to traffic control and signals.

Tweed Coast Road and Cudgen Road Intersection – As part of the Tweed Valley Hospital Project, Hazell Bros will be undertaking 5 shifts of nightworks between 27 February and 3 March.

These are private works and Council has no control over the timing of their construction.

Amendment to section 7.11 Contribution Plan No.

23 – offsite parking (CP23)

On exhibition from 22 February until 20 March 2023

Contribution Plan No. 23 enables developers in defined CBD areas to pay a contribution to council in lieu of providing parking spaces required by Tweed Shire Development Control Plan.

The Contribution Plan has been reviewed and updated to better reflect current projections and costs. The amended Contribution Plan can be viewed online at yoursaytweed.com.au/offsiteparking

Have your say

Written submissions relating to this proposal are to be made by no later than 5pm, 28 days from date of this notice to Council via:

• Mail: PO Box 816, Murwillumbah NSW 2484

• Email: tsc@tweed.nsw.gov.au

• Online: yoursaytweed.com.au/offsiteparking

Enquiries: Danny Rose, Manager Roads and Stormwater Phone: 02 6670 2400

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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

DA22/0472 – Earthworks and retaining

Lot 13 DP 250581, No. 7 Fairway Drive, Banora Point

DA22/0681 – Alterations and additions to existing dwelling

Lot 23 DP 32144, No. 17 Pioneer Parade, Banora Point

DA22/0715 – Carport within the front building line

Lot 213 DP 828985, No. 30 Covent Gardens Way, Banora Point

DA22/0830 – Verandah addition, swimming pool, carport and 1.8 m high front fence

Lot 17 DP 235398, No. 24 Elsie Street, Banora Point

DA22/0614 – Alterations to existing dwelling including a second storey addition

Lot 330 DP 854383, No. 31 Watergum Place, Bogangar

DA22/0723 – Shed and pool cabana

Lot 39 DP 812816, No. 26 Sandalwood Drive, Bogangar

DA22/0833 – In-ground swimming pool and 1.8 m high front fence

Lot 271 DP 851308, No. 142 Cabarita Road, Bogangar

DA22/0812 – Alterations and additions to an existing dwelling

Lot 45 DP 1027531, No. 6 Beason Court, Casuarina

DA22/0640 – Alterations and additions to existing dwelling

Lot 12 DP 1283762, No. 19 Crescent Street, Cudgen

DA22/0707 – Two storey dwelling with attached garage and retaining walls

Lot 19 DP 1252272, No. 8 Murraya Way, Cudgen

DA22/0412 – In-ground swimming pool and1.8 m front fence

Lot 2 DP 864093, No. 16 Cudgera Avenue, Pottsville

DA22/0549 – Alterations and additions to existing dwelling

Lot 123 DP 1025584, No. 11 Taylor Drive, Pottsville

DA22/0714 – Alterations and additions to existing dwelling including spiral staircase and deck

Lot 26 DP 18028, No. 183 Tweed Valley Way, South Murwillumbah

DA22/0683 – Alterations and additions to existing dwelling including in-ground swimming pool

Lot 6 DP 252299, No. 560 Terranora Road, Terranora

DA22/0801 – In-ground swimming pool

Lot 408 DP 1144944, No. 19 Australia Drive, Terranora

DA22/0710 – Carport within the front building setback

Lot 27 DP 243479, No. 86 Ducat Street, Tweed Heads

DA22/0816 – Alterations and additions to existing dwelling including garage, inground pool and 1.8m high front fence

Lot 29 DP 836271, No. 21 Vintage Lakes Drive, Tweed Heads South

DA23/0003 – Retaining wall up to 3 metres in height

Lot 3 Section 19 DP 28266, No. 6 Hillcrest Avenue, Tweed Heads South

DA22/0837 – Carport

Lot 44 DP 264646, No. 25 Plover Place, Tweed Heads West

DA21/0221 – 2 lot subdivision

Lot 2 DP 1268362, No. 48 Elsie Street, Banora Point

Refused

DA22/0765 – Expansion of existing restaurant and use of works undertaken without consent including earthworks

Lot 1 DP 1240727, Lot 3 DP 582718, No. 47 Hindmarsh Road, Nunderi

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

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.

Assault charges laid

By Jo Kennett

TWO MEN have been extradited from Queensland following an investigation into an alleged home invasion in Terranora early last year.

In the early hours of Sunday, February 27, 2022, police were called to a property at Parkes Lane, Terranora, following reports of an assault.

They were told at the scene that two masked men had allegedly forced their way into the property and assaulted the resident, a 60-yearold man.

Strike Force Kihilla was established by officers attached to Tweed-Byron Police District to investigate the incident.

Following an investigation, two men aged 40 and 59 were arrested near Brisbane on Tuesday, February 14, with the assistance of Queensland Police.

The men were extradited from Queensland on Wednesday, February 15, and taken to Tweed Heads Police Station where they were charged with break and enter into a dwelling and inflicting grievous bodily harm on a person.

Both men appeared at Tweed Heads Local

Court on Friday, February 17, where the younger man was formally refused bail to appear at the same court on Tuesday, April 11.

The older man was granted conditional bail to appear the same day.

Lock up your bikes

By Jo Kennett

TWEED POLICE are warning locals to take steps to secure their bikes after a spike in thefts in the shire, including of E-bikes.

The bikes have been reported stolen from private and public places and police said there are ten ways to protect your bike, whether it is at home or out and about.

Police say you need to double lock your bike because using two locks slows thieves down and makes your bike less of a target.

They also suggest “locking the lot”, which is the frame and both wheels to a secure cycle

stand, securing the bike and taking removable parts with you.

Police recommend you park your bike in a safe location, in view of others, or a CCTV, or inside your home.

It’s wise to have a photo of your bike and record the serial numbers for future reference in case it’s stolen.

You can also mark it with something identifiable to you, research and consider tracking devices.

According to police, safety begins at home and the public are reminded to report suspicious behaviour to Tweed Heads Police Station.

Break-in arrests

By Jo Kennett

TWO PEOPLE were arrested in Tweed Heads thanks to help provided by Kingscliff locals over a break-in at Broadwater last week.

Tweed Police said that a 45-year-old transient man and a 44-year-old Long Jetty woman faced Tweed Heads Local Court after the alleged break-in at a Broadwater building site on Tuesday night, February 14.

Early on Wednesday morning, February 15, Tweed Police visited the Kingscliff foreshore parkland after receiving information from the community.

Tools and building equipment valued at over $4,000 stolen from the Broadwater site were located and seized for forensic examination.

At about 8.40am that morning, Tweed Police

received information from Richmond Police District, and subsequently stopped a blue Holden sedan the man and woman were driving down Boyd Street at Tweed Heads.

Police searched the sedan and seized breaking implements including screwdrivers, pliers, crowbar, axe, hammer and a knife.

Both occupants were arrested and taken to Tweed Heads Police Station where they were charged with aggravated break, enter and stealing, and possessing housebreaking implements. The woman was released with strict conditional bail to appear at Tweed Heads Local Court on March 20, while the man was refused bail and appeared at Tweed Heads Local Court on Thursday, February 16.

Police thanked the Kingscliff community for the information they provided.

Courthouse update

By Jo Kennett

THE TWEED Heads Courthouse has undergone major renovations this year with the state government spending $780,000 on a new roof and new solar system for the Recreation Street site.

Attorney General Mark Speakman said the NSW Government has invested $4.1 million in the first stage of the Rooftop Solar Program and associated work to make the state’s regional and metropolitan courthouses energy efficient and to reduce greenhouse emissions.

Mr Speakman announced the completion of the first stage of the state-wide courthouse solar program during a visit to Tweed Heads Courthouse with Member for Tweed Geoff Provest.

Mr Provest welcomed the recent completion of the major upgrades.

“The NSW Government’s commitment to investing in renewable energy at Tweed Courthouse is an investment in a greener future for our community,” Mr Provest said.

“I am also pleased that Tweed Heads was

also one of 45 courthouses across the state to benefit from a $9 million package for new and upgraded safe spaces and modern facilities to help empower domestic and sexual violence survivors and vulnerable witnesses to give their best evidence in court.

“Tweed Heads Courthouse received a second remote witness room plus upgrades to the existing women’s safe room and remote witness room and security upgrades.

“Safe and remote witness facilities enhance support for the courageous victims who come forward to report abuse.

“The NSW Government is committed to supporting victim-survivors if they choose to report to police, and it is crucial these facilities are available to support them and help alleviate the trauma of coming to court.”

In total, there are now 154 remote witness rooms and eight rooms that are directly connected to a courtroom at 100 locations in NSW. In addition, there are 84 safe rooms at 77 court locations in NSW.

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Some of the stolen goods and (left) the couple were arrested driving this car in Tweed Heads

COURT FUNDS: Member for Tweed Geoff Provest with Attorney General Mark Speakman

A new $723.3 million state-of-the-art hospital an expanded emergency department greater medical, surgical, and mental health services

improved ambulatory care services and more outpatient clinics

more operating theatres

a new interventional cardiology service

a new radiotherapy service as part of an integrated cancer care service, including a PET-CT suite on schedule to open this year

5,000 Tweed locals will no longer have to leave our area for specialist care.

I am delighted to have delivered this for the Tweed.

NSW VOTES 2023 Q&A: HOW WILL YOU EASE COST OF LIVING?

By Yvonne Gardiner

THE HIGH cost of living is for many Australians the single biggest worry in 2023.

Interest rate rises, steep price increases at the grocery store, utility costs and the crippling rent hikes contribute to hardship for struggling families. At the same time, there’s been little increases in wages and income.

The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reported early this month that living costs for “employee” households, that is households where the principal source of income is wages and salaries, rose 3.2 per cent in the December 2022 quarter. This was the largest quarterly increase in living costs of all household types.

Food prices rose between 9 and 10 per cent, driven by rises for meals out and takeaway foods, and fruit and vegetables.

The Weekly asked Tweed and Lismore candidates in the upcoming NSW election how they would ease cost-of-living pressures on households.

TWEED

Geoff Provest (Nationals)

Reducing cost-of-living pressures for Tweed residents is a top priority for me and the NSW Government.

We have introduced more than 70 savings initiatives which can be found on the Service NSW website.

There are savings for young parents, with our vouchers for children’s sport and music lessons. For the first time this year, a voucher for $150 per child for back-to-school expenses was available, along with the $500 Before and

After school care voucher.

We introduced the $250 fuel/taxi card for non-Sydney pensioners, which more than 15,000 Tweed residents take up each year.

And just a few days ago I brought a minister to Kingscliff TAFE to announce a similar $250-a-year fuel card for regional apprentices and university students, which will be available in the coming week.

We also have a wide range of initiatives to help people save on power bills while saving the planet, from energy-efficient lighting to better appliances and even free solar panels for eligible households.

Cost-of-living assistance is something we are already delivering. To find further savings, use the Savings Finder or the Service NSW website or visit Service NSW in Tweed Heads or Murwillumbah.

Craig Elliot (Labor)

Seniors, pensioners and families in Tweed deserve to live with dignity and respect, not burdened by record high cost of living and skyrocketing power bills.

Another four years with this tired Provest-Perrottet government is just not acceptable. It’s time for a change.

A Minns Labor Government will give Tweed the fresh start we need to ease these pressures and restore the dignity and respect our community deserves.

Skyrocketing power bills are a direct result of the privatisation madness undertaken by Geoff Provest and his boss Dom Perrottet over 12 long years.

Without doubt, Geoff Provest’s part in selling off the electricity network

is driving the ballooning electricity prices impacting Tweed residents. When Tweed locals go to the polling booths on March 25, they need to take a look at their latest electricity bill to remind them why they need to throw Geoff Provest and his boss Dom Perrottet out of office.

Labor has fresh plans to address the cost of living. A Minns Labor Government will establish a $1 billion stateowned energy security company to deliver lower electricity prices. Labor will invest in renewable storage such as pumped hydro, community batteries and other commercially viable technologies to ensure grid stability.

An elected Minns Labor Government will create a new agency called Homes NSW that will drive the delivery of more housing options and manage social housing to tackle the state’s housing crisis. We will be ending the practice of rent bidding to curb the spiralling cost of tenancy.

Labor will abolish stamp duty outright for first home buyers buying a home worth up to $800,000, while offering a concessional rate to firsthome buyers purchasing a property up to $1,000,000.

This means an estimated 95 per cent of all first home buyers in New South Wales will pay no tax or a reduced rate under Labor’s plan when they buy their first home.

Ciara Denham (Greens)

Fundamental to addressing the costof-living crisis is providing housing. Everyone should have the right to a safe, secure and affordable home. Even before the floods, our region was experiencing a housing emergency. People are struggling with disaster-im-

pacted homes, skyrocketing rents, unfair evictions, and a chronic lack of public, social, and affordable housing.

Years of the government’s unfair tax breaks to big developers and wealthy investors has created a housing system that puts profit before people’s right to a home.

The Greens have a plan to make housing affordable, safe and secure for everyone. We will cut rents, end unfair no-grounds evictions and build enough public and affordable housing so no one is homeless.

Despite more people renting than ever, renting has become more expensive, more stressful, and more insecure than ever before.

The Greens will fix the power imbalance that allows dodgy landlords to get away with a lack of maintenance, unchecked rent increases, and unfair evictions.

We’ll ensure renters have stronger rights and are protected — making renting a genuine, secure, and affordable option for lifelong renters who have been locked out of private home ownership.

And we will invest in massive development of new public, social and affordable homes so that the 100,000 people in NSW who are stuck on the public housing waiting list will have a home they can afford without having to wait 10 years for it.

The Greens believe that housing is a basic right. It’s time to make big changes so that everyone has a home that’s affordable and safe and secure.

Susie Hearder (Animal Justice Party)

Equality is one of the Animal Justice Party’s core values and we would

implement a Jobs Guarantee and Universal Basic Income programs to create secure, ethical and meaningful employment and reduce poverty.

Rental reforms are needed to stop rents escalating out of control and to allow pets. There needs to be equality and caps on fuel prices. Instead of pulling up train tracks, there should be more investment in connecting rail public transport and into electric vehicles.

Living on solar power, I haven’t paid a power bill in 30 years and, in our sun-drenched country, solar power and solar hot water should be affordably accessible to everyone, with fair and realistic feed-in tariffs.

The Animal Justice Party will introduce Veticare (Medicare for animals) which will enable the vulnerable to access veterinary care and we will push for allowing pets on public transport.

We will also fund wildlife rescue organisations so volunteers don’t have to pay for fuel and supplies.

We must all reduce, reuse, recycle and grow food wherever we can. There should be more street food trees, community food gardens and food banks for those in need. We can reduce meat consumption which is costly and also harms animals and the environment.

Pensioners cannot be expected to live below the poverty line. Social security payments need to be raised. We need free education and educational supplies. Medication needs to be free for those who can’t afford it.

The last thing we need in the Tweed is a new greyhound racing facility which fuels gambling as well as injuries and deaths of gentle dogs.

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NSW VOTES 2023

Q&A: HOW WILL YOU EASE

By Yvonne Gardiner

LISMORE Janelle Saffin (Labor)

I would love to wave the magic wand that is always talked about to lower food and fuel prices, energy bills, and interest rate hikes if you are a homeowner, but know that I cannot control this.

I did however back in a law that had full support, at the last parliamentary sitting day of 2022, that will bring some electricity price relief but not until July this year. This sits beside the Federal Government’s law and the resources it brings from them.

I strongly support some relief measures that enjoy widespread and bipartisan support, including Back to School vouchers, Active Kids, Creative Kids, Seniors transport cards, Regional Student and Apprentice Travel Card program, and the Isolated Patients Travel and Accommodation Assistance Scheme.

And, of course, I back in the relief that people can get through our community services that help with energy bills, food relief, No Interest Loans Scheme (NILS), for which the Federal Government stumps up money as well.

Where we need real relief for cost of living in New South Wales is to stop the rampant privatisation of public assets.

Given that the Nationals and the Liberals in Government have sold off $93.6 billion worth of our assets in a decade, I wonder how much there is left to sell. It makes no sense as one day you wake up and they are all gone for good.

We were told that electricity prices would decrease when the Nationals and Liberals privatised it, but the reverse happened and they skyrocketed.

Given this, they still refuse to rule out more privatisation. It makes no sense, is not good management nor public policy.

Chris Minns has made a commitment that a Minns Labor Government will end privatisation of public assets, putting a stop to ever-increasing prices that are costing everyone living in our state.

Adam Guise (Greens)

People are struggling to keep their head above water because the cost of everything is going up, and real wages have fallen. While many of us struggle to get by, big banks, coal and gas corporations and property developers continue to make billions. Low wages are also contributing to cost-of-living pressures. With inflation increasing and wages flatlining, too many people are under financial strain.

The Liberal-National government’s wages cap for public sector workers has meant that teachers, nurses, paramedics and many other vital public sector workers are actually experiencing a real wages cut. Suppressing the wages of public sector workers is also keeping wages

low across the economy.

The Greens want to improve the standard of living for everyone across New South Wales. We are committed to addressing the housing crisis by significant reforms for renters and investing in more public, social and affordable housing.

Enabling land swaps and house relocations for flood-impacted residents is essential to a fair flood recovery that keeps our community together. We will scrap the public sector wages cap, invest to ensure lower energy prices and build affordable housing.

The Greens are committed to easing cost-ofliving pressures by making public transport cheaper and ensuring public schools are genuinely free.

The Greens will make housing affordable, public transport free, put power assets back in state hands and bring down energy bills. They will scrap the public sector wage cap and fully fund public education.

Alex Rubin (Nationals)

We are all suffering from “bill shock”. Every trip to the grocery store, every rent payment, every time we fill the petrol tank.

Home loan interest repayments have doubled, and energy prices have skyrocketed People are suffering and asking themselves: “Did we turn off enough lights, did we run the air-conditioner too long.” A lot of pensioners I have spoken to are going without hot showers and delaying rates, payments and other bills. Where is the $275 power bill reduction Labor promised — we are now paying $400 more?

Normal households like ours have tightened our belts so much that it is getting hard to breathe. So many of us are being forced to use credit cards or after pay services, and the debts are just growing.

Reducing cost-of-living pressure starts with constraining wasteful government spending and easing pressure for families and small businesses where it is most needed. The NSW Nationals are putting money back in regional people’s wallets, with more than 70 different cost-of-living measures right now, including Low Income Household Rebate, gas rebate, Regional Seniors Travel Card, Regional Apprentice and University Student Travel Card, Create Kids Voucher, Active Kids Voucher, Before & After School Care Voucher, and the Family Energy Rebate.

We need a common sense approach and practical solutions, to address the problems “here and now’’. The NSW Nationals are committed to fighting for the regions, unlike Labor.

A Labor government at state and federal level will do what they have always done — spend, waste and grow more levels of administrators. The last thing we need is more bureaucracy, because we will end up paying for it. The only proven way to reduce the cost of living and repair a broken economy, Do not vote Labor!

New nurses and midwives

MEMBER FOR Tweed Geoff Provest has announced that 55 graduate nurses and midwives will begin their careers in The Tweed Hospital this year, in what will be a major boost for the local community.

Mr Provest said the new graduates are amongst a record 3,600 nurses and midwives set to commence working across 130 NSW public hospitals and health services this year.

“The work that nurses and midwives do is at the very heart of the public health system, caring for people in our hospitals, at home and in our communities,” Mr Provest said.

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“The commitment, compassion and skills they bring to the role make a huge difference and contribute greatly to the health and wellbeing of the people of Tweed.

“I am incredibly delighted to welcome the new recruits to Tweed Hospital and know that they will make a big difference to the health and wellbeing of our community.

“I am also pleased that four graduate nurses

will be commencing with Tweed Byron Mental Health Service later this month.

“These enthusiastic graduates have a unique opportunity to play a vital role in our healthcare system at a time when it continues to adapt and innovate to the changes and challenges brought by the COVID-19 pandemic.”

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Men’s Shed grows despite objections

By Yvonne Gardiner

AN EXPANSION of the Pottsville and District Men’s Shed has been given the green light by Tweed Shire Council, despite the increase in size being judged “excessive” by council officers.

A council report stated that, while an expansion of the Men’s Shed was supported, the size and scope of the proposed extension was “considered excessive and inconsistent with the existing master plan and other strategic documents”.

This was due to the inclusion of a mezzanine area above the proposed extension, and also the enclosure of a current outdoor covered area.

The current proposal would extend the shed to a floor area of 586 square metres.

In assessing the application, councillors were advised that there were social benefits associated with the Men’s Shed and with the use of the site by other groups.

“There is a risk to council’s reputation in varying commitments made during the master planning development and adoption,” the council report read.

“A smaller scale expansion of the Men’s Shed is considered a better balance of recreation, environmental, social and other factors and minimises any risks.”

An amendment put forward by Mayor Chris Cherry at council’s meeting on Thursday, February 16, failed to gain support.

Mayor Cherry proposed that council not support the proposed two-storey extension in its current form, and invited the Men’s Shed to submit revised plans for the proposed extension at a reduced scale.

Mayor Cherry and Cr Nola Firth opposed the shed expansion application as it stood, while the remaining five councillors voted in favour.

Cr Firth said the master plan had been created with a lot of consultation with the Pottsville community.

“I think to just ignore that sets a precedent that’s not at all wise,” she said.

“I do know that the Men’s Shed people are doing wonderful work but that’s not actually the issue here.”

Cr Warren Polglase said master plans were “fluid” documents.

Cr James Owen said the Men’s Shed members were role models for young people.

“I’m a huge supporter of the Men’s Shed. They do a fantastic job for the community,” he said.

“They keep growing. That’s just a mark of the quality of the way they run what they do.”

Mayor Cherry was also supportive of the work of Pottsville Men’s Shed, which currently has about 100 members.

“I think they do an incredible job. I do certainly support an extension on this site,” she said.

Mayor Cherry objected to the size of the expansion when the master plan was less than two years old and involved much community consultation.

“I don’t think that’s very good governance, to just do something that’s incon-

Strong cattle sale

CATTLE PRICES remained strong at the Murwillumbah Saleyards on Saturday, February 11, with plenty of interest from Queenslanders and a few new bidders in town.

The sale was hosted George and Fuhrmann Stock and Station Agent Brent Casey who reported “very strong prices” from the sale of 600 head.

“Very good sale of 600 head sold,” he told The Weekly.

“There was a very good run of quality weaners yarded at Murwillumbah, which saw happy vendors.”

Mr Casey said competition was strong in all areas of the sale and a few new buyers combined with the usual buyers saw some “spirited bidding”.

sistent with the master plan at this point. This size expansion is too much,” she said.

The four-hectare sports field was created as part of the Black Rocks Estate with the surrounding area dedicated for koala habitat rehabilitation.

The initial Men’s Shed development at that site generated considerable controversy when protesters objected to the disturbance of habitat containing koalas and other wildlife.

Under the current proposal from the Men’s Shed, the length of the shed building would be extended from 18 metres to 30 metres. The existing gross floor area indoors is 213 square metres.

The proposal involves enclosing the patio area (39m2) and a 336m2 addition, creating a 588m2 facility.

The master plan of 2020 approved a 420m2 facility, assuming a single storey building.

Apart from the Men’s Shed, other occupants of the sportsfield site are Pottsville Cricket Club, Cabarita Cricket Club, Pottsville Fun Croquet Club and Far North Coast Electric Fliers.

The Pottsville Men’s Shed group was contacted for comment but did not respond by print deadline.

“Cattle was being sold to as far and wide as Dalby, Wandoan and Taroom in Queensland and Dubbo in NSW,” he said. A total of 30 feeder/backgrounder steers sold very good topping at $4.56 per kilogram to average $4.20/kg.

A total of 300 weaner steers sold to a top of $6/kg to average $5.08/kg and 180 weaner heifers sold topping at $4.74/kg to average $4.20/kg.

There were 70 cows and calves sold selling to a top of $3,540 each, for some exceptional first calf Brangus heifers and calves, to average $2,180 per head for all the cows and calves.

A total of 25 pregnancy tested in calf cows sold to a top of $1,960 to average $1,600.

The next sale will be held on Saturday, March 11. For all bookings and general inquiries please contact Brent Casey on: 0428 530 422.

SOLD: Cattle prices remained strong at Murwillumbah this month

Pottsville and District Men's Shed's plans have been approved

By Madeleine Murray

GET THE family ready because the amazing Hudson Circus is coming to town.

Forget all those old ideas about weary lions and tragic clowns, Hudson Circus is a new style of circus which is part theatre, part spectacle, featuring thrilling acts and adorable Welsh ponies, and border collies twirling in the air to catch frisbees.

The Weekly caught up with owner Shane Lennon, who grew up with the Lennon Brothers Circus, originally founded in 1893.

Shane and his wife Nancy, an acrobat and trapeze artist from Montreal, founded the Hudson Circus 10 years ago.

“It’s traditional but modern, at really good prices,” Shane told The Weekly. “It’s a cut above your average circus show.”

Shane trains the Welsh ponies.

“They run the arena, dance, and do formations,” he said. “They bow down, rear up. They work free. The ponies are lovely to work with.

“They’re well suited for touring, they love the hills where we are now.”

Other acts include Quick Change (from Peru), Spanish Web, acrobat Lyra, juggling, Goldie the Clown, and Hula Hoop extraordinaire.

It’s clear that Shane and his wife have a great passion for the circus, and the many skills needed to run one.

“Nancy is a big part of the show,” Shane said. “She not only does acrobatics but drives the semi-trailer from town to town, helps set up the tents, helps in production, makes costumes and works in the office.”

Jane Degoldi is the ring mistress, her husband Matthew Degoldi was the iconic clown at Dreamworld for 16 years.

The troupe of 45 is a portable town with its own school teacher for eight kids, generator, grey water waste and everything needed for life

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on the road for 11 months a year.

“We all get on fabulously, we all travel together, packing up, heading to the next town. I love going from town to town and meeting people,” Shane said.

Shane and Nancy have three children.

A star act, eleven-year-old Hudson rides a motorbike in a cage.

Hudson has been performing on the bike since he was six and he appeared on Australia’s Got Talent when he was seven.

Denver, nine, works with the animals, and Giselle, six doesn’t perform yet, but “she’s a trapeze girl, hangs off everything,” according to Shane.

“COVID-19 really flattened us,” Shane said.

“We had to close for 13 months. But the upside is that we’ve raised the bar on the quality of the show, and the crowds have been fantastic.”

Hudson Circus is at the Murwillumbah Showground for four nights from Thursday, March 2, to Sunday, March 5.

Tickets are $15 for children and $25 for adults. Book now at www.hudsonscircus.com.au or phone: 0458 483 766.

By Jonathon Howard

IT HAS been almost 12 months since the February flood swept across the Tweed Shire and left a trail of destruction in its wake.

As the impact was so great, several community-minded individuals banded together to offer a central hub for donations to be distributed to flood victims.

Amongst these groups was the Murwillumbah-based Hub 2484, which was born off the backs of hardworking volunteers including operations manager Kerry Pritchard.

Ms Pritchard heaped praise on some of the Hub’s first responders including a special mention to the leaseholder of the former FoodWorks below The Regent on Brisbane Street.

It was here the Hub 2484 kicked into gear with an almost instant free supermarket for flood victims.

Ms Pritchard said Hub 2484 ignited a sense that healing and help was available and a sense that items could be replaced, some immediately, with dozens of people making donations and offering help.

“There are so many people to thank, but Thomas Cornish from Spangled Drongo held the lease, and it was hugely generous of him to allow the space for as long as he did,” she said.

These days, Hub 2484 is now focusing on preparation, including a tool library, dehumidifiers and other essentials, “so we’re ready for the next flood”.

The Weekly caught up with Ms Pritchard this week as she, along with her dedicated team, are eager to keep Murwillumbah’s hub alive.

Hub 2484 missed out on vital funding via Resilience NSW recently, which means the clock is now ticking on the Murwillumbah hub.

Ms Pritchard said it was vital for Hub 2484 to remain.

“Currently the hub has 650 residents and

families on our database that we have assisted, or are still assisting, throughout this recovery phase,” she said.

“To date we have distributed approximately $750,000 from fundraising, donations, grants and brokerage through the GIVIT organisation, to help our community to rebuild and replace furniture and other lost and damaged items.”

Ms Pritchard said a gathering will take place at Hub 2484’s Murwillumbah Street site on Tuesday, February 28 — the day the ’22 flood hit.

“There’s no way we have recovered,” Ms Pritchard said.

“The issue around insurance is disgusting. We’re seeing complex trauma and suicidal thoughts and desperation. The psychological toll and not knowing when the issues will be resolved.”

If you would like to donate, volunteer, or support Hub 2484, please phone: 0403 488 817.

If you or someone you know requires help, please reach out to Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 46 36.

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By Jo Kennett

RESIDENTS ARE invited to a free community breakfast with members of the tinny army, SES, RFS, police, politicians and army personnel, on the first anniversary of the devastating floods on Tuesday, February 28, at the Salt Bar, Kingscliff, “I invite the Tweed community to join us at this special event to remember, reflect, and look forward. All are welcome,” Business Kingscliff president and Tweed Shire Councillor James Owen said.

“Our community had never seen anything quite like the flood last year and, as we move forward and rebuild, we wanted to offer an opportunity for the Tweed community to remember and reflect on the flood and look forward to the future.”

The event will be a chance for rescuers to catch up with those they rescued and find out how things are going for them.

“Everyone is welcome, and they will be joined by those who assisted with the rescues, including members of the ‘tinny army’, SES, police, RFS and surf life saving clubs.

“We will also be joined by community groups, churches, charities and members of the 8/9 RAR Army battalion who helped with the clean-up and recovery.

“The rebuilding needs support from all levels of government and I am delighted that Janelle Saffin, Member for Lismore; Geoff Provest, Member for Tweed; Justine Elliot, Member for Richmond; David Witherdin, Chief Executive Northern Rivers Reconstruction Corporation; and Chris Cherry, Tweed Shire Mayor and our Tweed Shire Councillors and staff will join us.”

Tweed singer-songwriter Ollie Twohill will perform his new single ‘Washed Away’ (out February 24) at the event.

“Ollie wrote ‘Washed Away’ after hearing stories about the floods from customers in the

bottle shop he worked in, in Murwillumbah,” Cr Owen said.

“It’s been a busy 12 months and it’s important for the community to have an opportunity to come together and talk about their experiences of the floods.

“Everyone’s journey was different — whether their home or businesses were flooded, or they were part of the rescue or recovery efforts — and it has certainly left its mark on us all.

“One thing that shone through the dark times was community spirit, selflessness and the willingness of the Tweed community to help others and we want to acknowledge that at the breakfast.

“Salt Bar have been great supporters of the community during the recovery from the 2017 and 2022 floods and Salt Bar venue manager Anthony Riolo didn’t hesitate when asked to help.”

Salt Bar venue manager Anthony Riolo said, “Salt Bar & Bistro are proud to support the community by hosting this event and look forward to welcoming our community to this special event”.

The event is on at 6.45am for a 7am start (ends 08.30am) at Salt Bar, Bells Boulevard, Kingscliff. The event is free but please RSVP for catering purposes via email: info@kingscliffchamber.com.au or call 0418 110 573.

Floodwaters rushed into the western end of Coronation Avenue, Pottsville's main street, flooding several homes

Atthe Footy wit h Quinny

Fired up for footy season!

WELCOME BACK to season 2023 and thanks to The Weekly for having me on board again. What a season we have to look forward to on the back of a quality pre-season competition.

The two big talking points were St Helens becoming the best club in the world by rolling the unstoppable Panthers and Manly getting the warm up cash! Many clubs in Australia will use the Paul Wellen’s coached Saints blueprint to upset the premiers and have probably given them all a little bit more hope.

I’m sure the wet weather seemed much more like the UK for them and the concern about the lads melting seemed a long way off with the thunderstorm in the west just before halftime.

St Helens have a plethora of stars but one of the greatest players to ever touch the footy has to be hooker and captain James Roby. He played in the WCC game in 2007 and still produced a man of the match performance 15 years later.

The two W’s in Walmsley and Welsby could be fixtures in any club in Australia after that performance.

Our other highlight was the Eagles picking up the $100k that was on offer to win the pre-season comp with quality performances against high flyers Souths and the Rabbitohs.

The first half performance against the chooks was simply a clinic.

Yes, some players are still to come back for Robbo’s men but Manly dismantled them without the mercurial Tommy Turbo and captain DCE.

Coach Seibold has obviously put in a quality

Vehicle crackdown

By Jonathon Howard

THE CRACKDOWN on unlawfully parked vehicles, including boats and trailers, is rolling out across the Tweed Shire following a change in legislation late last year.

abandoned and unattended items, including vehicles, personal items and animals.

off season with the north shore lads and I’m sure they made a lot of fans stand up and take notice.

Plenty of guns are still to return that we haven’t seen but the trials are a necessary evil for all clubs who hope to get through with minimal injuries and get some miles in legs and contact in shoulders.

The other thing it does is allow fans to see some young guns and stars of the future.

Players such as Keano Kini, Kaeo Weekes, Paul Alamoti, Isaiya Katoa, Lofi Khan Pereira along with local stars Tom Weaver and Ryan Foran on show give young players a glimpse into what can be and also the older generation an insight into what is coming.

Some key points from me on our local side.

I think Foran and Verrils are two brilliant signings for the club.

Tough, experienced and classy provide an edge the Titans haven’t had for a long time.

They need a winning season and these two are welcome additions to help with that.

A weekend off for the big guns before we get proper into it.

Let’s hope the CBA and negotiations can be sorted so we know where we stand with the NRLW ASAP

For those hunting some extra footy, follow the Two Flogs footy podcast on Spotify and other platforms released every Thursday to talk all things footy.

I’ll join Kirbs and Gibbo most weeks to discuss the big talking points.

See you at the footy, Quinny.

The first street on the chopping block is Railway Street in South Murwillumbah, where Tweed Shire Council rangers placed several notices on vehicles.

Under the newly revised Public Spaces (Unattended Property) Act 2021, which came into effect on November 1, 2022, councils, public land managers and police now have stronger powers and penalties to remove abandoned and unattended property from footpaths, streets, parks, bushland and waterways.

Under the new laws, owners and others responsible for private property left in public, such as shopping trolleys, unregistered and abandoned cars, unattended trailers and stray stock, face stronger regulatory action if they do not remove their property within risk-based time frames.

The new laws make it easier for councils to store and dispose of unattended or abandoned items and animals that they take into possession, significantly reducing red tape and cost for local communities.

Council’s Rangers Acting Team Leader Anthony Morton told The Weekly that two Council Rangers attended Railway Street, South Murwillumbah, on Wednesday, February 1, following reports of unattended property in the state heritage-listed Murwillumbah Railway Station precinct and railway corridor land.

“After the busy summer holiday period, Council Rangers are now responding to all reports of unattended items and vehicles on public land across the Tweed,” Mr Morton said. The new laws are aimed at helping to protect valuable public spaces across the state from

“Ahead of the opening of the Tweed section of the Northern Rivers Rail Trail on March 1, Council is looking at ways to retain off-street parking for residents in Railway Street and will be discouraging Trail users from parking in this street.”

There is a grace period from applying fines in place until May 1, 2023, to allow members of the public to become familiar with the new laws. After this time, penalty infringement notices may be issued to the owner which are $660 for a vehicle and $330 for a personal item. Additional relocation, storage and release fees may also be charged.

The time frame for Council action begins when a ranger inspects the property and places a notice on the property.

Once the time frame has lapsed, rangers will attempt to make contact with the owner to have them move their property.

If the owner has not responded, or the property remains in place for a further number of days as per the legislation, the property may be taken into possession and stored safely for a period of time until it is returned, sold, given away or destroyed (as per the Act).

Council said residents are welcome to contact Council on (02) 6670 2400 if they have any queries or to discuss any notice they may have received.

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11th - 14th May Storm vs. Broncos Bulldogs vs. Warriors Panthers vs. Roosters

Rabbitohs vs. Wests Tigers Cowboys vs. Dragons Raiders vs. Eels Knights vs. Titans Sea Eagles vs. Sharks

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Raising a glass for Condong

By Jonathon Howard

CONDONG BOWLS Club chairman

David Cranwell took a “heartbreaking” photo of his beloved club while it was submerged in about eight feet of water during the 2022 flood.

Mr Cranwell formed part of the enormous clean-up effort at the club over the past 12 months, led by Warren Peart.

“There’s so many members I could mention who helped in the clean-up, but the one that stands out the most is Warren, he was the driving force in rebuilding Condong Bowls Club,” he said.

Mr Cranwell said he was pleased with the club’s refurbishment and members are now attempting to flood-proof the club in anticipation of the next one.

“We’re a resilient team here, as are many of the Condong residents, and while we can’t prepare for every disaster, we band together when the going gets tough,” he said.

“We stick together to ensure the Condong Bowls Club lives on for the community.

“The club has been a part of the community for more than 70 years and our members will ensure it continues for the next 70 years.”

Mr Cranwell said flood insurance is not possible for the club.

“To provide insurance for this club would cost around $100,000 per year, which is unfeasible,” he said.

“Instead, we have to prepare as much as possible and simply start the clean-up when it does hit.”

Mr Cranwell wanted to heap praise on neighbouring clubs for coming to the aid of Condong.

“The help came from as far as Port Macquarie (Port City) to Cabarita Bowls Club,

Kingscliff Bowls Club, Twin Towns Services Club, Tweed Heads Bowls Club and Murwillumbah Services Club,” he said.

“The board would like to extend a big ‘thank you’ to those clubs, along with members, who came to the aid of Condong Bowls, we will always remember that help.”

Condong Bowls Club manager Kylie Kerker is now at the helm and was keen to invite locals and visitors in for a frosty one and meal.

“We’re certainly back in action with some new features and plenty of bowling back on the greens,” she said.

“We are pleased to announce the amazing team from Take a Break Cafe has taken over catering at Condong Bowls, with some delicious food now known as JT’s Kitchen every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night from 5.30pm to 8pm.

“We also host a members badge draw

Special lunch

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Women are hosting an extra special International Women’s Day Lunch on Friday, March 3.

The event will explore this year’s theme ‘Cracking the Code: Innovation for a gender-equal future’.

This year’s event is the inaugural for the Tweed, with plans to bring thought-provoking speakers each year for the Tweed business community to be inspired to implement change.

TFW event manager Teri Power said she wanted to encourage residents to attend.

“‘Cracking the Code’ highlights the role that bold, transformative ideas, inclusive technologies, and accessible education can play in combatting discrimination and the marginalisation of women globally,” she said.

“A delicious two-course lunch will be served by Fins Plantation House, guests will enjoy an intimate and inspirational afternoon surrounded by leaders and changemakers.”

The big treat is the guest speakers which includes award-winning journalist Tracey Spicer AM, and principal of TFW, Judy Brinsmead AM.

and raffles every Friday night; the Jazz Club are back on the last Friday of every month and country music is the last Sunday of every month.”

Ms Kerker heaped praise on former manager Andrew Bowtell, who she said did a massive amount of work in the recovery.

“We’d also like to thank beer company Lion and Stone & Wood for providing the club with a portable beer system to keep the beers flowing,” she said.

“Stone & Wood were also very supportive and provided assistance where they could.

“The club would like to give a special mention to Warren Peart, who was the backbone of the recovery effort.”

To find out more about this iconic local bowls club, please visit the site at 1 McLeod Street, Condong, or phone: (02) 6672 2238.

“We also have an exceptional panel of local empowering and inspiring women representing the STEM industry, excelling in traditional male-oriented fields and paving the way for future female leaders,” Teri said.

“This event is not to be missed, because a gender-equal future is something we can all get behind!”

To purchase a ticket please visit: tinyurl.com/2cja7zyx

Tracey Spicer AM will join the event as a guest speaker

The Condong Bowls Club crew love nothing more than a cold one at their local

New hospital sneak peek

By Jonathon Howard

WORKS ON the Tweed Valley Hospital are storming ahead, according to Member for Tweed Geoff Provest, who said the hospital will be open for patients by November.

Mr Provest took retiring NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard on an exclusive tour of the new hospital on Friday, February 17. The duo were joined by a range of executive level health staff including The Tweed Hospital general manager Joe McDonald, executive director of emergency department Dr Rob Davies, The Tweed Hospital Medical Council co-chair Joe Ogg and representatives from Lendlease.

Mr Provest provided The Weekly with some of the first photos inside

the new hospital, which he said will take the Tweed Shire’s health care to the next level.

“It was a pleasure to show our Health Minister around what has been one of the biggest new developments in the state over the past two years,” Mr Provest said.

“There are still some fine details to get through before our official opening later this year, but I am excited to say we will soon have some of the most advanced state-of-the-art care in the state, right here on the Tweed.”

Mr Provest hinted at a big announcement for the parking model.

“We are a little to early to announce the parking model, but I think residents will find it very agreeable,” he said.

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The Emergency Department (adult acute)

Skylight in theatre recovery area

The main entry with Mr Provest and Mr Hazzard

Another shot of the ED adult acute zone

A tour of the new helipad view

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Snakelets stirring

By Jonathon Howard

SNAKELETS ARE stirring across the Tweed Shire, according to resident snake catchers Max Walker and Sarah Mailey, who are keeping extra busy with callouts this week.

Mr Walker said August and September each year marks the start of the snake breeding season with January and February prime birthing season.

“Around September, residents will often see males wrapped around each other fighting for the right to mate with a female,” Mr Walker said.

“The upshot is that from late January onwards, baby snakes (or snakelets) are being born.

Mr Walker said some snakes such as the red-bellied black and the smaller eastern smalleyed snakes give birth to live young.

“Most species in the Tweed — including the coastal carpet python, green and brown tree snakes and the eastern brown — lay eggs,” he said.

“Once the mother has laid her eggs she departs.

“The one exception is the coastal carpet python mother, who stays wrapped around the eggs for the seven-week incubation period to control the temperature of the eggs.

“During this time, she will not eat and once the eggs begin to hatch, she will depart.

“Much the same as baby turtles, the newborn snakes are on their own from day one.

“There are no watchful parents keeping an

eye on proceedings.”

Mr Walker said snakelets born into an urban environment treat houses, dogs, cats, people and cars as just part of their jungle.

“Snakelets end up inside a house not because they are hunting the occupants, but because they don’t know any better,” he said.

“Most newborn snakes will not survive. They will fall prey to birds, other snakes, cats, dogs, cars etc.

“To help become one of the survivors, they instinctively rear up if they are threatened to make their attacker pause. Older snakes are generally much calmer.”

Ms Mailey said identifying newborn snakes can be difficult.

“For this reason, treat all snakes with respect and don’t handle them,” she said.

“Each year there will be somebody posting a photo of themselves on social media holding a young eastern brown asking the general population for identification.

“The best course of action is to leave the snake alone.

“Take a photo and send to a professional snake catcher, or post on one of the snake identification pages. Snakes are not out to get you.

“They are trying to live their lives as best they can and will avoid you if possible.

“If the snake is inside the house, drop a towel on top of it and call a snake catcher.”

The two local Tweed snake catchers are Sarah Mailey 0474 280 344 (Tweed Heads) and Max Walker 0424 413 701 (Murwillumbah).

Rally car gutted

By Jo Kennett

FIREFIGHTERS WERE called in to put out a fire in a Mystery Box Rally car in Kingscliff on Friday, February 17.

Fire and Rescue Kingscliff were called in at around 3.25pm to reports of a car fire in Kingscliff Street.

Crews arrived on the scene a short time later, extinguished the fire and rendered the area safe, but it was too late for the car to be saved. The road was closed for a short time by police. The Mazda 121, known as the Love Bug, had been driven in the Mystery Box Rally over a number of years to raise funds for cancer research.

Eastern brown juvenile

Night tiger. Inset is Max Walker

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The effervescent Susi Muddiman

By Madeleine Murray

WE ARE so lucky to have the Tweed Regional Gallery (TRG) here in the shire.

Not only is it a stimulating, gorgeous place, but the TRG attracts about 100,000 visitors annually to the Tweed Shire.

First, Doug and Margot Anthony gave that incredibly generous gift of land overlooking bends in the river, caramel-coloured cows, and mountains beyond: a pastoral idyll.

Then Margaret Olley bequeathed $1-million and 33,000 items from her house in Paddington to recreate three rooms in a new gallery wing. And we have Susi Muddiman OAM, the brilliant director whose vitality and verve give the gallery such energy.

A director’s job involves curating shows, balancing the budget, attracting donors, and so much more.

The Weekly caught up with the Lismore-born Susi who took time out from her busy day to chat.

You’re clearly not a snob, more of a down-toearth country girl?

I certainly hope I’m not a snob. I’d like to think I am pretty down to earth, but I also love to visit big cities. I love a sequin and a wine bar. You love champagne, how do you keep it fizzy?

I do! I have a collection of champagne stoppers. The best way to ensure champagne remains bubbly though is to finish the bottle!

What do you like about being director of the TRG?

I will always enjoy the responses from our visitors to our exhibitions and programs. Always. I am blessed with incredible staff to work with — all fabulous individuals.

It’s a job with so many facets, how do you organise your time and work?

Every day is different, and despite the fact that

I dutifully block out time to get work done on specific projects, invariably it never, ever works out that way. Let’s just say I respond very well to deadlines!

What about the Margaret Olley bequest?

The Margaret Olley Art Centre (MOAC) was a game-changer for the Gallery, and for the region. The re-creation of Margaret Olley’s home studio is unique for a regional gallery in Australia, and has attracted so many visitors. The significance of the Wollumbin and Bundjalung art prizes?

The Wollumbin Art Award and the prize money of $30,000 provides an incredible boost for any artist. I am particularly pleased that we were able to introduce the Bundjalung Award for First Nations artists.

A genuine joy was the Wollumbin Youth Art Award, supported by the Friends of the Gallery.

A part from the MOAC, and the art prizes, what is your greatest achievement at the TRG?

I am thrilled that the Artist in Residence Studio program was included in the MOAC build in 2014 as I think it is a wonderful program, especially set in this stunning landscape.

I’d also like to think there’s much more to achieve ahead.

What’s coming up later in the year?

It’s the 100th anniversary of Margaret Olley’s birthday in 2023, so a terrific lineup of exhibitions in the Olley Centre. There is the Olive Cotton Photography show, Michael Philp’s solo exhibition, plus the survey show of the fantastic Byron School of Art. So much more too… Finally, what do you think of the Tweed Valley Weekly?

It’s a terrific overview of news and what’s on in the region. I go to the arts and culture pages, and the Tweed Link. There are often some great recipes in there too.

Wilkinson at The Citadel

By Madeleine Murray

A TEST of a great singer is their version of Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah, and Mark Wilkinson is right up there with k.d. lang and Jeff Buckley.

Mark is bringing his moving, soulful music to The Citadel on March 4.

Mark spent last year touring North America, including a great performance at the Americana Fest in Nashville, and he is now touring Australia to launch his new EP Mariposa.

The intimate and raw collection highlights Mark’s dynamic and soulful delivery as he explores the deep questions of change, growth and identity.

“The last couple of years have given rise to a lot of creative output and I can’t wait to share some of the new music with audiences back home in Australia,” Mark told The Weekly.

“I really love digging back into my catalogue as well and trying to make each show a little bit different from the last.”

Mark has opened arena and major theatre tours nationally for artists including Eric Clapton, Peter Frampton, Brian Wilson, Chicago,

America, and Seal, among others.

He performed at Kings of Leon and Santana concerts, represented Australia at the World Expo in China, and entertained deployed troops in the Solomon Islands.

He has also headlined European tours, playing to capacity crowds in London, Paris, and Berlin. The Citadel has some great music events lined up for March and April, including the Hetty Kate Quartet, and a Sunday afternoon jazz session with the Ingrid James Quintet.

Mark Wilkinson is at The Citadel at 7.30pm, Saturday March 4. For info and tickets, go to www.thecitadel.com.au

Mark Wilkinson is coming to The Citadel

My tummy has been doing f lips of delight as we march momentously towards March, and all the amazing live acts we have booked for The Regent’s small regional stage. Starting with a bang with Mama Kin Spender, who set my soul on fire, giving me giddy goosebumps every time I have the pleasure of catching them. I’m feeling truly blessed they will be gracing our stage so soon, so better get in quick to secure your seat, as tickets are selling fast! March is Queer appreciation and awareness month, and I am honouring this by running “Spoiler Alert”, a universally touching film, rarely framed through Queer eyes. The Oscar-nominated movies have been streaming through our screen, and I’m having to raise a high rotation to fit them all in! If you’ve missed out on something you intended to see, please enquire about our private screenings, which represent great value, and an awesome VIP experience for you and your friends and/or family. Private screenings are available outside normal opening hours, which is super-easy whilst

we’re only open weekends (apart from a special Thursday for Lior & Domini), until school holidays. Bookings are available for International Women’s Day – a wonderful way for ladies to celebrate! We have a range of girl-power movies still on our server…The Whitney Houston movie-pluskaraoke sounds fun to me! Feel free to book it if this tickles your fancy. TÁR and Blueback are also apt films for the day. I’m exploring an OnDemand Cinema service to increase the viability of the business, and have my sights set on some beautiful new seats to really lift the luxury status of The Regent’s ambience, which requires a bit of fundraising! Even though I’m 2.5 years in, there’s still so much I’d like to do, with aspirations still unborn from the beginning. I’m learning every day that baby steps are needed to accomplish vast visions – and I do like to dream big! It can’t all happen at once… but must be built, like Lego blocks, brick by brick, relying on a solid team, and of course, an eager audience.

Mama Kin Spender coming

The Regent Spotlight

DINGO SPENDER is no stranger to the Northern Rivers, and loves the lush area, “I get such a strong sense of the incredible communities that resonate with the natural beauty of the place.”

This visit Dingo returns with Mama Kin (Danielle Caruana), uniting in their dynamic, musical marriage duo, Mama Kin Spender… sure to set on-stage sparks afire at The Regent, Friday 3rd March. “We met on a flight from Melbourne to Los Angeles, and started chatting as I had just joined her brother’s band (Nicky Bomba ) as a saxophone player. Small world!

After a conversation about how depressed we were with our solo careers as Mama Kin, and Spender, we decided on a new project that

meant we spent more time together. We laugh like, a lot, when we hang out. So, Mama Kin took my surname, “Spender”, and we dreamt about singing together, working with choirs… and laughing a lot!” This camaraderie is sensed through their sparkling performance chemistry, making their professional union a big hit with Festival audiences, and earning ARIA nominations for their first, aptly-named album, “Golden Magnetic”.

“Music is always, always there for you. You can neglect it for months or years, and you hit play, or pick up your instrument, and it’s like you never left it…a bit like what a true friend is: You can go months or years without speaking or seeing each other, and then, it all just floods back, as if not a day had passed…” Don’t miss out – BOOK NOW!

Student speaking awards

By Yvonne Gardiner

TWO WORTHY winners were chosen at Kingscliff Lions Club’s annual Youth of the Year (YOTY) judging.

St Joseph’s College student Seana Connolly and Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School student Mia Wilkinson will now go on to the regional YOTY final in Ballina.

Seana also took out first place in the public speaking section of the contest.

“I was very excited to win as I really enjoyed the event and meeting the other participants,” she said.

“I knew they put in a lot of effort to do their best and that only made the competition so much more engaging and fun.

“So, for me, it means that I get to have another shot at the next event, where I’m sure I’ll meet some more great people and have a great time.”

Other contestants at the 2023 judging at Kingscliff Bowls Club on February 9 were Zia Mowbray, of Lindisfarne, and Christopher Preston, of St Joseph’s.

The annual program aims to improve students’ public speaking skills and encourage achievement in many areas of life.

Young people aged 14 to 18 years are eligible to enter.

Judging is based on a formal interview, academic achievements, community involvement, school, sports and cultural activities, and impromptu and prepared speeches.

Kingscliff event co-ordinator Alan Downes has been involved with YOTY for 30 years.

“Sometimes we’ll have six contestants, sometimes seven, if all schools participate,” Alan said.

“I’ve seen some really outstanding kids. When they do debating at school, it’s a big help.”

Impromptu speech topics were: “Modern technology makes life too easy” and “Compulsory wearing of school uniforms stifles creativity and individualism”.

The five Lions’ clubs in the Tweed are desperately seeking new members to help continue their community programs.

Find out WHO WE BECOME with Poets Out Loud on Friday night…FREE to attend, but bookings are essential via Trybooking. Warm up on our Balcony with a jam session starring Mohini Cox and special surprise guests – starting early at 5pm this week, to wind up in time for the poetry.

Elena B Williams is our featured artist this Saturday, 25th February, for the Sunset Soirée. She’ll be back again sooner than usual, on March 11th for more impromptu songs and heart-warming times, then continuing her residency on the 2nd Saturday of the month, with April 8th bringing us a joyous Easter weekend with this beautiful soul sister.

New film this week: WE ARE STILL HERE…a revealing observation as 10 Indigenous film makers from NZ and Oz reflect on 250 years of colonialism. See it as a double-feature on Saturday, following the FINAL of YOU CAN GO NOW. Deadly!

Your FINAL chance to see Brendon Fraser in his award-winning role in the supreme tear-jerker, THE WHALE. Visual feast, BABYLON also finishing Sunday.

Next week, March comes marching in, and it’s all-systems-go with a frenzy of fantastic live music events and fabulous films, including some special single screenings, complete with Q&A’s!

MAMA KIN SPENDER will knock your socks off with their powerful presence and insightful lyrics on March 3rd. To secure your seat - BOOK NOW!!

5/3 – EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN + Q&A **single screening**

17/3 – WILD THYME with special guest GREG SHEEHAN, and earlier in the day, to commemorate St Patrick’s Day, the FINAL of THE BANSHEES OF INISHERIN

19/3 – EVICTED! A MODERN ROMANCE + Q&A **single screening**

23/3 – LIOR & DOMINI: Animal in Hiding tour - 31/3 – WILLIAM CRIGHTON & LIZ STRINGER

TOP MARKS: Lions Youth of the Year contestants (from left) Zia Mowbray, Christopher Preston, Mia Wilkinson and Seana Connolly. Image by Yvonne Gardiner

ACROSS

1 Ascends (5,2)

5 Sharply increased the level (6,2)

9 Forms the top of a soccer goal (8)

13 Byroads (9)

14 Contribute (4,2)

16 Round-up animal (5,3)

17 African river (3,4)

18 Dispersion of people from their original homeland (8)

19 Small celestial body (8)

20 Quality (9)

25 Confectionery on a stick (8)

26 Faze (6)

27 Penalty (8)

28 Protection (7)

30 Set aside (7)

33 Person with furtive feelings for another (6,7)

37 See what facts emerge, keep an - (4,4)

41 Take pleasure in (5)

42 Sudden utterance (11)

43 Happen (5)

44 Make a mess (8)

47 Film (6,7)

50 Penetrates (7)

53 Soaks up (7)

56 Natural ability (8)

57 Prejudice against the old (6)

59 Oblique (8)

60 Without musical

JUNIOR CROSSWORD

CLUES

1 Kermit’s on-off girlfriend, Miss –

2 Japan’s capital city

3 Sour yellow citrus fruit

4 T he noise a frog makes

5 She visited Wonderland for adventures

6 Elvis song, “– Dog”

7 T he letter “O” in the Greek alphabet

8 Opposite of best

accompaniment (1,8)

65 Secondary identity (5,3)

66 Artist’s device (8)

67 Vertical (7)

68 Mexican flatbread (8)

69 Reasons (6)

72 Disentangle (9)

73 Resent someone’s pleasure or good fortune (8)

74 Optional course (8)

75 Talks (7)

DOWN

1 Type of soft Italian cheese (7)

2 Most sluggish (7)

3 Raw fish (7)

4 High flat region (7)

5 Remainder (7)

6 Former MasterChef Australia contestant,Ling Yeow (3)

7 Swim (3)

8 Tropical fruit (9)

9 Critisise unfairly (4,10)

10 Repeals (9)

11 Extremely popular singer or actor (9)

12 Avoiding contact with others (7)

14 Comic genius,Chaplin (7)

15 Sudden inclination to act (7)

21 Layer (4)

22 Decayed (6)

23 Dwarf tree growing

in a pot (6)

24 Long journey (4)

29 Make of Italian sports car (7)

31 Site of a famous rebellion (6)

32 Again! (6)

34 Former prisoner (2-3)

35 Farm vehicle (7)

36 Less wet (5)

38 US ute (4-2)

39 Low sound (6)

40 Holds unpopular opinion for the sake of argument (6,8)

45 Portable computer (6)

46 Aquatic relative of the tortoise (6)

48 Soft powder (4)

49 Image (4)

51 Central point go activity (9)

52 Pressed (9)

53 Great rock or snow fall (9)

54 Anthology (7)

55 Songbirds (7)

58 Federal division named after an Australian writer (7)

60 Dedicated sportsperson (7)

61 Watery (7)

62 Bit (7)

63 Baggage (7)

64 Deer horns (7)

70 Shoshonean (3)

71 Gobble

WORDSEARCH: MAIN ROADS OF THE TWEED

Can be Reversed or Diagonal

Minimum word length 4 letters. No plurals allowed. Every word must contain the centre letter (once only).

is the name of the Tweed Citizen of the Year for 2022?

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Numinbah, Tomewin, Dulguigan TweedValleyWay,

PacificMotorway, LeisureDrive, FrazerDrive, TweedCoast,

18 words: Good 27 words: Very good 36 words: Excellent

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LAST WEEK’S SUDOKU

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Mitch is a born and bred Tweed Shire local and has a passion for his work and the area.

He has more than 17 years’ experience in asphalting and is a specialist in the field.

Mitch felt the full brunt of the February flood last year whilst he was living in South Murwillumbah and understands the great need for quality road

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Mitch said his plan is to work hard and build his business back up in 2023.

His client’s also back his work. Jane from Terranora says “great work Mitch, extremely happy with our new driveway” and Kevin from Byrill Creek says ““Mitch and the boys did a top job patching my 3km driveway. Good crew, good bloke”

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• Excavator Operators

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Permanent positions, competitive rates with penalties. Please email your resume to admin@cdcivilgroup.com.au or call our office during business hours 0437 756 621.

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Positions Vacant

Beautiful riverside cafe, STAR BIRD is awaiting key team members. Do you have 2+ years experience as a chef, cafe manager or head barista?

This could be the perfect place for you! Looking for a dynamic and reliable supervisor for this prime location. Above award wages, flexible hrs. Early start, early finish shifts available. Get in touch with us ASAP! OPENING 25th JANUARY for a busy Summer season. starbirdcafe2484@gmail.com

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Positions Vacant

DRIVERS WANTED Are you on the pension and looking for extra cash, why not drive a taxi. Unemployed and got a good driving record. For more information contact Ken 0412 899 145

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Death Notices

Dolphin Funerals 0427 743 817

ROELOFS Maureen Isabella 17/02/2023

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Roy Francis DUNSTAN

Late of Murwillumbah. Passed away peacefully on Thursday 16th February 2023.

Aged 95 Years.

Dearly loved Husband of Claire (dec’d). Dad of Ken.

Loved Brother of Doug (dec’d), Janice and Beverley. Family and Friends are warmly invited to attend Kevin’s Funeral Service to be held at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Murwillumbah on Friday 24th February 2023 at 9:30am (NSW Time).

After the service, the cortege will leave for the Murwillumbah Lawn Cemetery, Tree Street.

Ph: (02) 6672 2144 Murwillumbah McGuiness Funerals

Funeral Directors

HI TO our market community and all the food-lovers out there!

How on earth is it time for our feature in the Tweed Valley Weekly again? Time seems to fly at the moment in this early bit of 2023!

Things are certainly returning to normality after the holiday period – the kids are back at school and it is finally starting to cool off.

Again, a massive thank you to all of our customers who have adapted incredibly well to the directions imposed by Tweed Shire Council of late relating to our market parking – we are very grateful. As a kind reminder, the directions are:

• The main gate (gate 7) is to remain locked for the duration of the market (this is next to Gold Coast Seafood).

• All customer parking is to be onsite at the Showground – access as per usual at gate 5 (entrance) and gate 6 (exit). Gates 5 and 6 will be opened at 6.30am every week.

• Customers are not permitted to park at gate 8 – this gate will be locked at 6.40am with no alternative exit available.

• There is to be no roadside parking down Queensland Road. Of course, if any of you have any questions or concerns please do come and speak to either myself of Gav at the Market Office or one of our stallholders. You can also

YOUR LOCAL FOOD BOWL

contact me directly – see details at the end of this feature.

We hope you all enjoy this update and look forward to seeing you every Wednesday at the market!

Claire x

What’s in season, tasty and interesting at the market this month?

Have you popped by to see Liz and Igor at Purus Blue Lotus recently? Liz and Igor have a beautiful selection of products available including tea and body products all made using their distinctive blue lotus flowers.

And of course, then there are the flowers themselves, which are the perfect flowers to brighten up your home.

Lyn at Mad Mountain has let me know that they have now started to produce their range of organic loose-leaf teas in tea bags.

This is great news and a great addition to their produce line –also it is super convenient for those wanting to have a cuppa on the go.

On top of this all of the bags are unbleached, so better for our health and the environment.

Lyn tells me that the team at Mad Mountain have been busy bees filling the tea bags by hand, which sounds incredibly tedious – thank you Mad Mountain.

In the last few weeks we have seen an abundance of watermelons over at Everest Farm – another reason why seasonal eating is so great as we get to over-indulge in these delicious watermelons. Make sure you get yours before the season ends!

Over at Byron Spice Palace, I hear that they can’t keep up with the basil patch at the moment – which is great for us!

Rob tells me that in the morning all of their beautifully fragrant basil is picked – and in the afternoon it is packed – and by a Wednesday it will be at the market for us all.

There is most certainly nothing like knowing where your food has come from!

Basil pesto is a great addition to a pasta dish (using pasta from Woodland Valley Farm, of course) or as a dip for the bread at Crabbes Creek Woodfired or even with the carrots at Summit Organics Sounds delicious!

In exciting news, grapes are now in season at Sylva Lining Organics Sylva has been sending me updates on the growth of their grapes for the last month or so, which has been very exciting waiting for them to be ready.

Sylva’s grapes come in either green or black – so why not a bunch of both? Grapes are a perfect sweet snack or a great addition to a fruit salad – perfect for lunch boxes!

You may have noticed in the last few weeks, Jumping Red Ant has had lots of eggplant in – and what a beautiful purple colour they were. It certainly is the season for eggplant now.

Eggplant is full of nutrients like folate, potassium and magnesium –so great health benefits. Eggplant is also incredibly versatile – making it

great for curries, roasting, grilling, ratatouille, pasta and much more.

When and where is the market and who do I contact?

See you at the Murwillumbah Farmers’ Market, at the Murwillumbah Showground (via gate 5) from 7am to 11am every Wednesday – come rain or shine! There will be a different local musician at the market every week – so come along, gather with friends and family and get stocked up on your local and fresh weekly produce!

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Real Estate

FROM COAST TO COUNTRY

Acres of loveliness at Stokers Siding

By Jo Kennett

STOKERS SIDING often flies under the radar despite possessing some lovely historic buildings in an idyllic rural setting and having a thriving arts community.

It is also home to some of the most exclusive rural real estate in the shire.

The village has 692 residents and if you are looking for love, there are 372 males and only 319 females, although many of them are probably still at preschool as a good portion of residents are families with kids.

The median weekly rent in 2021 was only $300; those were the

days because you can bet your bottom dollar it’s way more expensive now.

According to the Stokers Siding & District Community Association website, Stokers Siding is named after Joseph Stoker who bought 600 acres at a place then marked as Dunbible Creek in 1882.

Stoker started cane farming but after ten years sold up to Arthur Byrnes.

It wasn’t until the train line was built through the property, meeting with the road, that the village was born.

Dairy and banana farming and timber gathering flourished as did the village which eventually had a school, a hall, a church, a store

and a post office.

The completion of the new Pacific Highway in 1954 saw traffic bypass Stokers Siding and then in 1974, the NSW Government, as part of budget cuts, closed the railway station, with trains going straight to Murwillumbah without stopping.

It could have been the death of the village but cars meant that new migrants from the cities could easily get around.

The hall was a popular spot for Saturday night dances which attracted locals from the surrounding areas.

It is still the heart of the community and you can check out the Stokers Siding Dunbible Memorial Hall Facebook page to find out what entertainment they have on and it’s always a cheap and fun night out.

The village is also home to the Stokers Siding Art Gallery, a thriving hub for the many local creative talents, which is open from 11am to 4pm Thursday to Sunday.

There are currently five unique homes for sale at Stokers, with

no data available on what has been going on over the last year or so, or median house prices, as it is too small for the usual data gathering.

Prices have gone way up since the start of the pandemic and the mad migration from the cities to charming villages like this.

You can’t buy anything for under a million dollars at the moment. It’s up there with Nunderi as one of the more expensive villages but the homes are pretty special.

98 Nolans Road (both pictured below) is one example and is open for expressions of interest with Craig Dudgeon at Elders Tweed Valley. It is absolutely beautiful.

With a couple of bucks extra in my kitty I’d move in tomorrow given half a chance.

The property is set on 15 manicured acres with its own creek and fruit trees.

The main home is built from rammed earth with timber floors with a separate guest suite and a two bedroom rammed earth studio located on its own private area of the estate.

There are other lovely homes for sale, mostly on acreage and several featuring crystal clear creeks, dams and views over the surrounding district.

If you are looking for a haven from the chaos of the world, you would be hard pressed to find anywhere more peaceful and lovely than Stokers Siding.

‘Buyer Range $740K-$790K’ 12:30-1pm NSW Time

Kennedy Dr, Tweed Heads West ‘Price Guide $440K-$460K’ 12:30-1pm NSW Time

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6 Campfire Court, Terranora, 9-9:30am

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$850,000 - $875,000

Elizabeth Hickey 0474 908 555

Tania Sheppard 0438 446 578

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$850,000 - $875,000

Elizabeth Hickey 0474 908 555

Jason Dittmar 0477 711 858

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SALE

5

$950,000 - $975,000

Elizabeth Hickey 0474 908 555

Jason Dittmar 0477 711 858

OPEN Saturday 25 Feb, 9.30 — 10.00am

Jason

0477 711 858

JET look after my rental property and I couldn’t ask for a better team to be doing so. They are on top of everything from inspections/maintenance to liaising with my tenant to ensure they are happy with the property and always on top of any late payments or potential issues. I’ve used 4 different agencies in the area over the last 7 years and JET have exceeded my expectations and I know I’ll be staying with them, I don’t have to agent shop around any longer.

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0474 908 555

578

36 Hall Dr, Murwillumbah

Bed 1 Bath 5 Car

34 Ewing St, Murwillumbah

Bed 1 Bath 1 Car

Hickey

Tania Sheppard 0438 446

Dittmar

1 Tombonda Rd, Murwillumbah

Bed 2 Bath 2 Car

Natalia

JET HAVE EXCEEDED MY EXPECTATIONS

5/4 Banks Avenue TWEED HEADS

OWNERS SELLING INVESTMENT - NEAT & TIDY

When you desire location and crave convenience then this unit is a terrific choice!

Solid two bedroom unit in a small complex of only six with low Body Corporate Fees

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50 Hillcrest Avenue

TWEED HEADS SOUTH

2 1 1 BEN TRIBOLET 0422 264 329

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Commanding an elevated presence with views spanning across the Broadwater and beyond

Open plan living and dining with a well-equipped central kitchen and outdoor entertaining deck

Four generous robed bedrooms offer plenty of space for the family

Corner allotment offering dual driveways and easy access to an impressive 664m2

Short drive to local schools, shops, M1 and only 15 minutes to iconic beaches

81 Henry Lawson Drive TERRANORA

Thoughtfully considered design, timeless architecture and modern convenience

Open plan living and outdoors with the effortless integration with the expansive alfresco balcony

Double lock-up garage with internal access and storage

Nestled in one of Terranora's most popular enclaves only moments to shopping and dining

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11/8 Musgrave Street COOLANGATTA

$550,000-$600,000 3 2 2 BEN TRIBOLET 0422 264 329

OFFERS 4 2 2 BEN TRIBOLET 0422 264 329

Located on a preferred top floor of the boutique “Birok Place” with low BC fees

On-trend mid-century vibes and original proportions highlight generous space

Two spacious bedrooms, central bathroom, separate laundry & basement parking

Abundant with natural light from a northerly aspect, this unit offers a seaside vista

Absorb the ocean breezes from this low maintenance & conveniently located unit 5 minutes to the Gold Coast International Airport & Southern Cross University

$1,035,000

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THE PINNACLE OF ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN &

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A SUPERB FAMILY ENTERTAINER - with serenity & space'

3 Highland Drive Terranora

Enjoy a hint of cool country living close to all major amenities, from this overly spacious (4) bedroom lowset residence commanding scenic views and surrounded by a playful 7635m2 allotment with rolling lawns.

KEY FEATURES

• Generous formal & informal living areas

• Separate family/media room

• Master bedroom with walk in robe & ensuite

• Large main bathroom with separate shower & bath

• Well-appointed kitchen with granite benches, 6 burner gas hot plate & 900mm oven

• Ducted reverse cycle air-conditioning

• Extensive wrap around covered balcony / decking with full sun blinds

• Fully tiled in-ground pool

• Automatic double garage plus exterior space for caravan or boat

• Mature easily manageable gardens with a range of shady trees over wide spread rolling lawns

car pool P 422 bath bed

Land Size 7635m2

Buyers Range $1.7m - $1.8m

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David Stringer 0418 150 731

david@djstringer.com.au

PINEHURST - a golfers paradise'

1603 'Pinehurst' 22 Kirkwood Drive Tweed Heads South

Experience over 300 degrees of magnificent panoramic scenery from this beautifully modernised 187m2 (3) bedroom apartment, perched high on the 16th level of this iconic establishment, surrounded by acres of manicured gardens and the lush fairways of the Coolangatta/Tweed Golf course.

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• Ducted cooling system

• Spacious open plan tiled living

• Wrap around balcony

• Hostess kitchen w/ Delonghi appliances & 2-pac cabinetry

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• Master suite w/ walk through robe, ensuite & access to Juliette balcony

• Bedroom 2&3 w/ built-in mirror robes

• Stylish main bathroom w/ floor to ceiling tiles & separate bath

• Retractable fly screens

• 2 side by side car spaces (potential room for your own golf cart with direct access out to the course)

• Storage cage

• Communal workshop for those that like to tinker

• Pet friendly

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