Tweed Valley Weekly, April 6, 2023

Rail Trail opening a blast

By Jo Kennett

THERE WAS a huge turnout for the official opening of the Tweed section of the Northern Rivers Rail Trail, with more than 2,000 people flocking to the trail on the weekend of March 25 and 26.

There was live music at all the main stops along the trail, a cultural immersion experience, and a wildlife show from the Wildlife Twins at Mooball was a big hit.

Mayor Chris Cherry thanked everyone who helped out over the weekend, with a special mention for Cycling Without Age volunteers, whose hard work pedalling allowed many who would otherwise miss out have an opportunity to enjoy the trail.

“The enthusiasm of the many locals and visitors who came to the Rail Trail to share in the fun was palpable and made for a fantastic, positive vibe across the weekend,” Cr Cherry said.

“Trail guests keep telling us how friendly everyone was and how their positive experience had been underscored by the quality of the trail, the scenic and shaded trail experience and how impressed they were by the local villages along the way.

“This was a true celebration of the natural beauty of the Tweed, our Aboriginal culture and rail heritage, and I’d like to thank the community members and organisations who helped make the weekend such a success for the trail and our villages.”

The trail has brought a welcome boost to business, especially for bike hire companies like Better By Bike which offers E-bike rental with shuttle transport to and from the Crabbes Creek to Murwillumbah section of the trail Better by Bike executive directors Matt Hirst and Campbell Shepherd are full of enthusiasm for the experience.

“The Tweed council has developed an amazing tourism asset for the region and Better By Bike will make sure those customers coming to Byron Bay, Tweed Heads or Kingscliff for a holiday don’t miss out on this wonderful experience,” Campbell said.

“Riding the trail on an E-bike is a great way to get off the beaten track and be able to immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the region with its native forests and lush farmland that the hinterland is famous for.”

Matt Hirst said the trail is suitable for all ages and riding abilities.

“The bikes come fully set up with helmets, a gel seat for comfort, panniers to carry your stuff, a light for the tunnel, map, and the bikes are personalised for fit to ensure you have a great ride,” he said. “Before you set off on the trail you are given a safety briefing for the trail and operating instructions for the E-bike.

“One of our recent customers Lynn, aged 70, who had not been on a bike for 15 years, said she truly had the best day ever.”

New flu and COVID jabs

A SLOW start in the uptake of the flu vaccine is prompting local pharmacies to call on residents to book their flu and COVID-19 shots as soon as possible.

Mapp and Hession pharmacy part-owner Paul Hession said the flu shot will protect residents — especially our elderly residents — against the latest influenza strains which are expected to be particularly nasty this winter.

“We have plenty of stock of the fourstrain quadrivalent (flu shot) and would highly recommend residents make a booking as soon as possible,” he said.

Addressing concerns from residents who have experienced side effects from the flu shot such as a sore arm or fatigue, Mr Hession said it’s better than having the serious influenza virus.

“Each person is different, but vaccination is generally well tolerated, and the flu shot is recommended for all ages,” he said.

“A minor inconvenience now is better than a potential major illness later.”

Last year’s influenza wave peaked earlier than usual in June and resulted in the deaths of at least 308 Australians.

There were more than 6,600 cases of flu detected in Australia in March — the highest number for March since 2019.

In other vaccine-related news, Mr Hession said the latest COVID-19 vaccine, the bivalent BA.4/5 by Moderna or Pfizer, is available for uptake.

“The latest COVID-19 vaccine booster, BA.4/5, is available to anyone who last received a COVID shot six months ago, or had the virus more than six months

ago,” he said.

“The more time that has passed since you had COVID-19, the more your immunity has declined, and this booster (BA.4/5) can protect you.

“You can also get both the four-strain flu shot and the COVID-19 booster (BA.4/5) at the same time, one in each arm.”

At the time of print, there were a total of 238 cases of COVID-19 in the seven days to Friday, March 31, across the Northern Rivers.

Across NSW, there were 9,684 COVID-19 cases in the same seven-day period, and a total of 25 deaths per week.

“COVID-19 has moved from a pandemic to an endemic virus, which means it’s here to stay and residents need to stay protected,” Mr Hession said.

The Rail Trail opening was a huge success

The Rail Trail is for everyone

Letter of the Week

CONGRATULATIONS ISABELLE CECERE

You have won a double pass* to the film of your choice

Merger idea shameful

In 2020, the then NSW state government blindsided the Murwillumbah community by announcing the merger of four local public schools.

The announcement was made in Murwillumbah by the then Education Minister Sarah Mitchell and fully supported by Member for Tweed Geoff Provest.

No explanation was offered for the merger except to say that it would be good for public education in Murwillumbah. Previous promised school upgrades were ignored.

As time proceeded, Sarah Mitchell and the NSW Department of Education asked the community what they wanted in the new school.

They saw this as consulting the community. The project was downgraded along the way. The community has now seen high school students’ education severely disrupted, in particular Murwillumbah High students by being shifted to the Wollumbin High School site.

Parents had warned that there would be problems with merging these two high schools. They have been proved correct. A chat with parents or students verifies this to be so.

Consequently, we do not know how much taxpayer money has been wasted on this debacle.

The result has been that many parents have pulled their children out of the public system and sent them to independent and private schools. There are many teachers who have left taking leave, taking jobs in the non-public sector or retiring early. Students have had their education unnecessarily impacted. This is a shameful indictment of the previous state government.

Gerry Matthews, Kielvale The Voice discussion

The letters to these pages in support of the “Yes” case for the Indigenous Voice to Parliament seem to ignore the fact that if it does get up — it won’t do a single thing to improve the lives of the average Australian citizen of

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Aboriginal descent.

As Warren Mundine, a former Federal President of the ALP and eminent Australian Aboriginal himself, has put it: “The loudest demands for the Voice come from a minority of Indigenous elites from organisations that already advise governments and have been amply funded to deliver improvements for years with little to show for it”.

Those who disagree with this statement purely because they want to have a warm fuzzy feeling for how they’ve ‘done something’, seriously risks repeating the mistakes of the past — where the money spent is directed to the loud minority in capital cities at the direct expense of those who need the most help.

Matt Eggleston, West Perth Urgent health funding needed

We have a massive financial shortage of health funds, new hospitals are urgently needed, there are long waits for ambulance patients to get treatment causing great agony and deaths, there are many thousands waiting for elective surgery to ease debilitating sufferance and pain and many are children.

And the government is going to waste $235 million to push an unnecessary Voice referendum for the mythical benefit of 3.2 per cent of the population — whatever your thinking is on the issue, it must be seriously opposed due to the extreme serious need for priority health funding. It may be one of your family that dies through a lack of funding.

This is a clear message to the people of government priorities, your family’s health is of a very low priority to political ideology grandstanding — there are eleven Indigenous members in parliament. They are a Voice for the 3.2 per cent of Indigenous people, they also have about 2,700 aboriginal organisations and 30 Land Councils — all of which receive massive government funding, no more are required. The Na-

tional Indigenous Agency has received $4 billion with apparently no benefit to anyone outside their elite structure — $4 billion thrown into oblivion — what about our hospitals and people’s health in urgent need of funding.

The health of the 86.8 per cent of the people are of far greater importance and you need to vote accordingly to force a shift in government priorities, if you let them get away with this diversion of urgently needed health funds then you will have set the future standard for further health neglect.

To add further contempt of your health and hospital needs that are decades behind in funding, government are bringing in thousands more migrants to flood the health system, housing availability, power, water, sewerage and community infrastructure that is in overload — and need urgent funding now being diverted to unnecessary grandiose political ideology of The Voice referendum — while others suffer in pain, flood victims have lost everything they own and sadly many have lost hope, people live in tents and on the street because there are not enough houses that wealthy migrants have dominated purchases of, and due to total ignorance of how the earth’s climate works, your power bills are becoming unaffordable and there will be blackouts.

Good luck everybody if you vote for The Voice, there are endless future years to regret at your leisure.

Gil May, Forestdale Police must be seen

In response to John Bennett’s letter ‘Speed limits’ (TVW, March 30), I agree.

Roads laws need to be policed. I think what I noticed most when I moved up here 14 years ago was the lack of police patrolling in cars, or anywhere in the streets for that matter. Police need to be seen and they need to be visible at least, and the police up here are not visible enough.

Isabella Cecere, Tweed Heads West

Hospital needs accommodation options

With the new Tweed Valley Hospital due to take its first patients in November this year, how will necessary nurses and young doctors be attracted to staff the new facility when there is simply no rental accommodation available?

After a minimum of six years at university, before a doctor graduates, no young doctor could afford to buy or build. Similar circumstances apply to our nurses.

Common sense should prevail and the land adjacent to the new hospital and Tweed Valley Way should be rezoned right now to meet the urgent need of accommodation.

Nurses/doctors accommodation with appropriate recreational facilities is an absolute necessity if the hospital is to operate to its fullest extent.

The land in question was zoned as State Significant Farming land back in the 1980s/90s.

Times change as do the needs of the people.

If one looks at the methods for identifying important agricultural lands in NSW, the piece of land in question would certainly not now meet the required criteria of being of state significance.

The previous owners of the hospital site moved all his agricultural activities to Bundaberg years ago as he considered the land there more suited to agriculture, giving a much better return with the need for less use of additives to the soil.

The Labor Party now has its chance to show it is a party ‘for the people’ by taking immediate steps to appropriately rezone the adjoining land to allow private enterprise to build nurse/ doctor accommodation immediately.

Barbara Nowland, Hastings Point Garden enthusiasts take note

Twin Towns and District Garden Club meets every second Monday of the month. December is awards and

presentations.

Our next meeting is Monday, April 10. The meeting venue is Tweed Heads Civic Centre Auditorium. Our guest speaker this month is Darryl Ruprecht with his book on staghorns called “King of the Ferns”.

We offer raffles, a lucky door prize, president’s award, trading tables, cuttings table, members prize draw, benching of plants and flowers, floral art — both novice and senior, Begonia Society, social morning teas, bus trips and, best of all, friendship. Come along, bring a mug to share a coffee or tea with like-minded gardeners. See you there, don’t forget to bring a mug. Please phone: 0468 872 199 (leave a message).

Gwen Barnes, Banora Point Day VIEW Club meeting

The Twin Towns Day VIEW Club meets for a luncheon once per month on the first Thursday of each month at the South Tweed Sports Club and coming up is the next meeting/luncheon on April 6, from 10.30am for 11am start.

There is a short meeting to catch members up to date on our local news and news from our sponsors the Smith Family for whom we are very proud as we support their ideology through our club helping to pay for the education of seven children with the ‘Learning for Life’ programme. As well as our normal monthly get together, there is always another monthly outing somewhere on the Tweed for more fun and comradeship. We would love more ladies to join our VIEW Club (Voice, Interests, Education for Women).

For more information phone president Kathie on: 0407 709 629.

Freda Shaw (OAM), Tweed Heads

Demands for CSIRO flood study

By Jonathon Howard

RAPIDLY EMERGING as the most hotly debated topic of 2023 is the health of the Tweed River and coastal creek catchments.

The Weekly has observed a rise in anxiety among residents who fear development on floodplains, siltation of the river which is leading to greater bottlenecks in waterways that could increase the impacts of future floods, and a lack of modern flood modelling.

The February 2022 flood was in many ways the straw that broke the camel’s back for farmers and business owners, who are now demanding greater flood research.

Farmers and local business owners have in fact long called for a comprehensive dredging program to remove excess siltation from the river, while many Tweed Coast residents are crying out for drainage improvements.

In a bid to bring these topics to the fore, a meeting took place at the Condong Bowling Club on Wednesday, April 5, calling for $2 million to engage the National Emergency Management Agency and CSIRO to carry out a modern flood study.

The open meeting was chaired by retired barrister David Freeman and attracted speakers including hydrologist Dr Daniel Spooner and Member for Lismore Janelle Saffin.

The meeting’s purpose was to gauge public support for Australia’s leading scientific agencies to carry out detailed hydrology and hydrodynamic flood modelling for the Tweed and coastal creek catchments.

The meeting called for the CSIRO to undertake full modelling of the current catchments and rivers system; the impacts of different weather events including future

climate change scenarios; the impacts of built infrastructure on overland flooding; and the effects of different flood mitigation and adaptation options throughout the catchments.

Tweed Shire Council said it’s already on the case and has engaged a comprehensive flood modelling study with the results due to be released this year.

Council provided The Weekly with a range of updates and highlighted that the report and minutes of the latest Floodplain Management Committee held on Friday, March 3, will be discussed at this week’s Council meeting on Thursday, April 6.

In the report, Council said the committee discussed the CSIRO Northern Rivers Resilience Initiative.

Council’s report stated the committee resolved to support the continuation and completion of the Tweed Valley Flood Study Update and Expansion project, which is fully funded and well advanced, to provide a complete hydrologic/hydraulic flood model for the Tweed Valley flood-

plain, to be completed in 2023, including public exhibition and public information sessions.

“The Council motion recommends to Council that the following request be forwarded to the CSIRO Northern Rivers Resilience Initiative (NRRI): that the NRRI provides a technical peer review of the draft Tweed Valley Flood Study Update and Expansion report, to allay community concerns that it is fit for purpose and provides the best available information on flood risk in the Tweed Valley,” Council’s report states.

“That the NRRI utilises the updated Tweed Valley flood model to be provided by Council, to test the potential effectiveness of dredging activities as a flood mitigation measure at various reaches of the Tweed River and its tributaries.

“The effect that the Pacific Motorway has on flood behaviour, including the Barneys Point Bridge approach, on the floodplain for all villages and determine any necessary measures to mitigate adverse impacts.”

Bridge level during the February 28, 2022, flood. Image by Pamela Farmer

THE LEGAL

Tougher laws coming to combat cyber attacks

The corporate regulator Australian Securities & Investments Commission recently levied a record $15 million fine against a company, signalling a hard line against businesses that do not follow market disclosure laws.

ASIC deputy chair Sarah Court said the watchdog had originally sought a penalty of $1 million and 12year disqualifications for each of the directors of the logistics software company GetSwift, but the judge doubled the penalty to $2 million and disqualified one of the directors for 15 years.

The court found the software start-up had falsely claimed to investors it had made agreements with major clients including Amazon, but in reality they were only trials, or contemplating a trial.

These misleading claims led to GetSwift’s shares rising 800 per cent. The company has since gone into voluntary liquidation.

Business lawyer Christopher Morris at Stacks Law Firm said the punishment demonstrates ASIC and the courts are serious about clamping down on companies that breach continuous disclosure laws, including notifications of cyber attacks.

The federal government has announced it will also toughen laws over the next year to combat cyber attacks. This will include widening the types of businesses required to comply with cyber security measures, new cyber security obligations and standards across industry and government, and the new post of national cyber security co-ordinator.

The crackdown comes as University of Wollongong research found that only 11 of 36 cyber attacks against ASX-listed companies reported by the media were first reported to share market investors, as required by law.

The federal government’s Cyber and Infrastructure Security Centre requires businesses in telecommunications, defence, energy, financial services, food, water, hospitals, education and transport to implement critical infrastructure risk management programs.

Following the disastrous hack of Medibank and Optus, the aim is to ensure companies have installed adequate anti-cyber attack measures to protect the personal data they hold from being hacked.

CISC rules began on 17 February 2023 and must be implemented within six months. Companies will have to submit an annual report to CISC within 90 days of the end of the financial year, starting from 30 June 2024.

Cyber Security Minister Clare O’Neil said current cyber security laws will be strengthened by adding customer data and systems to the definition of critical infrastructure and give government authorities power to intervene in major data breaches.

Even tougher cyber laws are expected in the future and Mr Morris warned businesses will have to be on top of these changes, or they could face serious consequences.

“One financial services company which failed to have adequate cyber security installed as required under section 912A of the Corporations Act was recently fined $750,000,” Mr Morris said.

River debate continues

By Jonathon Howard

BANNING SPEED boats and blaming Queenslanders for using the Tweed River at Condong is not the answer to erosion concerns, according to Tweed River Users Incorporated (TRU Inc) president and Tumbulgum resident Tony Vass.

Mr Vass has provided The Weekly with a comprehensive response following a report from Condong farmer Matthew Shoobridge, who featured on the front page of The Weekly on March 30.

Mr Vass said TRU Inc is a collective of residents and business operators whose objectives are to promote the interests of the community for safer boating and improved infrastructure and access to the Tweed River.

“After reading the article in last week’s paper we would like to clarify a few points,” Mr Vass wrote.

“The Gold Coast has not banned highwash vessels from their waterways, they have created usage and no-wash zones to improve the amenity and safety of areas in the Broadwater and canals.

“Matthew is correct that vessel operations are more regulated on the Gold Coast, and that’s because the populated areas around the Gold Coast waterways have required the need for this. The same way speed limits and traffic calming devices are installed on roads around schools and residential areas.

“Others have complained in the past that Queenslanders are loving the Tweed River to death and that their high concentration of vessel activity is the reason for bank erosion. This is wrong and not helpful to the discussion.

“There is a higher concentration of vessel ownership on the Gold Coast and a quick check of boat registrations by postcode reveals the entire boat registration for the Tweed Shire is less than the postcode of 4225 in Queensland for Coolangatta and Bilinga, but the Tweed River system is open to all. The same way most of us enjoy the Gold Coast beaches and waterways such as Tallebudgera or Currumbin creeks.

“We would support Matthew’s application to seek funding to rock the Condong section of the river, but it won’t resolve the underlying issue of the river’s health and bank slippage which is caused by silting of the entire river system, which in turn can be attributed to storm and flood events.

“As the river continues to silt up this is

increasing the height of tide marks which increases the scouring of the toe and bank zones.”

Mr Vass said TRU Inc are now pushing for Tweed Shire Council to seek funding from the NSW Government to commission a hydrology report on the river “so we can have the science of the bank erosion front and centre of this discussion.”

“Proof of river silting and some of the worst bank erosion on the river is evident upstream of the Commercial Road boat ramp in Murwillumbah, which ironically is where very few vessels go or can tow because of the shallow nature of the river,” he said.

“Further downstream next to the bridge at Tumbulgum is another example of where the silting of the river has developed a large island of sand and soil, and from time to time large logs and river rubbish. This silting process is clearly visible from Google Maps.”

Mr Vass said it should be noted that the area where Matthew’s property sits is the narrowest section of the river system and outward flows — tidal or flood — are always going to ‘’bottleneck’’ and flow at a faster rate where the river narrows, which will, in turn, put pressure on the banks.

“We are also unsure if it has an effect, but farming practices along the river edge could also play a part in Matthew’s issues with bank stabilisation,” he said.

“As you can see from images, machinery has removed the crops or grasses from a

large area next to the river bank which could cause alluvial soils to loosen.

“Others may know more about this, but a simple search of bank erosion and riverbank stabilisation techniques do not recommend the removal of vegetation.”

RIVER USED AS A TOILET

Mr Vass said there is a “minority” of fishermen and other river users who defecate in and around the river, “which is something that unfortunately happens everywhere, and along with people leaving rubbish and cut-off fishing line needs to be managed with more public access to toilets and bins.”

“Our group have been lobbying Council for years to provide better facilities at Condong as they have done at Tumbulgum and other areas along the river,” he said.

“The local Water Police and NSW Maritime staff are doing a great job with enforcement and education of vessel operators on the river and we thank them, but our group agrees that there is a minority out there who operate vessels in a selfish manner without care for others or are aware of the sensitivity of some areas in the river but just like road users, education, safety and enforcement by others is the best way forward to manage the river.”

YOUR THOUGHTS: Do you believe siltation of the Tweed River requires greater investigation? The Weekly would love to hear from you. Send your thoughts and letters to editor@theweekly.net.au

David Crossan Lawyer

Mr Shoobridge at his Condong property. The grassy pile on the water is where his land used to be

Tweed Link

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.

Last week we each used 170L a day

as at 3 April 2023

Help is here for high electricity bills

Electricity prices increased in 2022, and more increases are expected in 2023 as electricity companies pass on costs due to disruptions in supply and high global prices. Tweed residents are feeling the pinch. Here’s how to save money on your power bills:

• Switch off lights and appliances at the wall when not in use.

• Install LED energy-efficient lighting.

• Reduce hot water use: take short showers and fix leaking taps.

• Wash clothes in cold water and dry on a clothesline.

• Smart heating/cooling: fans are best for cooling and layered clothes are best for keeping warm. Change the temperature of air conditioning cooling or heating by 1 degree. It makes a difference.

• Free your fridge: Turn off spare fridges/freezers if not in use or fill empty spaces in fridges with containers of water, this helps your fridge work more efficiently and retain lower temperatures. Get more tips if your electricity bills are higher than expected at tweed.nsw.gov.au/news-updates. Click on the ‘General News’ tab and find out how we can work together to adapt to climate change for a sustainable future.

Restoring rainforest for flying-fox conservation

In a win for the environment, 3.2 hectares (almost 8 acres) of flying-fox habitat will be restored as part of an 8-year project at Kynnumboon near Murwillumbah. The Bringing back flying-fox habitat to the Kynnumboon floodplain project began last year and involves planting 10,000 native trees, shrubs and groundcovers to create rainforest and wetland habitat on the bank of the Rous River. The restored forest may eventually provide flying-foxes

with a safe place to camp away from urban areas where their presence can cause conflict with their human neighbours.

An ex-sugar cane field, the site is now ready for 150 species of local native plants to go in the ground in the next few months.

Visit tweed.nsw.gov.au/latest-news (21 March 2023) to read more about the project and also see story below.

Cane land restored to rainforest bringing wildlife back

Beverley Fairley’s family has owned a farm on the Rous River at Kynnumboon near Murwillumbah since 1862 when her great grandfather settled there. The river and its forest formed the backdrop to 3 generations of Beverley’s family.

“We swam and played in the river, mucked about in boats, caught fish and enjoyed the wildlife, especially the birds. Back then, the river was the lifeblood of the community. To our family, the river was life,” said Beverley. Although she loved growing up on the farm, Beverley moved away for work. While she was gone, she progressed her career and raised a family. In 2000, she returned to live permanently on the farm.

Flood recovery update – 4 April 2023

Community centre expands service provision

Work is progressing well at the Murwillumbah Community Centre (MCC) with significant milestones achieved to mitigate and build resilience to future floods.

The flooring contractor has completed Tuff coating in all amentiies/kitchen areas to improve resilience, painting continues on walls and ceilings and stainless steel shelving units and benches will be installed this week.

The main meeting room has had bi-fold doors and tracks installed and aluminium skirting installation continues.

The MCC is continuing its normal services at the Coolamon Centre in Murwillumbah.

The MCC service is also operating from the Chinderah Donation Hub, 18 Ozone Street, Chinderah on Wednesdays for Flood Recovery.

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 (Tuesday to Thursday).

• Gaining Higher Ground: art therapy-based group every Tuesday from 1 to 4 pm at Nullum House, Knox Park until Tuesday 11 April. For more information contact the MCC on 02 6672 3003.

Gaining Higher Ground has commenced in Kingscliff at St James Hall, 41 Pearl Street. It runs every Thursday from 1 to 4 pm.

Participants are not required to have creative/artistic skills and do not need to come to every session. It is open to everyone in the community (over 18s).

For details or to register, contact Eva on 0484 913 018 or email evelyn@mccentre.org.au

Road Recovery works

Work will commence on Smith Creek Road by Australian Marine and Civil worth $819,000 and is expected to be completed by late July (weather permitting).

Contractors Pan Civil are expecting to commence work on 3 slips on Stokers Road worth more than $1.9 million in mid-May which is expected to be completed in mid-August.

“As a farmer’s daughter and having played in the forest as a child, I knew about native trees and weeds. When I returned, I realised something was wrong,” she said.

“Weeds were choking the forest. The birds were gone. It looked like the forest was dying!”

Beverley sought help and got to work and her story has an exciting new chapter. Her property was recently selected as the site for Council’s Bringing back flying-fox habitat to the Kynnumboon floodplain project (see story above).

Projects like this one are part of Council’s commitment to looking after the Tweed’s internationally significant environment for future generations.

Read Beverley’s story at tweed.nsw.gov.au/latest-news

The site at Kynnumboon has been ploughed to remove the last ever crop of sugar cane, ready to plant 10,000 native trees, shrubs and groundcovers over the next 8 years to create rainforest and wetland habitat.

Beverley Fairley standing in front of the forest she planted at Kynnumboon.

Bi-fold doors have been installed in a main meeting area at the Murwillumbah Community Centre, with epoxy flooring and wall painting completed.

Tweed residents are feeling the pinch with high electricity prices but there are opportunities to save money with a few changes around the home.

With each collection, you can have up to 2 cubic metres of goods picked up – or up to 4 cubic metres if you choose to combine your collections together.

Clean up with a kerbside collection

Here’s a reminder that Council’s free on-call kerbside collection service is available to all Tweed households with a red bin.

This service allows you to have bulky items that cannot be placed in your red bin picked up from the kerb, or nature strip outside your home.

Each household is entitled to 2 of these collections per financial year.

With each collection, you can have up to 2 cubic metres of goods picked up – or up to 4 cubic metres if you choose to combine your collections together.

Before you throw away any bulky items, we do ask that you consider recycling anything that may be reusable, by donating them to friends or family, or your local charity shop. Recycling is just one way we can work together to reduce our environmental impact on the local environment.

Council meeting agenda – Thursday 6 April 2023

Please note that if you live in a unit block and have a red bin, you are still entitled to the service, but you will need to arrange the collection via your strata or body corporate.

It is always best to allow time when booking a collection as during busy periods, there can be a delay of up to 4 weeks. Please do not place items outside for collection until the day before the arranged collection date.

Building materials, hazardous waste materials and sheets of glass are not accepted in the on-call collection service, however these items may be taken to Stotts Creek Resource Recovery Centre.

To book this service, contact Council on 02 6670 2400 or online at tweed.nsw.gov.au/on-call-kerbside-collection

For more information on how to book and prepare for a kerbside pickup, and a handy factsheet, please visit tweed.nsw.gov.au/on-call-kerbside-collection

The Council meeting agenda for Thursday 6 April 2023 is available at tweed.nsw.gov.au/councillors-meetings . The meeting will be held at the Harvard Room, Tweed Heads Administration Building, Brett Street, Tweed Heads commencing at 3:30 pm.

Agenda

Reports for consideration

Sustainable Communities and Environment

13.1 Richmond Tweed Regional Library Deed of Agreement 2023 – 2027

Engineering

14.1 Classification of land as operational for sewer reticulation works – Lot 1 in DP 922942 (Condong Street, Murwillumbah)

Corporate Services

15.1 Northern Regional Planning Panel – fees for members appointed by Council

Sub-committees/working groups

16.1 Minutes of the Aboriginal Advisory Committee meeting

held Friday 3 June 2022

16.2 Minutes of the Aboriginal Advisory Committee meeting held Thursday 1 December 2022

16.3 Minutes of the Aboriginal Advisory Committee meeting held Friday 3 February 2023

16.4 Minutes of the Tweed Regional Museum Advisory Committee meeting held Wednesday 22 February 2023

16.5 Floodplain Management Committee meeting minutes held 3 March 2023

16.6 Minutes of the Tweed Coast Koala Advisory Committee meeting held Tuesday 7 March 2023

Confidential items for consideration

Planning and Regulation in committee

21.1 Response from Minister – NSW Planning Rezoning Pathways Program

Sustainable Communities and Environment in committee

22.1 Park naming request – existing Old Barney’s Point Bridge Park to ‘Hinton’s Corner Park’

22.2 Park naming request – naming of ‘Bray Park Reserve’ and off-leash dog park – to ‘Easton Park’ or ‘Clive Easton Park’

22.3 Park naming request – viewing platform and parkland between the Cabarita Beach Hotel and beach at Pandanus Parade, Cabarita Beach to ‘David Rae Place’

Sub-committees/working groups in committee

25.1 Confidential minutes of the Floodplain Management Committee meeting held 3 March 2023

The agenda for this meeting, which may also include any late or supplementary reports, will be updated prior to the date of the meeting and is available on Council’s website. It should be noted that confidential items are considered in closed session, which excludes media and public. Also, the minutes of this meeting will be available as soon as practical following the meeting and are unconfirmed until they are formally adopted at the next Council meeting. Please be aware that meetings are livestreamed, and video recordings will be available on Council’s website following the meeting. A person’s image and/or voice may be broadcast. Attendance at the meeting is to be taken as consent by a person to their image and/or voice being webcast.

Development application determinations

Notification of development application determinations for the purposes of Section 4.59 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (as amended).

Application details

Approved

DA22/0149 – 2 lot boundary adjustment

Lot 3 DP 855321, Lot B DP 407615, No. 452 Numinbah Road, Nobbys Creek

DA22/0768 – Inground swimming pool

Lot 86 DP 1006590, No. 38 Botanical Circuit, Banora Point

DA23/0004 – Alterations and additions to existing dwelling

Lot 468 DP 773421, No. 12 Muirfield Place, Banora Point

DA23/0033 – DA for use of a garage conversion

Lot 23 DP 875952, No. 18 Tyrone Terrace, Banora Point

DA23/0071 – Demolition of existing patio and new

roofed deck

Lot 15 DP 248646, No. 59 Elsie Street, Banora Point

DA23/0085 – Carport within the front building line and patio

Lot 19 DP 249173, No. 127 Pioneer Parade, Banora Point

DA23/0012 – Alterations and additions to existing dwelling including a carport use of existing retaining wall

Lot 133 DP 31041, No. 37 Peninsula Drive, Bilambil Heights

DA23/0024 – Deck associated with partial out of ground pool

Lot 453 DP 31998, No. 113 Peninsula Drive, Bilambil Heights

DA23/0007 – Shed

Lot 283 DP 241368, No. 50 Poinciana Avenue, Bogangar

DA23/0109 – In-ground swimming pool

Lot 569 DP 217268, No. 5 Poplar Avenue, Bogangar

DA22/0811 – Inground swimming pool

Lot 3 DP 504550, No. 8 Park Avenue, Bray Park

DA22/0491 – Alterations and additions to existing dwelling

Lot 81 DP 1030322, No. 12 Eclipse Lane, Casuarina

DA22/0799 – In-ground swimming pool

Lot 1 DP 1186419, No. 200 Tweed Coast Road, Chinderah

DA22/0673 – House raising and alterations and additions to existing dwelling

Lot 1 DP 331169, No. 72 McLeod Street, Condong

DA23/0076 – Alterations and additions to existing dwelling and house raising

Lot 10 Section 2 DP 5119, Lot 9 Section 2DP 5119, No. 80–82 McLeod Street, Condong

DA22/0530 – Alterations and additions to existing dwelling including carport and 1.5 m front fence

Lot 21 Section 1 DP 2634, No. 8 Clarke Street, Cudgen

DA22/0716 – Shed and concrete hardstand

Lot 1 DP 568035, No. 531 Cudgen Road, Cudgen

DA22/0274 – Alterations and additions to existing dwelling including double carport, roofed deck, swimming pool, front fence and roofed pergola

Lot 9 DP 25645, No. 32 Orient Street, Kingscliff

DA22/0584 – Partial demolition and alterations and additions to existing dwelling including carport within front building line

Lot 50 DP 237400, No. 5 Valiant Street, Kingscliff

DA23/0050 – Alterations and additions

Lot 208 DP 1232814, No. 42 Cylinders Drive, Kingscliff

DA22/0807 – House raising, entry stairs, deck and ramp

Lot A DP 354678, No. 5873 Tweed Valley Way, Mooball

DA22/0697 – Roofed patio

Lot 93 DP 253034, No. 9 Opal Place, Murwillumbah

DA23/0072 – Patio roof

Lot 40 DP 1133087, No. 61 Riveroak Drive, Murwillumbah

DA23/0023 – Alterations and additions to existing dwelling including inground pool, deck, retaining and detached garage

Lot 1 DP 749577, No. 74 Seven Oaks Drive, Nunderi

DA22/0755 – In-ground swimming pool

Lot 453 DP 1040725, No. 26 Bottlebrush Drive, Pottsville

DA22/0835 – Alterations and additions to existing dwelling, in-ground pool, spa and pool house

Lot 109 DP 1013131, No. 2 Trumper Place, Pottsville

DA23/0002 – Carport forward of the building line

Lot 228 DP 1047460, No. 24 Ballina Street, Pottsville

DA23/0010 – Alterations to existing dwelling and carport within the front building line

Lot 95 DP 864095, No. 15 Bottlebrush Drive, Pottsville

DA23/0043 – Alterations and additions to existing dwelling, carport within front building line and use of existing fence

Lot 812 DP 1144994, No. 14 Valla Street, Pottsville

DA23/0075 – Patio roof

Lot 917 DP 1101845, No. 6 Newcastle Drive, Pottsville

DA23/0095 – In-ground swimming pool

Lot 2 SP 38018, Unit 2/No. 26 Victoria Avenue, Pottsville

DA23/0119 – Inground swimming pool

Lot 127 DP 263154, No. 7 Diana Court, Pottsville

DA23/0073 – Shed

Lot 3 DP 248775, No. 74 Wilman Road, Round Mountain

DA22/0478 – Use of unauthorised retaining wall and unauthorised earthworks (cut) and new retaining wall

Lot 20 DP 814951, No. 10 Valleyview Place, Terranora

DA22/0685 – Shed with amenities and retaining wall

Lot 47 DP 1092502, No. 22 Sunnycrest Drive, Terranora

DA23/0092 – In-ground swimming pool

Lot 318 DP 1238182, No. 14 Ossa Boulevard, Terranora

DA22/0819 – Alterations and additions including house raising

Lot 46 Section 3 DP 1223, No. 3 Bawden Street, Tumbulgum

DA22/0712 – Alterations and additions within front building line

Lot 77 DP 246488, No. 26 Meridian Way, Tweed Heads

DA22/0832 – Alterations and additions to existing dwelling including new garage

Lot 154 DP 246854, No. 8 Norman Street, Tweed Heads

DA23/0047 – Two pools

Lot 11 DP 1288215, No. 5 First Avenue, Tweed Heads

DA22/0586 – Alterations and additions to existing including parking area and gazebo

Lot 407 DP 847872, No. 6 Burgundy Court, Tweed Heads South

DA23/0059 – New shed and demolition of existing garage

Lot 46 DP 26713, No. 7 Floral Avenue, Tweed Heads South

Refused

DA21/0930 – Demolition, new dwelling, studio, shed and use of existing structures

Lot 5 DP 773468, No. 205 Kielys Road, Mooball

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

Hey kids – dive into some creative and active school holiday fun

Get out and about in our vibrant community these holidays at these wonderful Council facilities in Murwillumbah – the Tweed Regional Aquatic Centre (TRAC), Tweed Regional Gallery & Margaret Olley Art Centre and Tweed Regional Museum.

If you live on the coast, it’s not far to Murwillumbah where you can discover more reasons why the Tweed is such a great place to live and visit.

And don’t forget to get your walking shoes or bikes out to explore the newly-opened Northern Rivers Rail Trail Your active and healthy holiday fun starts at the historic Murwillumbah Railway Station.

Slide into the holidays at TRAC School holiday fun at TRAC Murwillumbah starts this Saturday!

The giant hill waterslide will be open for 2 weeks from 10 am to 3 pm during the NSW school holidays (open every day from Saturday 8 April until Sunday 23 April).

Buckets of fun for only $10 per person including entry, use of all pools and unlimited rides on the slide (only $35 for a family of 4).

Note: The diving board is currently not operating as part of the slide 'n' dive.

Visit trac.tweed.nsw.gov.au/murwillumbah#slide-dive to find out more about the waterslide and come slide with us these holidays.

Be crafty at Tweed Regional Museum these school holidays.

Sew much fun these holidays!

Tweed Regional Museum has a packed holiday program these Easter holidays, with a range of workshops suitable for kids, inspired by their current exhibition, Social Fabric

You will be inspired by Elke Gill’s Valley of the Mind dress, featured in the exhibition, and get to weave your own version of a mystical eye (Ojo de Dios), a textile object traditionally given to children as gifts in Mexico.

Join a Wearable Art Making workshop, and let your imagination run wild as you create your very own piece of sustainable fashion.

Enjoy the sustainable art of slow sewing with creative maker Ellie Beck, who will guide you through the creative process as you hand-stitch your own pouch from special fabrics.

On offer throughout the holidays are free, self-guided activities such as the Dressing Room, where you can try on authentic vintage pieces and fun costumes inspired by the exhibition, and much more!

Visit museum.tweed.nsw.gov.au/tours-workshops-activities to find out more about workshops.

Calling all creative kids!

During the school holidays you can join a free dropin art play activity in the Tweed Regional Gallery & Margaret Olley Centre foyer called Margaret’s Party.

This fun creative activity is designed by local artist Hele Jorgensen. You will get to create your very own artwork inspired by Margaret Olley’s 100th birthday celebrations.

Date and times:

• Wednesday 12 April 2023 | 11 am – 1 pm

• Friday 14 April 2023 | 11 am – 1 pm

• Wednesday 19 April 2023 | 11 am – 1 pm

• Friday 21 April 2023 | 11 am – 1 pm

This activity is suited to children aged 6 to 14 years. Visit gallery.tweed.nsw.gov.au/children-families for more information on the Tweed Regional Gallery & Margaret Olley Art Centre.

Have you tried the giant waterslide on the hill at the Tweed Regional Aquatic Centre (TRAC) in Murwillumbah?

Bin looking for your bin?

As a Tweed resident, you are eligible for bin repair or a replacement if your garbage bin is damaged or stolen. This includes red, green and yellow garbage bins – and larger bins found at multi-unit properties.

The quickest and most efficient way to let Council know about an issue with your bin is to report it online at tweed.nsw.gov.au/bin-services-collection#waste-form

You can also call 02 6670 2400.

This is one way Council is providing the community with reliable essential services.

Notification of integrated development application

Development application no. DA21/0981

An amended development application has been lodged by ELKN Planning and Project Management seeking development consent for a depot and light industrial development at Lot 14 DP 830659; No. 26–28 Naru Street, Chinderah. The NSW Land and Environment Court is the consent authority for the application. The proposed development constitutes ‘Integrated Development’ pursuant to Section 4.46(1) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979. The following approvals are required in this regard:

Provision Approval Authority

Sections 89, 90 & 91 of the Water Management Act 2000 Activity approval under Part 3 of Chapter 3

Sections 89, 90 & 91 of the Water Management Act 2000 Water management work approval or activity approval under Part 3 of Chapter 3

NSW Department of Planning & Environment – Water

Water NSW

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

The documents will be available for a period of 28 days from Wednesday 5 April to Wednesday 3 May 2023.

Section 4.55 modification application for public comment

The following Section 4.55 application has been received by Tweed Shire Council and may be viewed on Council’s DA Tracking site located at datracker.tweed.nsw.gov.au for a period of 14 days from Wednesday 5 April to Wednesday 19 April 2023.

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

ApplicantLocation Proposal File No.

Maas Commercial Pty Ltd Lot 2 DP 569304; No. 60 Tringa Street, Tweed Heads West amendment to Development Consent S96/0049 for a 37 lot industrial subdivision S96/0049.12

Proposed modification

• The application seeks approval to reactivate the 2 year approval period for temporary access from Parkes Drive under Condition 26A(f).

• Amendment to Condition No. 71 to reflect new owners details.

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

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

Current vacancies

Visit tweed.nsw.gov.au/job-vacancies to view current vacancies. Subscribe to receive Job Vacancy Alerts via email at tweed.nsw.gov.au/subscribe

WATER WEEK

Week 1 starts 10 April 2023

Check when your water meter is read at tweed.nsw.gov.au/meter-reading

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

Please note: Requirements regarding Disclosure of Political Gifts and Donations

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

Further information regarding Donations and Gift Disclosure are available at tweed.nsw.gov.au/development-applications

Some delightful craftwork of Margaret Olley's beloved pug, Bonnie Sue at Tweed Regional Gallery & Margaret Olley Art Centre.

Cops hunting trail vandal

By Jo Kennett

POLICE ARE on the hunt for a person or persons who dropped hundreds of tacks, nails and screws on the Northern Rivers Rail Trail last month.

Tweed Police released a statement late last week stating they have commenced an investigation into the incident which saw several people injured and a man in a wheelchair having to be dragged out of the trail.

Police said the incident happened on the Rail Trail between Murwillumbah and Crabbes Creek.

Community members and police have since recovered hundreds of tacks, nails and screws, believed to have been deliberately placed on the recently opened track.

Burringbar General Store owner Ben Storey said people were coming in with punctures in their bike tyres last month after people threw tacks on the trail.

“We had a disabled guy that was going on the trail for the first time and someone had thrown tacks on it,” Ben told The Weekly.

“He had flat tyres on his wheelchair and he couldn’t go anywhere and so they had to drag him and his wheelchair out.”

Tweed-Byron Police District Detective Chief Inspector Matthew Kehoe said those responsible may have underestimated the serious nature of the offence.

“We’ve had several reports of people injured, or children who have needed to push their bikes a number of kilometres due to flat tyres caused by tacks scattered over the track,” Det Ch Insp Kehoe said.

“This dangerous and disgraceful behaviour has impacted many members of our community and I’d urge anyone with information about the incident to contact Murwillumbah Police on (02) 6672 9499 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.” Information is treated in strict confidence.

Car fire a mystery

By Jo Kennett

TWEED POLICE are appealing to the public for information about a car fire at Yelgun on Saturday, April 1.

Police said the incident happened at around 2.45am when emergency services were called to reports of a car fire on Tweed Valley Way. They found a silver Holden Barina on fire. The Rural Fire Service attended and put out the blaze but the vehicle was destroyed. The vehicle was unoccupied at the time and there were no reports of injury.

Police have established a crime scene and commenced an investigation into the cause of the fire which is being treated as suspicious.

As inquiries continue, police are urging anyone who may have information, dash cam footage from the area at the time, or who may have witnessed the incident, to contact police. The Weekly attempted to contact police, who were unavailable to comment on whether the vehicle was stolen and where the owner was from.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Tweed-Byron Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Information is treated in strict confidence.

A tack found on the rail trail

A tack through a bike tyre

Some of the nails, screws, barbed wire and tacks found on the Rail Trail

In a separate unrelated car matter, a vehicle was allegedly dumped and burnt out on Norths Lane, Nunderi, near Eviron Road, last month

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Break in, sexual touching

TWEED POLICE have released CCTV footage and are appealing for public assistance following an alleged break-in and sexual touching at Banora Point.

Police have been told that just before 9.30am on Wednesday, February 1, an 18-year-old woman was inside a home at Banora Point when a man broke into the property.

He allegedly grabbed her and sexually touched her before threatening her and running from the house on foot.

The woman was not physically injured. Officers from Tweed-Byron Police District were notified and commenced an investigation. As inquiries continue, detectives have released CCTV vision and images of a man who may be able to assist with the investigation.

He has been described as being of Caucasian appearance, of slim build, with dark brown hair tied up into a bun. The man is depicted in the vision wearing black pants with white writing, a navy hooded jumper, and red shoes.

Anyone with information that may assist investigators is urged to contact Tweed Heads police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

02 5631 1733

2/15 Commercial Road MURWILLUMBAH NSW 2484

the man pictured above

Two up on drug charges

TWO PEOPLE have been charged and extradited from the Gold Coast to Tweed Heads following an 18-month-long drug importation investigation.

Detectives began investigating the alleged supply and importation of meth and cocaine into NSW in September 2021.

It was sparked by the discovery of two separate batches that were intercepted in the USA by the US Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and US Customs and Border Protection. Six kilograms of the drugs worth $12.6 million were allegedly seized, with meth concealed within machinery and cocaine within a stone bench top.

Queensland Police arrested a 38-year-old man during a vehicle stop in Miami on Tuesday, March 28.

A short time later, a 37-year-old woman was arrested at a home along Marine Parade, Miami. They were taken to Southport Magistrates Court and then extradited to Tweed Heads where they appeared in Tweed Heads Local Court on Wednesday, March 29, on a number of charges relating to the drug importation and group criminal activity.

It will be further alleged the man laundered proceeds of crime through an online betting account between 2014 and 2017 to avoid law enforcement detection.

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Adventures of Linda Cash

By Madeleine Murray

UKI LOCAL Linda Cash didn’t miss a beat when COVID stopped her career in international tourism in March 2020.

“The bottom literally fell out of everything because international borders closed,” Linda told The Weekly. “My company Splasch mainly worked getting dive visitors to south-east Sulawesi and Wakatobi.

“Then everything just stopped. Indonesia and Australia really didn’t reopen their borders for tourism travel until April 2022.”

Instead of sitting around and bingeing on Netflix series for two years, Linda took her first two JobKeeper payments, bought an E-bike she named ‘Sparky’, and began riding.

“The Tweed is amazing!” Linda says with her infectious enthusiasm.

“It was the perfect opportunity to explore my own backyard when we were restricted to our LGA during COVID.”

Linda and her husband Phil lived on Christmas Island for 10 years before moving to the Tweed seven years ago.

“We have the most beautiful world heritage areas in the Tweed, and there are lots of back roads for riding,” she said.

“I love places like the rainforest along Urliup Road, Byrrill Creek, Round Mountain.”

On the weekend, Linda and Phil rode up the Tweed Scenic Rim to the Border Ranges National Park.

“We often stop at little coffee shops and galleries. No bike ride is complete without coffee!

“I love all the beautiful little village cafes and caravans in the Tweed. We like to contribute to the economy as much as

possible, which is buying coffee and cake!”

Linda’s adventures go beyond the Tweed.

In early 2022, she set off to cycle over 1900km along the coast of NSW.

“Two friends and I had the idea to visit all the ocean pools in NSW from the Victorian border to here.

“We decided to raise money at the same time, and each chose a charity to support.

I chose the National Breast Cancer Foundation to support my dragon boat friends at Dragons Abreast Wollumbin.”

They rode through sensational weather for 22 days, then torrential rain, detours and washed-out bridges for another four days as the 2022 flood hit NSW.

They started from the Victoria-NSW border on February 6, 2022, and rode 1500km until they reached a caravan park in Coffs Harbour and floods closed the roads.

And to make things worse, thieves unscrewed the entire bike rack from the car and stole their E-bikes.

Undeterred, they eventually finished the ride from Coffs, cycling the remaining 409km to Tweed Heads in June 2022.

Their fundraising target was $3000, but they raised $14,715 for their three charities.

In 2018, Linda went trekking with four other locals for a month across the rugged Simien Mountains in Ethiopia. Two years later, the neighbouring Tigray broke out into armed conflict.

The group prepared for the rugged terrain and built up stamina by climbing Wollumbin twice a week.

“It still didn’t prepare us for the altitude!” she said.

They trekked with a guide and two porters to Lalibela and then into the Bale National Park.

“I really wanted to see an Ethiopian wolf! We managed to see one on my birthday in 2018. That trip was absolutely extraordinary.”

In late 2022, Linda was off trekking in Patagonia, and visiting the Antarctic Peninsula.

Linda has survived the pandemic, floods, theft and possible war, and come out smiling.

Luckily, work has picked up and she is back with Splasch, and her two major clients, Wakatobi Dive Resort and Ecotourism Australia.

You can follow Linda on Facebook (A Girl and her eBike) or on her website agirlandherebike.com.au

COOLANGATTA LOCAL Phil Wyper, 60, is all smiles after being the “old man” in his division and winning gold in the beach flags at the Australian Surf Championships at Scarborough Beach, WA.

The specially built million-dollar amphitheatre proved to be a happy hunting ground for Wyper, who also won gold in the masters flags the last time he competed there in 2009.

“I turned 60 in March and was the oldest of about 20 competitors in the 54 to 60 years division,” the registered surveyor from Tweed Heads said, who’s fit as a fiddle.

“The young blokes are really keen and let you know they are there to win.

“We all train really hard and put in the extra time as we all want to win gold.

“Michael Getz, of Queenscliff, was a bit younger and was the defending champion. I won gold and he collected the bronze.

“Adam Mills, from Cudgen Headland, is probably in his mid-fifties and looked a bit unlucky when he was controversially knocked out to finish fourth.

“He could easily have finished with a medal.”

This year his wife Karen accompanied him and proved to be his lucky charm.

After collecting his coveted gold gong they had a few days exploring the Margaret River holiday paradise.

Wyper gained his bronze medallion at Coolangatta in 1981 and has done patrols ever since.

The flags specialist first competed at Christies Beach, South Australia, in 1983 and battled in the opens till 1990 when he had a break before returning to do battle in the masters.

Linda loves riding on the Tweed back roads

“It’s all very serious with training programs and lead-up competitions, but once competition is over the camaraderie takes over with a few beers and plenty of tales,” says.

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The Tweed Skin Cancer Clinic has been serving the Tweed Valley and wider regions for more than 30 years. We have a team of very experienced Doctors, Paramedics and Nurse, and very friendly reception staff who are always up for a chat.

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Every student valued

By Jonathon Howard

THERE ARE big things happening at Tweed Heads South Public School (THSPS) this year and it’s great news!

The Weekly was recently invited to check out the school’s progress and to meet with the school’s new principal Melinda Parmenter along with teachers and students.

THSPS is undergoing a major renovation under a state government investment to revamp the school for generations to come.

The school has recently opened the first part of their new development, which includes a brand-new library and two new classrooms so far.

Innovative learning environments incorporated into the new build include the introduction of flexible teaching spaces across all facilities, including outdoor areas and multi-purpose learning areas adding to the impressive collection of facilities already on offer at the school. The school has welcomed new principal Melinda Parmenter who brings her wealth of knowledge as leader and educator to

the school.

Ms Parmenter said THSPS is an inclusive primary school that “prides itself on knowing, valuing and caring for every student.”

She has been working with her team of experienced classroom teachers to grow the English as a Second Language (EAL/D) specialised program.

“The program involves teaching and supporting learners who do not speak standard Australian English as their first

Come meet the Easter Bunny

FRIENDS OF The Pound is running a rabbit petting pen and photographs with the Easter Bunny this Easter long weekend at Petbarn in Tweed Heads South.

President of Friends of the Pound, Sonia Trichter, said Rabbit Rescue at Grafton have been overwhelmed with too many rabbits and can’t take any more.

“They have been contacting us so we have been taking some so they don’t have to be euthanised,” Sonia said.

“We are running a petting pen which we hope might create interest in maybe adopting a rabbit.

“The Easter Bunny will be there for photographs with the rabbits and the children and every child will get an Easter egg if their parents allow it.

language,” she said.

“EAL/D learners can include those born in Australia and raised in families in which languages or dialects other than English are spoken, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, or children of families who have moved to Australia.”

As a result of this program, Ms Parmenter said the school has built a language foundation for successful classroom learning and continued to celebrate and strengthen multicultural inclusion at their school.

In fact, some readers may not be aware that THSPS has Tweed’s only NSW Department of Education preschool.

The beautifully and functionally designed preschool embraces the principles of “Belonging, Being, Becoming” and ensures the cultures represented by all families are welcomed and embraced.

“The dedicated educators at THSPS are committed to equitable outcomes for all students,” Ms Parmenter said.

THSPS is taking enrolments for 2024. To find out more please phone: (07) 5524 3408.

“If a parent just wants to bring a child along to pet a rabbit and is not interested in adopting, they are more than welcome to come along anyway.

“The rabbits will all be desexed and they will all be vaccinated.

“We will have expressions of interest to adopt the rabbits. We will take a photo of the rabbit so we know which one they are interested in. They will need to be desexed before being taken.

“Petbarn are giving us their vet space for the petting; they are very supportive of us with sponsorship and thousands of dollars for desexing.

“We look forward to seeing families there, for what should be a lovely experience.”

When: April 8, 9 and 10 from 10am to 3pm.

Where: Petbarn, 2/29 - 41 Greenway Drive, Tweed Heads South

Cost: $5 for a photo with a rabbit and the Easter Bunny.

Students of THSPS love their school and new school buildings

THSPS principal Melinda Parmenter believes in valuing every student

One of the rabbits that will be at the Easter petting pen

MONDAY - TUESDAY

PIZZAS, PIES AND TOASTIES AVAILABLE.

WEDNESDAY CURRY NIGHT

THURSDAY

JAG THE JOKER IS NOW AT $1300

SOCIAL CLUB WILL BE HELD ON THURSDAY NIGHT THIS WEEK

BADGE DRAW IS AT $100

RAFFLES AND SCHOONER

DRAWS AS USUAL

EASTER CRAFT IS AVAILABLE FOR KIDS (WITH KID’S MEALS) THURSDAY, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY

FRIDAY CLOSED FOR GOOD FRIDAY

SATURDAY

AVERAGE JOES 7PM TO 10PM

FACE PAINTER FROM 12PM

SUNDAY

CHRISC SINGING 1PM - 4PM

KITCHEN OPENS FOR LUNCH AND DINNER (5PM TO 7:30)

EASTER EGG HUNT AND EASTER BUNNY FROM 2PM

WE WILL BE OPEN EASTER

MONDAY AS USUAL (11PM TO 8PM) KITCHEN WILL NOT BE OPEN

PLEASE NOTE: WE ARE CLOSED FOR GOOD FRIDAY

Update on RiverTracks

By Madeleine Murray

THE YOUTH organisation RiverTracks has been busy with some new programs. RiverTracks complements the work of local existing youth services by offering an ongoing program to young people who are disengaging or are already completely disengaged in schooling.

Volunteers offer their skills and services for boys to fix engines, learn plumbing, visit a farm, go fishing or sailing.

On Australia Day, Uki resident and sailor Geoffrey Colwill took some boys sailing near Fingal Head.

“It was great to take the lads sailing,” Geoffrey told The Weekly. “They seemed to have a wonderful time in a new environment.”

Bryce Hobel from Waterloo Plumbing in the Murwillumbah area taught participants some basic plumbing skills putting pipe together and welding. They even made a great RiverTracks sign.

This term the young people engaged in the program have been involved in several activities including dog walking, mechanics, woodworking, leather working and horse whispering. RiverTracks now runs a before school breakfast program on Tuesdays and an after school activity on Wednesday afternoons.

Next term, RiverTracks plans on running trade skills development workshops in woodworking and mechanics to assist young people in the community to explore their strengths and interests.

At the moment, RiverTracks is only available to boys, but the group hopes to establish a program specifically targeted to young girls in the community.

For more information, check out the RiverTracks Facebook page, or rivertracks.org Beats, BBQ & Basketball is a free event in Knox Park, from 10am-3pm, on Monday, April 17. For more information on this smoke and vape-free event, please phone Joey on: 0439 907 460.

JAG THE JOKER

STARTING ON THURSDAY NIGHTS 5PM TO 8PM

JACKPOT GOES UP BY $100 EVERY WEEK

THIS THURSDAY $1300

EASTER WEEKEND FOOD SPECIALS

RAISED LAMB SHANK WITH MASH AND VEGE $32

PORK AND PRAWN DUMPLINGS $15

PRAWN SALAD (CAESER STYLE) $25

COCKTAILS SPECIALS

TOBLERONE - VODKA, KAHLUA AND BAILEYS BLENDED WITH MILK AND TOPPED WITH WHIPPED CREAM AND TOBLERONE SHAVINGS $15

MANGO MAGIC - MANGO VODKA,

RIVER TRACKS: Geoffrey Colwill took some of the boys sailing recently

PACIFIC BITUMEN

Become a firefighter

FIRE AND RESCUE NSW (FRNSW) is calling for community-minded men and women to consider joining the on-call firefighter ranks at Murwillumbah Fire Station.

On-call firefighters respond from home or work to fires and other emergencies and there are currently several vacancies for paid on-call firefighters at Murwillumbah Fire Station.

Captain Greg Hayes is urging residents from all walks of life to consider becoming a paid on-call firefighter.

“Your local fire station relies on people in the community to put their hand up to become firefighters — without that support, regional fire stations cannot survive,” he said.

On-call firefighters balance work and family commitments to respond to fires and other emergencies on an ‘on call’, part-time basis.

Captain Greg Hayes said training includes advanced first aid, heavy vehicle driving, and how to deal with emergencies such as fires, road accidents and hazardous material spills. Firefighters also educate the community on

fire safety and prevention.

“Being an on-call firefighter does not mean that you have to be available every minute of every day,” he said.

“Sharing availability with other on-call firefighters can reduce any potential impact on work and private life.”

FRNSW Commissioner Paul Baxter said on-call firefighters played a critical role in the delivery of fire and emergency services across regional and rural NSW.

“You don’t need to be superman or superwoman to be a firefighter — we want people who are reliable and keen to help others, especially local residents who are available to respond to emergencies during the day,” he said.

“If you’re a local employer, think about encouraging your staff to become firefighters. Not only will you be helping the community, but your staff will be trained in a whole range of skills.” For more information on becoming an on-call firefighter, contact the FRNSW Zone Office on (02) 5646 2100 or visit www.fire.nsw.gov.au

Free solar - savings up to $600 on electricity bills

The NSW Government is offering a new way to assist people on low incomes with their power bills by installing free solar systems for eligible households in place of their Low Income Household Rebate. This program aims to improve energy affordability by helping households unlock long terms savings on their electricity bills. While this means you will no longer receive the $285 annual rebate on your electricity bill, you could receive up to $600 in savings per year from your new solar system!

The offer is only available to households that live in the specified regions and meet the eligibility criteria. When participating in this program households will receive a free, fully installed 3kW solar system in place of their Low Income Household Rebate.

SAE Group are the approved provider, designing and installing solar systems to eligible homes in your region.

To be eligible you must:

- Currently be receiving the Low Income Household Rebate

- Agree not to receive the rebate for ten years

- Own your own home

- Not already have a solar PV system

- Hold a valid Pensioner Concession Card or a Department of Veteran Affairs Gold Card

- If you are not the registered homeowner, but your spouse is, you may be considered eligible collectively as a household

A 3kW system is designed to generate an average of 12.6kwh per day, which will deliver electricity savings depending on each household’s energy consumption. Managing Director of SAE Group Glen Ashton comments “We know electricity bills continue to place a lot of pressure on households, and we are pleased to be working with the NSW Government to help ease the pressure on low income households.”

SAE Group are an Australian owned and operated organisation with over ten years’ experience in the solar industry. SAE Group are a Clean Energy Council Approved Retailer, and hold accreditations ISO 9001, ISO 45001 for safety and quality systems. Safety is paramount to us, and it our goal to ensure we provide quality solar systems to eligible households that will deliver ongoing savings for many years to come.

Want to find out more?

Visit: https://energysaver.nsw.gov.au/solar-low-income-households to check your eligibility and apply online or visit www.saegroup.com.au or call us on 02 66 389 439. The Solar for Low Income Household Offer is supported by the NSW Government.

Why is it important not to damage or disturb asbestos?

Asbestos materials become dangerous to health if they are damaged, disturbed or deteriorating.

When microscopic asbestos fibres are inhaled, they can cause diseases such as lung cancer, and other diseases which have no cure like mesothelioma and asbestosis.

All of these asbestos-related diseases contribute to approximately 4000 deaths in Australia each year.

The people at greatest risk of exposure are those that undertake repairs, maintenance, renovations and other work on older buildings and infrastructure which contain asbestos materials.

Asbestos containing materials that are sealed, undamaged and left undisturbed are unlikely to release asbestos fibres. Their condition should be monitored over time.

What is an asbestos assessment?

An asbestos assessment (i.e. asbestos survey, asbestos audit, or asbestos inspection) can provide information to prevent exposure to asbestos fibres and reduce unexpected future costs when undertaking repairs or renovations.

An asbestos assessment usually begins

with the assessor gathering background information, for example, information about the age of the property and details about its construction.

The assessor then conducts a physical audit or visual inspection of the property, including internal and external areas that are accessible.

Samples of suspect asbestos-containing materials may be taken for laboratory analysis.

How do I get an asbestos assessment?

Asbestos professionals who can assist with identifying asbestos include: licensed asbestos assessors and removalists

occupational hygienists who have experience with asbestos persons who have undertaken a recognised training course in asbestos identification.

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In the Australian Capital Territory (ACT), a person must be licensed to carry out an asbestos assessment of a residential property. At the completion of the assessment, the assessor will provide you with a report that should include:

the date of the assessment the address of the property the details of any identified or assumed asbestos-containing materials, including location, type of asbestos and its condition the results of any laboratory analysis of samples taken from the property.

An assessment report may also include photographs of identified or assumed asbestos-containing materials in the property, and advice on its management or removal.

In all other Australian states and territories, a person does not need to be licensed to carry out an asbestos inspection or assessment of a residential property to identify asbestos-containing materials (these requirements differ if the assessment is for ensuring a space is safe after asbestos removal).

You can find asbestos assessors by searching online for asbestos professionals in your area.

New marine book

By Jonathon Howard

NATURAL HISTORY photographer

and Tweed Shire local Attila Kaszo has released an amazing new book that captures the underwater world like you have never seen it before.

Attila’s book, ‘Beneath the Surface’, is a testament to 50 years of underwater photography in Australia and around the Pacific Ocean.

Attila is a long-time photographer for the world-renowned free online and downloadable magazine Underwater Photography.

“I started like Valerie and Ron (Taylor), spearfishing at first before I moved into capturing still photography and motion pictures later on,” he said.

“In those days you could catch and kill whatever you wanted from the ocean, and I quickly realised that this was wiping out fish stocks on the South Coast.”

Wanting to bring the decimation of the seas to the fore, Attila took up the camera to show people what was actually under the water and what the habitat destruction was doing to marine ecosystems.

His award-winning images come from a great many countries, including the first ever picture of a pelagic thresher shark giving birth.

Attila was instrumental in having the grey nurse shark recognised as a threatened species, and it is now protected in NSW.

An environmentalist, Attila helped to establish the Jervis Bay Marine Park and served as the Chair of the Jervis Bay Marine Park for many years.

He was also active in the NSW Nature Conservation Council, acting on their behalf on government committees.

“The book is a culmination of more than 50 years’ experience underwater,” he said.

“It’s also not just a book that appeals to divers, it’s for everyone for its artistic and scientific integrity.”

He is particularly passionate to protect the apex marine predators, sharks.

“I was like everybody else when it comes to sharks, at the beginning,” he said.

“Until I found out that sharks are very timid, and they are in fact the garbage trucks of the ocean.

“Unfortunately, there are cases of mistaken identity and sharks do interact with humans.

“But as we know, sharks often bite only to realise they never intended that person to be a meal and they withdraw.”

The book features stunning images of marine ecosystems that have inspired and shaped Attila’s career.

“Some of the images date back to about

the 1990s,” he said.

“The reason I go back to the ‘90s is because those marine ecosystems no longer exist and some of the species are no longer found there.”

Attila has an optimistic view of the future and hopes the next generations can step up and push for better marine environmental outcomes.

“I’m too old to carry the baton for future generations, we have to teach kids to keep up the good fight and I hope my book can help show what’s beneath the surface.”

Attila is conducting two book signings, one at All Sorts Café at Kirra on Saturday, April 15 from 10am with copies for purchase, followed by House of Gabriel at Tumbulgum on Sunday, April 16, from 10am.

Beneath the Surface is available online via: square.link/u/epkSeuEa

Car Club sign on

MURWILLUMBAH SPORTING Car Club (MSCC) is throwing open its membership applications to juniors after two highly successful Motorkhanas recently.

The MSCC Committee said the response from young drivers and a great turnout at the Murwillumbah Showground-based Motorkhanas meant the club has opened up membership to juniors aged 12 to 17 years of age.

“Our hope is to bring the next generation of motor sport enthusiasts into the club to participate, enjoy and be mentored by our more experienced members,” the MSCC committee told The Weekly.

Junior membership is $25 per calendar year, or is free for those that already have a MSCC family membership.

“Please navigate to our membership page using the link below and complete the junior membership form: https://mscc.org. au/club-info/membership,” the committee said.

“Once you complete the form you will be issued a membership card with your membership number and you will then be able to apply for a MSA licence.

“If you competed in the March Motorkhana on a MSA introductory license you will be given a $25 discount by Motorsport Australia for a license.

“This will reduce the cost to $10. We will supply more details and support on this once you join.”

For any further information please contact Rob Learmonth on 0428 249 483 or Glenn Perry on 0417 490 794.

If you are 18 or older and wish to join, you can complete the senior and family membership form on the members page. For further information contact Barry Wearing on 0407 120 113.

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Attila Kaszo (pictured) has led an extraordinary life under the sea over the past 50 years

Young drivers are invited to sign on with MSCC

100% for Tweed with Member for Tweed Geoff Provest

Geoff’s back in the hot seat

MARCH 25 has come and gone, and the results of the NSW general election are almost finalised.

While there has been a change in government,

I want to thank Tweed voters for their continued confidence in me to represent them in parliament.

The Coalition Government had been in office for 12 years, so no matter how safe the seat and how great the achievements, being elected for a further term was always going to be challenging.

However, the result in Tweed clearly reflects our achievements such as the Tweed Valley Hospital — due to open later this year — our investments in education, a new fire station and ambulance station, and our ongoing investment

in the environment with the koala recovery centre, the expansion of Cudgen Nature Reserve and declaration of new koala corridors.

I would like to acknowledge the other five candidates for the seat of Tweed — putting your hand up to run for office is a demanding and often daunting decision and I thank them for their commitment to this area and to democracy.

Serving the Tweed in Opposition will have its challenges, but I believe that working cooperatively with the elected government, supporting policies that will benefit Tweed and opposing those that are not, is what my constituents expect me to do and I pledge to remain, as I always have been, 100% for Tweed.

The new Tweed Valley Hospital is storming ahead (the above image was taken in January this year)

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Slow down to save koalas

By Yvonne Gardiner

THE HEART-WRENCHING problem of speedsters killing and injuring koalas on Clothiers Creek Road, west of Bogangar, has been talked about and ignored for more than a decade.

Within three months, Tweed Shire Council officers will present a report on traffic speed reduction measures at this hotspot, including costs of an “average traffic speed check device” to possibly be installed at each end of the koala crossing area.

Deputy Mayor Meredith Dennis, who asked for the report, says she feels as helpless when speaking about the plight of the koala as many other concerned residents.

“After the death of three of them in the last couple of weeks, particularly the healthy mother and little baby, we are all just so distressed,” Cr Dennis said.

“We all want to do something but don’t know what we can do. To say it’s pretty simple — stop cutting down their homes, plant more koala trees, and stop running over them on the roads — doesn’t really help this story.

“Our koalas on the Clothiers Creek Road koala corridor are being killed because of speed.

“The average traffic speed check device I suggested was something that I don’t know if it had been thought of in this area and can be installed at the start of the bush area and at the end of the bush area.

“What we need to do is slow traffic down, I have been told this is being

investigated but with no time frame.

“Anyone who lives in Cabarita is blinded by the number of speed limits and warning signs when you enter Cabarita from Clothiers Creek Road.

“It’s ridiculous. Traffic speeds through the koala corridor then slows down in the built-up areas.

“I’m not averse to protecting human life, but humans know to get out of the way of cars, koalas don’t. If the traffic was slowed the whole way from the koala corridor, three kilometres right through to Cabarita, it would be safe for koalas and the community.

“This would be the best option for everyone. It would add an average of less than two minutes to a trip and might save a life.

“Hopefully these speed check systems would at least notify drivers that their speed has been checked and slow down.”

Several options for keeping koalas safe on Clothiers Creek Road have been ruled out.

Fixed speed cameras require power, and there is none in the vicinity.

Too many trees block the light for solar-powered cameras.

Koala crossing ladders would need 3km of fencing both sides. If there was a fire, all animals would be trapped and not all animals may be able to use these ladders.

Tunnels under the road would fill with water and also require fencing to guide animals to them.

Too much bush would need to be cleared to build chicanes.

A further proposal being looked

at is speed humps every 100 metres.

“I don’t accept any of the excuses used with the delay of addressing this issue; however, I do know dedicated council staff who love our wildlife have been investigating this for years and continuously come up against delays and restrictions,” Cr Dennis said.

“The traffic on Clothiers Creek Road has increased dramatically because many motorists south of Casuarina, trying to avoid the roadworks at Kingscliff, travel through the koala corridor to access the highway.

“With major developments happening at Kings Forest, the traffic is just going to get worse, and we will be expected to accept more koala deaths.”

Friends of the Koala (FoK), whose volunteers often have the difficult job of picking dead and injured koalas off Clothiers Creek Road, support the motion by Cr Dennis, as did the council’s Tweed Coast Koala Management Committee.

FoK vice-president and Tweed area co-ordinator, Rhonda James, said FoK supported any measures that would reduce the speed of the traffic and increase driver awareness of koala presence along Clothiers Creek Road and other hotspots in Tweed, such as Terranora Road.

“Measures include reduction in speed limit, in-situ speed cameras, speed humps and additional signage,” Ms James said.

“Drivers need to be aware of the presence of koalas along this stretch of road and drive slowly, as koalas can cross any time, day or night.

“Clothiers Creek Road is a hotspot for vehicle strike resulting in koala injuries and deaths. This busy road bisects high-quality koala habitat in Cudgen Nature Reserve with koalas crossing anywhere along the 3km stretch between Tanglewood and the entrance to Bogangar village.

“This makes it difficult to identify a particular location where koalas cross the road. FoK figures show regular koala deaths and injury annually. There are also numerous sightings of koalas along the 3km stretch.”

Ms James says the Tweed Coast koala population needs help to ensure it survives into the future.

“Studies undertaken of the Tweed Coast koala population on an annual basis have shown that the population remains stable, which is likely due to increased koala habitat planting and restoration of existing habitat from Pottsville Wetland through to Cudgen Nature Reserve,” she said.

“To ensure that the population trend

increases, it is imperative that threats of vehicle strike, dog attack, disease and habitat removal are addressed and reduced.”

To report a sick or injured koala, call Friends of the Koala rescue hotline on (02) 6622 1233. Volunteers can also help at the care centre in Lismore or join the local Landcare group to increase and improve koala habitat.

What do you think should be done about protecting koalas along Clothiers Creek Road? Drop us a line please via email to: editor@theweekly.net.au

The start of the koala zone at the Cabarita end of Clothiers Creek Road

A koala mum killed on Clothiers Creek Road in March

Transforming your garden

By Madeleine Murray

LINDA BRANNIAN recently moved from a large rural property to a small suburban block on the edge of Murwillumbah.

A keen birdwatcher, bushwalker and cyclist, Linda wanted a native garden that would attract birds and other creatures.

“When I moved in, there was some astro-turf, a butterfly bush, a dead avocado tree, a couple of dead lemon trees, and just dirt in the back part,” Linda told The Weekly.

A dedicated bush regenerator, she didn’t want exotic plants spreading into the native park near the Rous River. She wanted a low maintenance garden without large trees.

Linda met Christian Ellis, a local native garden designer, at a Land for Wildlife workshop.

“Based on my requirements, Christian selected and planted a range of suitable native trees, shrubs, ferns, grasses, sedges and groundcovers,” Linda said.

Plants are clumped according to their drainage needs and sun tolerance. Bird and insect-attracting species were included and after the garden was planted, it was heavily mulched.

“Planting hardy species has paid off,” Linda said.

“So far, I’ve only lost two shrubs. The native grasses are growing quickly, and the groundcovers are spreading. The mulch keeps weeds at bay.

“I love watching my new garden develop and grow. The maturing plants are forming layers that should provide habitat niches for small animals and I am delighted to see that insects and birds are already appearing.

“My tip for anyone starting a native garden is to take time to observe your yard. Work out where the difficult spots are and then find out what will grow there. There is a native plant for every situation.”

So far, Linda has counted 46 native bird species in her garden, and eight butterfly species. A native garden promotes biodiversity, and can connect wildlife corridors. Since it is native, it is adapted to our climate and needs less watering, weeding or bug protection.

Most of the garden is heavily mulched to cool the soil, encourage plant root development and suppress weeds.

For more information, check out My Local Native Garden Guide on Council’s website. Linda’s little oasis was created by Christian Ellis of Grounded Garden and Design, here’s the website: groundedgardenstudio.com

The garden was just dirt and grass a few months ago and look at the transformation. Inset left is Linda who created a native garden for wildlife. Pictures by Sahar

Build an edible garden

By Amber Alley

IMAGINE A garden full of edible plants which also looks landscaped, luscious and lovely. This is not the average vegetable garden but a combination of fruit trees, edible native plants and vegetables in a landscaped style.

Rachael Sanderson will teach a workshop on Saturday, April 15, called ‘Designing your edible garden’, to be held at the Murwillumbah Community Gardens.

Rachael will share information about the importance of setting up the soil first and how to incorporate worm farming, irrigation, biochar, natural pest and disease management, as well as garden design.

Her focus is on teaching people “nutrition farming”, to increase the quality of food and improve the environment.

She believes food security is important to all of us, and a level of self- sufficiency is achievable in the household garden.

She runs a five-acre farm and her business ‘Life a Little Greener’ which focuses on educating organic and regenerative techniques to small and large landowners.

The workshop is also hands-on with planting of a small plot to demonstrate bringing food growing into the landscaped garden arena.

The workshop is on Saturday, April 15, from 3pm to 5pm at Mooball Street, Murwillumbah.

Wear closed footwear and children must be closely supervised.

Bookings essential via trybooking.com, admission is $15 single or $20 family, members $5.

The 2023 workshops are supported by the ITV Studios Tweed Community Initiative fund.

EDIBLE GARDEN: Rachael is hosting a must-see garden workshop this month

By Jo Kennett

TWENTY-YEAR-OLD ZANE Patience is the subject of our first Youth in Focus column, highlighting the inspirational work of local youth in the Tweed Shire.

The Weekly has teamed with Tweed Coast Youth Service to highlight some of the amazing contributions our local young people are making to their communities.

Zane has lived in Cabarita all his life and was involved with the Cabarita Beach Surf Life Saving Club for much of that.

As a 13-year-old, Zane joined Shakyra Gillard as Junior Ambassadors for Take 3 for the Sea, spending their school holiday picking up rubbish and educating others about the impact of plastics on the ocean.

At just 14 years old, Zane took Take 3 for the Sea into local schools as well.

Zane also developed a program called Nipper for a Day that went into local schools inviting young people to try life saving.

“I came up with a slide show and a speech and talked about my journey through life saving and how it helped my confidence,” he said.

“Some of those kids are still in Nippers and I see their parents every Sunday.”

Zane won the 2016 NSW Junior Lifesaver of the Year, which is awarded for leadership, communication skills, and activities in a surf club and the wider community.

“Mum and Dad were in the surf club and found their way into leadership roles which influenced how they brought me up,” Zane said.

“I like taking on the extra responsibility of leadership roles. I get a lot of joy out of that.

“I was always pushed to compete not to win but for points for the club and that was instilled into my siblings and I. Even with soccer, the ethos was to not worry about winning, just to go out and do your best to support your team.”

Zane says he got in trouble in Year 12 but his love of boxing got him back on track.

“I went into boxing at Kingscliff Boxing Stables and fell in love with it,” he said.

“Then in Year 12 I had a great teacher who invited me to train in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA).

“I really enjoyed helping kids so I became a coach and ran a MMA program.

“Then I started Caba Combat which focuses on MMA-based fitness, health and wellbeing.

“It went really well so now I work with schools and Collective doing boxing, jiu jitsu, and self-defence classes.”

Zane volunteers as a mentor/coach at Tweed Coast Youth Service Monday afternoons at Cabarita at 4pm teaching young men MMA to help build their confidence.

If you would like to nominate a 12 to 25-yearold for our Youth in Focus column, or if you want more information of the programs offered, please call Tweed Coast Youth Service on 0490 749 864.

Zane Patience is a great local bloke who runs Caba Combat. Inset is Zane in 2016 when he won the Young Lifesaver of the Year Award

Nominate a nurse or midwife

IF YOU have been cared for by an outstanding nurse or midwife in the Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD), now is your chance to nominate them for a special award.

The Health District team want to invite members of the public to nominate nurses and midwives who have demonstrated outstanding care, or contributed to improved health outcomes, for the Healing Heart Consumer Appreciation Award.

The annual NNSWLHD Excellence in Nursing and Midwifery Awards acknowledge the contribution and dedication of nurses and midwives working in hospitals and health services across the region.

“These awards are an opportunity to recognise and celebrate our nurses and midwives for their significant contribution to patients and to our

broader communities,” NNSWLHD Director of Nursing and Midwifery Katharine Duffy said. “I encourage anyone who has had a great experience with a nurse or midwife anywhere across our region to help us celebrate the great work they do by nominating them for the Consumer Appreciation Award.

“It’s been an enormously challenging few years in health, and our nurses and midwives have been at the frontline doing a fantastic job of caring for our community through the COVID pandemic and the devastating floods of 2022.” Nominations are now open and close at 5pm on May 14.

To submit a Healing Heart Consumer Appreciation nomination, visit the NNSWLHD website and search “nominations”.

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Celebrating 100 on Easter Sunday

By Jonathon Howard

MOUNTAIN VIEW Retirement

Village resident Henryk Drewek is celebrating an extra special 100th birthday on Easter Sunday, April 9. Mr Drewek has led an extraordinary life. He was born in Poland during the interbellum, which was a period of two decades between the world wars (November 11, 1918, to September 1, 1939).

Born into a middle-class family, Mr Drewek said he has fond memories of his youth and can recall life in Europe with excellent detail.

“I remember going to the best school and we had everything we

needed, it was a happy time,” he said.

“We had great holidays with family and friends, and I felt it was a terrific upbringing.”

But as history tells us, Mr Drewek’s family and Poland itself would be turned upside down due to the onset of World War II and the push by Hitler’s Nazi Party to dominate Europe under a fascist regime.

Although Mr Drewek has quite a story to tell from WWII, he prefers not to speak about his war years and The Weekly will respect his wishes.

Mr Drewek did note that he feels sad for the Ukrainians in the current and ongoing invasion from Russia.

“I feel sad about any war,” he said.

Putting war aside, Mr Drewek became an accomplished hotel manager and ran several restaurants in London before he received sponsorship to come to Australia, where he really shined.

The story goes that after WWII, he, like many displaced Poles, found himself on the streets of London trawling for work.

“It wasn’t long before I found a small hotel in which I could gain employment,” he said.

As Mr Drewek put it, he was required to start at the bottom and it was not easy.

“The days were long and hard, and I started at the very bottom, cleaning and doing anything I was told,” he said.

But his strong work ethic and a solid education would pay off.

The hotel owner quickly noticed Mr Drewek’s skills and within about eight months he was promoted to manager.

“I couldn’t believe it,” he said.

“I had only really just started at the hotel, and I was already in charge.”

With a lot a reassurance and the fact London was in dire need of more workers, Mr Drewek was told to embrace the managerial role.

He took on the role with gusto and before long he was running the hotel like a well-oiled machine.

“I felt so privileged to have this opportunity after the hardships of WWII,” he said.

He would go on to manage the exclusive Mayfair Lane Restaurant in London for eight years.

The choice to enter the hotel and restaurant industry and his eventual move to Australia, were perhaps Mr Drewek’s best moves in life.

“I employed an Australian to work for me in London and he nominated me and my family to come to Australia where hospitality experts were desperately needed,” he said.

The Benefits of Going Gluten Free

If you’re new to the gluten-free diet, you may be wondering what all the fuss is about. After all, it’s just a diet, right? Well, not exactly. The gluten-free diet is a way of life for many people who suffer from Coeliac disease, a digestive disorder that affects an estimated 1 in 70 Australians. This means that around 500,000 people in Australia have the condition. It is also estimated that up to 80% of people with Coeliac disease remain undiagnosed. For those with Coeliac disease, eating foods that contain

MADE

Henryk said his secrets to a long life are eating well and working hard

“It was a great move to Australia; I’ve never regretted living in Australia.”

Mr Drewek emigrated to Australia in 1957 and would go on to become the licensee and beverage manager of the original Chevron Hotel on the Gold Coast.

Despite facing many adversities in life, including losing a son in a training accident at the Wagga Wagga

gluten can cause serious health problems. Symptoms of Coeliac disease include diarrhea, constipation, bloating, nausea, and vomiting. In some cases, it can also lead to nutrient deficiencies, weight loss, and anaemia.

The good news is that following a gluten-free diet can help alleviate many of these symptoms and improve your overall health. Here are just a few of the benefits of going gluten-free:

1. You’ll feel better.

2. You’ll lose weight or maintain a healthy weight.

3. You’ll have more energy. If you’re looking for an easy way to start reaping the benefits of a gluten-free diet, we recommend browsing our menu today. We offer a large variety of delicious and healthy gluten-free meals that are perfect for anyone new to the diet or who wants to make it easier to stick to. With Gourmet Meals, eating gluten-free has never been so convenient or tasty!

Defence Force base, Mr Drewek has always found a way to look on the bright side of life.

“I think the best thing I ever did was come to Australia,” he said.

“I only drank and smoked a little in my life, but otherwise was relatively healthy.”

Mr Drewek’s advice to others to live a long and happy life is to “work hard and eat well.”

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Henryk in 1946

Double 100-plus birthdays

By Jonathon Howard

COMMUNITY TRANSPORT Tweed recently celebrated a significant event for two of its valued clients celebrating a centenary or beyond.

Community Transport’s acting manager for the North Coast Bill Parker wrote to The Weekly to wish a happy birthday to “two lovely clients” Olga Gavioli who tuned 102 on Thursday, March 30, and Miriam Moore who will celebrate her 100th this month.

Olga is still fighting fit at 102 and celebrated with a cake and some flowers at the Tweed office.

Miriam is also celebrating the centenary milestone with her good friend Olga.

“Both Miriam and Olga love bingo and like to attend three to five times per week,” Mr Parker said.

“We noticed some time ago that we were picking them up separately and thought that they may wish to travel together.

“They have been travelling together for some time now and have become the best of friends.”

Olga arrived in Australia from Italy when

she was 16.

“At age 16, she adapted to life here with her parents, sister and three brothers,” Mr Parker said. “Married the love of her life Antenore in 1939, had two daughters Diana and Bianca. “Olga devoted a lot of her time to family and made many friends with her passion for bingo.”

Mr Parker said when Olga wins everyone knows about it.

“It’s like she’s wining the lotto,” he said. “It’s great enthusiasm.”

Although she drove till she was 100, Olga now uses family members and Community Transport to drive her to South Tweed Sports Club.

Olga attributed her long life to having a happygo-lucky disposition and a “little nip of brandy for all ailments”.

Mr Parker said it was a pleasure to celebrate with the two lovely ladies and keep them moving.

“We transport clients to medical, social and other appointments/destinations and do around 85,000 trips a year in the Tweed/Ballina areas,” he said.

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MOUNT ST Patrick Primary School hosted another amazing Easter hat parade on Monday, April 3.

Easter hats have come a long way since many of our readers’ days, with designs of all shapes and colours.

Varieties ranged from pirate ships to carrots and one kid even had a colourful box on his head.

The event is a lot of fun for students, staff and parents, with all the grades parading and everyone embracing the Easter spirit.

The students have also been busy fundraising for Caritas and Project Compassion and three special prize winners were announced.

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EASTER WINNERS! The winners of the Easter draw

Staff and students made some amazing Easter hats

Amazing hats on parade

the bunnies were catered for with some awesome carrots

Team Lemonade

By Jonathon Howard

THE MESSAGE of Harmony Day “live in harmony within our community” was in full swing at Team Lemonade in Tweed Heads on Thursday, March 23. Harmony Day is an annual event celebrating a day recognising what it means to actually live in harmony and to under-

stand and celebrate social cohesion which refers to the strength of relationships and the sense of solidarity among members of our local Tweed community.

Team Lemonade CEO Elaine Johnston has worked in partnership with Opal Aged Care for several years.

“For this year’s Harmony Day, Team Lemonade extended an

invitation to the residents of Opal Aged Care for a beautiful morning tea celebration which was catered by our young adults with diverse abilities,” she said.

“Everyone enjoyed the morning sharing stories, food, music, and dancing.”

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WHAT A cracking weekend of footy and outside the Broncos extending their lead unbeaten at the top the tipping has been difficult.

It’s early doors but the noise is getting loud around the Broncos and if they can avoid a last month fade out like last year and get through the Origin period healthy they can finish top 4.

It is a well balanced outfit that has strikepower all over the park with a super middle combination of Haas and Carrigan leading from the front.

A few close games and also a few blow outs.

I’m still not convinced I like the idea of Golden Point.

A draw is a draw in my opinion and I feel it affects teams the week after with fatigue. Talking

about fatigue, the effort of Jake Trbjovevic on the weekend was sublime.

Ninety minutes in the front row and was cutting blokes in half in extra time - he is a true warrior of the sport.

I had a feeling the wheels would fall off the Raiders this year and they have produced nothing so far in 2023 to change my opinion.

This could have been the game that has awoken the sleeping giant that is the Panthers and their attack.

The Storm have been up and down but they showed again the class they have in being able to just win these types of games.

I reckon Manly will be dirty on dropping a point in Mudgee but full credit to the Knights for hanging in.

I’m not sure if the wheels have fallen off the Dolphins but they are definitely wobbling with some injuries and suspensions.

The Warriors continue to surprise and sit second on the ladder after a gritty comeback on the weekend against the Sharks.

Matt Burton is some player and he showed his class again on the weekend.

The Dogs should be locking him up real long term - he is the next million dollar man.

Suaalii has been in the headlines for the union

move but who can blame him.

Ridiculous money to travel the world at such a young age and he can come back to the Chooks at 23 a rich man = no brainer for me!

The big talking point at the moment is the Tigers, they are simply rudderless.

The Broncos had them beaten within 15 minutes on the weekend and they never looked a chance.

The Roster is poor and the ones they are relying on are not firing a bullet. A win looks a long way off to be honest.

A few cracking games this weekend to be played for the Easter round as we kick back and eat plenty of Eggs.

The NRL Rookie to Rise program finished up in Lennox Head on Sunday morning in what is a great initiative by the NRL.

The program focuses on the defensive side of the game, strength and conditioning and also modules off the field to do with hydration, recovery, nutrition and other facets of the game. They joined our up and coming stars in the Lisa Fiaola U/17s team for a session that was a wonderful promotion for the female game in the area.

The NRRRL kicks off after Easter.

See you at the footy. Quinny

The Bulldogs had a strong win thanks to Matt Burton. Images by NRL

10cc back with all the hits

AMONG the most inventive and influential bands in the history of popular music, 10cc are one of the very few acts to have achieved commercial, critical and creative success in equal measure.

I’m Not In Love, The Things We Do For Love, Rubber Bullets, Dreadlock Holiday (with its instantly recognisable chorus “I don’t like cricket – I love it!”), Donna, The Wall Street Shuffle, Art For Art’s Sake, The Dean and Me, I’m Mandy Fly Me — an incredible string of great classic songs.

10cc has sold over 30 million albums worldwide, while I’m Not In Love has been played over 5 million times on radio, featured in Guardians Of The Galaxy and Bridget Jones: Edge Of Reason movies, and has been covered by The Pretenders, Peggy Lee, Richie Havens, Fun Lovin’ Criminals and most recently The

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Flaming Lips. Axl Rose has said “that song messes with my life, man it’s one of my favourite songs of all times.”

“The band is sounding fantastic,” 10cc leader Graham Gouldman said. “Our main strength is the songs. Hit after hit after hit. It’s relentless. We show no mercy.

“Year on year we get busier and busier. It’s great, we love touring and playing together and we get on really well. The audiences these days are very gratifying. You get the people you would expect, who grew up with 10cc, but you also get young kids who know the songs too.

“Now whether they’ve discovered 10cc for themselves, via the internet or radio, or just grown up with their parents playing it in the house, I don’t know. But we get a great mix of people from the generations.”

Free Twilight movie

By Madeleine Murray

WE LIVE in a beautiful part of the world, the Tweed Shire, with its rivers, mountains, mist, rainforest and beaches.

We are also lucky to have a proactive Tweed Shire Council who recently opened a popular bike trail, provides nests for ospreys and are now putting on free twilight movies.

The smash hit film Minions – The Rise of Gru will screen outdoors on Friday, April 14, from 7.30pm at Jack Evans Boat Harbour.

The Rise of Gru is the unlikely story of one twelve-year-old’s dream to become the world’s greatest supervillain.

Gather your friends and family, some chairs, picnic blankets and snacks, and head over to the beautiful, family-friendly Jack Evans Boat Harbour.

“We are thrilled to be bringing another movie screening to Jack Evans Boat Harbour, especially when our first planned movie night in January was called off at the last minute due to stormy weather conditions,” Tweed Shire

Mayor Chris Cherry told The Weekly.

“The Places to Love initiative has a vision to provide an inclusive public place that connects people to open spaces. We want people to feel welcome not only during the day but also at night.”

There will be street food and live music at the nearby Tweed Night Markets from 5pm to 8pm as well.

“By activating open spaces, we hope to provide an opportunity for the community to come together, to connect with one another, and to feel pride in where they live,” Cr Cherry said.

“The community has embraced using Jack Evans Boat Harbour in this new way and it has given us ideas on what residents want with the space into the future.”

It sounds like a great evening — a chance to get out and about instead of sitting on the couch at home watching TV or playing video games.

The Places to Love program is funded by Transport for NSW, with the community encouraged to take public transport or walk, ride, skate or scoot to the precinct.

Happy Easter holidays to everyone, full of fun, family time. It’s all about the kids with a magical movie menu for our local single-screen cinema this fortnight. The big studios are strict about their policies, so The Regent is beholden to three daily screenings for Super Mario Bros, and twice daily for Dungeons and Dragons for this first week, leaving little room for anything else – except for some late-night Horror movies on Friday and Saturday nights. With robust data from Avatar 2 that roughly the same total audience size will attend on a particular day, regardless of the number of screenings, this proves that their multipletimes-a-day policy only serves to cripple the few remaining independent cinemas. It’s interesting that the independent studios are generally more flexible with these rules, and willing to negotiate in order for their film to be seen. There is a feeling of camaraderie and a gratitude for showing the film, helping to extend their outreach. People are also content to wait a few weeks until the sub-run can be shown, without the policy problem. But the

blockbusters, with their massive marketing campaigns, and fans clambering to catch them as soon as they’re released, with their studios raking in maximum profits, staying staunch in their take-it-or-leaveit offers. The sense prevailing in these exchanges is that our locally-significant Regent cinema is small fry, and won’t add much to their bottom line anyway. These studios have the ultimate power and wield it without much consideration for the fallout for the broader, or local, industries. Many of these we indeed pass over, relenting that if we don’t take it straight away, and play it several times a day (thereby drastically cutting other curated content) it’s not worth having it over a month later, as most people would have already seen it. If it’s a flop, then it may even be on streaming by then, something which is not made transparent when we book the film, unless asked directly. There’s nothing quite like going out to the movies, and a sensory bigscreen experience…so please, support your local Indy cinema.

Waste not want not

By Madeleine Murray

UKI ARTIST Michele Bevis wants us to think about the amount of waste we produce.

Our Changing Landscape is a multimedia exhibition about our daily habit of blithely consuming and disposing.

“Waste is a byproduct of our lives. Everything we do produces waste,” Michele told The Weekly.

“We buy a T-shirt that comes in packaging. We walk out of the shop with a bag, often a plastic bag.”

The idea for the exhibition began when Michele noticed she was buying a lot of takeaway coffees, packaged in takeaway coffee cups, which can’t be recycled and are thrown away at a staggering rate of about 50,000 per hour.

“I started to wonder why people were no longer sitting down in a café and connecting with each other. We are all about connection and

here we are running off with a coffee all by ourselves. Coffee has become a ‘convenience’, rather than a social thing.”

Michele wants the exhibition to raise awareness of the problems associated with waste.

“It’s about takeaway coffees, it’s about connection with each other and the planet,” she said.

Our Changing Landscape highlights the effects of the ubiquitous and pervasive nature of waste in our world and our environment.

Michele works in glass, recycled aluminium, prints and other materials. She also makes beautiful, handcrafted glass beads which can be seen at https://emubeads.com

Our Changing Landscape is at the Little Gallery in the Uki Buttery, alongside the works of 11 other local artists, daily from 10am to 4pm until Sunday, May 28.

The exhibition opens on Thursday, April 6, from 5pm to 7pm, with drinks and nibbles provided.

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For horror/thriller fans we have special late night screenings on Friday and Saturday nights throughout the holidays. SCREAM VI, slashes onto our screen, and the FINAL of PEARL this Saturday.

New movies next week EMPIRE OF LIGHT and MAVKA: THE FOREST SONG

And one for the fans of Coen Brothers classics: THE BIG LEBOWSKI celebrates its 25 year anniversary with a special single screening next Saturday!

MOHINI COX returns on Friday nights for Balcony Sessions from 6pm.

ELENA B WILLIAMS brings her soulful tunes on Sat 8th and BILL JACOBI’s bluesy vibes on Sat 15th to the Sunset Soirées, now at the new time of 5-7pm.

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The Super Mario Bros. Movie 12:00PM

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The Super Mario Bros. Movie 10:00AM

Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves 12:00PM

The Super Mario Bros. Movie 2:45PM

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Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves 6:45PM

The Super Mario Bros. Movie 10:00AM

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Check out Our Changing Landscape by Uki artist Michele Bevis

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Tweed Heads Ph: (07) 5599 1500

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HOUSE TO SHARE, with one other. Tumbulgum. Ph: 0415 206 945. Must be employed.

COOLANGATTA room to rent 200 metres from the beach, Club, shops, fully furnished, cooking facilities, No lease and No bond. Over 50’s from $280 per week. (07) 5536 3233

Wanted

WANTED Old neglected nylon string or steel string guitars. I fix them and give them to primary schools. Please call Guitar For Schools on 0418 479 170

WANTED TO BUY ANTIQUE FURNITURE. Fine China, garden tools, LP Records, Doc Martin boots, jewellery, general furniture, quality clothes, fishing gear, old bottles, garage oil bottles eg Castrol fuel & Esso, old prints & paintings, anything old and interesting. Happy to come and look. Phone 0417 606 052

DRESSMAKER/SEAMSTRESS wanted to make simple dresses, top & alterations.Ph: 0467 848 819

BUYING ALL COINS Banknotes - MilitariaBadges - Rugby League & Sporting Memorabilia Call Peter on 0407 783 910.

Wanted

WE BUY, SWAP AND SELL

QUALITY SECOND HAND BOOKS 309 Tweed Valley Way | Angela 0403 169 616 DONATIONS GRATEFULLY ACCEPTED

Wanted

WE BUY GOOD & BAD TRUCKS, VANS, 4X4’S, UTES,

Death Notices

McGuiness Funerals

Murwillumbah (02) 6672 2144

Billinudgel (02) 6680 3084

Please refer to our website for funeral notices www.mcguinessfunerals.com.au

30/9/2002 – 12/4/2014

We remember your smiling face, your enthusiasm and unbridled joy. Even at a young age, you were kind to everyone you met. Our daughter, sister, and friend, we long to see you again and wrap our arms around you. One day we will hold your hand and get to tell you how much we love and miss you. Always and forever, Dad, Mum,

Danika, Pop, Friends & family xoxo

Kayla Jade Whitten KJ

Say not in grief that she is no more but say in thankfulness that she was A death is not the extinguishing of a light, but the putting out of the lamp because the dawn has come.

Limited Budget! Independent Living Villa or Investment Opportunity

Unit 20 Carey Cottages 74 Greenway Drive, Banora Point

Situated in a prime position in the popular Carey Cottages complex, this one bedroom villa is ideal for a downsizing retiree on a limited budget, looking for a safe and secure living environment close to all essential services and amenities.

Alternatively, with the current scarcity of rental accommodation in general and strong demand for this type of property, it will also appeal to savvy investors seeking a solid return on capital.

The bright and sunny aspect looks across the road to the green open spaces of sports fields and parkland. The villa is shaded by a beautiful Poinciana tree and the garden setting is a perfect spot for the morning cuppa!

• Spotless presentation – freshly painted, new carpets and a recently upgraded air conditioning unit as well as a washing machine and clothes dryer included.

• Recreation room on site with kitchen facilities, library and space for social gatherings and meetings.

• Well maintained gardens and grounds.

• Flat stroll to Twin Towns’ Club Banora as well as Banora Shopping Village, where the tenancies include a supermarket, chemist, medical centre, newsagent, post office and around 25 other retailers and service providers.

• Minutes to Tweed City Shopping Centre.

• Public transport virtually at your front door.

• Permanent rental expectation approximately $320 per week.

• Affordable strata levies – currently works out at $39.50 per week including water.

$319,500

KEL JUDD, STILL GOING STRONG AFTER NEARLY 40 YEARS!

As a licensed real estate agent for over 30 years, his career in real estate has been defined by his passion to share the beautiful living environment we call home.

With unparalleled local knowledge, old-school values, and genuine approach to business, he is driven to get the best results for the people he works with, his sellers and buyers.

Honest, loyal, local – Kel wants to help you find your home in the Tweed.

Call today for a chat about the current market conditions.

kel@keljuddrealestate.com.au www.keljuddrealestate.com.au

KEL JUDD 0402 597 001

Real Estate Agent + Auctioneer NSW & QLD

Real Estate

FROM COAST TO COUNTRY

Former brothel offers unbeatable location

By Jo Kennett

A UNIQUE Chinderah property with an interesting history is up for auction on Thursday, April 13, at 11am, on site with Schmith Estate Agents.

The property at 1/33 Morton Street was once a brothel, but it’s now become a health practice and offers a rare opportunity with multiple potential uses.

The 600-square-metre building is over two levels.

Schmith Estate Agents principal

Justin Schmith said the property offers a great location and would make a great nightclub.

It hasn’t operated as a brothel for several years and was of course fully sanitised by the previous owners.

“The current owners bought it to set up an allied health practice but the border lockdowns stopped their operation,” Justin told The Weekly Real Estate.

“So they set up their operations from home and then realised they didn’t need it.

“You could run a dance studio

in it, it could be used to run a construction company or as a showroom; it’s really open to a lot of interpretation.

“It could be run as a mental health practice — there is a huge need for that at the moment — or a wellness consultancy.

“The building would also make a cracking nightclub or you could convert it all into conference rooms; there are plenty of features that would lend themselves to that.

“It would be relatively easy to open up. It’s all suspended slab concrete so it’s pretty solid.”

The property is chock-a-block full of fantastic features.

The facade provides excellent signage opportunities with plenty of onsite parking directly to the door.

The site has great security, as you could imagine, and is fully fenced with an electronic gate which once kept those pesky partners at bay.

The building is completely fitted out with high quality finishings.

Justin said it’s an “unbeatable location” 11 kilometres south

of the Gold Coast Airport, five kilometres from Kingscliff Beach and just four kilometres from the soon-to-be-completed Tweed Valley Hospital.

The land is zoned general industrial so there are plenty of uses. This property did not flood in 2022 (the highest floods on record in the area) and is located just off the M1 in a wellestablished industrial estate.

The building is wheelchair accessible with an accessible bathroom.

The ground floor offers eight off-street car parks with an abundance of on-street parking available as well.

It has five spacious and wellappointed rooms, each with a fully-equipped ensuite, as well as a commercial kitchen, a laundry and a staff ensuite.

It has a front reception area and large open plan rooms, lending itself to a number of uses.

There are another two restrooms, fully-ducted air-conditioning unit to all areas and rooms, CCTV and a

sound system and speakers wired throughout all areas.

The top floor has a large open plan floor space and stage perfect for seminars, education and training.

There is CCTV, a bar, sound system, projector, laser lighting and four more well-appointed rooms on the top floor, along with

a large locker space and two more bathrooms.

Upstairs has five split system airconditioning units.

Auction on site Thursday, April 13, at 11am (unless sold prior). For more information please contact Michael Kelly: 0411 114 923 or Justin Schmith: 0422 051 505.

Plenty of parking at 1/33 Morton Street, Chinderah

JUST LISTED

476 Tweed Valley Way, South Murwillumbah

4 Bed 3 Bath 2 Car 1 Pool 5.56ha

EXPRESSIONS OF

This exceptional, contemporary country residence of 13-acres is located only 2.9km from Murwillumbah’s CBD, with an additional guesthouse and swimming pool, and is surrounded by sweeping north easterly views over rolling green hills and cane fields, offering private country living.

• Fully fenced, including cattle yards, water troughs and town water access

• Guesthouse complete with bedrooms, kitchenette, bathroom, kitchenette and laundry facilities

Jason Dittmar 0477 711 858

Elizabeth Hickey 0474 908 555

6 King Street, Murwillumbah

Commercial freehold for sale in the thriving township of Murwillumbah

Circa 1920 this immaculate character filled property has been beautifully restored and is situated in a highly visible prime location. Boasting polished timber floors, high pressed metal ceilings, three generous sized treatment rooms, a large reception space, kitchen and utilities area.

Resting on 650sqm of land with lane way access and ample on-site and street

Tweed Valley & Coolangatta

parking. Only 30 minutes from Gold Coast Airport, 20 minutes to Cabarita Beach and 40 minutes to Byron Bay.

Whether you are looking to elevate or expand your business or invest in the thriving township of Murwillumbah, now is your chance to secure this rare and impressive freehold property.

Kristie Hoffman 0427 328 764

Property Features:

• Internal floor space 118sqm

• External 27sqm

• Ducted air-conditioning throughout

• Rates approx. $2880 annually

• Double carport plus plenty of on-site car parking

• Zoned B4 Mixed-Use

Utopia – The Perfect Paradise

STREET, CHINDERAH

MEDICAL CONSULTING | OFFICE SUITES | INDUSTRIAL WAREHOUSE

Do not miss this extremely rare opportunity to acquire this exceptional / one of a kind commercial property located in Chinderah 2487 NSW that did not succumb to flooding. This impressive concrete structure with complete internal fit out is approximately 600sqm over two well-appointed levels with a General Industrial zoning - the potential commercial applications are extraordinary. The expansive and elevated façade provides excellent signage opportunities, with ample on-site parking directly to the door. The site is also additionally secure being fully fenced with an electronic gate. Any astute commercial investor or owner operator will appreciate the immense value of holding such a well-appointed and ideally positioned commercial property with mixed use options. This incredible blank canvas site is waiting to be optimised to its full capacity and has so much value with its variable potential. This is an exciting opportunity that will not last long!

• Highly desirable stand-alone industrial property in key location

• 4 kms (approx) from the under construction $500 million Tweed Valley Regional Hospital

1/33 MORTON On Site - Thursday 13th April 2023 at 11am 89627

IDYLLIC GREENBANKdual living with development appeal'

8 Ivory Crescent Tweed Heads

Outstanding opportunity to acquire this solid (3) bedroom dual level residence aloft a prime 664m2 allotment, surrounded by major amenities and offering redevelopment appeal for boutique apartments up to 22m (7) levels.

You will enjoy water views of the Tweed River from the existing home and if re-developed, spectacular 180-degree water views above the (3) story buildings in front that are restricted to a height of 9m only.

GROUND LEVEL:

• Large self-contained flat with kitchenette & bathroom / ideal for extended family or home occupation

• Double lock up garage with internal access

UPPER LEVEL:

• Full length enclosed sunroom with Tweed River views

• 3 generous bedrooms

• Colonial style kitchen with heaps of cupboard space

• Tidy bathroom with separate toilet

322 bath bed

car

For Sale

By Negotiation

Open By Appointment

David Stringer 0418 150 731

david@djstringer.com.au

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