Tweed Valley Weekly, August 17, 2023

Household bill stress

ALMOST HALF (46 per cent) of financially disadvantaged households in the Richmond-Tweed region were unable to pay their utility bills on time in the last 12 months, according to new research released this week by the NSW Council of Social Service (NCOSS).

A total of 62 per cent reported being in housing stress, which is defined as spending more than 30 per cent of their income on housing.

The findings come from NCOSS’ latest ‘Cost of Living in NSW 2023’ research, undertaken by the University of Technology in Sydney.

NCOSS released its findings in a media statement to The Weekly, with the figures painting a harsh reality of families struggling.

The survey was undertaken in April and May of this year, involving a representative sample of 1,134 households living on low incomes and below the poverty line in regions across NSW.

Key findings for Richmond-Tweed included that 66 per cent reported having no money set aside for emergencies, 38 per cent reported being unable to travel for essential reasons due to cost, 36 per cent went without prescribed medication or healthcare and 28 per cent had used ‘buy now pay later’ (BNPL) services to afford essential goods three or more times in the last year.

NCOSS CEO Joanna Quilty said the

survey reveals just how tough life is for low income and below the poverty line households in Richmond-Tweed right now.

“These figures are stark and show the extent to which households are being hammered on multiple fronts,” Ms Quilty said.

“These are households who, in the main, are working and who are doing everything they can to cut costs and keep their heads above water.

“But the compounding effects of COVID-19, sky-high inflation, successive disasters and flatlining wages have had a devastating impact — pushing many to breaking point.”

The survey revealed the steps people are taking to get by.

“We knew things were bad, but this is the worst we’ve seen in many years,” she said.

“And the impacts are showing through the increased stress and strain that relationships are under and families are experiencing.

“People are hanging on by a knife edge

— savings have been eaten away, the use of buy now pay later is more prevalent and borrowing from family and friends is a growing necessity.

“Our members — community organisations on the frontline — consistently report that they cannot keep up with demand, and that the needs of their communities are becoming more complex.

“New cohorts of people are appearing at their doors — families with two incomes who used to get by, but have now drained their savings and cannot put food on the table.”

Ms Quilty said NCOSS has put forward a set of recommendations to the NSW Government, developed in consultation with NCOSS members.

YOUR THOUGHTS: Are you struggling to pay your utility bills on time? The Weekly would like to hear from you and how your situation could be addressed? Please send an email to the editor via: editor@ theweekly.net.au — or phone 0447 300 258.

Matilda has link to Tweed

By Jonathon Howard

AS MATILDAS mania continues to sweep across the nation, Banora Point has raised its hand as having a connection to one of the team’s amazing players.

The former Banora Point Soccer Club, now merged with Tweed United Football Club, helped popular star forward Hayley Raso in her junior years.

The Weekly caught up with Tweed United member Chris Camp, who said the club was “stoked” with the Matildas’ penalty shootout win against France at the FIFA Women’s World Cup.

Mr Camp said the club was happy to have a small but no less significant connection with one of the superstar players.

“We all watched with anticipation for the win against France,” he said.

“I believe Hayley played around the under 13s for Banora Point Soccer Club before she moved on to Palm Beach Soccer Club and on to greatness,” he said.

“We are so proud of her efforts and the whole Matildas team.”

Mr Camp said it was a huge honour to see players from our region and the excitement for women’s soccer.

“I’m pretty sure Hayley went from Banora Point to Palm Beach before signing with Canberra United in 2011 followed by Brisbane Roar in 2013,” he said.

Hayley is now a forward for Real Madrid

in Spain after being traded following a successful stint with Manchester City.

The Daily Telegraph reported that Hayley is “extremely superstitious” and has several routines prior to playing including having to wear a ribbon in her hair and always turning her socks out prior to playing.

Matildas forward Hayley Raso comes from humble beginnings at Banora Point

Almost half of all low income households were unable to pay their utility bills on time

Letter of the Week

Thank you councillors

Hats off to all the councillors who voted for a 50km sign on the 3km dangerous stretch of road on Clothiers Creek Road.

The community were so relieved to see some action being taken on this issue — a well known hotspot for koalas and humans.

This amazing initiative was supported by both local government and the community but no action was put into place.

Last week the unthinkable happened — a road accident on this stretch of road. Still no 50km sign sadly.

I wonder what the holdup is — yes — the state government. Come on Geoff. Don’t break your promises. We would truly appreciate some action on your behalf.

Jenny Hayes, president of Team Koala Inc, Murwillumbah Skills shortage

According to the National Skills Commission, skilled migrants make a significant contribution to the Australian economy and supplement the supply of skilled workers available to businesses and industries.

Skilled migrants tend to have high participation rates in the workforce.

If Australians are furious (according to Ken Wade, Letters, August 10, 23), it is because in the last decade we have seen fewer skilled migrants choose Australia and growing numbers of migrants not being selected on the basis of their skills.

The previous government oversaw a flawed system.

Who is going to help build the houses of the future?

Who is going to pay the taxes needed to support the health and welfare systems needed by ageing Australians?

In June, Anthony Albanese announced a new $2 billion Social Housing Accelerator to deliver thousands of new social homes across Australia.

This is a significant investment that will help lower-income people.

It is easy populist rhetoric to suggest that somehow migrants will be taking accommodation from Australians living in cars and leaky tents as if stopping migration would immediately solve that.

The Australian economy will thrive on the right mix of skilled migrants.

As for blaming the previous government, I see it more as being about accountability — something that the LNP has shown little appetite for.

Andrew Rutherford, Cabarita

Why divide a nation?

Vote ‘yes’ for fairness, equality, and unity, we are told, but how does dividing a country by race unite it, or favouring one race with a special Voice create equality?

Could one Voice speak for hundreds of nations and numerous communities, or can unique local problems be fixed federally? How would it get more Aboriginal kids to school and adults to work, prevent alcohol-fuelled violence, crime, incarceration, deaths in custody and lifestyle-related disease?

Despite dying younger, the number identifying as ATSI in the 2021 Census increased by 25 percent in just five years.

Did some white oppressors discover a remote Aboriginal ancestor or the advantages of victimhood? A close relative did.

Albanese describes the Voice as “modest” and “advisory” but admits that only a “brave” government would ignore it.

Could the High Court ignore a loud enshrined Voice?

Albanese says he is “committed to the Uluru Statement from the Heart in full: Voice, Treaty and Truth-telling”. How long before we have all three and onerous reparations?

Most Australians want to close the gap and see recognition in the constitution but are wary of locking an

untested Voice forever into it. Why proceed with a referendum that, regardless of the result, will divide a well-intentioned nation?

D Weston Allen, Cudgen Electric buses are here

The Tweed Shire is now serviced by a growing fleet of electric Kinetic buses that have the potential to help the shire achieve the goal of net zero emissions. Show some leadership NSW Regional Transport and work in conjunction with Kinetic to make this happen and help our neighbourhoods work to achieve net zero.

A simple extension of current routes from Tweed City to Tweed Mall would make bus travel more attractive and better patronised. Increase the number of services and show some foresight. Provide incentives for car drivers to rethink their daily travel options given high petrol prices. The technology is now there and it demands good leadership to effect change such as encouraging people to reduce their use of petrol and take the bus. It’s a no-brainer.

Leonie Jennings, Murwillumbah Banora Point Probus meeting

Banora Point Probus Club is a friendly club. We meet on the fourth Monday of each month. Our next meeting will be on August 28, 10am, at the South Tweed Sports Club. Cost is $2. We are a mixed club and have interesting speakers. This month’s speaker is Nick Erby on his trip in the southern USA. We have an outing each month and welcome new members. For more information please contact Ron/Annette Finch on: (07) 55 234 016

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

Missing surfers found

By Jo Kennett

ONE OF the four surfers that went missing on a boat in Indonesia is from Murwillumbah, after a storm hit and one Indonesian crew members is believed to have drowned.

Jordan Short, 28, went to school at Mt Saint Pats College. He is a carpenter now living in Byron Bay.

Steph Weiss, Jordan, and Will Teagle were found floating on their boards on Tuesday, August 15, after the wooden boat that was taking them to Pinang Island resort in the Banyaks capsized in a storm on Sunday, August 13 with seven people on board.

Steph’s partner Elliot Foote, left the group to paddle to a nearby island for help.

They were on a trip to celebrate Elliot’s 30th birthday when they hit bad weather after leaving Nias for the two hour, 50 km trip.

Eight of Elliot’s friends and two crew were travelling on another boat, skippered by local captain Yustinus Sega, which sought shelter at a nearby island when the storm with torrential rain hit, arriving at Pinang Island at 10.18pm on Sunday. The other boat pushed on through the storm but when it failed to arrive at Pinang Island their friends alerted authorities and began to coordinate the search and rescue.

Friends Ben and Ethan joined in the search with Yustinus Sega and his crew, joined by local villagers, three Indonesian ships and surf charter boats.

Sea Mi Amore skipper Grant Richardson, Ben, Ethan, their Czech surf guide Jacob, skipper Yustinus, crew and local fishermen spent Monday night searching.

Steph, Will, Jordan and two Indonesian crew “were found floating in the water, drifting at sea” at 8.30 am by Ben, Ethan, Jacob, Yustinus and his deckhand, “on the same vessel which experienced adverse weather and made it to safety on Sunday.”

The friends said Captain Yustinus and his crewman “who saved eight Australians from the wild storm by finding shelter in intense circumstances and navigating through the wild storm with minimal to no resources, did not stop searching the entire time persons were lost at sea.”

“The local crew, and their friends are the true heroes, who had little to no resources, but ended up with the result,” the friends said.

Yustinus continued looking for Elliot and the other crew member, Fifan Satria, who is still missing, presumed drowned.

The boat was spotted by a search plane capsized on Tuesday afternoon.

Elliot was found by local Nias fisherman over 20 miles away after being lost at sea. The fisherman dropped Elliot to a nearby surf camp in the Bay of Plenty.

Three of the four friends were originally from Sydney but Elliot had recently moved to Main Arm to be with Steph. They are all staying at the island recovering.

Steph Weiss and Elliot Foote

Mayoral role battle

By Jonathon Howard

THE BATTLE for the role of mayor of the Tweed Shire is on, with Cr James Owen leading the charge and is set to raise a motion seeking a people’s majority vote to decide the top job.

It’s a system already in use by some NSW local governments such as Byron Shire, and with Cr Owen receiving a whopping 25 per cent of the vote — he’s adamant the mayoral role should be his.

Cr Owen will move that council seek the approval of its electors, through a constitutional referendum to be held at the September 2024 elections, to change from a mayor that is elected by councillors to a mayor elected by voters.

“Approved changes would come into effect from 2028, at the next ordinary election after the September 2024 election, pursuant to section 228 of the Local Government Act 1993 if a referendum supported the change,” the motion reads. Whilst not specifically outlined as a reason for the change, the Tweed mayoral role now comes with a handy pay packet that was updated this year to $127,500, after Tweed was reclassified a regional growth centre.

Mayor Chris Cherry said she would not support Cr Owen’s motion and highlighted that, all personalities aside, the proposal risks putting a mayor in place that does not work well with fellow councillors.

“Just as a prime minister is selected by party members and the premier is selected by the party, it makes sense

that councillors select who should lead the council” she said.

“Councillors need to know they are working with the mayor that shares the views of the majority of councillors. Otherwise you can have a mayor having to represent a view of council that they do not agree with, and that puts the mayor in a very difficult situation.

Mayor Cherry acknowledged that Cr Owen received 25 per cent of the vote and that therefore 25 per cent of residents may want him as mayor.

“However, it is also true that 75 per cent of residents did not vote for that outcome, by supporting other candidates,” she said.

“This is not about saving my job, as any change would not come into place until 2028, to me it’s simply more democratic with the current structure.

“We don’t elect a premier or a prime minister, and it is for exactly the same reasons.”

Read Cr Owen’s response

Councillor Owen said he’s asking his fellow councillors to let the Tweed Shire community “decide how their mayor is elected”.

“I’m putting up a notice of motion at this week’s council meeting that, if supported, will mean that the community will get to choose whether the mayor is elected by them or the councillors,” he told The Weekly.

“Currently the Tweed Shire mayor is chosen by seven councillors, not by tens of thousands of community members, and people have told me they don’t think this is democratic or fair.

“In the 2021 Tweed council election I received 24.9 per cent of the vote from the

community and the current mayor, Cr Cherry received 12.3 per cent of the vote.

“Cr Cherry is mayor because the majority of councillors voted for her under the current system.

“I fully respect this decision and I have great respect for, and a great working relationship with Cr Cherry, however, after the mayoral election a high volume of people came to me confused and disappointed with that outcome.

“They had assumed that as I had secured the most votes, I would be their mayor and didn’t understand how a councillor who received twice as many votes as any other councillor isn’t the mayor.

“I had to explain to them that was not how the current process worked and, as a result, I was inundated with people wanting to know how to change the way that the mayor was elected, and as such I committed to bringing the matter to the elected body in this term of council.

“To change the current system, we have to have a referendum at the September 2024 council elections and then, if supported, the change will come into effect from the 2028 election.

“This elected body has a huge focus on community engagement and consultation and seeing what the community thinks about things — let’s see if that same sentiment is supported with my NOM (notice of motion).

“Whatever the vote on Thursday, I will accept the decision of my colleagues, but I, and many other members of the community are very interested to see how it goes.”

Cr Chris Cherry

Cr James Owen

Flooding concerns heard

By Jo Kennett

HASTINGS POINT residents were thrilled when Tweed Shire Council refused a development application (DA) for a housing subdivision, with councillors finding that the developer had not demonstrated it wouldn’t worsen flooding and hinder the safe evacuation of residents.

The 2020 application by Palm Lakes Works — owners of Palm Lakes Resort — for a 13-lot subdivision at 40 Creek Street was refused by council at a planning committee meeting on August 8, with all councillors except Councillor Polglase voting for the refusal.

Residents of Creek Street adjacent to the site, and North Star Holiday Resort, which is opposite, had previously met The Weekly on site, where they discussed their fears that if approved, the two metres of fill required for the development would lead to a worsening of flooding which already impacts many of their homes during high rainfall events.

They said the site is on a floodplain and were concerned that any development there would impact the safe evacuation of the many elderly residents in North Star in the event of a flood.

Councillors found many of their concerns were valid.

Councillor Nola Firth also questioned the environmental impacts on wildlife habitat on the site, with six councillors ultimately voting that the development was “not consistent with the conservation of biological diversity and ecological integrity in that the development footprint extends into the 75m and 50m ecological buffer zones of the coastal wetlands and removes 340m2 of koala habitat.”

Mayor Chris Cherry said council was

concerned about flood impacts on the surrounding residents, and councillors found those concerns were valid, ruling that the developer hadn’t demonstrated that the development “would not adversely affect flood behaviour, including the impact on surrounding properties or the safe occupation and evacuation of people on the site and in the surrounding area.”

Council also found that “the subdivision as proposed is not capable of compliance with the NSW Rural Fire Service General Terms of Approval.”

Hastings Point Progress Association secretary and Creek Street resident Julie Boyd said, “the lot was created by a seven-hectare land grab from dredging the estuary here decades ago and then trying to use that land to attempt numerous developments.”

“This is a saga that has been running for nearly 40 years, over nine DAs involving the same developers on the same lot of land,” she said.

“Since then the community has employed the best flood experts in the country and environmental lawyers to try to combat this.

“They all thought we’d give up but persistence has paid off.”

Walter Elliot Holding first put in an ap-

Cat show is coming up

BORDERLINE CATS INC is inviting residents to their annual Championship Cat and Kitten show, to be held in the auditorium of South Tweed Sports Club on Saturday, August 27.

Visitors will have a chance to talk to registered breeders and exhibitors of many different breeds.

Some breeds are more laid back than others, so information can be gained on breed characteristics to assist in making an informed choice to suit their owner’s lifestyle.

plication to dredge and fill Christies Creek beside the developer’s land — which runs into the Hastings Point estuary — in 1994.

In 2010 they submitted a DA to the state government planning department for a 45lot subdivision which the minister refused.

In 2013 they tried for a 22-lot subdivision which was refused

A 2015 application for a 17-lot subdivision was discontinued and a 2017 application for the 17-lot subdivision was withdrawn.

According to their website, Walter Elliot Holdings, owner of Palm Lakes Resorts, has over 38 gated lifestyle communities for “mature age living” with over 4,000 residents.

Residents were also concerned that if approved, the company would push for more homes, meaning more fill, as has happened before.

The filling of floodplains has become a major issue with historic DAs in areas such as Kingscliff since the major floods last year, with many residents wanting a moratorium on all floodplain development.

YOUR THOUGHTS: Do you believe the majority of councillors made the right decision? Send your thoughts to The Weekly editor via email: editor@theweekly.net.au

Local, interstate and international judges will be in attendance, judging the two major categories of long-haired and short-haired exhibits.

All pedigree entries are judged on a standard of points, while the non-pedigree exhibits, called companions, are judged on appearance and temperament.

Organisers are happy to announce the event will host a display by the ever-popular Tweed Shire Friends of the Pound, who will have cats ready for adoption from the show.

There will also be pet accessories and plants for sale and the popular raffle.

President of Borderline Cats Inc, Dr Crystal Maher, said the theme this year is ‘Goodbye Winter Blues’, to usher in the warmer months.

“To celebrate the beginning of spring, we are holding a specialty judging ring for exhibits with blue in their colouring,” Dr Maher said.

“Our wonderful sponsors, including Advance, Oz-pet, Petcover Insurance, Elanco and Plush Puppy, have been very generous in supporting the show and this specialty ring in particular.”

The event runs from 10am to 4 pm.

Lunch and refreshments are available in the club throughout the day. Entry fee is $2 for adults, $1 for a child and $5 for a family.

RELIEVED: Some of the happy Creek Street and North Star residents

Judge Janis Christison and Dewy.

Photo by Carissa Dyet

Tweed Link

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

Last week we each used 158L a day

as at 14 August 2023

In brief ... Apply for Community Road Safety Grants today

Attention all community champions! Here’s your chance to drive change and create safer roads in your neighborhood.

Transport for NSW is calling on grassroots organisations to take the lead in reducing road trauma and enhancing safety through the Community Road Safety Grants program. With round 9 opening on 1 August 2023, your innovative ideas could make a life-saving impact.

The program aims to tackle impact of road accidents and your community-based initiatives can address unique road safety challenges in your local area and promote responsible behaviours.

There are funding options of up to $5,000 and up to $30,000 cater to projects of all sizes.

Applications for the 2023 round are open until 4 pm on 12 September 2023. Unite for safer roads, visit transport.nsw.gov.au/roadsafety/community/communitygrants to learn more and submit your game-changing idea. Let's drive change and save lives together.

The Burringbar Range Tunnel and section from the tunnel to the intersection of Tunnel and Bloodwoods roads will be completely closed on the Northern Rivers Rail Trail from Tuesday 5 September to Thursday 7 September 2023 (inclusive).

Temporary closure of Burringbar Range Tunnel for essential maintenance work

Essential maintenance works are scheduled inside the Burringbar Range Tunnel on the Northern Rivers Rail Trail from Tuesday 5 September to Thursday 7 September 2023 (inclusive). The tunnel will be closed to users and not accessible during this time.

Due to erosion and various factors affecting the tunnel’s surface, repairs and small upgrades will be taking place to continue to provide a safe experience for all users. The scope of work includes surface and soft edging repairs, replacing the ballast on the drainage edges with a smaller size, installing low-level reflectors every 10 metres on both sides and enhancing safety signage at the tunnel approach and entrances.

The works are being carried out during daylight hours to minimise noise for the neighboring residents. No road closures or disruptions to the surrounding community are expected.

Please note: The scope of the work does not include the installation of lighting. All works are being completed in conjunction with Council’s Environmental Scientist Team to protect the microbats and glow worms.

Important details

• Closure period – Tuesday 5 September to Thursday

7 September 2023 (inclusive).

• Closed section – the tunnel and sections of the

Rail Trail will be closed between the intersection of Bloodwoods and Tunnel roads on the northern side and 30 metres south of the tunnel entrance. (Approximately 10 km marker to the 14 km marker.)

• Alternate routes – unfortunately, there will be no access through or around the tunnel during this time. Rail Trail users are encouraged to plan their journeys accordingly.

• Recommended routes – for your convenience, we suggest the following options:

– Northern side – Rail Trail users can embark on a return trip between Murwillumbah Station and Bloodwood Road intersection (0 – 10 km markers).

– Southern side – alternatively, you can explore the Rail Trail between Crabbes Creek and the southern side of the Burringbar tunnel (14 – 24 km markers). These measures have been put in place to ensure your safety and the integrity of the Rail Trail. We understand this may cause small inconveniences and appreciate your understanding during this necessary maintenance period. Please help us by sharing this information with fellow Rail Trail users.

For up to date news and notifications, visit northernriversrailtrail.com.au/newsnotifications

Council works with Transport for NSW, Police and other agencies to keep our local roads safe, working towards the target of zero fatalities and serious injuries on our roads. To learn more about how we build, upgrade and maintain a safe and connected local road network, including how we prioritise road maintenance projects, visit tweed.nsw.gov.au/roads

Support for the homeless

The Tweed has some of the highest rates of homelessness in NSW. Knowing exactly how many people are homeless in the Tweed is difficult for many reasons, a main one being the numbers change regularly.

According to the Department of Communities and Justice’s Annual Statewide Street Count, Tweed Shire saw the largest total increase in the number of people sleeping rough from 2021 to 2022 across NSW local government areas.

As part of Homelessness Week this year, you can support Fred’s Place Vinnies Community Sleepout, an annual event that invites people to sleep out of their comfort zone at Seagulls Club at Tweed Heads West on Friday 25 August, to help raise money for homeless services.

Two Tweed Shire Councillors are participating. You can support by donating or go to Fred’s Place Vinnies Community Sleepout at my.fundraise.vinniesnsw. org.au/fred-s-place-vinnies-community-sleepout-2023 for more information.

Visit tweed.nsw.gov.au/housing-homelessness for more information about Council is doing to advocate for the homeless.

Time is running out to apply for sustainable agriculture small grants

The latest round of Tweed Shire Council’s Sustainable Agriculture Small Grants Program is closing soon, with applications being accepted until 25 August 2023. Grants of up to $4,000 are available for eligible activities that trial or lead to the adoption of improved farming practices.

Council’s Program Leader – Sustainable Agriculture

Eli Szandala said the grants provided farmers with the opportunity to carry out projects on their farms that resulted in both production benefits and environmental benefits to the wider community.

“We are interested in activities that increase biodiversity on farms, improve water quality or the health and climate resilience of our soils,” Mr Szandala said.

Tyalgum dairy farmer, Andrew Davis, recently trialled the use of compost to improve soil and pasture quality as an alternative to conventional urea fertiliser applications.

Mr Davis was particularly interested in reducing his farm’s reliance on synthetic fertilisers because of rising costs and a desire to trial more sustainable methods of growing feed for

our milking cows.

Compost derived from the Tweed’s food and organics waste stream was used in the project, highlighting the importance of a clean and continuous supply of organic matter delivered through the green bin system.

“Garden clippings and kitchen scraps have been recycled to support the production of milk to go back in our cereal bowls and cups of coffee which is great to see,” Mr Szandala said.

“Andrew’s project has shown some promising results and there is definite potential for the future use of compost in primary production as an alternative to conventional fertilisers.

Nitrogenous fertilisers are environmentally damaging to produce, carry a large greenhouse gas footprint and can disrupt natural biological processes in the soil that contribute to healthy landscapes and waterways.”

To view the grant guidelines and case studies of previous grant recipients, visit tweed.nsw.gov.au/agriculture-farming or call 02 6670 2400 for further information.

Tyalgum dairy farmer, Andrew Davis, has been trialling the use of compost produced from the Tweed’s food organics and green waste, with support from Council’s Sustainable Agriculture Small Grants Program.

Have you seen feral deer in the Tweed?

Over the last 2 months, we’ve received 6 reports of feral deer in the Pottsville, Terranora, Piggabeen and Crystal Creek areas.

Feral deer are currently at a low density in the Tweed region and it’s critical that we prevent them from establishing further. This invasive animal can cause unwanted impacts including vehicle collisions, environmental damage, spread of diseases, and competition with livestock over pasture.

Here’s how you can help stop feral deer from establishing in the Northern Rivers.

Join a Feral Deer Community Workshop

A free workshop will be held from 9 am to 3 pm on Tuesday 22 August 2023 at Pottsville Environment Park, Pottsville.

Join this free workshop to learn how to:

• look for signs of feral deer in your area

• identify feral deer scats, tracks and other signs

• identify different feral deer species

• understand impacts in the Tweed and Northern Rivers and control options

• understand current Legislation relating to feral deer in NSW.

Bookings are required. Contact Council’s feral deer project officer Rob Smith on 02 6670 2400 or email

Tweed roadworks

Council’s road crews are working across the Tweed. Please allow additional time for delays.

To stay up to date with what's happening on our roads, visit tweed.nsw.gov.au/roadworks-closures

Crabbes Creek: Wooyung Road (bridge maintenance)

Private works. Wooyung Road will be closed at the Tweed Valley Way intersection, from 15 to 22 August, to allow UGL Regional Linx to undertake bridge maintenance works. Detour in place.

Bogangar: Mimosa Avenue, Tamarind Avenue and Hastings Road

Installation of new water main system. Temporary footpath closures and localised management of vehicle access to properties. at times, localised detours may be in place. Works will be done weekdays (7 am to 5 pm) however some works may need to be completed on Saturdays (7 am to 5 pm). There will be restricted access to some properties or driveways within the work zone during work hours. Please seek help from the traffic controller if you need access. Affected residents and businesses will be notified of a brief water supply interruption to allow for cut ins to existing water mains.

Bogangar: Tweed Coast Road

Water main works between Pandanus Parade and Towners Avenue. Works will take about 3 months to complete and will include excavation and installation of a new water main. Traffic controllers will be in place throughout the project.

Tyalgum: Brays Creek Road

Pavement and drainage upgrade south-west of Cougal Street. Works will take about 3 months to complete, weather permitting. One-lane traffic flow with traffic controllers in place.

Kingscliff: Marine Parade and Turnock Street

Pavement replacement along Marine Parade between Beach Street and Turnock Street followed by stabilisation works along Turnock Street. Works will take about 4 months to complete. At times, detours will be in place which may cause delays of up to 10 minutes. Before contractors can begin road stabilisation works, Council crews will first work on the stormwater infrastructure.

Flood restoration road works

Smiths Creek Road, Smiths Creek: Flood restoration works are underway to restore a major landslip on Smiths Creek Road between Benelong Place and Adcocks Road. Restoration works will continue through to November. Single lane access continues under traffic lights, motorists can expect some delays as works progress.

Limpinwood Road, Limpinwood: The start date for restoration works at two slips on Limpinwood Road is now delayed until 21 August as approvals are finalised.

Visit tweed.nsw.gov.au/flood-restoration-works for flood restoration updates.

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Report any feral deer sightings

By reporting sightings, you contribute to the ongoing efforts aimed at understanding and addressing the impact of feral deer in our local community and environment. Use the Feralscan app or contact Council’s feral deer project officer on 02 6670 2400. Photo or video footage will assist with recording the species of deer sighted.

Complete the feral deer survey

The feral deer survey helps gather information about the presence, absence and distribution of feral deer in the Tweed, Kyogle and Byron Shire regions. Results from the survey will provide important data for the Northern Rivers Feral Deer Alert Program. The survey will close on 31 October 2023. Complete the survey at surveymonkey.com/r/feraldeernorthernrivers

For more information on how we can collectively address this issue, visit tweed.nsw.gov.au/deer

Download the FeralScan App to report a sighting at: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com. invasiveanimals.feralscan_pest_mapping apps.apple.com/au/app/id975407187

Feral

including the red deer (

elaphus), can cause unwanted impacts including vehicle collisions, environmental damage, spread of diseases, and competition with livestock over pasture.

Council meeting agenda – Thursday 17 August 2023

The Council meeting agenda for Thursday 17 August 2023 is available at tweed.nsw.gov.au/councillors-meetings . The meeting will be held at the Council Chambers, Murwillumbah Civic & Cultural Centre, Tumbulgum Road, Murwillumbah commencing at 3:30 pm.

Agenda

Reports for consideration

Confirmation of minutes

5.1 Confirmation of minutes of the Ordinary Council meetings held Thursday 13 July 2023 and Thursday

3 August 2023

Schedule of outstanding resolutions

8.1 Schedule of outstanding resolutions at 7 August 2023

Mayoral minute

9.1 Mayoral minute for June and July 2023

Receipt of petitions

10.1 Receipt of petitions as at 7 August 2023

Orders of the day

11.1 Compensatory planting scheme

11.2 Fire ants

11.3 Safe Cat, Safe Wildlife

11.4 Electrification of Council facilities

11.5 Constitutional referendum to change method of electing Mayor

11.6 Online and Postal Vote for 2024 Election

Reports from the General Manager

15.1 Developer Contributions Discount – Industry Central Land Swap

Reports from the Director Planning and Regulation

16.1 Application under Section 82 of the Local Government Act 1993, manufactured home estate (to build on site) at Lot 11 DP 1254208 No. 32 Fraser Drive, Tweed Heads South

16.2 Development Application S96/0049.12 for an amendment to Development Consent S96/0049 for a 37 lot industrial subdivision at Lot 2 DP 569304 No. 60 Tringa Street, Tweed Heads West

Reports from the Director Sustainable Communities and Environment

17.1 Draft Tweed Conservation Strategy

Reports from the Director Engineering

18.1 Private application for road closure and purchase, extension of Costellos Road dissecting Lot 4 in DP840076, known as 107 Costellos Road, Doon Doon

18.2 Private application for road closure and purchase –adjoining Lot 128 DP755685 (1070 Piggabeen Road, Piggabeen)

18.3 Classification of land as Operational for drainage reserve – Lot 754 DP1291069 (Altitude Aspire, Broadwater Parkway, Terranora)

18.4 Proposed Crown Road closure and sale – Crown Road adjacent to Lot 2 DP734852 (118 Cranneys Road, North Tumbulgum)

18.5 Public exhibition of the draft addendum to Murwillumbah CBD Levee and Drainage Study

18.6 RFO2023101 expression of interest Greenhills Lodge repurpose

18.7 RFO2023042 (under RFO2022084) Design and construction of embankment restoration work, Urliup Road

18.8 Dulguigan Road Traffic Survey Report – 2nd Quarter 2023

18.9 RFO2023122 Fixed term full time hire of 2 vacuum combination trucks and drivers

Reports from the Director Corporate Services

19.1 Councillor Professional Development 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2023

19.2 Councillor Expenses 2022–2023

19.3 Councillor Request System – 2022–2023

19.4 Local Government NSW Annual Conference 2023

19.5 Administration of the 2024 Local Government Election – Responses to 2 March 2023 resolution from NSW Electoral Commission and Minister for Local Government

19.6 Compliments and Complaints Analysis Report for the period 1 April to 30 June 2023

19.7 Corporate Quarterly Performance Report as at 30 June 2023

19.8 Monthly Investment Report for Period ending 31 July 2023

19.9 Annual Loan Borrowing Report 2023/2024

19.10 Adoption of Debt Management and Hardship Policy

19.11 Resource support – 1 January 2023 to 31 March 2023 and 1 April 2023 to 30 June 2023

19.12 Disclosure of interest return

Reports from sub-committees/working groups

21.1 Minutes of the Aboriginal Advisory Committee meeting held Friday 5 May 2023

21.2 Minutes of the Floodplain Management Committee meeting held Friday 2 June 2023

21.3 Minutes of the Tweed Regional Gallery Advisory Committee meeting held Wednesday 14 June 2023

21.4 Minutes of the Tweed Coast and Waterways Advisory Committee meeting held Wednesday 14 June 2023

21.5 Minutes of the Tweed Coast Koala Advisory Committee meeting held Tuesday 20 June 2023

21.6 Minutes of the Aboriginal Advisory Committee meeting held Friday 30 June 2023

21.7 Minutes of the Local Traffic Committee meeting held Thursday 20 July 2023

Reports from the Director Engineering in committee

32.1 Proposed temporary licence for access over Councilowned operational land at Parkes Drive, Tweed Heads West, located off Sussyer Avenue, Tweed Heads West (part Lot 1 DP1011625)

32.2 Tyalgum Road slip repair: Proposed licence for temporary road; Acquisition of land for road purposes; Acquisition of easement for support; 1465 Tyalgum Road, Tyalgum (Lot 26 DP755694; Lots 26–28 DP247809)

The agenda for these meetings, which may also include any late or supplementary reports, will be updated prior to the date of the meetings and is available on Council’s website. It should be noted that confidential items are considered in closed session, which excludes media and public. Also, the minutes of these meetings will be available as soon as practical following the meetings and are unconfirmed until they are formally adopted at the next Council meeting.

Please be aware that 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.

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Help the Tweed fight the war on waste!

The Australian Broadcasting Corporation's (ABC) War on Waste program has been raising awareness about the environmental issues caused by waste across Australia. The show highlights our biggest challenges, as well as showing us the steps we can take to reduce the amount of waste we generate in our households and businesses.

We’re asking Tweed to join the battle, so that we can work together to reduce our impact in the natural environment and adapt our behaviours for a more sustainable future. Watch the season on iview.abc.net.au/show/war-on-waste

Join the battle against plastic waste

In the first episode, the War on Waste echoes what we know: that plastics are a major problem when it comes to harming our environment.

Soft and hard plastics that can’t be recycled go in our red kerbside bins and end up in landfill.

Plastic waste that makes it to our parks and waterways takes hundreds of years to break down and can seriously affect local wildlife and add to the microplastics in our ecosystems. Sadly, according to the NSW EPA, 60% of all litter in NSW is some sort of plastic packaging or single use plastic item (epa.nsw.gov.au/your-environment/plastics).

And according to this article from the World Wildlife Federation Australia plastic straws take around 200 years to break down. A plastic water bottle, up to 450 years (wwf.org.au/blogs/the-lifecycle-of-plastics).

Although many types of plastic bottles and containers (such as takeaway food containers) can be recycled via your yellow household recycling bin, the best strategy is to choose to reuse or avoid plastic waste whenever possible. Visit tweed.nsw.gov.au/war-on-waste-tweed for tips on simple ways to avoid single use and soft plastics.

Keep an eye out for White blackberry this winter!

White blackberry (Rubus niveus) thrives during the cooler weather.

Now is the time that this weed is known to spread quickly, creating woody thickets that supress native vegetation – risking our precious environment in the Far North Coast region. In fact, White blackberry has been recorded at Cabarita Beach (Tweed Shire) and Myocum (Byron Shire) areas.

Rous County Council needs your help to eradicate this weed. If you see it, please contact Rous on 02 6623 3800 for advice on how to properly control and dispose this weed.

Visit rous.nsw.gov.au/publications for further information, view the Weed Biosecurity Handbook.

Development proposal for public comment

The following development application has been received by Tweed Shire Council and may be viewed on Council’s DA Tracking site at datracker.tweed.nsw.gov.au for a period of 14 days from Wednesday 16 August to Wednesday 30 August 2023.

Application details

DA23/0366 - Staged redesign of the Temple Precinct Master Plan approved under T4/2214 (4 stages)

Lot 33 DP 755754, Tyalgum Road, Eungella Haladhar Holdings Pty Ltd

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

A disclosure is required to be made in a statement accompanying the relevant development or planning application by a person who makes the application.

In addition, a person who makes a written submission either objecting to or supporting a relevant development or planning application must also make a disclosure if the person has made a reportable political donation.

Further information regarding Donations and Gift Disclosure are available on Council's website at tweed.nsw.gov.au/

planninginformation

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

Development application determinations

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

Application details

Approved

DA23/0291 – Demolition of existing patio roof and new patio roof

Lot 931 DP 877658, 7 Oatlands Place, Banora Point

DA23/0317 – In-ground swimming pool

Lot 5 DP 263814, 153 Pioneer Parade, Banora Point

DA22/0843 – House raising including alterations and additions

Lot 415 DP 216388, 11 Tamarind Avenue, Bogangar

DA21/1011 – Use of alterations and additions, alterations and additions to existing dual occupancy including sauna, 2 pools and fencing and change of use to tourist and visitor

accommodation

SP 17405, Lot 1 SP 17405, Lot 2 SP 17405, 42 Hastings Road, Bogangar

DA23/0244 – Shed

Lot 1 DP 814144, 2 Rock Road, Bungalora

DA23/0130 – Use of unauthorised boat shed, new detached carport and exploded dwelling

Lot 6 DP 812957, 36 Yandala Place, Clothiers Creek

DA21/0744 – Filling of land ancillary to residential and agricultural uses on site

Lot 5 DP 1080196, Lot 6 DP 1080196, 1094 Clothiers Creek Road, Clothiers Creek

DA23/0048 – Relocation of existing dwelling including alterations and additions to create a single dwelling, studio and swimming pool

Lot 3 DP 622760, 207 Hulls Road, Crabbes Creek

DA23/0146 – Use of alterations and additions to existing dwelling including mezzanine floor, carport and farm building

Lot 8 DP 12676, 438 Eviron Road, Eviron

DA21/0965 – Demolition of existing outbuilding, construction of an in-ground swimming pool and dwelling at the rear to create a detached dual occupancy development and associated works

Lot 398 DP 755701, 61 Tweed Coast Road, Hastings Point

DA22/0381 – Construction of a roof and privacy wall to an existing balcony within a residential flat building

Lot 16 SP 85402, Unit 16/18 Moss Street, Kingscliff

DA23/0310 – In-ground swimming pool, deck and privacy screen

Lot 204 DP 1195219, 43 Riverbend Way, Murwillumbah

DA23/0082 – Use of unauthorised garage conversion to bedroom and ensuite

Lot 2 DP 831046, 1141 Terranora Road, North Tumbulgum

DA23/0041 – Decommissioning of existing dwelling, new dwelling and pool and use of shed and use of shipping container

Lot 106 DP 259397, 32 Bandana Drive, Piggabeen

DA22/0319 – Take away food and drink premises and warehouse (first use) and mezzanine addition

Lot 24 SP 101688, Unit 18/9 Kite Crescent, South Murwillumbah

DA22/0462 – Alterations and additions including farm shed, swimming pool and amenities

Lot 3 DP 584999, 888 Smiths Creek Road, Stokers Siding

DA23/0311 – In-ground swimming pool

Lot 4 DP 624983, 185 Blakeneys Road, Stokers Siding

DA23/0158 – Dwelling, detached dwelling addition, carport and inground swimming pool

Lot 9 DP 252299, 536 Terranora Road, Terranora

DA22/0782 – Alterations and additions to existing dwelling and in-ground swimming pool

Lot 10 DP 239236, 38 Altair Street, Tweed Heads South

White blackberry (Rubus niveus) thrives during the cooler weather.

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

DNA clues in post office break-in

By Jo Kennett

POLICE ARE investigating a break-in at Pottsville Beach Post Office on Thursday, August 3, and have taken DNA samples from the scene. The alleged crooks were in and out within two minutes but fortunately they didn’t get away with much.

The break-in happened at 3am that Thursday morning, and the licensee was woken in his Pottsville home shortly afterwards by a call from the security alarm company.

“I just jumped in my car with my dog and raced down and the front door was wide open,” the licensee, who didn’t want to be named, said.

“I drove down the street and called triple-0 who got on to Kingscliff Police and they were here within 20 minutes.

“There was no sign of anyone.

“The police were here until 5am. We checked the CCTV footage and they were in and out in two minutes.”

The three men were wearing hoodies, face masks and gloves.

“They helped themselves to some cash,” the licensee said.

“We only keep a little bit of petty cash on the premises so they didn’t get much.

“They looked like teenagers and the CCTV also got their car and registration number.

“It was a black four-door car like a hatchback. It may have been stolen.”

The owner said he hadn’t heard anything from the police since the break-in but DNA evidence collected at the scene may track them down in the future.

“Forensics turned up at 9am and they found DNA they can match in the future,” he said.

“So if they get caught next time they will be able to match them; it’s proof they were here so they can’t deny it.

“Luckily, the girl that works here cleaned the counter very thoroughly the day before.

“When they put the gloves on the police can’t get fingerprints but they can transfer DNA from the gloves to the counter.”

The forensics team was there for around three hours.

“We had one counter opened and the other one where they jumped over was barricaded off,” the licensee said.

“They seemed professional; they came with tools and obviously the intent to break in.

“Two jumped over the counter and one walked in the staff door.

“The two AusPost tills were empty; it was just my till with a few notes and coins but nothing major.”

While the licensee didn’t want it made public how the alleged thieves broke in, he said he has now had the security upgraded.

“It’s our first break in six years and it’s a bit of a worry,” he said.

“They obviously don’t realise that most small businesses including the post office don’t usually have anything of value on the premises.

“If they did, they probably wouldn’t bother breaking in and risking getting caught, because it wouldn’t be worth it.”

Police are still investigating the break-in and will be looking for that DNA match.

If you have any information on this incident you can speak to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online.

Tradie’s tools nicked

By Jo Kennett

AN APPRENTICE had his Milwaukee work tools stolen from the garage of a Bilambil Heights home on Thursday, August 10.

The homeowner said the alleged theft took place in Warringa Drive.

“Someone walked into our garage while we were working on our house this afternoon and stole all our Milwaukee tools,” Megan King posted online.

“If you see anything on Facebook marketplace or anywhere that says, ‘Lumpy‘, that’s ours.” Megan told The Weekly that the tools belonged to a young apprentice who was living in the home she and her partner share.

“They stole sanders, impact drivers, drills, a blower and brand new batteries that belonged to a friend who was living with us,” Megan said.

“He is an apprentice and now they have stolen his tools that he uses for work.

“Apprentices don’t get amazing pay either so it’s also a stress for him.”

Megan said they also lost a couple of grand’s worth of tools for their house.

“It’s just really upsetting to think we are in a time of financial stress with interest rates etc and someone just stole our belongings,” she said.

“It’s also a violation to our safe space.”

If anyone has any information, contact Tweed Police (include the date of the alleged theft with your report) or Crime Stoppers online or on 1800 333 000.

Motorcycle rider stable

By Jo Kennett

A MOTORCYCLE rider was flown to hospital with chest injuries after an accident near Condong on Thursday, August 10.

NSW Ambulance tasked Westpac Rescue Helicopter to the scene on Tumbulgum Road at around 2.30pm.

The Helicopter Critical Care Medical Team assessed and treated the 65-year-old male rider for chest injuries before airlifting him to Lismore Base Hospital.

The man’s daughter told The Weekly that the accident happened a” couple of (telegraph)

poles back from the Cane Road intersection.”

“He’s okay, suffering broken ribs and arm lacerations,” she said.

“Thanks to everyone who stopped to assist, and our amazing ambos. Thank you.”

RESCUE CHOPPER: The Westpac Helicopter flew the injured rider to Lismore

Pottsville Beach Post Office

Shop loss shocker

By Jo Kennett

BANORA POINT residents say the relocation of the post office and other shops from the Banora Shopping Village as it undergoes a major redevelopment has been a huge blow to the community, especially to elderly residents without transport.

There are several retirement villages and aged care facilities within walking distance of the centre which is undergoing a $4.41 million redevelopment that is expected to take another year.

The post office closed on Thursday, July 28, and has moved to a new location over two kilometres away at Tweed Heights Shopping Village, and some other shops have closed or relocated.

Banora Point resident Eric Nicholls called the closure of the post office a “tragedy.”

“The post office has moved and it’s miles away now, it’s on Amaroo Drive,” Eric said.

“All the people moved to the area thinking they could walk to the shops and now it’s closed.

“The chemist and several other shops are staying, while some others have moved.

“We will have to go up to Tweed City to the post office there.”

Eric said many older people, himself included, don’t use the internet and can’t do online banking.

“I use the post office for banking, to send mail and to pay bills,” he said.

“There are a lot of older people who live here who do things online.

“There is a bus but it only comes every two hours.

“The post office will never be back but what an inconvenience for them.

“It’s an absolute disgrace.

“They’ve walked away and now all the people who used to be able to walk to get their bread and milk don’t go there anymore.”

Another local resident, Pam Sligo, said the closures were “tragic.”

“I feel very sad about the changes happening at this village,” she said.

“So many elderly people relied on this village for most things and they could walk here because they lived within walking distance.

“Businesses have lost their business and it’s really difficult now to get to a post office and to another supermarket.

“It’s okay if you can drive to another shopping centre, but for the ones who have to walk it’s made a huge difference.

“There has been no community consul-

tation that I know of where we could give our opinions so I feel very sad about that.”

Banora Bakery, Samurai Sushi, Hello World travel agents, Banora Point Newsagent, Galileo’s Pizza, Coastal Dental Care, Banora Shopping Village Medical Centre, United Chemists, Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology and First National Real Estate are still open in the shopping centre.

B & C Meats has relocated and is now in front of Woolworths at Tweed City and Saks Hair and Beauty Studio is now Images Hair at 3/34 Oyster Point Road. The rebuild is expected to be completed by June next year.

The Weekly has contacted the owners and managers of the shopping centre but has not received a response.

MURWILLUMBAH Cattle Sales Report

with Brett Casey

A good quality yarding of 280 head mainly consisting of weaner cattle were sold in Murwillumbah on Saturday, August 12.

The quality was very good considering the current dry conditions.

We saw a cheaper market again as the market continues on this downward trend.

Light weaner steers sold from:

$1.50-$3.10c/kg to avg $2.50c/kg

Heavy weaner steers from:

$1.80-$3.08c/kg to avg $2.60c/kg

Light weaner heifers sold from:

$1.50-$2.50c/kg to avg $2.08c/kg

Heavy weaner heifers sold from: 1.80-$2.50c/kg to avg $2.20 c/kg

Not many breeders were sold on the day, cows & calves sold to a top of $1,200

And PTIC cows topped at $950

Our next cattle sale is Monday, August 28. For any information please contact Brent via: 0428 530 422.

lurks in more places than you’d think

and inhaling asbestos fibres can cause a number of life-threatening diseases including pleural disease, asbestosis, mesothelioma and lung cancer.

Asbestos lurks in more places than you’d think

health or someone else’s health at risk. Asbestos materials are still commonly found in bathrooms, laundries, and kitchens as well as behind tiles and under flooring.

work, asbestos removal – or jobs around the home that might uncover asbestos - are jobs best left to the experts.

It is easy to forget that asbestos is still present in millions of Australian homes, but it’s a fact that if a house was built or renovated before 1990, there’s a good chance it has some asbestos.

Asbestos-related diseases cause approximately 4,000 deaths a year.

and inhaling asbestos fibres can cause a number of life-threatening diseases including pleural disease, asbestosis, mesothelioma and lung cancer.

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Australians have increased their love of DIY and are using the extra time at home to do some home improvements and maintenance.

Research shows that 1 in 5 DIYers have encountered asbestos, but only half sought any kind of professional help to deal with it.

health or someone else’s health at risk. Asbestos materials are still commonly found in bathrooms, laundries, and kitchens as well as behind tiles and under flooring.

Asbestos can be easily disturbed when doing renovations, home improvements and maintenance.

Asbestos-related diseases cause approximately 4,000 deaths a year.

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Australians have increased their love of DIY and are using the extra time at home to do some home improvements and maintenance.

Research shows that 1 in 5 DIYers have encountered asbestos, but only half sought any kind of professional help to deal with it.

The recent floods have exposed many homes to asbestos. We are calling on Australians to know the health risk, be aware of where asbestos might be found before starting work and call a professional for help.

Australians need to be asbestos aware before they start any work around the home. Asbestos lurks in more places than you’d think.

But what they may not know is that this work could be putting their

Asbestos is a known carcinogen

Additionally, a third admitted to disposing of the asbestos improperly –including in their own household bin or in a neighbour’s bin.

Just like plumbing and electrical

But what they may not know is that this work could be putting their

Additionally, a third admitted to disposing of the asbestos improperly –including in their own household bin or in a neighbour’s bin.

Board of Directors, Asbestosis and Mesothelioma Association of Australia Limited (AMAA)

Just like plumbing and electrical

Be aware: Asbestos lurks in more places than you’d think.

Contact: info@asbestosassociation.com.au

Phone: 1800 017 758

Eric Nicholls said the loss of the post office is a tragedy for Banora Point residents

Our wonder woman in Nordic marathon

By Jonathon Howard

THE TWEED’S very own wonder woman and First National Real Estate agent Anne Besgrove is gearing up for another mammoth marathon, this time in Iceland on Monday, August 28.

Known as The Fire and Ice Ultra Marathon, the 250 kilometre six-day staged race starts in the Vatnajokull National Park and travels north through Iceland’s most extreme and remote landscapes.

Anne (pictured) is again raising money for Tweed Palliative Support and Wedgetail Retreat and readers are encouraged to support her efforts via the Wedgetail website.

Anne has tackled some tough terrain while running and is eager to get started.

“I’ve been fitting in training and carrying loads of kilos on my back in preparation,” she said, adding she will run, walk, or crawl to complete the event.

“I am going with four other Aussies. One is another local of our town.

“Really looking forward to the scenery and taking part in this iconic event.”

Competitors have to carry a 10 to 12kg backpack with all of their food and clothing.

Runners will battle sleet, 60 kilometre per hour winds, freezing temperatures and rough undulating terrain.

Race organisers say being fit is essential, but a determined mindset is as important to be able to complete this gruelling event.

Anne is no stranger to ultra-marathon running. She has competed in the 250km Big Red Run in the Simpson Desert to Birdsville, the Larapinta Trail and Delirious West.

“I’ll be the oldest lady in the race and looking forward to the challenge and supporting Wedgetail,” she said.

Anne will take time out from her busy schedule at First National Murwillumbah to compete in the event to raise money for Wedgetail Retreat at Dulguigan.

Anyone wishing to support both Anne and Wedgetail can donate directly to Wedgetail by visiting their website (tweedpalliativesup portandwedgetailre treat.com) and donating with Anne as the referral.

Tweed's very own wonder woman Anne Besgrove is off to another ultra marathon

Join the Sleep Out

By Jonathon Howard

SUPPORT WORKERS from Fred’s Place at Tweed Heads are encouraging residents to join the Community Sleepout in aid of homeless people on Friday, August 25.

The Sleepout is taking place at Seagulls Club from 5.30pm.

Fred’s Place community support worker Josh Layton contacted The Weekly to call on residents to join this important fundraiser.

Mr Layton stressed that the Tweed Shire currently has some of the highest rates of homelessness in NSW.

In fact, Tweed has 529 officially homeless people, 195 of which sleep rough or in improvised dwellings such as tents.

As well as living in poverty many of these local people – women, men, young people, families – don’t have regular access to the necessities and this impacts on personal dignity, health and wellbeing, prospects of getting a job and forming social relationships, even on their mental health.

Voice forums

By Jonathon Howard

PLACES ARE filling fast in the two upcoming Voice to Parliament community forums hosted by Member for Richmond Justine Elliot and featuring Noel Pearson.

Ms Elliot said residents wanting more information about the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament can register.

“This year we’ll be asked to vote in a referendum on whether First Nations people should be acknowledged in our Constitution and have a Voice to Parliament,” she said.

“Labor went to the last federal election with a clear commitment to holding a referendum on the Voice to Parliament.

“This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity

limited tickets available.

Ms Elliot said for 122 years, Australia’s Constitution has not recognised Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians.

“This referendum will give us the opportunity to recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians in our Constitution through a Voice to Parliament,” she said.

“Constitutional recognition through a Voice is about two things: recognition and listening.

“Recognition of the 65,000 years of shared history and continuous connection to this land by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians.

“Listening because listening to communities leads to better policies and better outcomes.

“It is critical that we provide people experiencing homelessness and those at risk of homelessness with the support to rebuild their lives and reconnect with the community especially in these pandemic times,” he said.

“A big appeal is underway to get more participants this year.

“You can fundraise yourself or get your workplace involved.

“The sleepout consists of spending the night at Seagulls Club on Friday, August 25.

“If people can’t make the official sleepout they can give up a vice like drinking or sweets for a night and fundraise.”

This is Mr Layton’s first time sleeping out after joining the Fred’s Place team a year ago.

“I’m really enjoying it and doing something meaningful,” he said.

“We have 50 people signed and places still available.”

To find out more please visit: my.fundraise. vinniesnsw.org.au/fred-s-place-vinnies-community-sleepout-2023

MURWILLUMBAH EAST PUBLIC SCHOOL

CELEBRATING EDUCATION WEEK

Education Week was a cause for celebration at Murwillumbah East Public School when our students acknowledged a milestone of 175 years of public education.

Children from Kindergarten to Year 6 reflected on what they have been learning and their proudest moments at school so far.

We held our annual Book Fair and Book Parade as part of the celebrations and had a wonderful day starting with a photo of our

staff, students and their families on our picturesque grounds. The day continued with classroom visits by parents to admire their children’s work and some even had the opportunity to participate in STEM activities such as building the tallest freestanding structure with toothpicks and marshmallows!

Parents moved to our hall to watch the Book Parade where staff and students who had made costumes were dressed as their

favourite book characters. They danced around the hall to show their creations, book vouchers were won and all were cheered on by parents and families who afterwards spread out their picnic blankets to enjoy lunch together.

At our formal assembly held at the end of the week, our school community were able to watch performances by the choir and both the junior and senior dance groups. A highlight of the assembly was a video featuring photos that showcased the wonderful learning

opportunities and fun activities available at MEPS.

Enrolments for Kindergarten 2024 are open and if you have a child ready to start school next year, Mrs Vanessa Chaffey would love to show you around our wonderful school. Our Learning Ladder Orientation program allows children enrolled for Kindergarten 2024 the opportunity to attend school one day a week for 5 weeks in Term 4. To find out more or book a tour of MEPS, please contact our office for more information.

Address: 45 George Street Murwillumbah NSW 2484 Tel: 02 6672 6781 Email: murwillume-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Website: https://murwillume-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/

Mayor Chris Cherry and Cr Nola Firth will join the Fred's Place Sleepout with the community

Check your trees

By Jonathon Howard

A TERRANORA family is urging residents to check their trees this summer dry season after they narrowly avoided being hit by a falling jacaranda.

Residents Val and Bill Blanch have lived at the top of Terranora for 36 years and planted the tree around 30 years ago.

Mr Blanch called The Weekly to alert readers that with the big dry spell coming, now is a good time to get your large trees checked by an arborist.

“I heard a massive crash on Sunday, August

Big Country

13, at about noon, which sounded like a load of metal hitting the ground,” he said.

“Most of the tree fell, destroying part of our fence and narrowly missing our daughter and son and us.”

The couple wanted to extend a big thank you to the SES crews who responded immediately to clear the family’s driveway and ensure the site was safe.

“They were a huge help and we’re lucky it missed hitting anyone,” Mr Blanch said. “It’s a timely reminder to get a horticulturist or arborist to check your trees for rot or other conditions.”

A Terranora family had a big shock when their jacaranda destroyed their fence. They're now urging residents to check their trees

Potty reception sucks

By Jo Kennett

POTTSVILLE LOCALS are fed up with the lack of action on communications in the town, with regular phone and internet outages costing businesses big bucks as they wait on much-needed telecommunications infrastructure.

The issue has been going on for years, with the hills at the back of Pottsville, Hastings Point and Bogangar regularly blocking reception from the towers to the west.

Plans for a new tower at Pottsville were knocked back by Tweed Shire Council recently as the applicant did not provide the required documentation or resubmit to a location 18 metres from the original site, which would mitigate other objections such as concerns for koala movement through the area

Residents in Pottsville, Hastings Point and Bogangar recently took to social media, up in arms over yet another outage, which saw some businesses unable to use EFTPOS and many residents who work from home unable to work.

Some later received messages from Telcos that two mobile towers were under maintenance during an outage in early August.

Some of the only ones who still had internet during recent outages were those with NBN FTTP (fibre to the premises) or Starlink satellites.

The owner and Principal at Pottsville and Surrounds Conveyancing Alicia Malley said it was “super frustrating to say the least.”

“We have our mobiles, home phone and NBN with Optus,” Alicia said.

“Optus coverage is not very good where we live, but as I spend most of my time at home working, I just use or rather rely on their NBN.

“The other week it was really bad luck as we had a planned power outage on the Wednesday in Pottsville so I had no NBN and reception for Optus was not enough to power the internet through my phone to laptop.

“So with the NBN gone the next day I effectively had two days where I could not work.”

Alicia said that as a mother of four young children, she is unable to load the kids up and head somewhere to work where there is internet.

“Optus are currently doing upgrades so when we lost NBN recently I was unable to make or receive calls etc,” she said.

“It is crazy because even Telstra is terrible at our house in suburbia.

“Any people who come to our house struggle to get phone reception no matter which network they are with.

“As a new business it is not a good look if I do not get tasks completed in a timely manner so I rely heavily on NBN for my home business.

“I leave my house and I have no phone or internet so I rely on the NBN for my business.”

Councillor Reece Byrnes was recently in Pottsville with a petition to get council to approve a tower, which garnered hundreds of signatures.

Mayor Chris Cherry said she had also put forward two alternate sites to Service Stream, who build and manage telecommunication assets such as wireless towers for telecommunication companies.

Read The Weekly next week to read the response from Optus on their plans for Pottsville.

Community Matters at Murwillumbah Public School

The community of parents, caregivers, friends and family are critical to the operation and success of Murwillumbah Public School. Last week was a great example of the many ways our school community is active in school events and activities. The 175th celebration of Education Week saw many events take place that enabled community members to participate in and appreciate the learning that has been occurring on this site since 1911.

Tuesday began with a fabulous community breakfast that has been a tradition at the school for over 30 years. Breakfast was followed by visits to classrooms around the school. There was also a focus in our heritage building where the annual book fair was taking place. Visitors were treated to displays

of artwork and an inspiring school assembly which featured performances by the award winning school band and dance group.

P&C President Jade Juleff believes the community

is working extremely hard to improve learning opportunities for the students at Murwillumbah Public School. With successful fundraising the P&C have donated funds towards the PBL program, upgrade of K-2 home readers and uniform shop. In addition $5000 was given to support students and families during Covid. Jade states that collaboration with the principal plays an important role in the success of the P&C and achieving positive outcome for students.

The P&C will now focus on a huge milestone for the school as it celebrates its 150th year of operation. A special event to celebrate this occasion is being planned. The school community is now looking forward to many more successful years of quality education

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Q&A with Voice forum host Noel Pearson

By Jonathon Howard

PLACES ARE filling fast for the highly anticipated Voice to Parliament community forums hosted by Member for Richmond Justine Elliot and featuring Indigenous rights advocate, Australian lawyer and Guugu Yimithirr man Noel Pearson.

To find out more about Mr Pearson’s views on the Voice to Parliament referendum, The Weekly engaged him in a question and answer session.

We started by asking Mr Pearson what he believes will happen if the Voice is voted down?

We have to flick the switch to ‘Yes’.

The Indigenous people can’t languish in an Australia that has the default setting on ‘No’.

It’s time for the country to press the switch to ‘Yes’.

If you want to understand why the position of our people is so parlous in their own country, worse than any other jurisdiction around the world, it’s because the country has determined that the power button should remain on ‘No’.

With the arrival of the colonists, they knew there were people here, the absolute question had to be, what do we do with them?

How are they going to be accommodated in this new colony, shouldn’t we determine something about this and make provision for it? The answer was ‘No’.

Many bad things flowed from that ‘No’. We have to flick the switch to ‘Yes’.

Australians know the status quo can

no longer be accepted and there’s a strong desire for positive change.

Indigenous people are asking non-Indigenous Australians for their support.

This is about supporting reconciliation. Supporting partnership. Supporting better lives and futures.

Q2. Could the Voice provide a means for Indigenous people to progress through constitutional recognition? What specific areas do you believe progress is needed?

“The ultimate project here is to recognise who we are understanding, who the Australian people are, who we in the present and what do we want to bequeath to our children.

“Our first story, the Indigenous heritage, belongs to everyone. The rule of law had its origins in Britain, and our multicultural unity has achieved an amazing thing in this country.

Our ancient beginnings is not just a third story in the margins, it’s all part of this unity.

“We’ll see these three stories entwined and we’ll see ourselves anew and our children will have a new sense of who they are as Australians.

That will be the ultimate reconciliation that we can achieve with this referendum.

This referendum will bring an opportunity for our people to provide input on matters relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

That’s what the provision says, representations about on matters relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Not on submarines.

Not on parking tickets. Not on all of the crazy things that have been suggested over the past six months. It is on matters relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Q3. Why are some people advocating for the ‘No’ vote in the Voice referendum? Further, what are your thoughts on the ‘No’ campaign?

“I am focused on achieving recognition — a call that our people have made dating back to William Cooper in the 1800s.

Q4. Do you fear the veto decision-making powers written into the Voice could be used against Indigenous progress in Australia? Further, do you agree with the veto?

The constitutional amendment is the starting place and the ending place for this referendum. I encourage everyone to read the words of the amendment that they will be voting on.

That is your responsibility as a citizen, as a voter in the in this referendum, to read the provision.

It’s the starting place, as I say the ending place.

You don’t have to be a constitutional lawyer, it’s in plain English.

We’re going to add a little bit of soul to our founding document.

It’s a beautiful adornment of our Constitution. I don’t know how many of you have read the Constitution, but it is like the rules of cricket, it’s about that compelling.

But all of a sudden, you’ll come

across this new provision in chapter 9, and your children will read this provision after October and think oh, this is what Australia is.

The provision has four parts, the first is the recognition part and these are the words, in recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first peoples of Australia. Can we go with that? Can we go with that recognition?

Secondly, is the guarantee or the promise. What are the Australian people going to guarantee to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in this provision in the Constitution?

The clause reads there shall be a body. That’s the guarantee. There shall be a body. What’s the purpose of this body.

The third clause reads the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people may make representations to the Parliament or the government.

That’s the purpose, may make representations to the Parliament and the executive government, and they make representations on matters affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

It is advisory, no veto.

And finally, the provision answers the question of detail. But where is the detail?

Well the last provision answers the question of detail.

It says the Parliament shall have powers to make laws regarding the composition, functions, powers and procedures of the Voice.

That’s the fourth part, it’s the Parliament’s duty the answer the detail.

I urge you all to read the provision

and talk to other Australians about it and go through each and every line.

Q5. Finally, do you believe the Voice will provide a pathway to treaty for Indigenous Australians?

The Commonwealth Government has committed to the Uluru Statement from the Heart. State governments already have agreement-making processes underway.

The question in front of us is recognition, recognition through a Voice to Parliament.

The Voice will have a footprint at a local level and bring governments into partnership at the ground level with local communities.

Governments and local communities will be able to take responsibility together, because government alone can’t fix the serious problems our families and communities face.

Through Indigenous input and negotiation, the Voice will put in place more effective local solutions to local problems, making the money in the system work better, reduce waste and duplication, and build better more effective strategies.

They will be focused on housing, health, education, jobs and those things affecting their families and future prospects of their children.

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Airport tower update

By Jo Kennett

AIR TRAFFIC controllers are now manning the control tower at the Gold Coast Airport during standard operating hours after a period of over one year where, for an hour and a half in the evening, no one was on duty due to staff shortages.

Tweed Resident Ratepayers president and Gold Coast Airport Noise Abatement Consultative Committee (ANACC) and Community Aviation Consultative Group (CACG) member Lindy Smith said that for over a year, Airservices Australia, the government body responsible for air traffic control in Australia, has had no Air Traffic Control (ATC) staff in the ATC Tower monitoring flights at Gold Coast Airport between the hours of 9.30pm and 11pm.

“It came to light more than 12 months ago, but how long before that it’s been going on we wouldn’t know,” Ms Smith said.

Several flights arrive within ten or 15 minutes of each other during that time, and there are also regular departures, which has been a key concern of CACG committee members.

However, the tower is now manned during operational hours according to a spokesperson from Airservices Australia (AA).

“Safety is Airservices Australia’s No.1 priority and is never compromised,” the spokesperson said.

“The Gold Coast Tower has a full staffing quota and has operated from 6am to 11pm seven days a week since July 17.”

When questioned in March about the lack of ATC staff on duty during those hours, Airservices advised the local ANACC that, “there was a plan in place to build the hours back up, but there are currently staffing challenges…training required means it can take considerable time to replace staff…limits the capacity to increase tower hours in the short term”.

“It was a matter of real concern from the community representatives at airport meetings now for many months,” Ms Smith said.

“A formal motion was put to the recent ANACC meeting that we, ‘request as matter of urgency to have Airservices resume ATC operations until 11pm’, (which was) unanimously supported by the community representatives.

“The AA response was that they would be fully operational by March (2023).

“The matter of inadequate ATC staffing levels has resulted in serious safety incidents and the review of the investigation report on one such event in February at Sydney Airport is much like reading a horror story.

“While there is much focus on growing the aviation industry, the priority must first and foremost always be safety — retaining Australia’s great aviation safety record.”

In a report in Australian Aviation magazine in May this year about an Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) investigation into a near miss at Sydney Airport in April, Airservices Australia acknowledged “staff availability issues” in its air traffic control services, but insisted “it has more than enough ATCs to meet its requirements.”

Gold Coast Airport Control Tower. Photo Kgbo

Fresh changes at Pedders Murwillumbah

By Jonathon Howard

THERE HAVE been some big changes at Pedders Suspension & Brakes in South Murwillumbah with a new team and fresh vision for the future.

The mechanical workshop is stepping up its operation with two new mechanics and is offering customers a dynamic new approach to its Pedders range with the latest technology and expert advice.

Pedders Murwillumbah business partners Ben Phillips and Peter Clarke have introduced the new online portal for trade customers, known as PartsIQ.

“Using PartsIQ, customers can view

our product range, gain insight into part fitment and order parts online from the nearest Pedders outlet,” Ben said.

“All stock is either on our shelf in Murwillumbah, or available next day and delivered by one of us directly to the trade.”

Peter said Pedders Murwillumbah is a preferred ‘Capricorn supplier’, where trades can earn points through purchases and automatically go in the draw to win prizes.

“The current prize in our August promotion is 2.5 million preferred supplier bonus points, and a trip to Ultimate Supercars Bathurst 1000 with

VIP treatment,” he said.

The dynamic duo have also made some staffing changes and brought in two extremely knowledgeable mechanics, Murwillumbah locals Dion Ezzy and Dave Kee.

“We also have a new office manager Tony Hancock to assist in the delivery and management of our parts department,” Ben said.

Always seeking the best way to assist their customers, Peter and Ben are driven to do the utmost for their customers and community.

“The business is on an upwards trajectory to achieve new heights in the coming years,” Peter said, having started from humble beginnings.

Both Ben and Peter back Pedders as amongst the world’s best suspension and braking systems, and it’s an Aussie brand.

“Pedders Suspension & Brakes was founded in 1950 by Roy Pedder in Melbourne,” Ben said.

“Pedders have now been operating for more than 70 years as a 100 per cent Australian and family-owned company, specialising in the design, manufacturing, distribution and fitment of aftermarket undercar parts.

“So, if you’re considering new suspension or brakes for your vehicle or campervan make sure you give Pedders in South Murwillumbah a call.”

Peter said he backs the Pedders product as they have been designing and manufacturing suspension products specifically for harsh Australian conditions.

“It’s the product of all our years of R&D experience which enables Ped-

ders to deliver a premium level of ride comfort and handling for all vehicles in Australia,” Peter said.

“In fact, Pedders is so confident in the quality of their products that we offer a two-year/40,000km ‘no fuss’ nationwide warranty, which means that should a hassle occur, you can rest assured that you’re covered.”

To find out more visit the new-look Pedders Murwillumbah team at 36 Durrington St, South Murwillumbah, or give them a call on: (02) 6672 2301.

You can also check out the PartsIQ website and sign up via: parts-iq.prontoavenue.biz

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Young Driver Program a local success story

By Jonathon Howard

IT’S HARD to believe that we have such a great program focused on the future needs of our young drivers here in Murwillumbah.

The Young Driver Program (YDP), run by the Murwillumbah Sporting Car Club, took place at Pedders Murwillumbah (formerly Spinners) last Saturday, August 12.

“My daughter is one of them and has progressed through the courses to gain real confidence in driving a car and being much safer behind the wheel,” said John Dench, a local parent and new car club member.

The event proves yet again how Murwillumbah community members can combine for a compelling cause.

YDP focuses on secondary students from Years 9 to 12 to build on skills and knowledge gained prior to acquiring a licence and for those learning to drive.

“It’s humbling to see,” YDP manager Rob Learmonth said.

“Sessions are led by volunteers in the club who have extensive knowledge and well above normal driving skills, connect well with the age group, and are prepared to spend their time and share their expertise with the participants.”

Mr Learmonth said the sessions emphasise safety, maintenance tips and respect for other road users.

“That includes what’s under the bonnet, the importance of tyres, what is under the vehicle, and safety tips for sharing the road with large

vehicles,” he said.

“We have participants who may never have driven a manual car become competent and to feel at ease. A difficult skill for those to master for those only familiar with an automatic.”

Many of last weekend’s participants will be competing in the Khanacross on Sunday, August 27, at the Murwillumbah Showground, once again under the tuition of our club members.

“We now have well over a dozen junior club members which is most encouraging,” Sporting Club president Darren Holland said.

Brims provided a truck for the students to learn the importance of understanding blind spots and braking distances

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Van into ceiling

By Jo Kennett

A VAN set off a sprinkler and fire alarm at a Tweed Heads unit block after hitting the sprinkler system on Sunday, August 13, with firefighters warning people to be aware of vehicle heights in car parks.

Early on Sunday morning, firefighters from Fire and Rescue NSW Banora Point and Tweed Heads responded to an automatic fire alarm (AFA) at a residential unit block in Tweed Heads.

A Fire and Rescue Banora Point spokesperson said that on arrival, the fire indicator panel (FIP) showed an alarm activated in the building’s sprinkler room.

A resident of the unit block notified firefighters that a large van had come into contact with the car park sprinkler system, resulting in significant damage and a busted sprinkler head.

Firefighters assessed the damage and isolated the damaged sprinkler system. The three FIPs for the building were then reset and the area was rendered safe. There were no reported injuries.

The Fire and Rescue Banora Point spokesperson said the incident “was a timely reminder to be familiar with your vehicle’s dimensions and remain aware of maximum vehicle height allowances when entering car parks.”

Experience the wonders of Stamp & Grind

By Jonathon Howard

AFTER A tough 12 months the iconic Stamp & Grind/Condong Post Office has emerged with a fresh vision to create an incredible dining experience with amazing coffee.

The Weekly was recently invited to sample some of the incredible new menu and coffee in a building that has seen its share of hardships over the years.

Owner Geoff Newham and his team have breathed new life into the site, making it one of the most exciting new venues in the Tweed

Valley — and the food is divine.

It’s more than a cafe or a post office, Stamp & Grind is the place to be for breakfast or brunch with a menu that will make you think you’re in a high-end restaurant.

High end food for a cafe setting is how the team see it. An all-day brunch menu with as much local produce as possible.

Barista Emma Todd has 15 years’ experience in cafes and prefers only the finest coffee from Botero and its Marco bean blend.

Geoff said he hopes to take Stamp and Grind to new heights with live music on the weekends.

“It’s more than just a post office or a cafe, it’s a dining experience with amazing flavours and warm inviting staff,” he said.

Geoff and his team have poured their hearts into the business and they’re inviting locals and visitors to give it a try.

“This business is all about community and becoming a community hub,” he said.

“We enjoy catering to the needs of locals and visitors.”

Stamp and Grind has already had some amazing feedback for the amazing coffee in one of the world’s best locations.

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Owner Geoff Newham

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THREE ROUNDS to go and it is tight as ever at the top. I’m confident the top 4 will remain how it is but the next four is anyone’s guess.

The big games this weekend are Cowboys (9th) v Sharks (5th) and Knights (7th) v Rabbits (8th) as there is no real room for error given there is 2 points/1 win between 5th and 9th.

The Knights continued their roll and some home games at the end will give them a massive advantage as we know how parochial the Newcastle fans can be.

The Cowboys at home is always a massive task but this game against the Sharks could be make or break for both team.

One thing for sure is we still don’t know what the make up or finishing position will be. I’ve

been spruiking the Broncos for a few weeks and I watched them live on Friday night at the Gabba (very different venue to watch footy but still enjoyable nonetheless).

They are fast, physical and skillful all over the paddock and look like a team who are all on the same page. Reece Walsh is an impressive footballer.

He makes errors and lots of them (4 Friday night) but one thing is he keeps playing and doesn’t drop his head if something goes wrong.

One moment I watched live that the cameras wouldn’t have picked up indicated to me a real team mentality from the Broncos.

Walsh went hard at the defensive line off a scrum and threw a long cut out pass to Mariner in the corner to score.

The entire forward pack of the Broncos celebrated as one and jumped around like crazy together knowing they had worked hard for the error and provided a platform form the backs to score, they then raced to their outside backs to celebrate the try together - this team is a chance that’s for sure.

Big news this week is around Murwillumbah local and Cudgen junior Tom Weaver (Son of prominent sporting and business identities Glenn and Joanne Weaver) making his NRL debut for the Titans.

Tom has been a junior star all through the ranks and is a perfect example of the Titans development program the Future Titans.

All the best Tom - all of Tweed are behind you!

The NRRRL came down to the wire on the weekend with Evans Head rolling Northern to secure a spot in the top 6.

With Cudgen beating Raiders it resulted in Caba and Byron missing out in the last round with the Hornets to take on Evans this week and Northern to play Lower in the Elimination finals.

A massive congrats to Luke Douglas and Lower Clarence for their season after what has been tough times for the club to turn things around in 2023.

They also featured in the women’s NRRRL Grand Final on the weekend going down to Northern United who as a club have had a terrific season also.

Ballina snavelled top spot after the Mustangs found some last round life and flogged the reigning premiers and premiership favourites Bilambil at home on Old Boys day.

The Mustangs would have loved to have been in this form a few weeks out but the season is over for them.

Bilambil will rely on some personnel coming back next week to return to the winners circle.

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Van den Broeks get together

LOCAL family the van den Broeks recently celebrated 70 years in the Tweed at the Condong Bowling Club on Saturday, August 5.

There are 50 descendants of Antonius and Antonetta (Toon and Ann) van den Broek, who migrated with nine children to Australia in August 1953 from the Netherlands and started life in the Tweed Shire.

“They sold up everything and came by a ship called Johan van Oldenbarnevelt, with 1,400 passengers and a crew of 350,” Elaine van den Broek told The Weekly.

“They first went to the immigration camp at Bonegilla near the NSW and Victorian border, where the men and women were separated.

“Two weeks after arriving Toon and eldest son Lou came to Murwillumbah by train followed by Ann and the other eight children a short time later.

“It would have been very difficult as they could not speak any English and had to change trains in Sydney.”

Elaine said the children were aged from 19 to three years old and faced a range of challenges.

“The family share farmed at Nardi’s near Kielvale for nine months and bought a FJ Holden for Lou and Harrie to learn to drive,” Elaine said.

“Next they moved to Kellys at Kynnumboon

where they continued share farming for 14 months and experienced two floods.”

The family purchased 10 acres of bananas at Eungella and in May 1955 bought a farm near Tyalgum.

“There was no electricity and the farm was cleared by hand and draught horse, cows were also milked by hand and in 1956 a secondhand milking machine was bought with a petrol motor to operate the machine until electricity came in 1958,” Elaine said.

“Irrigation equipment was purchased in the same year as there was a severe drought.

“Pigs and chickens were kept and all the children had jobs to do before and after school.”

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Kingscliff TAFE Certificate IV Screen and Media students are about to launch into shooting their major projects and they need actors.

The students have been busily writing their scripts. They have come up with unique and compelling short dramas, from a dark rom-com with a sharp twist, to an eerie supernatural thriller set in the ’80s, and a poignant short film about death, ageing and learning to let go.

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Louise, Gerard and Peter (back row) and (front) Harrie van den Broek ‑ one of the oldest at 86

Murwillumbah Cup Day

By Jonathon Howard

THE TWEED River Jockey Club is set to host its annual Riverview Hotel Murwillumbah Cup race meeting on Friday, August 25, and the weather forecast is for clear conditions.

This day promises to be one of the biggest events on the social calendar in the Tweed Valley.

Thousands will attend the scenic Tygalgah racecourse overlooking the beautiful Wollumbin, while experiencing some premier country showcase racing.

The $70,000 Riverview Hotel Murwillumbah Cup will be one of 25 Country Cup qualifiers for the $3 million Big Dance at Royal Randwick on the first Tuesday in November.

Other feature races on the day include the $40,000 Boutique Thoroughbreds Tweed Newmarket Handicap (1200m) and the $30,000 Tooheys New Tygalgah Cup (2020m), with the winner exempt from ballot for the 2023 Metroll Lismore Cup which is also a qualifier for the $3 million Big Dance.

“We are expecting Murwillumbah Cup Day to be our biggest yet and the Cup’s resurgence can be largely attributed to the Big Dance initiative,” Tweed River Jockey Club CEO Timothy Booth said.

All races will hold showcase prize money status, with each race worth a minimum of $30,000, and the total value of prize money for the day at $300,000 — the highest amount of prize money ever at a Tweed River Jockey Club race meeting.

Tickets are on sale via tweedtickets.com.au with several hospitality options available for the day.

The Green Coast Crisp VIP Enclosure is the place to be with a five-hour premium beverage package, grazing-style menu with self-service stations, and live entertainment for $165 for members and $175 for non-members, plus

booking fee.

The Galloper’s Restaurant has a limited tables of eight available for $1,999 which includes a three-course culinary experience prepared by chef to the stars Nigel Coulson, a five-hour premium beverage package, and private bar and betting facilities.

General admission tickets are available at the gate on the day costing $25 for adults and $23 for concessions, or pre-purchase your tickets via tweedtickets.com.au to save $5 per ticket.

Gates open at 10.30am with the first of eight races scheduled for 12.35pm.

If you cannot get trackside, catch all the racing action live on Sky Racing and Sky Thoroughbred Central.

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In September and October we have two great performances coming up. From Perth, Western Australia, violin and piano duo, Margaret Blades and Ayesha Gough present:

“SPRING IS IN THE AIR”

A RECITAL on Sunday, 17 September at Bond University. We are very pleased to announce that Margaret will be continuing in the role of Concertmaster with the GCCO and we welcome her with this wonderful recital. Margaret and Ayesha will be playing the outstanding César Franck Sonata in A Major for violin and piano and the much-loved “Spring“ Sonata by Beethoven along with Estonian composer, Arvo Pärt’s Fratres, meaning Brothers. Margaret Blades is a former Concertmaster of the Adelaide and West Australian Symphony Orchestras. She has also played with the Australian Chamber Orchestra and Sydney and Melbourne Symphony Orchestras.

Ayesha Gough is based on the Gold Coast and is one of Australia’s most talented and distinguished pianists.

SEASON 2

“CLASSICAL GEMS” conducted by Chen Yang

CONCERT 1

Sunday 24 September at the Murwillumbah Civic Centre

CONCERT 2

Sunday 8 October at Bond University

This, our second full orchestra concert as Orchestra in Residence at Bond University, will feature works by Holst, Sculthorpe, Suk, Piazzolla and several others.

Hoping to see you in our audience

For more details and booking through TryBooking, go to our website: gcco.com.au

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Hiccup! comes to Murwillumbah

By Madeleine Murray

A HILARIOUS, colourful puppet show called Hiccup! will be at the Murwillumbah Civic Centre on Tuesday, September 5.

The Windmill Theatre Company, creators of Grug, Grug and the Rainbow, and Beep, are bringing their latest puppet work to the Northern Rivers from South Australia. Using masterful puppets, colourful sets and rollicking music, Hiccup is for the entire family, and children from ages four.

The musical extravaganza about is working together, finding friendship and curing the hiccups.

It’s a perfect, balmy night in the outback. A sleep-deprived camper, a cheeky quokka and an inventive emu wake up to discover a koala has come down with a stubborn, loud case of the hiccups.

LIVE MUSIC

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SHADOOGIE

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HINT OF SWING JAZZ

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DARREN J RAY & THE LOVE BUGS

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TUE 22 | 6-9PM

HOT PURSUIT

WED 23 | 1.30-4.30PM

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LITTLE STEVIE & THE TAIL FINS

The three embark on an epic journey through the night as they frantically eat, sing and invent their way towards a hiccup cure for koala.

“Before we started writing Hiccup we knew we wanted to bring a contemporary Australian perspective to a puppet show for children,”

writers Jude Henshall and Ellen Steele told The Weekly.

“The Muppets, Sesame Street and other American shows have a special place in our hearts. Hiccup gave us the opportunity to bring a contemporary Australian take on those shows.

“We wanted to speak directly to Australian children about our environment and the incredible animals in it.

“Hiccup is about working together and finding new friends in unlikely places. It’s hard to try new things if you aren’t feeling brave, or you haven’t had enough sleep, but if you try your best then sometimes great things happen.”

The soundtrack, produced by award-winning composer Ross McHenry, was recorded on twoinch tape to give it an authentic ‘70s aesthetic. Hiccup is brought to you by the Murwillumbah Theatre Company.

The show is on at 5.30pm on Tuesday, September 5 at the Murwillumbah Civic Centre. Tickets are $10 for adults or children, and are available at murwillumbahtheatrecompany.com. au. Or please visit: trybooking.com/CJSJO. For enquiries phone: 0439 834 684.

ARKANA Group Exhibition

Nick Hanlon

PETER CEREDIG-EVANS is one of five artists in the forthcoming Group Exhibition ARKANA, commencing Saturday, September 9, at Lundberg Gallery in South Murwillumbah.

Ceredig-Evans’ works explore the themes of human responses and interactions through the aesthetic of abstract painting.

He spoke to The Weekly in a Q&A session about his life and art.

Q1. You are British, can you tell our readers how you ended up living and working in Australia?

In January 2017 I left London with a one-way ticket to Australia to spend a year travelling. I ended up settling on the Gold Coast and started working out of a studio there.

Q2. How has Australia inspired your work?

The Australian landscape has been a big source of inspiration. I’m inspired by the hinterland and the dynamic tension between beauty and chaos that’s embedded in our experience with the landscape.

Q3. Why do you think your work is suited to Lundberg?

Lundberg is a beautiful space with a minimal aesthetic, large walls and a welcoming energy. The size, format and composition of the architectural interiors lend well, especially to large paintings and installations.

Q4. Could you describe your art?

My paintings derive from intuition and observation and go through many stages, with complex layers being built up over time, only to be partially removed and then reworked again.

There is an element of deconstruction with every piece. This process creates a level of risk and uncertainty that imitates the notions of nature and human response – the underlying subject matter of the paintings.

Q5. What is the purpose of art?

I feel very unqualified to answer this question haha. From a personal perspective, art is a sensory language for expression and a channel through which to create.

Lundberg Gallery is the largest independent contemporary art gallery north of Sydney on the Australian east coast. Lundberg aims to foster creative relationships between artists with local, national and international audiences and collectors.

Women’s Adventure films

THE WOMEN’S Adventure Film Tour 2023/24 is back for its seventh season at The Regent. Presented by Mountain Designs, this array of seven short films celebrates the inspiring women around us in the name of personal adventure.

The headline film, MAKING IT, is an Aussie film following pro surfer India Robinson, netball sensation Caitlin (C-Bass) Bassett, and competitive skier Annabel Blake on their pursuit of success, in the complex world of elite female athletes, and what ‘making it’ really means.

Other films witness the destiny of a sherpa woman, running solo across six continents, free diving, ice climbing and many more heart-stopping adventures.

Organiser Wendy Law told Spotlight the films are carefully curated to show incredible women achieving their adventurous goals.

“Being adventurous doesn’t always mean being the fastest, going the highest, or doing the most extreme things,” she says.

“For most of us it is stepping outside our comfort zone and climbing our own Everest. These are real stories about real women, around the world.”

The Women’s Adventure Film Tour 2023 is sponsored by Costa, Victorinox and Thermos, and promises a thrilling night of adventure and inspiration on Wednesday, September 6, at The Regent.

For more information please visit: www.the-regent.com.au

Uki Trail set to open

By Jonathon Howard

MOUNTAIN BIKE riders are gearing up for the long-awaited and first Uki-based mountain bike trail and pump track, at 165 Smiths Creek Road in Uki, which is understood to be open from this weekend with an official opening in October.

Tweed Shire Council in conjunction with Tweed Valley Mountain Bike Riders (TVMTBR) received $430,000 from the NSW Department of Sport and Recreation to develop the track. The track was constructed by professional trail building company Trailworx, who spent five months constructing three green trails, three blue trails, one black diamond trail and one climbing trail.

The track is elevated by about 70 metres and features more than 6.4 km of mountain bike trails on Council-owned operational land adjacent to the Uki Wastewater Treatment Plant. Council’s Manager Parks and Active Communities Murray Smith said it was exciting to finally see the vision for a mountain bike park in the Tweed come to life.

“Construction has been completed and the finishing touches are being put on the trails ahead of our official opening in October,” Mr Smith said.

“We are really excited to deliver this fantastic

facility for the mountain bike community and wider Tweed community and can’t wait to see how the riders, families and kids enjoy the park for years to come.

Riders president Hugh Flower welcomed the new facility and said it would be a fantastic asset to mountain bikers and the wider community.

“We are absolutely thrilled to be part of this project and see it come to fruition,” he said.

“This will be a huge drawcard for local moun tain bike enthusiasts, as well as visitors to the region.

“The facility will be a great outdoor space for everyone to get involved and for new riders to try the sport, providing more opportunities for kids in the Tweed to get outside and get active.”

An official opening and community celebration event is planned for Sat urday, October 7.

Anyone wanting to find out more can please visit the web site tvmtbr.com.au, or email tweed mtb@gmail.com

Art at Keith’s cafe

By Madeleine Murray

LOCAL ARTIST Martin Munz is showing his quirky landscape paintings at Keith’s Cafe until August 31.

About 10 charming paintings with luminous hills and bold power wires make up the show called Localism. The work has an appealing naïve, original quality, slightly reminiscent of Edward Hopper.

Originally from Sydney, Martin and his partner settled in Burringbar in 2007, then spent a decade regenerating a small property at Limpinwood. They moved to Murwillumbah just before the onset of COVID in 2020.

“As I walk around Murwillumbah and its beautiful surrounds, I’m reminded that landscape paintings were once the most valued works in European-Australian art,” Martin told The Weekly.

“Over the past two centuries, ideas about the landscape have changed along with images of landscape. Initially, Australian landscape painting represented the bush by naturalistic conventions to express a confident, optimistic European presence.

“In present times, Indigenous arts have re-established their priority in Australian art.” Martin includes electrical infrastructure and paved roads in his paintings as signs that threaten our environments.

“Paintings of landscapes are tangible objects specific to place, objects that symbolise cultural possession of land. But feelings of possession

and optimism or spiritual admiration seem inadequate in our era of human-forced global-warming,” he said.

Martin studied art and design at Prahran College, Melbourne, with further studies in Hong Kong, New York, Northern Rivers TAFE, and Ben Smith’s local classical oil painting course. Martin’s photographic works are in private, municipal, and national collections in Australia and France. He has exhibited in Australia and New York. This is his third exhibition at Keith’s cafe.

Localism is on at Keith’s cafe, 132 Murwillumbah Street, until Thursday, August 31. All work is for sale. Open 6.30am-2pm every day except Sunday. Saturday 7:30-1pm.

It’s official and it’s back, baby! The epic Oscar® winner THELMA & LOUISE in all its digitally-restored glory! It’s ladies’ night out! Grab a T&L cocktail and immerse yourself in the best accidental outlaw story of all time.

Barbenheimer remains. Don’t miss the stunning OPPENHEIMER, and BARBIE keeps charming our audiences in unexpected ways. RACHEL’S FARM brings iconic Australian actor Rachel Ward’s story of regenerative farming at her farm after the devastating Black Summer fires.

Two new films are the Lourdes-inspired pilgrimage of THE MIRACLE CLUB and the timely radical exploration of the climate crisis in HOW TO BLOW UP A PIPELINE.

COMING SOON: In honour of the infamous and much-loved Rodriguez, SEARCHING FOR SUGAR MAN returns to the big screen for one night only!

Soulsters MOHINI COX and JASON BAGGIO return to Friday BALCONY SESSIONS from 5.30-7.30pm.

BILL JACOBI struts the grooves on Sat 19 and the marvellous Matt Hill joins the Regent roster on Sat 26. ON SALE NOW!

SACRED SOUNDS TEMPLE with KATE B and GAIA TREE - Thu 17 Aug

WOMENS ADVENTURE FILM TOUR – Wed 6 Sep

GRAEME CONNORS – My Lyrical Life tour – Fri 22 Sep

PACO LARA – ‘Duende’ Album Launch – Fri 20 Oct

RADIO LUXEMBOURG starring JOHN WATERS – Sat 2 Dec

Winter Day, a less conventional landscape by legendary local artist Martin Munz (inset)

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Sports are back in the Tweed

By Jonathon Howard

SOME OF the longest-running community sporting activities made a comeback over the weekend following the COVID-19 pandemic.

Among them was the Murwillumbah Tennis Championships and Tweed Valley Sailing Club Passage Race from Tumbulgum (normally Condong) to Fingal Head on Sunday, August 13.

The Weekly was there to capture the return of these great community sporting events and members said they were “delighted” to be back on the water and on the courts. While it might seem like a distant memory now, the COVID lockdown impacted almost every part of our lives for more than three years, and Murwillumbah Tennis president

Janda Singh said community sport remains an important part of any community.

“We hosted our men’s and women’s doubles championship with a total of 15 teams and 30 players,” he said.

“It was the first time we’ve hosted the tournament since 2020.

“We’re enjoying being back and welcome new members.”

Former Murwillumbah Tennis president and still active member Gary Bewes said it was a struggle during COVID restrictions, but “it’s picked up a lot”.

“Can’t believe the turnaround for local sport,” he said.

“It’s great to be back and we want to encourage others to get active and get involved with a local sporting club.”

Both Mr Bewes and Mr Singh highlighted that tennis is for all ages and

their eldest member is Ted Byrne, who is still loving his tennis at 90 years old.

“I enjoy the social side of tennis,”

Mr Byrne told The Weekly.

“I’d like to see more people take up tennis for the social aspects, competition and good exercise.”

Mr Byrne said he started playing tennis 24 years ago after a friend suggested it and he’s never looked back.

“It’s a great game and the Murwillumbah Tennis club is a great group of people,” he said.

Meanwhile, the Tweed Valley Sailing Club members were back on the water for the return of the popular Passage Race.

Sailing Club commodore Brian Townsend said the event attracted 15 boats and 25 competitors.

“I would like to firstly thank the res-

ident, Joe, for the use of his private jetty and premises at Tumbulgum, as our jetty at Condong is still out of commission following the 2022 flood,” he said.

“It’s been brilliant to be back on the water and we competed in the Tumbulgum to Fingal one way this year.”

Commodore Townsend said members are hoping to have the pontoon at Condong back and he’s urging residents to come and try sailing.

“It’s a great way to get on the river and enjoy with a friendly and helpful local sailing club,” he said.

Monique Smith (vice commodore) cooked the breakfast with some help from members and Rowland has been coming up to help from Balina on his trusty tinny as a support and rescue boat operator.

Mustangs exit with upset over Jets, Raiders out

By Jonathon Howard

IT WAS the final round of the NRRRL, with tenth placed Murwillumbah getting a shock win over Bilambil, who had only lost one game all season, 20-6 on Sunday, August 13. Unfortunately the Mustangs are out of the competition but they have certainly gone out swinging, after nearly taking down the Raiders last week.

“We only had 11 regular first graders and we had 13 out and six of the players had to play reserve grade first, so those six players played two full games,” Mustangs coach Brendon Hill said.

“We played our first 20 minutes like we did last week against Raiders; we controlled the ball and game but we did it all game this time.

“We defended really well. One try came off a kick, there were three tries and a penalty. One was down the left edge and another one was a kick we put in that they dropped and

we jumped on the ball.

“We were looking at completing our sets at their end and frustrating them. We knew we would have tired players at the back end so we tried to get repeat sets and slow the pace down to give the boys a rest in the run of play.”

Hill said this year might be the year the Mustangs had to have.

“The biggest problem we have had is injuries’ I’ve used 35 players this year compared to 22 or 23 this year,” he said.

“It’s given a lot of young blokes an opportunity and hopefully set us up for the next four or five years.”

The Raiders dominated the first half against Cudgen, up 13-0 at half time, but then it was all the Hornets, who took the win 16-13.

Cudgen coach Bryce Poisell said the Hornets spent most the first half defending.

“At half time I said, ‘We have to stay positive,” he said.

“We haven’t had much of the ball and we have zero field possession and we just need to stay positive and stick to our game plan’.

“The game plan was to hit their edges where we thought they were weak.

“I knew 13 points wasn’t much to chase down if we could just get some ball.

“After the break it just clicked and the momentum turned our way and we are hard to stop once we get momentum.

“We could have been on Mad Monday so it was good.”

Now Cudgen will play Evans Head in the elimination final at Evans.

Raiders captain Drew Lanston said the loss, along with Evans’ win over Northern and Lowers over Casino saw the Raiders out of the finals.

“That’s just been our season, good one half and horrible the other,” Lanston said.

“We struggled again with numbers so hopefully we can rebuild next year.

“Once again thanks to all our volunteers; without them we really struggle and it’s always the same ones that put their hands up. Thanks to the Hillbillies for their great support all year; they are the best in the comp.”

I’m off on a month’s break and will miss the finals so good luck to all our Tweed teams. No doubt some of you will be bringing home the silverware so enjoy the fruits of all your hard work.

Sorry there hasn’t been space to cover all the grades.

Thanks to Raiders Drew Lanston

A massive thanks to all the amazing

next year already!!

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and Shane Robinson, Cudgen’s Bryce Poisel, Mustangs Brendon Hill at Murwillumbah and Tom Rolles at Bilambil for your footy reports.

volunteers who hold the whole show together and to the players who risk life and limb to provide so much entertainment for all us fans.

can’t wait for

Ted Byrne may be 90 years old but he still loves to have a hit at the Murwillumbah Tennis courts

Sailors are delighted to be racing the Condong to Fingal Passage Race this year

Murwillumbah Tennis Club members were pleased to be back competing again after COVID

A Hornets player takes down the Raiders fullback

Cudgen dominated the second half to win

Data shows Tweed settling into a buyer’s market

By Jo Kennett

HOLD ON to your hats folks and prepare for the latest data bomb from Core Logic, with all the latest on sales, sale volumes, home values for the region and the Tweed Shire, which is definitely continuing the trend from a seller’s to buyer’s market.

It’s all about the numbers and the latest data Core Logic released on sales in the Richmond-Tweed area, which includes Byron Bay, showed that 4,376 homes were sold in the region over the past year, 26.2 per cent lower than one year ago, and 24.4 per cent below the five-year average for the region.

So perhaps the rush to cash in on the pandemic price boom is finally over, which is great news for buyers, although stock is obviously still a bit tight.

Agents are expecting that to change with the onset of the spring selling season when more properties seem to go to market.

House sales in the RichmondTweed region were down 28.8 per cent while unit sales were down 19.7 per cent.

House values were down 20.4

per cent over the year to the end of May, while unit values had only dropped 11.4 per cent.

The median value for a home in the Richmond-Tweed was $899,408 and for a unit it was $666,710 at the end of May.

Vendor discounting also had a slight increase. For houses it was 6 per cent over the year, slightly up from last year’s 5.8 per cent.

For units, vendor discounting was 4 per cent, up from 2.9 per cent at the end of May, 2022.

Days on the market for houses was 72, up from 44 last year, while units were on the market for an average of 51 days before they sold, up from 33 days in the year to the end of May, 2022.

The Richmond-Tweed region again recorded the lowest yearly growth rate in house prices in the country, from 24.2 per cent yearly growth in our last quarterly regional report, to -20.4 per cent over the year to July 2023.

The lowest yearly growth rate in units in Australia up to the end of July, 2023, were found in Launceston and North East (Tas) and, you guessed it, RichmondTweed both recording the equal

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largest decline in unit values over the past year, down 11.4 per cent each.

I had figured it was Byron Bay dragging our numbers down again, but a closer look at the figures for our shire show it’s more likely us dragging them down. Sorry about that Chris, hate to see you losing value on your Broken Head shack on account of us.

For the Tweed Shire 1,049 houses were sold in the year ending in May, 2023, down 30.4 per cent from the year to the end of May last year.

The median house value in the Tweed was $958,229, down 17.3 per cent from the same period ending May 2022.

The average time on the market was 66 days with sellers dropping prices on average 5.9 per cent.

A total of 845 units sold in the Tweed Shire in the year to the end of May, a drop of 17.7 per cent from last year.

The median value for a unit was $681,609, down 7 per cent from the same period last year.

Units sold faster than houses in the shire though, on average, they were on the market for 46 days, down 4.2 per cent from the same period to May, 2022.

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Way, South Murwillumbah

3 bed | 2 bath | boatramp & timber jetty | mountain views

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Immerse yourself into a summery way of life from this modern (3) bedroom (2ND level) 145m2 apartment (+ 2 car side by side parking) all within 50m to the beach and surrounded by a smorgasbord of local dining options.

And yes, you can even see the ocean at the end of the street!

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• Generous open plan living w/ dining zone

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