Tweed Valley Weekly, February 2, 2023

Future flooding concerns

By Jo Kennett

TAMARIND AVENUE residents in Bogangar experienced catastrophic flooding last year and say urgent action is needed by Tweed Shire Council to help minimise future flooding events.

The Cabarita Lakes Apartment Owners Corporation committee say a new development next to the complex, which was approved in 2019, will “exacerbate flooding in the street and needs to be modified.”

They are also proposing dredging of the mouth of Cudgen Creek and/or building a pipeline from Cudgen Lake to the sea to ease flooding backing up from the lake, with runoff from 4,500 dwellings being built in Kings Forest to be released into Cudgen Creek.

Owners Corporation chairman John Luddington said Council demolished a house on the western end of Tamarind Avenue and put bigger pipes into the street from the canal.

“They think it will take more water off the street, but once we get into a one in a hundred year (Q100) flood level the pipes actually bring water back into the street from the canal, on top of the water that’s caught in the street and is trying to get out through the stormwater system,” he told The Weekly.

“On top of that there is a two-stage development at 79 Tamarind Avenue. Stage one was subdividing lot 12 into two lots, lot 12 and lot 13.

“When they brought the fill in for lot 13, they also brought fill in for the other lots.

“As the lake water rises, it flows around the mounds straight into the back of the houses and into our complex, where before it dispersed out across the low floodplain.”

Residents say fill at the site needs to be removed and any houses need to be built on stilts to allow water to flow underneath.

Cabarita Lakes Apartments managing director Dominique Williams said the area behind the houses is always wet now and mosquitoes are becoming “a huge problem.”

There has also been fill put in for new homes in Willow Avenue which runs off the western end of Tamarind Avenue that homeowners say has added to the problem.

“The site of the new houses used to be a floodplain, but that’s now built up and the stormwater gets trapped, turning the street into a canal,” Ms Williams said.

“With all these mounds of fill, anyone on ground level becomes a lot more vulnerable.”

The new development has approval for 11 houses behind existing homes on the north-west end of Tamarind Avenue.

“National Parks and Crown Lands have

done nothing to manage the lake, which has become very choked up, making it difficult for water to flow to the sea and it’s no longer tidal,” Mr Luddington said.

“There used to be a tourist boat from Cudgen Lake to Kingscliff, but now you can’t get a canoe to Kingscliff without having to pick it up and drag it.

“Casuarina’s stormwater runs into Cudgen Creek and Kings Forest’s stormwater will run into the creek, so that has to drain out before the water can drain out of the lake.

“Our biggest worry is that the lake got to 3.8 metres at the peak of the 2022 flood, but a Q100 flood is 2.9 metres and one in five hundred year (Q500) is 3.4 metres.

“Most studies are done under a Q100 so if we prepare for a worst-case scenario and we’ve already gone over that, so the modelling is wrong.

“This should be sounding alarm bells for Council and the community.

“If we are going to allow these developments we need big overflow culverts directly to the ocean so when the lake starts to rise it doesn’t put the community at risk.

“Currently we end up where the sink’s been left with the plug in, and the water is turned on.”

Ms Williams said much of their frustration was that Council was not responding to their concerns.

“We stood here with Council members knee-deep in water when they were bringing fill in prior to the 2022 flood saying: ‘How can you go any further with this development until you can come up with a solution to get the water out?’” she said.

“We’ve written to five government bodies including Council, Crown Lands, National Parks and our state member and we didn’t get one response,” she said.

“We floated the idea of going to the media to encourage Council into action, but we wanted to give them the benefit of

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the doubt because they seemed sincerely sympathetic to the situation.

“None of us in Tamarind Avenue can get flood insurance so we are sitting ducks now and getting surrounded by more and more fill.”

Read Council’s response

T WEED SHIRE Council’s Director of Planning and Regulation Vince Connell said Council staff “have been communicating with a number of residents about their concerns for compliance with the construction of the previous DA approval for a residential subdivision development at 79 Tamarind Avenue”.

“Council is aware the flood heights reached in Tamarind Avenue and other parts of Bogangar were well above the 1:100 flood level,” Mr Connell said.

“There have been no changes to flood policies around flood-prone development at this stage, and minimum flood protection for new residential development remains at 1:100 plus 0.5m, being the standard adopted in the Tweed Development Control Plan.

“Where fill is imposed, it must demonstrate no significant worsening of the current flood situation, and this is considered in detail during the development assessment process.

“Council has recently installed new stormwater drainage infrastructure between the street and canal, which will reduce nuisance flooding in the street but will not prevent flooding of the magnitude of the February-March 2022 event.

“Council does not have the ability to repeal previous development consents or remove fill or development that has been constructed lawfully.

“Flood mitigation schemes and other risk management measures will be considered for Bogangar as the review of the 2022 event progresses.”

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The fill at a development site on Tamarind Avenue. Inset is the concerned Cabarita Lakes Apartment Owners Corporation committee

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Why You Need Solar & Batteries Now!

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New hospital staffing

With all the current shortages of doctors, nurses and staff in all of our hospitals, I was wondering where is our state leader is going to find the staff for the new Tweed Valley Hospital. Can someone tell me please?

Terry James, Kingscliff

Random act of kindness

I was recently purchasing some products from the local fruit shop in Tweed Heads and at the checkout realised that my purse was not in my handbag. I was thinking about where it could be and was going to put my products back. However, the young gentleman next to me intervened and offered to pay for my purchases, $10, so that I would not have to come back. Thank you again to that considerate man, it was such a wonderful fuzzy feeling that someone randomly can assist a stranger and make a difference.

Trudi Cox, Tweed Heads

Antisocial behaviour

On Tuesday, January 24, I attended a community meeting at Tweed Heads Auditorium.

The forum was organised to discuss the antisocial, criminal element that gathers around the Jack Evans Boat Harbour park, Bay and Wharf Street, as well as adjacent streets and lanes. This area is home to many elderly retirees and families who live in nearby apartment blocks.

The meeting was well attended by a concerned public as well as a great representation by Tweed Police, regional politicians, various community leaders and local business owners. While the debate was encouraging, it must be acknowledged and agreed that the end game is to recognise Jack Evans park and the nearby streets and lanes are a haven for undesirables.

The local residents (mostly elderly) feel they’re under siege from an unruly element, many afraid to leave their apartments, meanwhile small businesses are at the mercy of this unruly mess taking a financial hit as they try and ply a trade.

The Wharf and Bay Street intersection attracts a nasty criminal element, who purposely seek out the local population to intimidate and terrorise. This ugly behaviour often escalates to residents being attacked and robbed. My note is not a broadside at the homeless or those who due circumstances beyond their control are down on their luck.

Tweed Council need to return to the drawing board to rejuvenate the area as previous attempts to add lustre have been an abject failure. There needs to be a total rethink about social and public space planning.

The council can’t simply greenlight development generating thousands of new ratepayers then abandon them.

It should be noted most residents who live at the Tweed border arrived to escape big city problems, now they find themselves immersed in a regional version of the very environment they wanted to avoid.

The final indignity for NSW border residents is to witness how nearby streets of Cooly/Kirra are so well maintained. Crossing the road into Coolangatta from Tweed is like walking from East to West Berlin.

be involved in swimming carnivals which are almost a national pastime. Instead of seeking interest in delivering such an important recreational facility as a decent outdoor swimming centre, the Council will be increasing rate payments this year so they can update their computers, presumably so they can get the rate notices processed quicker.

Climbing Wollumbin

I think we should all be allowed to climb Mt Warning (Wollumbin). Just charge ten dollars each and that will pay for the maintenance. Also, I think that the whole world is sacred, and we need to show respect for it all as we only have one planet.

John Buikhuisen, Murwillumbah

To climb or not to climb

ensure that due acknowledgement is finally given to First Nations people in our Constitution.

I also hope that a formal process is established for Indigenous Australians to provide advice on legislation directly affecting their lives.

Shamefully, it took us 66 years to decide that Indigenous people should be counted in the nation’s census.

John

Butler, Tweed Heads Back to school woes

There have been numerous complaints about the merging of high schools in Murwillumbah.

Spare a thought for the Condong Public School children that had to relocate to South Murwillumbah Infants School post the 2022 flood. It may be years before Condong school is back in use, whilst the wheels slowly turn to (eventually) raise the school. This will be a great outcome for Condong School, but meanwhile the children lack a practical play area. When the high schools merge, they will be having the best of everything I’m sure.

Spare a thought for these young children as they face yet another year away from their ‘home school’.

I feel compelled to put my thoughts across as a local born and bred near the base of Wollumbin (Mt Warning) at Bray Park.

As kids, in the early ‘60s and ‘70s, we would ride our bikes to the bottom of the mountain and climb up. Back then it was a dirt track, even the last steep section had dirt between the rocks with small shrubs to hold on to.

Now having climbed a few more times in my adult life, the last in 2004, I noticed the track had degraded to clambering over tree roots and rocks, with the chain (now removed) at the last ascent you nearly had to be a rock climber.

Will it take us another 66 years to acknowledge that human beings cared for this land long before a group of us white fellas decided to establish a nation that supplanted an existing set of nations?

Regarding the NT Senator Jacinta Price, she has every right to express her views, to be concerned about poverty and domestic violence and to consult with some of “her people”. However, she seems to be totally out of step with the considered views of Indigenous people from across the nation who contributed to the Uluru Statement from the Heart.

These were not “meaningless words”; they were a call to informed action, and we finally have a government that is willing to listen.

Tweed Heads New pool needed

Stevie Barr,

What was once a beautiful outdoor swimming centre, the Oasis Pools at Club Banora is no longer and this has been the case for some time now due to costs involved for maintenance and repairs. Tweed residents have just a 25-metre pool at Kingscliff to escape the heat if they can’t deal with ocean swimming (particularly the elderly).

Tweed Shire Council state they are in no position to take over the running of the pool or establish any other swimming facility in the area.

It is unacceptable in my opinion that such a populated area full of elderly residents, keen swimmers, young children and others can’t enjoy a day at a local swimming centre for exercise, recreation or just to cool off.

Not to mention the issue of schools in this vast area who can no longer

David Power, Tumbulgum

No case managers

Nice to know the Norther Rivers Reconstruction Commission (NRRC) is failing everyone and not just me.

A friend and I attended an information session at the Murwillumbah RSL on Tuesday, November 8, which was given by the CEO of the NRRC. They were very short on commitments for anything at the meeting, but the CEO did promise that they would be allocating a case manager and that they would be in contact by the end of the month. Have heard nothing, not even a courtesy email to say they are understaffed, overwhelmed or whatever. Meanwhile, I’m sitting, waiting.

Thank you to The Weekly for being a strong local voice.

Steve Powell, Murwillumbah

So, with nearly another 20 years, a few cyclones and 100,000 people per year, I can only imagine it has become more eroded. I now live at Nobbys Creek and look at the mountain every day and feel inspired by it. So I can perhaps understand the special feel of this place to everyone.

The whole mountain range has a very appealing aspect to it, the fact it’s one of the first places in Australia to receive the sun makes it very special. I also think the erosion and number of people wanting to climb is a very big factor for emergency services to keep everyone safe. Especially given the number of rescues over the years.

So perhaps we should do what is best for the mountain’s sake.

Elaine Van Den Broek (nee Hawkey), Nobbys Creek

The Voice is needed

Despite the views recently expressed in The Weekly’s Letters regarding the Voice to Parliament, I remain hopeful that a majority of Australians will

I wonder if those endlessly calling for “more detail” on the proposal have even looked at the comprehensive 270 page Calma/Langton report on the Voice proposal.

With reference to the upcoming referendum, the addition of a few healing words to a dry legal document known as the Constitution is not going to cause the fabric of Australian society to collapse.

Activists such as Jacinta Price will no longer be able to claim that Indigenous voices are not being heard. Let’s get it done.

Neville Jennings, Murwillumbah

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.

Bellingdale Farm vote

By Jonathon Howard

TWEED SHIRE Councillors will consider the future of a business at 47 Hindmarsh Road, Nunderi, at their first meeting for the year on Thursday, February 2.

Council received an application in November last year from the venue, known as Bellingdale Farm, seeking approval for a $300,000 expansion of the existing restaurant and for works undertaken without consent on the site.

Council has recommended the application be refused and has raised a range of issues including the size of the proposed business.

Council’s report notes that development consent was issued for the establishment of a restaurant, cafeteria and gallery (craft shop) inside the existing buildings back in April 1988.

“Following unauthorised works on the site, and complaints in relation to the unauthorised use of the site dating back to November 2020, the applicant has been subject to investigation/compliance action,” council’s report reads.

“This compliance matter is currently the subject of Land and Environmental Court proceedings relating to the appeal of a Development Control Order dated 19 August 2022 regarding the use of the property as a wedding/function venue.”

The owners, Donna and John Spedding, provided The Weekly with a statement, but said court appeals restricted what they could say.

“At all times, even prior to purchasing the property, we have, in good faith, followed advice regarding the approved uses for the property,” the couple said.

“We have always been excited to welcome locals and beyond back to this

amazing tourist facility that has hosted thousands of people each week to its restaurant, accommodation and tourist offerings, and has won major awards for significant local attraction, best restaurant and best retail.

“It is disappointing, despite positive meetings with Council, that this is now subject to a Land and Environment Court Appeal, so we are unable to comment any further.”

Council’s report said the applicant has sought to remedy the compliance issues but also hope to “expand restaurant operations” on the site.

The works include expanding the venue to have a total gross floor area (GFA) of 820 square metres, with a nominated capacity of 153 guests.

“Approval is also sought for the use of works undertaken without consent including excavation north and northwest of the existing gallery, stairs to the first floor and various other internal and external changes,” council’s report reads.

The proposed hours of operation are from 9am to 10pm from Sunday to Thursday, and 9am to 10.30pm on Fridays and Saturdays.

Council’s report noted the site is zoned RU2 Rural Landscape where a restaurant is permitted with consent.

“However, as set out in the report, concern is raised that the proposed operation of the premises with a GFA of 820.38sqm, a nominated capacity of 153 guests/patrons, two bars and a dance floor area is more akin to a function centre which is prohibited in this zone,” council’s report states.

“The applicant was requested (via legal channels) to confirm if the application sought to include the hosting of weddings

Bellingdale Farm is a business in Nunderi that's keen to expand

(and other similar functions) as part of the proposal. No written response was received.”

Council’s report revealed some local support for the application which was advertised for a period of 14 days from November 30, 2022.

A total of 13 submissions were received after the advertising period with nine of those in support of the application and four opposed.

Those residents who spoke in support of the application highlighted a lack of high-quality restaurants in the Tweed, ability of the premises to attract people who will spend money in the Tweed, and associated employment and training opportunities it would create.

Noise was highlighted by those opposed to the expansion, as well as adverse impact on neighbouring residents, unreasonable hours of operation, unauthorised works, and unauthorised use of the premises as a wedding venue/function centre which Council’s report noted is prohibited in the rural zone.

Councillors are set to discuss and vote on the matter.

New state runner

By Yvonne Gardiner

IN HIS first campaign, Matthew Bertalli is running for the seat of Lismore in the upcoming NSW State Election for the Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party (SFF).

He became intrigued with the SFF when he was living in a small town in western NSW called Brewarrina.

“I saw the work that they were doing for regional communities and thought that this is a party I can get behind,” Mr Bertalli said.

“I wish to run on the issues of improving healthcare in regional areas, not just in the seat of Lismore.

“While Lismore does have fantastic health facilities, these are not replicated in other areas of the electorate.

“I wish to balance this and strive to make every hospital in NSW as good as the next. People should be able to live wherever they please without the fear of the hospital in their town not being adequate”

Mr Bertalli will also strive to improve funding for public schools in regional areas

“The regional schools in small towns are often overlooked because of their small cohorts,” he said. “This should not be the case.”

Biosecurity is also on Mr Bertalli’s priority list.

“More funding for the control and management of invasive species, I believe, is necessary for a healthy and thriving environment and agricultural sector.

“I am only young, 26, so many may believe my experience is too limited to be a local member. But I have lived in the country all my life; I have experienced the hardships alongside others in my community.

“I work as a biosecurity officer and through that I interact with landholders and community members every day at work and I hear their stories and listen to their problems.

“I will not sit in an office separated from the

community I am meant to represent. I want to be out with the people, listening and talking to them every step of the way.”

The Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party (SFF) primarily advocates for increased funding and services for rural and regional Australia.

It focuses on protecting the right to farm, enhancing commercial and recreational fishing, tougher sentencing for illegal firearm trade and usage, and relaxing gun control for law-abiding citizens.

Water and regional health care also feature in SFF priorities.

The party was formed in 1992, and was known simply as the Shooters Party.

Street volunteers needed

By Jo Kennett

THE POTTSVILLE Community-led Resilience Team (CRT) is seeking volunteers in different streets to help lead the town’s future emergency responses, as part of the 2022 flood response.

Pottsville, like many communities, was badly impacted by the February 2022 flood.

After the flood, Together Pottsville helped create the Pottsville CRT to help residents prepare for disasters and to provide critical guidance and communication to residents before, during and after disasters.

Together Pottsville now needs trusty volunteers/leaders from residential streets across Koala Beach, Pottsville Waters, Seabreeze, Pottsville village, Black Rocks and Pottsville Beach to become ‘street coordinators’ in the newly-formed Pottsville CRT.

The street coordinator is a crucial element in the CRT and will play a key role in emergencies.

He or she will know their neighbours and street community well and can check in on residents before, during and after a disaster to see if they need any help.

This is particularly helpful for vulnerable people who may find it difficult to evacuate.

The street coordinator will only pass on information from trusted sources such as the SES or RFS, and can feed any help required back to the agencies via the CRT as well.

A training session for all interested street co-

ordinators will be held by the Pottsville CRT on Thursday, February 9, at 6pm at the SES training room (behind the RFS on Centennial Drive, Pottsville) to give street coordinators all they need to get started.

The 1.5 hour-long session will provide more information on the street coordinator role, including how to get neighbours on board, how to manage contact details, and the communication plan in an emergency.

Together Pottsville hopes for a good turnout of local street leaders/volunteers.

Over the next few months the Pottsville CRT will also be working on providing a welcome pack for new residents to explain the natural risks of living in the community, including the provision of helpful links should an emergency event occur.

Together Pottsville is a community group established in 2021, focusing on sustainability and disaster resilience.

To date they have created a website with a local directory (www.togetherpottsville.org), implemented a coffee cup recycling project (with St Ambrose Primary School), and held a number of community catch-up events and rubbish clean ups.

To register your attendance at the upcoming street coordinator training night or to find out more, please email Mel, Pottsville CRT coordinator, at pottsvillecrt@gmail.com

SFF candidate Matthew Bertalli has thrown his hat in the ring

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

Tweed Link

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

Congratulations to our Australia Day Award winners

The Tweed Citizen of the Year is refugee advocate Joan Henderson of Urliup, an honour which was announced at an Australia Day event in Murwillumbah last Thursday.

Joan is an active member and co-convenor of the Uki Refugee Project, a community group offering support and advocating on behalf of refugees and asylum seekers in Australia.

Joan and the Uki Refugee Project members lobby politicians for policy change and encourage wider community awareness through fundraising events, as well as organising friendship visits for refugees to the Tweed.

Following the fall of Kabul into the hands of the Taliban in 2021, Joan has taken upon herself the almost impossible task of bringing to safety some of the people at the highest risk of arrest and death.

She is relentless in her work of preparing visa applications, keeping communications open day and night with people who are hiding in the mountains.

The awards ceremony was followed by a Citizenship Ceremony which saw 35 residents from 17 countries across all continents of the globe become the Tweed’s newest Australians.

The other Australia Day Awards winners were:

The 2022 Arts and Culture Award went to Allira Cornell. Allira has a passion for bringing arts and culture to the Tweed, providing a venue for a diverse range of films, live performance and theatre. Her work restoring Murwillumbah's much-loved Regent Cinema has brought an important cultural icon of the Tweed back to life. Allira is also a great supporter of the community. There was also an Honourable Mention awarded in this category which went to Murwillumbah Arts Trail

The 2022 Community Event of the Year went to the Kinship Festival. The festival is a celebration of Aboriginal art, dance, community and culture for the whole community to enjoy. The event provides an opportunity for people from all walks of life to see and appreciate local Indigenous culture that’s alive and thriving. There was an Honourable Mention awarded in this category which went to Tyalgum Music Festival

There were joint winners in the 2022 Sporting Achievement of the Year - Individual award Xane Bowen is a 16-year-old triathlete who last year placed second at the National All Schools Triathlon and is the NSW Champion. In 2021 he won the title of Youth Champion of Australia. He began his journey as a young junior member of the Tweed Valley Triathletes.

Chloe Covell is an impressive young street skateboarder who is well on her way to qualifying for the Paris 2024 Olympics, after being placed 7th overall while representing Australia at the qualifying event in Rome. In 2022, she competed at the open women’s level at XGames Japan,

where she received a bronze medal, and at XGames USA, scoring a silver medal. These medals make Chloe the youngest XGames athlete to achieve 2 medals before the age of 13.

The 2022 Sporting Achievement of the Year – Group went to Tweed Dragons Inc. The Tweed Dragons provide opportunities for people aged 12 to 70+ to be included in the wonderful community activity of dragon boating. Having success at state, national and world titles is icing on the cake for this community-minded group. After 2 years of pandemic-affected championships, their 2022 results speak for themselves – 3 gold, 6 silver and 3 bronze placings at the State titles and one gold and 5 silver medals at the National titles.

The 2022 Young Achiever in Community Service went to Lily O’Sullivan. Eighteen-year-old Lily is an outstanding young athlete who spent many years volunteering with Cudgen Headland Surf Life Saving Club. At the Youth World Life Saving Championships in Italy, she won 7 out of a possible 7 surf events. Apart from her sporting achievements, Lily spends time giving back to her community through volunteer lifesaving, training nippers and working with children through the NDIS. She assisted in ferrying to safety any affected by last year’s flood and volunteering at the evacuation centre at Kingscliff TAFE.

The 2022 Volunteer of the Year – Individual went to Alex Dale Alex is one of the unsung heroes of the Tweed. He has worked tirelessly for decades for environmental causes, planting trees for groups such as Fingal Dune Care and Friends of Cudgen Nature Reserve. He has also given 100s of hours to Team Koala, organising fun days for families at Pottsville and setting up for markets. Alex’s tireless dedication, his ability to encourage and work with others and his vision for the Tweed are remarkable.

The 2022 Volunteer of the Year – Group went to Cudgen Rural Fire Brigade. The brigade is a diverse group of volunteers who all share the same passion and commitment for volunteering in their local community, spending many thousands of unpaid hours assisting others. The respected brigade responds to more than 100 incidents a year, including house and bush fires, vehicle accidents and automatic fire alarms. The Cudgen Rural Fire Brigade played a very big role in last year’s floods, spending more than 2 weeks sandbagging, rescuing residents and in the clean-up. There was an Honourable Mention awarded in this category to Volunteers Agape Outreach Watch videos telling the story of all of the award winners at tweed.nsw.gov.au/australia-day or youtube.com/tweedshirecouncil

as at 30 January 2023

Seniors fun starts now!

Don’t forget the Tweed Seniors Festival starts this week and runs until 12 February.

The festival’s theme for 2023 is Celebrate Together, a wonderful theme that promotes Council’s goal of fostering an inclusive community where we care for each other.

Every year, the Tweed Seniors Festival is run in conjunction with the NSW Seniors Festival – the biggest celebration of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere.

For more information and a full program, please visit Council’s website at tweed.nsw.gov.au/seniors-festival

Save money on power

Don’t forget to register for the 2 free events to help you save money on your power bills as part of Seniors Week 2023.

The events will be held on Wednesday 8 February from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm at the Banora Point Community Centre and Friday 10 February from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm at the Kingscliff Bowls Club.

Attendees will go in the draw for a free home energy assessment (valued at $250) to receive personalised advice about saving money on energy bills.

Light refreshments provided and places are limited. Register for either session by 9am Monday 6 February at tweed.nsw.gov.au/saving-energy

To bury or not to bury

How would you like to be remembered? What are your options? Burial or cremation? What’s involved? What are the costs?

On Friday 10 February as part of Seniors Week, come along to an open forum with Tweed Shire Council cemetery staff and chat about these topics and more.

The event will be held at the Tweed Valley Cemetery Chapel in Environ.

Bookings are essential – go to toburyornot.eventbrite.com.au

If you can’t attend in person, watch online. At the time of the event, access the livestream through tinyurl.com/2thxuwy7

Council’s cemeteries provide peaceful and respectful surrounds in some of the Tweed’s most beautiful locations.

They are fitting locations to honour residents for helping make our lifestyle in the Tweed desirable and our community strong.

On Friday 10 February as part of Seniors Week, come along to an open forum with Tweed Shire Council cemetery staff to chat about burials, cremations and costs.

Celebrating our wetlands

Thursday 2 February is World Wetlands Day.

Wetlands are critically important ecosystems that contribute to biodiversity, climate mitigation and adaptation, freshwater availability, world economies and more.

Over the past 10 years, Council has been working with landowners Peter and Narelle Harrington on restoring vegetation along 2.5 km of Piggabeen and Cobaki Creek.

Fencing has been installed and several thousand trees planted to stabilise the creek banks with funding through the River Health Grant program.

The property contains an 18ha freshwater wetland, one of the largest remaining freshwater wetlands in the Tweed.

David and Kaye McNaught of Tweed River Pecans recently fenced cattle out of a wetland area on their farm with assistance from our Sustainable Agriculture Small Grants Program.

In less than 12 months, they have witnessed the re-emergence of aquatic plant and animal species and observed a noticeable improvement in the quality of water leaving the wetland.

Tweed Landcare Inc also has funding from the Environmental Trust to assist the Harringtons to eradicate the aquatic weed Salvinia and implement a trial to monitor the effects of grazing exclusion on biodiversity and wetland health.

Winners of this year's Tweed Shire Australia Day Awards: Clockwise from top left: Lily O'Sullivan, Xane Bowen, Chloe Covell, Alex Dale, Cudgen Rural Fire Brigade, Kinship Festival, Tweed Dragons Inc, Allira Cornell and Joan Henderson (centre).

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Help make 2023 the biggest Clean Up Australia Day

Step up to Clean up the Tweed on Sunday 5 March – it's Clean up Australia Day and Council wants you to help us make it the biggest one we have had in the Tweed!

You can get involved by registering for a clean-up event that will help positively impact your local community. Register as an individual, group of friends or family, as a business, school or youth group.

If you want to join an existing clean up, we will keep you posted about all the clean ups in the area.

Clean Up Australia Day is all about protecting our local environment, not just on the day, but every day, 365 days a year.

There are many ways you can reduce your impact on the environment – every little bit helps. Something as simple as pledging to use a reusable bottle instead of buying water is a small start working towards a more sustainable future.

“Council is proud to be a supporting Clean Up Australia Day 2023. This is an opportunity for our community to work together, taking practical actions to improve our beautiful environment,” Council’s Resource Recovery Education Officer Dominique Pomeroy said. Getting involved makes a real difference to the increased pressures on our environment and the ever-growing volume of waste leaking into it.”

For more information, visit www.cleanup.org.au/community For information on recycling and reducing waste, visit tweed.nsw.gov.au/recycling-reducing-waste

Your recycled E-waste is having a positive impact

E-waste or electronic waste is unwanted electronic equipment, printers, computers - most kinds of IT and communication equipment - that has reached the end of its life.

As a Tweed resident you can drop old televisions and computer equipment off for free all year round at the permanent collection point at Stotts Creek Resource Recovery Centre.

Last year, our community dropped off 35,837 kilograms of E-waste to the centre which was then recycled and used in a range of other products.

Why is recycling e-waste so important?

By recycling your e-waste equipment, you keep it out of landfill –that’s your red bin.

Keeping our recyclable goods out of landfill means we are reducing our environmental impact.

We did this last year by:

Clean Up Australia Day is all about protecting our local environment, not just on the day, but every day, 365 days a year.

Flood recovery update – 1 February

Murwillumbah Community Centre

Work has commenced on flood restoration repair of the Murwillumbah Community Centre (MCC) at Knox Park. The service has been operating on a temporary basis out of Council’s Coolamon Centre in Tumbulgum Road since its headquarters in Knox Park was inundated in February 2022.

To ensure better protection during future flood events, repair works will build in greater flood resilience through measures such as raising power and data points, installing cement sheeting in amenities areas, replacement of wall tiles with epoxy coat waterproofing, replacing timber doors with aluminium and glass inserts, ensuring all low cabinetry in kitchens, laundry and reception etc will be stainless steel construction, any carpeted areas will now be epoxy coatings and replacement of timber skirting with reusable aluminium type skirting.

you are concerned that the soil on your property may have been contaminated by the February and March 2022 floods, you can request to have the land assessed.

The assessment is carried out by qualified inspectors as part of the Contaminated Lands Assessment Program. This program is being managed by the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) and is being jointly funded by the NSW and Australian Governments under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements.

You can complete the online form for yourself or on behalf of someone else.

Property owners and tenants will need to submit a separate request for each property.

Applications close 30 June 2023.

All ground surface level property assessments performed under the program will be assessed by a land contamination expert engaged by the EPA, with priority being based on the risk to public health and the environment.

The program will not reimburse you for flood contamination assessment costs if the assessment has already been performed or completed.

For more information, registering and frequently asked questions, visit the EPA website www.epa.nsw.gov.au

Scenic Drive

Motorists using Scenic Drive will notice further changes to traffic conditions when contractor Australian Marine and Civil Pty Ltd seals the restored section of the site A slip site.

Following the sealing of the restored lane at site A, traffic has switched lanes to allow for drainage work on the north side of Scenic Drive to be completed.

• Saving 48, 667 KG CO2E (a greenhouse gas). This is the equivalent of planting 717 trees

• Saving 597,367 mj of energy or the equivalent of 1,756 days of household electricity use

• Saving 93 m3 eq. of water equivalent or 185 days of household water use

• Saving 85,077g of particulate matter, or the equivalent of removing 85,830km of old diesel truck travel.

We would like to thank the community for helping us to achieve this – it is just one way we are working together to reduce our impact on the natural environment.

For more information on how you can do your bit to reduce what goes to landfill in the Tweed, visit tweed.nsw.gov.au/tip-resourcerecovery

Planning Committee Meeting agenda –Thursday 2 February 2023

The Planning Committee Meeting Agenda for Thursday 2 February 2023 is available on Council's website tweed.nsw.gov.au/council-meetings. The meeting will be held at the Harvard Room, Tweed Heads Administration Building, Brett Street, Tweed Heads commencing at 3:30pm.

Agenda

Reports for consideration

Planning and Regulation

8.1 Development Application DA22/0357 for a residential flat building (14 apartments & swimming pools) and demolition of existing buildings at Lot 354 DP 755701 No. 11 Murphys Road, Kingscliff; Lot 353 DP 755701 No. 9 Murphys Road, Kingscliff

8.2 Development Application DA22/0765 for an expansion of existing restaurant and use of works undertaken without consent including earthworks at Lot 1 DP 1240727 & Lot 3 DP 582718 No. 47 Hindmarsh Road, Nunderi

8.3 Mooball Urban Release Area - Deed of Novation (Updating Parties to Existing Planning Agreement) & Consideration of Satisfaction Regarding Clause 30 Pre-Development Application Lodgement Requirements

While restoration work continues, the MCC has resumed normal services at the Coolamon Centre in Murwillumbah. The MCC service will also be operating from the Anglican Church at 41 Pearl St, Kingscliff.

For those seeking flood recovery support, bookings are required. For more information contact the MCC on 02 6672 3003.

Services NSW ceased outreach operations from the Coolamon Centre on Tuesday this week. After this date, Services NSW will resume operations, including flood recovery assistance, at its premises opposite the former railway station on Tweed Valley Way, Murwillumbah. For further information please contact Service NSW on 13 77 88.

Assessment of flood-contaminated land

If your residential or small business property is in the Tweed and

Development Application determinations

One lane of traffic will remain open, under the control of traffic lights while the work is completed.

The Scenic Drive section of the road across the major slip site B has had the guardrails installed and the linemarking completed with both lanes of traffic open.

Line marking at site A will be carried out in early February.

AMC’s original time schedule is planned for all works to be completed by the end of March 2023. Given good progress to date, work is highly likely to be finalised earlier (weather permitting). Council will continue to provide updates as more information comes to hand.

For more information on these and other repairs, visit tweed.nsw.gov.au/flood-recovery-works and tweed.nsw.gov.au/flood-recovery-update

Notification of Development Application Determinations for the purposes of Section 4.59 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (as amended).

Application details

Approved

DA22/0653 - Alterations and additions to existing dwelling including garage and in-ground swimming pool

Lot 153 DP 503925, No. 4 Lakeview Terrace, Bilambil Heights

DA21/0846 - Part change of use to home industry (micro distillery)

Lot 1A Section 2DP 6696, No. 37 Broadway, Burringbar

DA22/0510 - Staged alterations and additions to existing dwelling and use of existing 1.5m high front fence

Lot 107 DP 1031933, No. 7 Coogera Lane, Casuarina

DA22/0696 - Two storey dwelling with attached garage and inground pool

Lot 65DP 1264557, No. 16 Black Wattle Circuit, Casuarina

DA22/0596 - Demolition of existing dwelling, new two storey dwelling attached garage and detached shed

Lot 3 DP 21207, No. 15 Fingal Road, Fingal Head

DA22/0475 - Verandah and carport within the front building line

Lot B DP 372165, No. 81 Byangum Road, Murwillumbah

DA22/0649 - In-ground swimming pool and deck

Lot A DP 316745, No. 84 Tumbulgum Road, Murwillumbah

DA22/0255 - Three storey dwelling with attached garage and retaining walls

Lot 627DP 1077500, No. 9 Melia Close, Pottsville

DA22/0657 - Alterations and additions to existing dwelling including house raising and removal of existing garage

Lot 1 DP 211221, No. 162 Tweed Valley Way South Murwillumbah

DA22/0672 - House raising and alterations and additions to existing dwelling

Lot 2 DP 563652, No. 70-72 Riverside Drive, Tumbulgum

DA22/0692 - Alterations and additions to existing dwelling including inground swimming pool

Lot 45 DP 876214, No. 37 Navigators Way, Tweed Heads

The above development determinations are available for public inspection free of charge at the

and Regulation Division, Murwillumbah Civic

8.4 Planning Proposal PP21/0003 Reclassification of land

8.5 Burringbar Village Community Plan - Implementation Plan

8.6 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

8.7 Variations to Development Standards

Council Meeting agenda

Thursday 2 February 2023

The Council Meeting Agenda for Thursday 2 February 2023 is available on Council's website tweed.nsw.gov.au/councillors-meetings. The meeting will be held at the Harvard Room, Tweed Heads Administration Building, Brett Street, Tweed Heads commencing at the conclusion of the Planning Committee meeting.

Agenda

Reports for consideration

Confirmation of minutes

3.1 Adoption of Recommendations from Planning Committee meeting held Thursday 2 February 2023

Engineering

14.1 Flood impacts on truck movements from Dulguigan Road Quarry Confidential items for consideration

Engineering

23.1 Proposed purchase of land at Byangum

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

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

Murwillumbah Community Centre after the 2022 flood.

Become a Rail Trail Partner

Tweed Shire Council is calling for businesses to register their interest in joining the Rail Trail Partner Program in advance of the 24km Tweed section of the Northern Rivers Rail Trail opening in March.

Council and its tourism partner The Tweed Tourism Company will work with operators interested in commercial partnerships to offer guest experiences across the areas of: Taste (food and beverage); Stay (accommodation); Move (travel and transport options); Explore (education and recreation) and Enjoy (entertainment and events).

Register your interest in becoming a business partner of the Northern Rivers Rail Trail at northernriversrailtrail.com.au/registerinterest-partner-program-tweed

For enquiries regarding the operations of the Northern Rivers Rail Trail call 02 6673 0404 or email hello@northernriversrailtrail.com.au

Have your say

Add your voice to decision making in the Tweed

Proposed resolution to classify land as operational, Condong Street

Council proposes to classify land at Condong Street as operational. Lot 1 in DP922942, Condong Street, Murwillumbah is to be transferred to Tweed Shire Council from The Minister for Public Works. Council intends to use this land for sewer reticulation works.

Understand more about recovery at this free session

The Tweed community is invited to a free Community Recovery Session featuring one of Australia’s leading natural disaster preparedness and recovery consultants, Dr David Younger.

To be held at the Tweed Heads Civic and Cultural Centre on Friday, 3 February 2023 from 2 pm to 4 pm, this session will focus on wellbeing and disaster recovery.

Dr Young is a Melbourne-based clinical psychologist who has dealt with major natural disasters such as the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires, established community recovery initiatives and has an advisory role dealing with floods, droughts, cyclones, terror attacks and the COVID pandemic.

Come along to understand more about personal and community recovery after a natural disaster such as flooding.

Dr Younger will share key messages designed to help you understand more about coping with the challenges we are facing and, what you can do to maintain your overall health and wellbeing.

He will also talk about how communities can best support themselves.

This event is supported by headspace National Youth Mental Health Foundation, NSW Department of Health and Australian Red Cross.

The free tickets are available on Eventbrite but places are limited so be quick. eventbrite.com/cc/david-younger-northern-rivers-recoverysessions-1562049

Have your say

You may lodge a written objection to the proposed classification stating the reasons for your objection by 4 pm Wednesday 8 March 2023.

• Email: tsc@tweed.nsw.gov.au

• Online: yoursaytweed.com.au/condongstreet

• Mail: General Manager, Tweed Shire Council, PO Box 816, Murwillumbah, 2484

Note that under the provisions of the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009, such submissions may be referred to third parties for consideration. Council proposes to resolve to classify the land as operational land in accordance with the provisions of section 31(2) of the Local Government Act 1993

Submissions close: 4pm, 8 March 2023

Council ref: PN 107658

Enquiries: Sally Curran Technical Officer – Property

Phone: 02 6670 2400

Council confidentiality policy: On request, any submission including identifying particulars will be made public. Council will give consideration to the‘Public Interest’ and requests for confidentiality however, the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 may require confidential submissions to be released to an applicant.

Help us make decisions with you Register at yoursaytweed.com.au

Resident and Ratepayer Association meetings

Chinderah Districts Residents Association meet Tuesday 7 February 2023, 7 pm (AEST) at Uniting Church Hall, 24 Kingscliff Street, opposite nursing home Kingscliff.

Current vacancies

View current vacancies at tweed.nsw.gov.au/job-vacancies

Subscribe to receive Job Vacancy Alerts via email at tweed.nsw.gov.au/subscribe

WATER WEEK 4 Check when your water meter is read at tweed.nsw.gov.au/meter-reading

Come along to a session focused on wellbeing and disaster recovery with leading consultant Dr David Younger.

Section 4.55 modification application for public comment

The following Section 4.55 application has been received by the Tweed Shire Council and may be viewed on Council’s DA Tracking site located at datracker.tweed.nsw.gov.au for a period of fourteen (14) days from Wednesday 1 February 2023 to Wednesday 15 February 2023

Applicant Location

Proposal File No.

YI Fong International Pty Ltd Lot 1 DP 848125; No. 59 Darlington Drive, Banora Point Amendment to Development Consent DA20/0443 for alterations and additions to an existing shopping centre (Banora Shopping Village) including signage

Proposed Modification

• Relocation of access

• Car parking layout

• Building façade

• Gross floor area

DA20/0443.01

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

In accordance with Clause 118 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2021, there is no right of appeal under Section 8.8 of the Act by an objector. Any person may, during the above period, make a written submission to the General Manager of Council. It should also be noted that Council has adopted a policy whereby, on request, any submission including identifying particulars will be made public. Council will give consideration to the "Public Interest" and requests for confidentiality by submitters in determining access to submission letters. However, the provisions of the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 –GIPAA may result in confidential submissions being released to an applicant.

Please Note - Requirements regarding Disclosure of Political Gifts and Donations

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

Further information regarding Donations and Gift Disclosure are available on Councils’ website tweed.nsw.gov.au/development-applications

Development proposals for public comment

The following Development Application has been received by the Tweed Shire Council and may be viewed on Council’s DA Tracking site located at datracker.tweed.nsw.gov.au for a period of 14 days from Wednesday 1 February 2023 to Wednesday 15 February 2023

Alterations and additions to commercial development including new signage.

DA22/0841

Applicant Location Proposal Application No. Newton Denny Chapelle Lot 101 DP 1266301; No. 24 Pearl Street KINGSCLIFF; Part Lot 2 DP 1059784; Pearl Street, Kingscliff

The following Development Application has been received by the Tweed Shire Council and may be viewed on Council’s DA Tracking site located at datracker.tweed.nsw.gov.au for a period of 14 days from Wednesday 1 February 2023 to Wednesday 15 February 2023

Applicant Location Proposal

DA23/0016

Application No. Newton Denny Chapelle Lot 10 DP 1084319; No. 1 Wollemi Place, Tweed Heads West Signage

The following Development Application has been received by the Tweed Shire Council and may be viewed on Council’s DA Tracking site located at datracker.tweed.nsw.gov.au for a period of 14 days from Wednesday 1 February 2023 to Wednesday 15 February 2023

Applicant Location Proposal

Animal rehoming facility and Council Pound and associated signage on proposed Lots 23 and 31 created from subdivision of Lot 2 DP 1139059, Lot 1 DP 232745, Lot 10 DP 1071301 and Lot 2 DP 1156966 (NRPP).

DA22/0854

Application No. Newton Denny Chapelle Lot 2 DP 1156966; Lundberg Drive South Murwillumbah; Lot 2 DP 1139059; No. 102 Lundberg Drive South Murwillumbah; Lot 1 DP 232745; No. 92 Lundberg Drive South Murwillumbah; Lot 10 DP 1071301; Quarry Road South Murwillumbah

The following Development Application has been received by the Tweed Shire Council and may be viewed on Council’s DA Tracking site located at datracker.tweed.nsw.gov.au for a period of 14 days from Wednesday 1 February 2023 to Wednesday 15 February 2023

Applicant Location

Proposal

Recreation facility (major) – temporary circus. DA23/0019

Application No. B & P Surveys Lot 7034 DP 1052935 & Lot 7068 DP 1113061; Boundary Street; Lot 7036 DP 1054009; No. 60 Boundary Street, Tweed Heads

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

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

Further information regarding Donations and Gift Disclosure are available on Councils’ website tweed.nsw.gov.au/development-applications

Driver busted at 187 km/h

By Jo Kennett

A QUEENSLAND man was caught driving 187 km/h on the M1 at Sleepy Hollow on Sunday, January 29, one of a number of people issued with fines as part of Operation Australia Day.

Far North Coast Highway Patrol Traffic Management Inspector Dave Vandergriend said the operation ran from January 25 to 29 and coincided with double demerit points for certain offences.

“At 4.30pm on Sunday, January 29, a silver Hyundai was detected on the M1 at Sleepy Hollow at 187 km/h in a 110 zone,” Insp Vandergriend said.

“A 30-year-old male from Queensland was issued a penalty notice for exceeding the speed limit by more than 40km/h and a licence suspension notice.

“They can still drive in Queensland for the duration of the notice which is three months but they can’t drive in NSW and he got a $2,616 fine.”

Operation Australia Day saw 2,779 random breath tests carried out in the Tweed-Byron Police District.

A total of 15 drivers were charged with drink driving, there were two drivers charged over positive drug tests, 69 speeding offences, 13 seatbelt and helmet offences, eight mobile phone offences, and 137 other offences were detected according to Inspector Vandergriend.

“It’s a very busy time on the roads with school holidays finishing and everyone returning home to prepare for the school and work year ahead,” he said.

“It’s still disappointing to see the number of speeding and drink driving offences detected but it reinforces to me the need to maintain our focus in these areas to keep the community as safe as possible on our roads.

“We have some Operation Fume operations that will be held throughout February which focus on alcohol and drug-affected drivers where

we saturated certain areas with highway patrol vehicles and have an impact that way.

“That gives a high profile through the duration of the summer months when there is a higher rate of drink drivers detected throughout the police district.”

More than 12,000 drivers in NSW were charged or fined during the high-visibility operation.

Traffic and Highway Patrol Commander, Assistant Commissioner Brett McFadden, said while it was positive that two fewer people had lost their lives on the roads, he was appalled by the choices made by some people who still chose to drink and drive.

“Cases where people return alleged readings of up to eight times the legal limit is chilling, when I know the risk it poses to other road users,” Assistant Commissioner McFadden said.

“The overwhelming majority of people on NSW roads choose to take personal responsibility and choose to make the right decision, and they trust others to also make the correct choices.

“When a driver chooses to drink and drive, they put at risk the lives of every other person in their environment.”

Australia Day was a busy one for Tweed Police with plenty of tickets handed out

Do you have trees that need trimming or removing?

Another coast car theft

By Jo Kennett

THE CAR theft crime wave continues on the Tweed Coast, with a Pottsville man the latest victim.

The man had his 1999 Toyota HiLux stolen in the early hours between Sunday night, January 29, and Monday morning, January 30, from outside his Elfran Avenue home.

The utility did not have the canopy (pictured) on when it was taken.

The owner is hoping locals can keep an eye out for the ute in case it has been dumped in the area.

Tweed-Byron Police District Detective Chief Inspector Matt Kehoe said they believe the vehicle was taken “between 9pm Sunday and 8am Monday morning.”

“Our canvas (of neighbouring properties)

showed the neighbours had heard the sound of cars around the area around midnight,” Ch Insp Kehoe told The Weekly.

“We have taken a report and it is flagged on our Automatic Number Plate recognition system but nothing has come up so far.

“We would just ask people to keep a lookout for it and to contact Tweed Police or Crimestoppers if they do see it.”

Reporting sexual assault

By Jo Kennett

IF YOU or someone you know has been sexually assaulted in the Tweed, but do not want to speak directly with a police officer or make a formal report, there is now another option.

If you want the police to know you have been sexually assaulted you can complete the online Sexual Assault Reporting Option (SARO) through the community portal. Information received via the SARO is treated with the utmost confidentiality and recorded on a secure and restricted NSW Police Force database.

A SARO questionnaire is not the same as making a formal report to police and it will not initiate a criminal investigation.

The primary purpose of a SARO is to make a record of what occurred, in addition to allowing the NSW Police Force to gather information

on sexual offences and offending.

If at any stage you wish to make a formal complaint, please contact your nearest police station.

If you would like to contact a counsellor, or any other form of support, call the Victims Access Line on 1800 633 063 or Full Stop Australia on 1800 385 578.

For further information please visit: portal. police.nsw.gov.au/adultsexualassault

The HiLux (without the canopy) was stolen from Pottsville on Sunday

Record new intern doctor intake shows Geoff Provest’s Tweed Valley Hospital Plan is working

It was great to welcome 27 fabulous new intern doctors to the Tweed Hospital last week.

I was delighted to have the chance to chat to each of them.

It was great to see we have some Tweed locals returning to their home towns, while others are from as far south as Wollongong.

They have not just chosen a great place to live, they will soon be moving into one of the newest state of the art facilities, our brand new Tweed Valley Hospital. These awesome young women and men will save many Tweed lives.

Thank you and welcome, Doctors!

Northern NSW Local Health District

Murwillumbah District Hospital Notice of construction works

Renovation works have commenced on Murwillumbah District Hospital to upgrade services for patients and staff and improve the patient experience.

Upgrades include improvements to the Emergency Department triage and reception, palliative care room, medical imaging and fire safety upgrades.

The hospital, including emergency department, will remain open throughout the renovations. There are changes to public access and parking at the front and rear of the hospital.

• Signage will direct patients and visitors to alternative entry and exit points.

• Staff/traffic wardens will be on hand to assist people flow during times of disruption.

• Onsite parking will be limited for the duration of the works.

• It is expected works will continue to April 2023.

We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience.

For more information, please contact

Tracey

Claverie, Executive Officer/ Director

of Nursing on (02) 6672 0000.

Marine Rescue kept busy

By Jo Kennett

IT WAS another busy Australia Day and weekend on the water with Marine Rescue Point Danger (MRPD) volunteers coming to the rescue of several boaties in trouble.

MRPD public relations officer Aaron Ashley said Australia Day was one of the busiest days on the water in a long time, with hot and sunny conditions bringing the crowds out.

“MRPD were engaged for a majority of the day assisting largely minor mechanical issues with three offshore incidents and only one inshore,” he said.

“It was very hot and great boating conditions both inshore and offshore, but it was a generally safe day as no injuries were dealt with by our unit.

“We had both rescue vessels on the water with our larger vessel Point Danger 31 responding to offshore issues and towing to inshore across the bar and then handing off the vessel in distress to our smaller vessel, Point Danger 20, to complete the inshore tow.

“That allowed our larger vessel to head back out offshore and continue to respond to offshore incidents.

“Our radio room over Australia Day and the entire weekend was extremely busy with many volunteers doing extended shifts to cater for the volume of marine traffic.”

Mr Ashley said they had also anticipated a busy day on Friday but they didn’t receive a request for assistance or incident at all, and the weekend was busy with hot weather bringing people out onto the waterways.

“On Saturday we had a very large houseboat with steerage issues that needed assistance relocating to the Ivory Marina,”

Free solar - savings up to $600 on electricity bills

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

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

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

To be eligible you must:

- Currently be receiving the Low Income Household Rebate

- Agree not to receive the rebate for ten years

- Own your own home

- Not already have a solar PV system

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

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

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

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

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Mr Ashley said. “MRPD also responded to two offshore tow requests which usually take two to three hours if within a few miles offshore and we had both rescue vessels on the water.

“Sunday was really hot with great conditions and it was still very busy on the water but we only had two inshore tow

requests for a family and a couple with engine problems needing a tow back to their launch points.

“Prior to this we had both our rescue vessels on the water doing towing and rafting exercises training newer crew which played well into the two following inshore towing requests that followed.”

BUSY BUSY: Marine Rescue Point Danger with a vessel in tow offshore on the weekend

Mixed emotions over school merger

By Jonathon Howard

THERE WERE mixed emotions from several senior students and parents on their first day back to school at the former Wollumbin High School on Tuesday, January 31.

Wollumbin High has undergone renovations in the holiday period, including the installation of 19 new classrooms to accomodate the 752 enrolled students.

The now former Murwillumbah High students have joined their peers at Wollumbin High to complete their senior studies under the new title Murwillumbah Learning Community High School (MLCHS).

The NSW Minister for Education and Early Learning, Sarah Mitchell, said “this is an exciting time for families in Northern NSW” as the Liberal and Nationals government deliver a brand-new education campus in Murwillumbah.

Minister Mitchell was referring to the redevelopment of the former Murwillumbah High School, with works expected to get underway this year in a move that will merge all four Murwillumbah public schools by 2024.

“This week students from Murwillumbah and Wollumbin high schools, will begin learning from the same site,” Ms Mitchell said.

“This is an important milestone for the school community as students begin to develop school culture and friendship.”

On background, the minister said the decision to co-locate the two high schools at the Wollumbin site was made and announced in late 2021,

“following consultation with students, staff and parents”.

“Local educational leaders made this decision based on a range of factors, including the benefits it offers including allowing staff and students to work together before transitioning to the merged high school at the campus in 2024,” the minister’s background notes state.

The Weekly met with local mother Alison Parr outside the school just prior to assembly to hear her thoughts on the merger and hopes for the year ahead.

Ms Parr said she was concerned about how all the schools are being merged and does “not believe it was well thought through”.

“I think many students are expressing mixed emotions about how it will work, especially those senior students who are at a critical point in their education,” she said.

Ms Parr’s daughter Audrey O’Donnell-Parr is starting year 11 and was unsure if she would return to Wollumbin High to finish.

“I had a lot of mixed emotions,” she said.

“I wasn’t sure if I’d be back, but I’m staying positive to support each other through the process.”

A friend of Audrey’s and fellow year 11 student Daisy Stocks said she shared the same views as Audrey and was trying to stay positive.

A Department of Education spokesperson told The Weekly that it has delivered temporary, pop-up facilities, including 19 classrooms to accommodate the 752 students — a combined population of the four schools and

new enrolments.

The Weekly spoke with six of the eight newly appointed school captains who will share the captaincy roles.

A former Murwillumbah High captain and year 12 student said she had mixed emotions.

“There’s still a lot of memories from the previous school,” the student said.

A second fellow Murwillumbah High captain said she was going to miss the previous school.

“But it’s good to have a fresh start,” she said.

Another Murwillumbah High captain said she’s going to miss the agricultural farm at Murwillumbah High and visiting it every day.

It was noted that the Murwilumbah High School agricultural program will

continue to operate.

Another Wollumbin High captain said it was a “bittersweet feeling”.

“Very worried but hopeful for new opportunities,” the captain said.

Another Wollumbin High captain said it’s a “new experience for us all”.

“But in the long run it will be a great opportunity to have a new start,” the student said.

The Department of Education also commented on supply issues for school uniforms, which meant many students were permitted to wear casual attire or their former school uniforms until supplies are replenished.

“Due to an unavoidable supply issue, the delivery of school uniforms has been impacted,” the Department

spokesperson said.

“As a result, students will be able to wear last year’s uniforms or casual clothes appropriate for school during term one until supply arrives.”

MLCHS principal Peter Howes said he was delighted to welcome the two school communities to the Wollumbin High site.

“I would like to thank all the students, staff and families for your patience and support as we undertake the complex task of bringing two schools together,” Mr Howes wrote in the principal’s message.

YOUR THOUGHTS: The Weekly would like to hear your thoughts on the new school? Send your thoughts and letters to editor@theweekly.net.au

BACK TO SCHOOL: Murwillumbah Learning Community High School (MLCHS) principal Peter Howes with the new school captains including Charlie Munro, Ruby Olive, Brielle Ayres, Bronte Elliott, James Loft, Daniel Howarth and Joel Gaedt

Tweed the darling of Delicious Magazine

By Madeleine Murray

OUR BEAUTIFUL Tweed Valley has recently become the darling of Delicious Magazine, a top-selling food and lifestyle magazine that reaches more than two million Australians.

When Delicious reporters went looking for 12 of the best restaurants in regional NSW, three of them were based in the Tweed.

But The Weekly thinks there’s certainly more to chose from locally, including Mavis’s Kitchen, in a classic two-storey elegant white house, with its own kitchen garden.

Plus the stunning Tweed River House, which has featured in many a foodie magazine and serves exquisite food in a spectacular setting on the edge of the Tweed River in South

Murwillumbah.

And don’t forget Potager, Johnny Francos, JuJus and Wild Thyme — but I’m getting carried away now.

But those featured this time around in Delicious Magazine include the following:

Bistro LIVI, Murwillumbah

Delicious Magazine wrote: “The Northern Rivers homecoming of sisters and co-owners Danni and Nikki Wilson alongside Ewen Crawford, brings a city polish to colourful Murwillumbah.

“LIVI is a blueprint for an exemplary neighbourhood restaurant and a beacon of optimism that, after a pandemic and floods, shows a restaurant and town can bounce back better.”

A year ago, LIVI took over the Bac -

Pipit, Pottsville

“Like most of the Northern Rivers, Pottsville is characteristically tranquil, making it an unspoilt canvas on which Pipit can work its magic,”

Delicious Magazine wrote about Pipit restaurant.

Pipit is owned by husband and wife team Ben Devlin and Yen Trinh.

“It is always an honour and thrill to be recognised by peers and we’ve been very lucky with food media seeing the quality in our regional dining scene,” Yen told The Weekly.

“At Pipit we focus on local ingredients. The farmers, producers, distillers, markets, and fishermen in the Tweed are what grounds us here.

“In the restaurant we give every guest a map of our suppliers so our diners can support them directly.”

Paper Daisy, Cabarita

aro space in Murwillumbah, and created an elegant, classy space, which was filled with water a few weeks later during the February flood.

“It took us about six weeks before we could reopen after the floods,” co-owner Danni Wilson told The Weekly.

“We are proud to be recognised by Delicious Magazine alongside the other great restaurants in the Tweed.

“We love the Tweed. The region has amazing produce and amazing people. What more could one ask for!”

Delicious Magazine wrote of Paper Daisy, the stylish restaurant in beautiful Halcyon House, “Ex ecutive chef Jason Barratt’s menu is a palette of exciting flavours hinging on regionality and creativity.”

LIVI owners Ewen Crawford, Nikky Wilson and Danielle Wilson

Paper Daisy at Halcyon House

Catch up with Member for Lismore Janelle Saffin

I’VE WRITTEN to Deputy Premier and NSW Minister for Police Paul Toole, protesting the distinct lack of community consultation prior to the NSW Government’s decision to relocate the Firearms Registry from Murwillumbah to a new site on the Tweed Coast.

A decision that has not been communicated to me but one I have read about in the media.

Mr Toole’s reported comments to Tweed Valley Weekly newspaper state that this was ‘an operational decision by police’ which ‘followed standard procurement processes’.

Surely as the responsible Minister, Mr Toole would have been kept updated on these processes and signed off on the final decision?

The Minister also reportedly raised flooding of the current registry site as a driver for the move.

On behalf of our local community, I have asked Minister Toole whether suitable flood-free sites in Murwillumbah were fully investigated.

Local businesses and residents of Murwillumbah must be wondering why ‘The Nationals in Government’ have deliberately chosen to abandon the Murwillumbah CBD and to remove 84 jobs from the Murwillumbah and Tweed valley local economy.

The loss of so many jobs will deal another body blow to a town that has been badly impacted by major flooding in 2017 and 2022.

And this comes on top of The Nationals in Government’s other arbitrary decision, made without a skerrick of community

consultation, to close Murwillumbah’s four public schools and replace them with an American-style mega school campus.

Rather than take police and public servants out of this town, the government should instead deliver on its 2007 election commitment, made from opposition, to provide 24/7 policing at the Murwillumbah Police Station.

What an absolute betrayal of Murwillumbah residents’ trust that has been.

I am committed to saving our schools and to 24/7 policing in Murwillumbah.

Pop the champagne

C ONGRATULATIONS TO Sue and Bob East and their fellow co-owners of the Tyalgum Hotel on a highly successful launch I attended recently.

I’m old enough to have been a barmaid so I know how to pull a beer and tap a keg.

I also know how country pubs form the lifeblood of small communities as meeting places for locals.

The new-look Tyalgum Hotel has it all; superb food, comfortable accommodation, a swimming pool and great hospitality — a winning combination as more tourists are discovering what our villages have to offer.

AFL sign on for mighty Vulcans

HAVE THE kids been kicking the footy over the summer holidays and are eager to play in the 2023 season?

Consider signing them up for AFL this year with the mighty Murwillumbah Vulcans.

The Vulcans offer an amazing platform for children aged up to 13 to experience the fast-paced and exciting sport of Aussie football.

Murwillumbah Vulcans AFL president Stephen Hosier said he was eager to get the kids back on the field.

“We’re getting organised early for this year,” Mr Hosier said. “And you can use your 2022 Active Kids voucher.

“We have our special come-and-try day on Tuesday, March 14, with training days on every Tuesday.”

Mr Hosier said there will be three players from the Gold Coast Suns visiting the club on Thursday, February 9.

“It’s going to be another great season of footy and we’d love to welcome some new youngsters to the club,” he said. Parents can use the website via: playhq.com/afl/register/0a759e Trainings are on a Tuesday at 4pm at the beautiful John Rabjones Oval in Murwillumbah.

For more information, please contact Mr Hosier on 0438 753 703.

The Tyalgum Hotel owners group with Member for Lismore Janelle Saffin and Tweed Shire Council Deputy Mayor Meredith Dennis

Give the kids a run in AFL this season with the Vulcans AFL club

rocker has new book

By Madeleine Murray

LOCAL WRITER and former rocker from The Ramrods, Brady Styles, who lives at Tweed Heads has taken to writing fiction and recently released a saucy sci-fi short called The Galactic Adventures of Stella Starlust: Defender of Truth, Justice and the Milky Way.

The Weekly caught up with Brady to find out more about his second short story which followed his last title Nightmare Begins with an Eye that he released in 2014.

“Stella Starlust is on a galactic mission to rid the town of the evil vampire count,” Brady said.

“She gets into various misadventures, with a bit of erotica thrown in.”

Olympia Publishers described it as a “steamy, quick-witted story of vampires, space, robots”.

“Styles truly encapsulates everything needed to bring this short story to life. It is brimming with lusty scenes and quick-paced action,” the review said.

Brady, who once lived in Sydney, was lead guitarist and vocalist with The Ramrods, the ‘60s band managed by ex-prime minister Paul Keating.

“It was great,” Brady said. “Paul used to come and listen to us around the pub circuit.

“He had great ideas for us, and got us a recording contract with EMI.

“He wanted to take us to England. One time he said, ‘I’m willing to back you all the way. If not, I’m going into politics.’”

The band members had families and day jobs so they turned down Keating’s offer, and the rest is history.

Brady now lives at Tweed Heads and loves it.

“In Sydney, I had a design business called Bazza Art,” he said.

“I was using the house as collateral. We lost clients and had a run of bad luck.

“We lost the house and came up here with $90. Some friends took us in and helped us along.”

Brady and his wife are now renting in Tweed Heads, but the house is going to auction on February 9, so they are once again looking for accommodation. If you have any leads or can assist, please contact him via email: bazzapatty@gmail.com

ROCKER TO WRITER Former rocker Brady Styles is living locally and has a new book out

Cane harvest wraps up ‘22

By Jonathon Howard

THAT’S A wrap for the 2022 cane season following a catastrophic flood in February 2022, an unprecedented clean-up and tens of millions in damages, according to Sunshine Sugar CEO Chris Connors.

“This is what the NSW cane industry has faced, and dealt with,over the past eleven months,” he said.

Mr Connors said more than 1.3 million tonnes of sugar cane has been crushed across Sunshine Sugar’s three NSW sugar mills, a handy effort considering the challenges of the year.

Condong Mill completed their crush of around 395,000 tonnes of sugar cane in December, followed by Harwood in early January which crushed some 525,000 tonnes. Broadwater Mill on the Richmond is now celebrating the completion of their crushing following a season that did not start until September 2022.

The crushing of almost 400,000 tonnes finished on January 24, to the great relief of staff and growers.

“The team at Broadwater have achieved what many would have thought impossible,” Mr Connors said.

“To get the mill up and running in a matter of months after the most devastating flood event on record, is an amazing effort that I am incredibly proud of.”

The three mills will now undergo their normal off-season maintenance ahead of a July 2023 start to the next season.

“Although the current cane crop is expected to be down on previous years following the flooding and wet conditions experienced last year, prices are up and the spirits of those in the NSW sugar industry are on the way back as well,” Mr Connors said.

Check out Sweet Talk next week for a wrap up from Robert Hawken and for more harvest updates throughout 2023.

TYALGUM HOTEL OFFICIALLY OPENS

By Jonathon Howard

THE OWNERS group of the Tyalgum Hotel said their vision for the newly refurbished venue is to provide a “revitalised site that serves the community”.

And they’ve done a beautiful job. The famous and 97-yearold historic hotel was officially reopened on Wednesday, January 25.

The venue has retained many of its great features, but with a splash of modern and revitalised spaces giving the pub and accommodation a real lift.

Member for Lismore Janelle Saffin along with Deputy Mayor Meredith Dennis attended the official opening and helped cut the ribbon to open the doors.

Owner and MC for the open-

ing was Bob East, who said his fellow owners and the team have tried to craft the hotel to “serve the community first and foremost”.

“We have also sourced local produce and trades where possible,” he said.

Mr East said the owners wanted to keep the hotel’s original 97-year-old charm.

“We have a new state room which was the original name and we also now have the Cedric Popkin Cocktail as a tribute to the late WWI veteran, who lived in Tyalgum,” he said.

The site offers 13 refurbished rooms upstairs.

Mr East said the next big hurdle was ensuring the reopening of Tyalgum Road following the landslide in early 2022.

Campaign questions

By Yvonne Gardiner

THE DEVASTATING flood of February and March 2022 was catastrophe — one of the biggest floods in the Tweed’s recorded history.

Almost a year after this deluge, residents, Tweed Shire Council and businesses are still battling to recover from the enormous destruction and damage.

The financial cost amounts to millions. Restoring the road networks across the Tweed, which has been complicated and lengthy, had an estimated bill of more than $90 million alone.

Tweed residents were hit hard. More than 2,100 homes were damaged and, of those, 500 were deemed no longer habitable.

In the wake of such a disaster, The Weekly has asked NSW Election 2023 candidates in the Tweed and Lismore electorates what they think of the NSW Government’s handling of flood recovery in the shire, and what still needs to be done?

LISMORE

Janelle Saffin (Labor)

T he accolades must go to locals who saved local lives, family pets and farmers’ livestock, to our tinnie army crews, to neighbours, to local emergency services.

The two major agencies tasked with rescue and recovery were missing in action.

From day one, I determined that

this would change and I made sure that it did.

Resilience NSW has now gone and we now have the NSW Reconstruction Authority. It is established to better prepare, reduce risk, mitigate and undertake transformational adaptation. I also determined that we needed our own agency to help us rebuild, and secured the Northern Rivers Reconstruction Corporation (NRRC).

Despite its failure to communicate clearly and in a timely way, it is doing some great work. We secured the $700 million Resilient Home Fund and an additional $100 million for land. Yes we got rent assistance, backhome grants for homeowners and landlords/landladies, small business grants and primary producer grants.

But the grants criteria needs urgent review as there are some unfair conditions.

However, what is unforgivable is the complete lack of a sense of urgency from the NSW Government.

I have been patient and prepared to work in a bipartisan, constructive manner with all the parties, but the NRRC really must immediately improve its consultation with people, be less bureaucratic and more transparent.

I’ve put and published a series of questions to the NRRC chief executive, David Witherdin, on behalf of our communities. People need answers now.

Community-led recovery is essential

and no other approach is going to work. Failure of government to perceive that would be an opportunity lost and a tragic failure for our people.

Adam Guise (Greens)

W hile the government has provided some support to flood-impacted communities, nearly one year on much more needs to be done. People are still homeless, living in tents or in the shell of their houses.

The government has not communicated properly people’s options for the future, and flood-impacted residents are left in limbo about what to do. We know from the Flood Inquiry report that the SES and initial emergency response to the floods was inadequate, and much needs to be done to strengthen our emergency services in response to disasters. Early warning systems, proper data and community-informed information is critical to making good decisions. The government needs to take action and have the NRRC acquire suitable land to enable affordable land swaps, house relocations and build suitable housing for temporary and permanent accommodation. Disasters aren’t going to lessen under climate change and we need to be prepared.

Alex Rubin (Nationals)

As a first responder to the floods and my part in coordinating the rapid army response, our focus was getting immediate support out to the people who needed it.

Since this time the recovery effort has stalled, due to a lack of leadership and vision at the local level.

Having worked in international recovery, I have seen what can be done and I am frustrated that, 12 months on, we are having endless rounds of discussion, committees and tackling problems that need practical solutions. A total of $800 million has been delivered by the NSW Coalition government for housing and land purchases, but nobody knows how this is being used or who will get assistance.

Without this, nobody can make a decision for their future. It is shameful that our people still remain without a home. Like everyone, I am frustrated by the bureaucracy and lack of information at all levels. Why the Labor Government continues to sit on the interim CSIRO study (since late last year) is inexcusable and retards any progress. This must be released to the public immediately.

What our community needs is transparency about the roadmap for how we are going to repair the damage and protect ourselves from the next flood/drought. Where is the flood mitigation plan to combat the next disaster?

Unless our local MP and the NRRC pull their fingers out, we will waste a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to make Lismore “future ready”, our economy will implode and we will remain broken forever. This a time for leadership, decisive action and delivery of real solutions.

TWEED Geoff Provest (Nationals)

I am deeply sorry for the suffering many Tweed locals endured during the catastrophic Tweed floods in early 2022.

My wife Kirstin and I think all Tweed residents were deeply affected by this unprecedented disaster. What I set about to do was to work as closely as possible with the elected Tweed Shire Council representatives and my friend, Lismore Labor MP Janelle Saffin, to do everything possible to help locals, share their pain and send the clearest possible message to all levels of government.

I have said and will repeat, that the response from governments has not been perfect, but it has been well-intentioned and managed as best as the bureaucrats could possibly do for an unprecedented event that fell upon us after the previous unprecedented event, COVID-19.

The independent inquiry taught us all many lessons and I’d like to finish by thanking all the emergency service volunteers and professionals for the amazing and comforting work they have done throughout this crisis.

*At the time of going to print, the Australian Labor Party had yet to announce a candidate for the seat of Tweed, while the Tweed Greens were in the process of selecting a new candidate. Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party candidate in Lismore, Matthew Bertalli, could not respond with comments before The Weekly’s deadline.

Pottsville Bridge to Bridge launch

By Jo Kennett

AROUND 38 stand-up paddleboarders lined up for the inaugural Pottsville Bridge to Bridge event on Australia Day, January 26, under sunny skies but with a northerly headwind.

The ladies completed the race in around 40 minutes, with well-known local fitness fanatic Robyn Cahill taking out the race.

Alistair Schuback won the men’s event with competitors gathering for the presentation afterwards.

Event organiser Mike Lubans said he was at

a barbecue with a couple of friends thinking about what they were going to do on Australia Day when the idea was born.

“We came up with the idea of a Bridge to Bridge paddle race but then both those guys left town for Australia Day so it fell on me,” he said.

“I just chucked it up on the Pottsville Facebook page and it went bananas which was great. “Within two hours of me putting the post up Potty Mouth Pizza and Pure Health Therapies in Pottsville said they wanted to donate some prizes so it’s just awesome.”

PADDLEBOARDERS: The ladies ready for the Black Rocks bridge start. Inset is Mike Lubans who organised the Bridge to Bridge. Inset (top left) is the winners and placegetters

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Refugee advocate is our Citizen of the Year

By Madeleine Murray

THE ALWAYS modest and wonderful refugee advocate Joan Henderson is our Tweed Citizen of the Year.

“This is such an honour,” Joan told The Weekly.

“I am so proud that after such a tough year, our wonderful community has still opened their hearts to support us helping people in desperate danger.”

Joan is an active member and co-convenor of the Uki Refugee Project (URP), a community group offering support and advocating on behalf of refugees and asylum seekers in Australia.

Many URP members advocate hard, writing letters and helping with visa applications.

Joan is very keen to emphasise that she is just part of a team, but she has stood out with her sheer perseverance and patience.

Since the Taliban took power in Afghanistan in August 2021, Joan and the URP have worked to help vulnerable people escape.

Joan worked on humanitarian sponsorship visa applications for Australia for ‘Hussain’ (not his real name), and two others, and met with our local federal representatives to advocate for the urgency of their cases.

Hussain was hunted by the Taliban as he had worked alongside the coalition forces.

He hid in the remote mountains for six months, enduring the extreme winter.

He knew he had to escape the country when the Taliban tricked a family member into giving them his phone number.

With significant difficulty and risk, Joan organised the rescue of Hussain out of Afghanistan. “It was a terrifying process knowing that his life was completely dependent on the decisions we made,” Joan said.

“There was an eight-hour communication blackout when we didn’t know whether he had made it out or had been captured, which would mean certain death.”

‘Hussain’ is now in Pakistan, where he is still at risk from the Taliban. Joan keeps in touch with him via phone.

Along with other URP members, Joan has written numerous applications to other countries for humanitarian visas, as well as constant letters and phone calls to their embassies in Pakistan.

“It is very difficult to break through the bureaucracy and obtain assistance for them,” Joan said.

“It feels like everyone has now closed their doors to the people of Afghanistan who so desperately need our help.”

Joan continues to write letters and make phone calls to try to obtain protection for Hussain, and two others.

“Joan is relentless in her work of preparing visa applications, keeping communications open day and night with people who are hiding in the mountains.” Mayor Chris Cherry said at the Tweed Shire Australia Day awards.

“Joan is a quiet achiever who represents the best of our compassionate and diverse Tweed community. She is a very worthy winner of the title of Tweed Citizen of the Year.”

Started in 2013 by four Tweed locals: Heather and Bryan McClelland, Rev John Tyman and Penny Watsford, the URP works for refugees by sponsorship, advocacy, fundraising and ‘friendship visits’.

Twice a year, about 20 refugee families from countries such as Iran, India, China, Ethiopia, PNG, Iraq and Syria, come from Brisbane to spend a ‘friendship’ weekend with URP hosts in the Tweed Shire.

These visits are wonderfully stimulating and rewarding experiences for the hosts, and refreshing and relaxing for the refugee guests, who get to see our beautiful valley, and meet friendly, engaged Australians.

To find out more about the URP, please visit: ukirefugeeproject.org

Joan Henderson is our Tweed Citizen of the Year

Candle lit dinner Happy Valentines Day

Megan’s our rising star

By Madeleine Murray

IT’S HARD to keep up with Kunghur local and writer Megan Albany.

In the past four years, the writer/musician has gone from workshopping her ideas at a small Uki writers’ group to writing a bestselling novel called The Very Last List of Vivian Walker. (She also worked as a reporter at the Tweed Valley Weekly along the way.)

Megan then created a show based on the book, with live music by her and guitarist extraordinaire partner Marc Mittag.

The show started as a one-off fundraiser at the Brunswick Picture House, but was so popular it has been picked up to tour the Adelaide Fringe Festival, Gasworks in Melbourne, Glen St Theatre in Sydney, and August venues to be announced in the UK.

However locals can still catch the musical event at The Star Court Theatre in Lismore on January 21, and The Regent Cinema, Murwillumbah on February 3.

All the characters in the show are performed by AACTA award-winning actor Madeleine West who has starred in Neighbours and Underbelly.

“Madeleine is such an amazing actress,” Megan told The Weekly.

“Even though I wrote the book, the first time I saw her perform the lines, I choked on what I was drinking, I was laughing so hard and then next minute, she had me breaking down into tears.

“I know most people will know her for her work on television but she actually has a background in theatre and that training really comes

through in this one-woman show.

“I am still in awe of how she has brought my novel to life and of her ability to morph from one character to the next.

“One minute she is a heartbreakingly sad mother, the next minute she is a half-crazed, frustrated wife and then suddenly she transforms, so believably into an annoying man, and all without so much as a prop or a costume change.”

The darkly comic tale was snapped up by Hachette Publishing with a two-book deal.

This is almost unheard of for a debut novel. Most first-time novelists struggle to even secure an agent, a must for getting the attention of a publisher.

It’s a long, hard, well-trodden path to nowhere.

Critics loved the debut novel which made the 2020 Banjo Prize shortlist.

“The Very Last List of Vivian Walker is hilarious and moving look at the realities of terminal illness,” according to the publisher.

Liane Moriarty, creator of global hit Big Little Lies, called the book “heartbreakingly funny, unflinching.”

The Very Last List is the diary of a woman dying of cancer but still trying to get her husband to finish everyday jobs and to show he will in fact be capable of parenting their eight-year-old son once she is gone.

Somehow Megan turned this grim subject into something very funny, a tale of lists, unfinished chores, a slack husband, and a desperately hardto-leave son.

The Very Last List of Vivian Walker is on at The Regent at 7pm on Friday, February 3.

Artists explore nature

By Madeleine Murray

MIST GALLERY’S new show ‘Close to Nature’ features the work of two local artists.

“There are just over 40 new works on show from these talented artists and together they capture a resonate story of our interaction with nature,” gallery owner Helen Otway told The Weekly.

Willemina Villari creates pieces in 2D and 3D. “Her creative process is driven by form, balance, colour and her desire to explore the possibilities of working with a variety of materials,”Helen said.

“Willemina responds intuitively to the bush and ocean environment she lives in.”

Artist and cellist Claire Yerbury lives and

works at her rural property surrounded by trees and nature in the Northern Rivers.

“Working on wooden panels using a combination of acrylic paint, Inktense pencils, oil crayon, print collage and paper, Claire builds layers that gently link, sometimes contrasting, sometimes blending, but always flowing with a subtle unifying thread,” Helen said.

“Her themes of life, death, beauty, decay, growth, joy, sorrow and impermanence stem from her interest in Zen Buddhism and her observations of the natural world.”

The exhibition runs from Saturday, February 4, to the beginning of March. Opening drinks reception is at 4pm on Saturday, February 4.

Tickets via the website please: mist-gallery. com.au or Eventbrite.

STAGE SUCCESS: Madeleine West (left) with musicians Megan and Marc

Claire Yerbury at work in her studio Willemina working on a sculpture

February is here already and it’s full steam ahead for The Regent crew, taking you on fantastical flights with entertainment delights for all! From rock legends, Ed Kuepper and Jim White, as a dynamic duo, playing songs from Ed’s extensive repertoire, live, on Thursday… to our first theatrical performance on The Regent stage, the one-woman play, “The Very Last List of Vivien Walker”, starring Madeleine West, with live music accompaniment by the very same author of the book it was based on. This will surely be showcasing a multi-talented trio, boldly addressing the array of feelings experienced when facing impending lethal illness, in this instance, terminal cancer, bringing mortality into focus by finding the magic in the mundane. Seeing humour and the surprising goodness that can come from tragedy is an art our community has perfected over the past year, as we near the anniversary of the big flood. On the 24th, almost exactly a year on, Sarah Temporal will hold space for a very special Poet’s Out Loud event, made possible with the grants funding for bringing community

together post-floods, exploring “Who We Become” after our collective devastation, as we rise Phoenix-like from the muddy ashes. They say whatever doesn’t kill you makes you stronger, and I am proud to be able to support events for our beautiful community to poetically reflect on the depths we continue to recover from. We’re also thrilled to host the Vagina Conversations – returning on the 16th – raising funds for women needing emergency relief from domestic violence. So, come show your support and help raise much-needed money for these crisis situations. Though you’ll also learn a lot about vaginas, you don’t have to have one to come! All genders are always welcome at The Regent, come one, come all! Sacred Sound Temple brings Kirtan bi-monthly this year, starting on Valentine’s Day – the perfect day to spread the love! Speaking of spreading the love, I give glorious gratitude to all who voted to award me on Australia Day for my contribution to the Arts & Culture of the Tweed Shire. What an honour! Thank you.

Breaking news for Regent

THE REGENT is firing up Friday nights with musical magic, adding to the regular schedule of free live music offerings.

The Regent will now offer weekly Balcony Sessions curated by, and starring, the formidably-fantastic Montreal-born songstress, Mohini Cox, with her specially-selected surprise guests every Friday from 6pm til 8pm. This is a wonderful way to wind-down your week, and wind-up for your weekend!

The Balcony will be jumping for joy with amazing voices, in a variety of musical genres, from jazz, soul, funk, blues, and more, showcasing the abundance of vocal talent in our local region.

You never know who might be there, but you can be assured there’ll be high vibes whilst you imbibe, and enjoy delicious dinner options.

Then, at the same time the next day, Felicity Lawless will rock the house for the Saturday Sunset Soirée on Saturday, February 11.

First though, this Saturday’s Soirée sees a newcomer to The Regent’s Balcony Sessions, Burning Hands, who will set your soul on fire!

Elena B Williams starts her regular Sunset Soirée on Saturday, February 4, of the month, for the next three months. Peter Hunt will be blasting on the Balcony on Tuesday, March 4. And Bill Jacobi begins his residency on March 18. And that’s just the free music! Check out our March Music Magic for the big gigs in the theatre, and book ahead to secure your seat.

WILDLIFE WATCH

with Yvonne Gardiner

Avoid feeding native wildlife

LIKE MANY others who enjoy seeing wildlife at close quarters, I’ve marvelled as dolphins performed somersaults for an adoring crowd, and laughed with delight as rainbow lorikeets descended in their thousands to lap up nectar from plates in human hands.

People are entranced by wild animals, and rightly so.

But feeding birds and other wild animals is generally not an activity to be recommended.

A moment’s pleasure for those who feed may result in future problems for animals and people. This is the advice from the NSW Office of Environment.

While feeding wildlife is not illegal, consideration must be given to the welfare of the animal.

Processed seeds, bread and other foods that are not part

of an animal’s natural diet can make them very sick.

Animals that expect to be fed by people can become aggressive, harassing people for food when they are hungry, and attacking other animals to compete for food.

Hand-feeding can result in the transfer of illness, both to and from the animal.

Animals that are fed by people may also lose their ability to forage for natural foods.

Of course, during an emergency such as prolonged drought, fire or flood, some native animals may need shortterm help. But those situations are rare.

To assist in long-term sustainable welfare, people who wish to see wildlife in their environment should take care of and expand the animals’ natural habitat.

Protect old-growth bushland in your care, rehabilitate the

This week at The Regent we have two exciting Live Shows in a row, opening especially on Thursday night for Ed Kuepper & Jim White, with Special Guest, Darren Cross. Arrive early for a delicious crusty pizza… the Vegan version is amazing! A glass of wine or frozen Margarita “Sloshie” is the perfect toast for a special Summer’s night on our Balcony, preshow. Dinner doors open from 6:30pm. Show is at 8.00pm.

Friday: The Very Last List of Vivien Walker, starring Madeleine West. Savour a pre-show dinner, catered by Khanthaly’s Kitchen, from 6.00pm.

Saturday sees a new star for our Sunset Soirée – a sensational performer who goes by the name of Burning Hands. Intrigued? Come along to find out why!

FILM FINALS: I WANNA DANCE + THE FABLEMANS + A MAN CALLED OTTO + TRIANGLE OF SADNESS

NEXT WEEK’S NEW FILMS: THE BANSHEES OF INISHERIN + CORSAGE + BABYLON + WHAT’S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT

***NEW FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE MUSIC (6-8pm) with Mohini Cox & special guests*** from 10th Feb!

Felicity Lawless is back on our Balcony for the Sunset Soirée, Saturday 11th. On VALENTINE’S DAY evening, raise the love vibration with GaiaTree Kirtan, followed by Lulu & Mischka, presented by Sacred Sound Temple.

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natural environment by planting food trees and attracting insects. Leave areas of your garden as wild as you can. Adding water sources, nesting boxes and other habitat features enhances the habitat value of your garden to wildlife.

Wild animals are not domestic pets. They should be given the resources to survive and thrive without resorting to human intervention.

If you find a native animal in the Tweed Shire that is sick, injured or orphaned, call Tweed Valley Wildlife Carers on (02) 6672 4789. For koalas only, phone Friends of the Koala (FoK) on (02) 6622 1233.

The Regent Spotlight

CROSSWORD

CLUES

1 Your teacher gives you these for correct answers

2 W hat is another name for a class or a year at school?

3 T his book has maps of all the countries in the world

4 At show-and-tell, you pick a - to talk about

5 T he name for a cymbal you hit with the sticks on a drum kit

6 You do this with a pen on paper

7 W hat do you use to measure things and draw straight lines?

8 A subject at school about numbers, sums and the timestable

TEST YOUR TWEED SHIRE KNOWLEDGE

1. W hat kind of harmful toxin-producing algae can bloom in warmer waterways in the Tweed?

2. W hich national park is expecting to have a new 7.2km walk opening, known as the Caldera Rim Walk?

3. W hat does the word ‘ratoon’ refer to in relation to sugar cane crops?

4. W hat does SAM mean in relation to the weather?

5. T he Diprotodon was a creature from the Pleistocene (2,580,000 to 11,700 years ago). Was it a genus of marsupial or reptile?

THE WEEKLY’S LOOK AT LIFE WITH PAUL DORIN

ACROSS

1 Calculator (6)

3 Excellent (8)

6 Obstacle (7)

10 Elaborated idea (7)

12 Hot in the sexy or weather sense (6)

14 Responding to stimuli (8)

16 Performer (7)

17 Writing on walls (8)

18 Follower (8)

19 Pool stroke; mode of wrestling, skiing or BMX (9)

22 Suffering (8)

24 Put on (6)

25 Of the home (8)

28 Easily agitated or alarmed (7)

31 Flamboyance (7)

34 Operating; energetic (6)

35 Nasty (4)

36 Strained (8)

40 Drinking vessel (6)

41 Arrange a piece of music (11)

44 Burrowing animal; pester (6)

45 Reaction (8)

48 At one time (4)

49 Wattle (6)

52 Dame Joan Sutherland, famously (7)

55 Eeyorian emotion (7)

57 One’s allocated tasks (8)

58 Relish (6)

59 Aversion (8)

62 Period between conception and birth (9)

66 Actress who plays Candy on Pose, __ Ross (8)

68 Turning (8)

69 Drinking vessels (7)

70 Outside layer of bird product (8)

71 Admission (6)

73 Imagine guilty (7)

74 Body of a dead animal (7)

75 Without interruption (8)

76 Sudden (6)

DOWN

2 Admit (7)

3 Tiredness (7)

4 Muesli grain (3)

5 City silhouette against the horizon (7)

6 Wearied (5)

7 Belonging to a thing by its very nature (9)

8 Sake (6)

9 Expunge (6)

11 Composition (5)

12 Wrap (7)

13 Elevators (5)

15 Refrain (from) (7)

20 House covering (4)

21 Patterned fabric (4)

23 Wholesaler, dealer (8)

26 Comfort (4)

27 Bugle call (4)

29 Elevate (5)

30 Steam room (5)

32 Out to the world (6)

33 Overage (6)

37 River of southern England (6)

38 Long pin for holding meat (6)

39 Copy a file from online (8) 42

43

50

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

51

53

56

58

60

61

62

8 words: Good 12 words: Very good 17 words: Excellent

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTIONS

64

65

WORDSEARCH: NATIVE FLOWERS OF THE TWEED

Can

be Reversed or Diagonal

LAST WEEK’S SUDOKU

WallumHeath, CoastBanksia, Sarsparilla, Dianella, BeachBean, CoastalPea, Chaemacrista, FanFlower, NativeViolet, Pigface

PET OF THE WEEK

Amber

Foster Dog FD1619

$550

Staffy x D.O.B. 14/8/2021

Desexed Female

M/C # 953010005023382

Acquired Date: 26/05/2022

Amber is a lovely girl who loves her people. She is happiest when she can be with you. Amber needs high fencing and no other pets, though she is ok with most dogs. Would be ok with older children.

Location: Murwillumbah

For more information contact Yvette on 0421 831 128. Interested?. Please complete our online adoption expression of interest.

https://friendsofthepound.com/ adoption-expression-of-interest/

JUNIOR

1. Blue-green algae, 2. Wollumbin National Park, 3. new shoot that grows from near the root

4. Southern Annular Mode (non-seasonal movement of the westerly winds), 5. Marsupial

ABC TV SEVEN NBN TEN SBS

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Les Misérables. 2.00 Joanna Lumley’s Hidden Caribbean. 2.45 Back Roads. 3.15 Gardening Aust. 4.10 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. 5.00 Aust Story.

Hard Quiz. 6.00

6.00 Morning Programs. 9.00 Rage. 10.30

Rage Goes Retro. 12.00 News. 12.30 The Larkins. 1.15 The Larkins. 2.05 Midsomer

Murders. 3.35 Joanna Lumley’s Unseen Adventures. 4.30 The Human Revolution.

5.25 Further Back In Time For Dinner. 6.25 Better Date Than Never. 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Call The Midwife. 8.30 Midsomer

Murders. 10.05 Unforgotten. 10.50

Miniseries: Come Home. 11.50 Rage Goes Retro. 5.00 Rage.

Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: The Bridges Of Madison County. (1995) (M) 3.00 The Chase.

6.00 Shopping. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 The Morning Show. 12.00 Horse Racing. Eskimo Prince Stakes Day and Lamaro’s Hotel Race Day. 5.00 News.

5.30 Border Security. (PG) 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Big Bash League Grand Final Pre-Game.

7.30 Cricket. Big Bash League. Grand Final.

11.30 MOVIE: Grown Ups 2. (2013) (PG)

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Living On The Coast. 12.30 Mega Zoo. 1.30 Mr Mayor. 2.00 MOVIE: Wedding Daze. (2006)

Ed Sheeran: Full Circle. 5.00 News.

Country House Hunters Australia.

4.30 Global Shop. 5.00 TV Shop. 5.30 Helping Hands.

TV

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 Exploring Off The Grid. 8.30 What’s Up Down Under. 9.00 Everyday Gourmet. 9.30 GCBC. 10.00 St10. 12.00 4x4 Adventures. 1.00 Offroad Adv. 2.00 All 4 Adventure. 3.00 What’s Up Down Under. 3.30 Cook With Luke. 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 Taste Of Aust. 5.00 News. 6.00 Bondi Rescue.

6.30 Jamie Oliver: Together. 7.30 NCIS:

LA. 8.30 FBI: International. 10.30 NCIS.

12.30 Shopping. 5.00 Hour Of Power.

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 Luca’s Key Ingredient. 8.30 Freshly Picked. 9.00

Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.35 From Paris To Rome With Bettany Hughes. 8.30 American Presidency With Bill Clinton. 9.20 Miniseries: The Walk-In. 10.15 Late Programs.

10.00 FBI. 11.00 The Sunday Project.

12.00 Shopping. 4.30 CBS Morning.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Surf Life Saving. IronMan and IronWoman Series. Round 5. 3.00 Figure Skating. European Championships. Highlights. 4.30 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. 4.40 Secret Scotland. 5.30 WWII Battles For Europe. 6.30 News. 7.35 Chris Tarrant’s Extreme Railway Journeys. 8.30 Portillo In The Pyrenees. 9.30 Britain By Beach. 10.25 Great Escapes With Morgan Freeman. 11.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Surf Life Saving. IronMan and IronWoman Series. Round 6. 3.00 Figure Skating. European Championships. Highlights. 4.30 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. 4.40 Secrets Of The Tower Of London. 5.30 WWII Battles For Europe. 6.30 News. 7.30 Egypt: The Treasure Of The Sacred Bulls. 9.00 Mysteries From The Grave: Titanic. 10.30 Scotland: In Search Of Sir Walter Scott. 11.35 Late Programs.

7TWO 7MATE 7FLIX BOLD PEACH

SATURDAY

Homes.

5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Demolition NZ. 2.00 Boy To Man. 3.00 Timbersports. 3.30 Towies. 3.45 Irish Pickers. 4.45 American Restoration. 5.15 American Pickers. 6.15 MOVIE: I Am Number Four.

(2011) 8.30 MOVIE: Deadpool. (2016)

10.45 MOVIE: Why Him? (2016) 1.05 American Pickers. 2.00 Pawn Stars. 2.30 American Restoration. 3.00 NFL. NFL. AFC Championship Game. Kansas City Chiefs v Cincinnati Bengals. Replay.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Australia’s Big Backyards. 2.00 Escape To The Country. 5.00 Horse Racing. Eskimo Prince Stakes Day and Lamaro’s Hotel Race Day.

5.30 Border Security USA. 6.00 Border Patrol. 6.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 9.30 Escape To The Perfect Town. 10.30 Penelope Keith’s Hidden Villages. 11.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 12.30 Escape To The Country. 1.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 3.00 Motor Racing. Bathurst 12 Hour. Top 10 Shootout. 5.00 American Restoration.

5.30 Pawn Stars. 6.30 Building Giants.

7.30 MOVIE: S.W.A.T. (2003) 9.55 MOVIE:

Face/Off. (1997) 12.50 Pawn Stars. 1.20 Motor Racing. 2022 Velocity Invitational. Highlights. 2.30 Motor Racing. 2022 Macau Grand Prix. Highlights. 3.30 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 4.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 9.00 Shopping. 10.30 Restaurant Revolution. 12.00 Marrying Millions. 3.00 Black-ish. 4.00 The Goldbergs. 4.30 My Name Is Earl. 4.55

TUESDAY

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Coronation Street. 1.30 Coastwatch Oz. 2.00 Creek To Coast. 2.30 Million Dollar Minute. 3.30 Medical Emergency. 4.00 Coastwatch Oz. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Call The Midwife. 8.45 The Inspector Lynley Mysteries. 10.45 The Investigator: A British Crime Story. 11.45 Call The Midwife. 1.00 Medical Emergency. 1.30 Better Homes. 2.30 Late Programs.

(PG) 8.45 MOVIE: Pacific Rim. (2013) (M) 11.25 MOVIE: Dredd. (2012) (MA15+)

1.25 Blokesworld. 2.00 Scrap Kings. 4.00 NFL 100 Greatest.

6.00 Morning Programs. 9.00 News Of The Wild. 10.00 Weekender. 10.30 Natural Living With Tegan Martin. 11.00 Behave Yourself. 1.00 America’s Got Talent. 3.00 The Amazing Race. 5.00 MOVIE: Looney Tunes: Back In Action. (2003) 7.00 MOVIE: A Dog’s Journey. (2019) 9.15 MOVIE: Frequency. (2000) 11.45 MOVIE: Toke. (2020) 2.00 Shopping. 3.00 Fresh TV.

3.30 The Blacklist. 5.00 Marvel’s Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 The Amazing Race. 1.00 Australia’s Cheapest Weddings. 2.00 Say Yes To The Dress: Atlanta. 2.30 To Be Advised. 4.00 MOVIE: Looney Tunes: Back In Action. (2003) 6.00 My Name Is Earl. 6.30 Simpsons. 7.30 Law & Order. 8.30 Law & Order: S.V.U. 11.30 Absentia. 12.30 Hell’s Kitchen USA. 1.30 MOVIE: The Birth Of A Nation. (2016) 4.00 The Blacklist. 5.00 Marvel’s Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 What’s Up Down Under. 12.30 Exploring Off The Grid. 1.00 4x4 Adventures. 2.00 A-League All Access. 2.30 Waltzing Jimeoin. 3.00 JAG. 4.00 Scorpion. 5.00 Escape Fishing.

5.30 Reel Action. 6.00 JAG. 7.00 Soccer.

A-League Men. Matchweek 15. Adelaide United v Brisbane Roar. 10.15 MacGyver.

11.10 48 Hours. 12.05 SEAL Team. 1.00 Hawaii Five-O.

6.00 Morning Programs. 9.00 4x4 Adventures. 10.00 Reel Action. 11.00

Healthy Homes Aust. 11.30 Roads Less Travelled. 12.00 JAG. 1.00 Demolition Down Under. 2.00 What’s Up Down Under.

2.30 Soccer. A-League Men. Matchweek

15. Western Sydney Wanderers v Western United. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 MOVIE: The Expendables 2. (2012) 12.20 SEAL Team. 1.15 In The Dark. 2.10 Evil.

3.35 Nancy Drew. (PG) 4.30 Shopping.

6.00 Friends. 7.30 The Middle. 9.00 Big Bang. 11.00 Friends. 1.00 Two And A Half Men. 2.00 Basketball. NBL. Round 18. Melbourne United v Adelaide 36ers. 4.00 Basketball. NBL. Round 18. Perth Wildcats v Sydney Kings. 6.00 Big Bang. (PG) 8.30 The Big Bang Theory. (M) 9.00 Friends. (PG) 9.30 Friends. 12.00 Shopping. 1.30 MOVIE: The Expendables 2. (2012) (MA15+) 3.30 Two And A Half Men. 4.30 Shopping.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Irish Pickers. 2.00 Boy To Man. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Down East Dickering.

4.30 Barter Kings. 5.30 American Restoration. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00

Pawn Stars. 7.30 Outback Truckers. 8.30

Heavy Tow Truckers Down Under. 9.30

Aussie Salvage Squad. 10.30 Truck Night In America. 11.30 Jade Fever. 12.00

Esports. LPL Pro. Valorant Overtime Cup. 2.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 Restaurant Revolution. 11.30 Black-ish. 12.00 Marrying Millions. 3.00 To Be Advised.

4.30 My Name Is Earl. 5.00 Simpsons.

6.00 My Name Is Earl. 6.30 Simpsons.

7.30 Family Guy. 8.00 American Dad! 8.30 MOVIE: Red Sparrow. (2018) 11.20 MOVIE: Live By Night. (2016) 1.55 Dollhouse.

3.00 Family Guy. 3.30 American Dad! 4.00 The Blacklist. 5.00 Marvel’s Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D.

6.00 Shopping. 8.00 Snap Happy. 8.30

Destination Dessert. 9.00 I Fish. 9.30 The Love Boat. 10.30 ST: Next Gen. 11.30 JAG. 12.30 NCIS. 1.30 NCIS: LA. 2.30 Scorpion. 3.30 The Love Boat. 4.30 ST: Next Gen. 5.30 JAG. 6.30 Scorpion. (PG)

7.30 Bull. (M) 8.30 My Life Is Murder. (M)

9.25 Bull. (M) 10.20 NCIS: New Orleans.

(M) 11.15 48 Hours. (M) 12.15 Shopping.

2.15 Hawaii Five-O. 3.10 ST: Next Gen. 4.05 JAG. 5.00 Scorpion.

6.00 Stephen Colbert. 7.00 Seinfeld. 8.30 Basketball. NBL. Round 18. Melbourne United v Adelaide 36ers. Replay. 10.30 Becker. 11.30 Frasier. 12.30 King Of Queens. 1.30 Seinfeld. 3.00 King Of Queens. 4.00 Becker. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 8.00 Big Bang. (PG) 9.30

9GO! 9GEM 9LIFE

SBS FOODSBS WORLD MOVIES

6.00

7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 MOVIE: Interstellar. (2014) 10.50 MOVIE: Solace. (2015) 12.50 Married To Medicine Los Angeles. 1.50 The Nanny. 2.20 Full House.

2.50 Transformers: Cyberverse. 3.00 Children’s Programs.

6.00

MOVIE: Transformers: The Last Knight. (2017) (M) 12.00 Alphas. 1.00 In Ice

Cold Blood. 2.00 Rich Kids Go Skint. 3.00

Monkie Kid: A Hero Is Born. 4.00 TV Shop.

5.00 Children’s Programs.

6.00 Children’s Programs. 1.30 Surfing

Australia TV. 2.00 Motor Racing. Formula

E World Championship. Round 2. Diriyah

e-Prix. Race 1. Highlights. 3.00 Motor Racing. Formula E World Championship. Round 2. Diriyah e-Prix. Race 2. Highlights.

4.00 Everybody Loves Raymond: The First Six Years. 5.00 About A Boy. 5.30 MOVIE: A Cinderella Story. (2004) 7.30 MOVIE: Stick It. (2006) 9.35 MOVIE: The DUFF. (2015) 11.35 Late Programs.

6.00 Children’s Programs. 1.30 3rd Rock.

2.00 Filthy House SOS. 3.00 Full Bloom.

4.00 Dance Moms. 5.00 About A Boy.

5.30 MOVIE: Grumpier Old Men. (1995)

7.30 MOVIE: Oblivion. (2013) 10.00

MOVIE: Life. (2017) 12.00 Filthy House

SOS. 1.00 Full Bloom. 2.00 Dance Moms.

3.00 Power Rangers Dino Super. 3.30

Beyblade Burst Surge. 4.00 Yu-Gi-Oh!

Sevens. 4.30 Ricky Zoom. 4.50 Lego City

Adventures. 5.10 Children’s Programs.

6.00 Children’s Programs. 1.00 I’m Having Their Baby. 2.00 Full House.

2.30 3rd Rock. 3.30 That ’70s Show.

4.30 The Nanny. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30

I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 M*A*S*H.

6.30 Raymond. 7.00 Young Sheldon.

7.30 The 65th Annual Grammy Awards. 11.00 To Be Advised. 12.00 Dr 90210.

1.00 Vanderpump Rules. 2.00 The Nanny.

2.30 Full House. 3.00 Bakugan: Armored Alliance. 3.30 Children’s Programs.

6.00 Children’s Programs. 1.00 I’m Having Their Baby. 2.00 Full House. 2.30 3rd Rock. 3.30 That ’70s Show. 4.30 The Nanny. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 M*A*S*H. 6.30 Raymond.

7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 MOVIE: Jaws 2. (1978) 9.55 MOVIE: RoboCop 2. (1990)

12.10 Dr 90210. 1.10 Vanderpump Rules.

2.00 The Nanny. 2.30 Full House. 3.00

Bakugan: Armored Alliance. 3.30 Monkie Kid. 4.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Children’s Programs. 1.00 I’m Having Their Baby. 2.00 Full House. 2.30 3rd Rock. 3.30 That ’70s Show. 4.30 The Nanny. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of

Jeannie. 6.00 M*A*S*H. 6.30 Raymond.

7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 MOVIE: Assassins. (1995) 10.10 MOVIE: Rocky Balboa. (2006) 12.10 Married To Medicine Los Angeles. 1.10 Vanderpump Rules.

2.00 The Nanny. 2.30 Full House. 3.00 Children’s Programs.

6.00 TV Shop. 7.00 Creflo. 7.30 TV Shop.

10.30 Seaway. 11.30 My Favorite Martian.

12.00 The Young And The Restless. 1.00

The Baron. 2.00 Antiques Roadshow. 2.30

MOVIE: Some People. (1962) 4.30 Secrets

Of The National Trust. 5.30 Murder, She Wrote. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow.

7.30 Grantchester. (M) 8.40 Poirot. (PG)

10.55 London Kills. (M) 12.05 House.

(MA15+) 1.00 TV Shop. 4.30 Joyce Meyer.

5.00 TV Shop.

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. 12.00 The Young And The Restless. 1.00 The Baron. 2.00 Antiques Roadshow. 2.30 MOVIE: On The Fiddle.

(1961) 4.30 Secrets Of The National Trust.

5.30 Murder, She Wrote. 6.30 Antiques

Roadshow. 7.30 Queens Of Mystery. 8.30

MOVIE: Good Will Hunting. (1997) 11.05

House. 12.05 Antiques Roadshow. 12.35

My Favorite Martian. 1.00 TV Shop. 5.00 Joyce Meyer. 5.30 TV Shop.

6.00 Turning Point. 6.30 TV Shop. 7.00

Leading The Way. 7.30 TV Shop. 8.00

Beyond Today. 8.30 TV Shop. 10.00 My Favorite Martian. 10.30 MOVIE: Turned Out Nice Again. (1941) 12.10 MOVIE: The Railway Children. (1970) 2.25 MOVIE: Shalako. (1968) 4.45 MOVIE: Red River.

(1948) 7.30 MOVIE: The Magnificent Seven. (1960) (PG) 10.10 MOVIE: The Magnificent Seven Ride! (1972) (M) 12.05 House. (MA15+) 1.00 TV Shop.

6.00 Morning Programs. 9.00 TV Shop.

10.00 Helping Hands. 10.30 MOVIE:

A Run For Your Money. (1949) 12.15

MOVIE: Rich And Strange. (1931) 2.00

MOVIE: Cairo Road. (1950) 4.00 MOVIE: The Horse Soldiers. (1959) 6.30 Bondi

Vet. 7.30 David Attenborough’s Life In Colour. 8.30 MOVIE: Dirty Harry. (1971) 10.40 Major Crimes. 11.35 House. 12.30

Helping Hands. 1.00 TV Shop. 4.30 Joyce Meyer. 5.00 TV Shop.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 Seaway. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. 12.00 The Young And The Restless. 1.00 The Baron.

2.00 Antiques Roadshow. 2.30 MOVIE: Alive And Kicking. (1958) 4.30 Secrets Of The National Trust. 5.30 Murder, She Wrote. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30

Death In Paradise. 8.40 Coroner. 10.40

Law & Order: Criminal Intent. 11.35 House. 12.30 Antiques Roadshow. 1.00 TV Shop. 4.30 Joyce Meyer. 5.00 TV Shop.

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. 12.00 The Young And The Restless. 1.00 The Baron. 2.00 World’s Greatest Man Made Wonders. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Brothers In Law. (1957) 5.30 Murder, She Wrote.

6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks.

8.40 The Closer. 9.40 Rizzoli & Isles.

10.40 Major Crimes. 11.40 House. 12.35

Antiques Roadshow. 1.00 TV Shop. 4.30 Joyce Meyer. 5.00 TV Shop.

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. 12.00 Days Of Our Lives.

12.55 The Young And The Restless. 1.50

New Tricks. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow.

3.30 MOVIE: Quiet Weekend. (1946)

5.30 Murder, She Wrote. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 As Time Goes By. 8.50

Midsomer Murders. 10.50 One Deadly Mistake. 11.50 House. 12.50 Explore.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Caribbean Life. 1.30 Holmes Family Rescue. 2.30 The Block. 4.00 Flea Market Flip. 4.30 Beachfront Bargain Hunt. 5.00 The Nate And Jeremiah Home Project. 6.00 House Hunters Int. 7.00 House Hunters.

7.30 House Hunters Int. 8.30 Island Of Bryan. 9.30 My Lottery Dream Home International. 10.30 Rehab Addict Rescue.

11.30 House Hunters Int. 12.30 House Hunters. 1.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Rehab Addict Rescue. 2.00 My Lottery Dream Home International. 3.00 The Block. 4.00 Flea Market Flip. 4.30 Beachfront Bargain Hunt. 5.00 Island Of Bryan. 6.00 House Hunters Int. 7.00 House Hunters. 7.30 Yard Crashers. 8.30 Off The Grid On The Beach. 9.30 Building Off The Grid. 10.30 Lakefront Bargain Hunt. 11.30 Shahs Of Sunset. 12.30 House Hunters Int. 1.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.30 Off The Grid On The Beach. 2.30 Farmhouse Facelift.

3.30 Island Of Bryan. 4.30 Holmes Family Rescue. 5.30 Yard Crashers. 6.30 Building Off The Grid. 7.30 Escape To The Chateau.

8.30 House Hunters. 9.30 House Hunters Int. 10.30 Beachfront Bargain Hunt: Renovation. 11.30 House Hunters. 12.00 Real Housewives Of Atlanta: Porsha’s Family Matters. 1.00 Housewives Of Beverly Hills. 2.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.30 You Live In What? 2.30 Rehab Addict Rescue.

3.30 Caribbean Life. 4.30 Escape To The Chateau. 5.30 House Hunters. 6.30 House Hunters Int. 7.30 Good Bones.

8.30 Flip Or Flop. 9.30 Unsellable Houses.

10.30 House In A Hurry. 11.30 House Hunters. 12.00 The Real Housewives Of Cheshire. 1.00 Flip Or Flop. 2.00 Flea Market Flip. 2.30 Getaway. 3.00 You Live In What? 4.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Flip Or Flop. 2.00 Unsellable Houses. 3.00 The Block. 4.00 Flea Market Flip. 4.30 Beachfront Bargain Hunt. 5.00 Good Bones. 6.00 House Hunters Int. 7.00 House Hunters.

8.30 Bargain Block. 9.30 Rescue My Renovation. 10.30 Windy City Rehab.

11.30 NYC: Real Housewives Of... 12.30 The Real Housewives Of Salt Lake City.

1.30 House Hunters Int. 2.00 Bargain Block. 3.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 House Hunters. 2.00 Windy City Rehab. 3.00 The Block. 4.00 Flea Market Flip. 4.30 Beachfront Bargain Hunt. 5.00 Rescue My Renovation. 6.00 House Hunters Int.

7.00 House Hunters. 7.30 To Be Advised.

8.30 Our Yorkshire Farm. 9.30 Farmhouse Facelift. 10.30 Beachfront Bargain Hunt. 11.30 House Hunters Int. 12.00 Housewives Of Beverly Hills. 1.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.00 Beachfront Bargain Hunt.

2.30 The Block. 4.00 Flea Market Flip.

4.30 Beachfront Bargain Hunt. 5.00 Our Yorkshire Farm. 6.00 House Hunters Int.

6.00 Morning Programs. 3.00 Food Lover’s Guide. 3.30 Simply Raymond Blanc. 4.30

Eat China. 5.00 Cook And The Chef.

5.30 Ottolenghi’s Mediterranean Island

Feast. 6.30 Come Dine With Me Daytime.

7.00 The Cook Up. 7.30 Rick Stein’s Cornwall. 8.00 Travel, Cook, Repeat. 8.30

Nadiya’s Time To Eat. 9.00 Gok Wan’s Easy Asian. 9.30 Come Dine With Me UK Couples. 10.30 Royal Recipes. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 3.00 Food Lover’s Guide. 3.30 Simply Raymond Blanc. 4.30

Eat China. 5.00 Cook And The Chef. 5.30

Yotam’s Mediterranean. 6.30 Come Dine With Me Daytime. 7.00 The Cook Up. 7.30

Rick Stein’s Taste Of The Sea. 8.00 This Is Mexico. 8.30 Heston’s Feasts. 9.30 Come Dine With Me UK Couples. 10.30 Royal Recipes. 11.30 Yotam’s Mediterranean.

12.30 The Cook Up. 1.00 Rick Stein’s Taste Of The Sea. 1.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 3.30 Fries Down Under. 4.30 Ainsley’s Good Mood Food.

5.30 Bobby & Giada In Italy. 6.30 Tiny Kitchen Cook Off. 7.00 Nigellissima. 7.30

The Zimmern List. 8.30 Hairy Bikers: Route 66. 9.40 Bourdain: Parts Unknown.

10.35 Restaurants On The Edge. 11.30 Fries Down Under. 12.30 Fries Down Under. 1.30 Ainsley’s Good Mood Food.

2.30 Bobby & Giada In Italy. 3.30 Hairy Bikers: Route 66. 4.35 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 4.30 Wok The World. 5.35 Simply Giada. 6.05 Mary Makes It Easy. 6.35 Made In Britain.

7.35 Michel Roux’s French Country Cooking. 8.35 Mediterranean Escapes.

9.45 Bourdain: Parts Unknown. 10.35

Restaurants On The Edge. 11.30 Eat China. 12.30 Simply Giada. 1.00 Mary Makes It Easy. 1.30 Michel Roux’s French Country Cooking. 2.30 Mediterranean Escapes. 3.35 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 3.00 Food Lover’s Guide. 3.30 Dolce South East Asia.

4.30 Mexican Table. 5.00 Cook And The Chef. 5.30 Yotam’s Mediterranean. 6.30 Food Safari. 7.00 The Cook Up. 7.30 Rick Stein’s Taste Of The Sea. 8.00 The Chocolate Queen. 8.30 Food Fight Club.

9.30 Come Dine With Me UK Couples.

10.30 Royal Recipes. 11.30 BBQ Brawl.

12.40 The Cook Up. 1.10 Rick Stein’s Taste Of The Sea. 1.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 3.00 Food Lover’s Guide. 3.30 Dolce South East Asia. 4.30

Mexican Table. 5.00 Cook And The Chef.

5.30 Yotam’s Mediterranean. 6.30 Food Safari. 7.00 The Cook Up. 7.30 Rick Stein’s Taste Of The Sea. 8.00 The Streets With Dan Hong. 8.30 Best Of Britain With Ainsley And Grace. 9.30 Come Dine With Me UK Couples. 10.30 Royal Recipes.

11.30 BBQ Brawl. 12.30 The Cook Up.

1.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 3.00 Food Lover’s Guide. 3.30 Dolce South East Asia. 4.30

Mexican Table. 5.00 Cook And The Chef.

5.30 Yotam’s Mediterranean. 6.30 Food Safari. 7.00 The Cook Up. 7.30 Rick

6.00 Morning Programs. 7.35 Under The Cover Of Cloud. (2018) (PG) 9.20 This Beautiful Fantastic. (2016) (PG) 11.00 The Movie Show. (M) 11.30 The Bravest. (2019) (M, Mandarin) 1.40 Big Fish. (2003) (PG) 3.55 God Willing. (2015) (PG, Italian) 5.30 The Chaperone. (2018) (PG)

7.30 Night Train To Lisbon. (2013) (M)

9.35 Colombiana. (2011) (MA15+) 11.35 Hot Summer Nights. (2018) (MA15+) 1.35 Late Programs.

6.00 God Willing. (2015) (PG, Italian)

7.35 The Chaperone. (2018) (PG) 9.35

The Movie Show. (PG) 10.05 The Woman In Black. (2012) (M) 11.50 Night Train To Lisbon. (2013) (M) 1.55 Me And Orson Welles. (2008) (PG) 4.00 Belle. (2013) (PG) 5.55 Last Chance Harvey. (2008) (PG)

7.35 Brad’s Status. (2017) (M) 9.30 The Fifth Element. (1997) (PG) 11.50 Seven Psychopaths. (2012) (MA15+) 1.55 Late Programs.

6.00 The Fifth Element. (1997) (PG) 8.20 Last Chance Harvey. (2008) (PG) 10.00 Lootera. (2013) (M, Hindi) 12.30 The Winter Guest. (1997) (M) 2.30 The Chaperone. (2018) (PG) 4.30 Sissi: The Young Empress. (1956) (PG, German) 6.30 Creation. (2009) (PG) 8.30 Devil’s Knot. (2013) 10.35 Concussion. (2013) (MA15+) 12.25 The Public. (2018) (M)

2.35 Before We Vanish. (2017) (M, Japanese) 5.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Last Chance Harvey. Cont. (2008) (PG) 6.40 Creation. (2009) (PG) 8.40 Belle. (2013) (PG) 10.35 Brad’s Status. (2017) (M) 12.30 The Public. (2018) (M)

2.40 The Movie Show. (PG) 3.10 The Fifth Element. (1997) (PG) 5.30 The Life And Death Of Colonel Blimp. (1943) (PG) 8.30 The Eagle Has Landed. (1976) (M) 11.00 The 15:17 To Paris. (2018) (M) 12.40 Lootera. (2013) (M, Hindi) 3.10 Devil’s Knot. (2013) (M) 5.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Sissi: The Young Empress. Cont. (1956) (PG, German) 7.15 Tenderness. (2013) (PG, French) 8.45 Long Way North. (2015) (PG) 10.15 Support The Girls. (2018) (M) 11.55 Devil’s Knot. (2013) (M) 2.00 Ramen Shop. (2018) (PG) 3.40 Creation. (2009) (PG) 5.40 Hunt For The Wilderpeople. (2016) (PG) 7.35 Cousins. (2021) 9.30 Room 212. (2019) (MA15+, French) 11.05 Lovers. (2020) (MA15+, French) 1.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Ramen Shop. Cont. (2018) (PG) 6.40 Hunt For The Wilderpeople. (2016) (PG) 8.35 Frankie. (2019) (PG) 10.30

The 15:17 To Paris. (2018) (M) 12.15 Marrowbone. (2018) (M) 2.15 Long Way North. (2015) (PG) 3.45 Tenderness. (2013) (PG, French) 5.15 The Way. (2010) (PG) 7.35 Tracker. (2010) (M) 9.30 In The Name Of The Land. (2019) (M, French) 11.25 Between Two Worlds. (2021) (M, French) 1.25 Late Programs.

6.00 Tenderness. Cont. (2013) (PG, French) 6.15 The Way. (2010) (PG) 8.35 The Crow’s Egg. (2014) (PG, Tamil) 10.15

Tracker. (2010) (M) 12.10 Cousins. (2021)

1.00 TV Shop.

Take Two.

Joyce Meyer.

TV Shop.

TV Shop.

7.00 House Hunters. 7.30 Holmes Family Rescue. 8.30 Home Town. 9.30 To Be Advised. 10.30 Caribbean Life. 11.30 Million Dollar Listing NY. 12.30 House Hunters Int. 1.00 Holmes Family Rescue.

2.00 Home Town. 3.00 Late Programs.

Stein’s Taste Of The Sea. 8.00 Plat Du Tour. 8.30 Gino’s Italian Coastal Escape.

9.00 Jamie’s Great Italian Escape. 9.30

Come Dine With Me UK Couples. 10.30

Royal Recipes. 11.30 BBQ Brawl. 12.30

The Cook Up. 1.00 Late Programs.

2.00 Hunt For The Wilderpeople. (2016) (PG) 3.55 Frankie. (2019) (PG) 5.50 Lady

L. (1965) (PG) 7.50 Alex And Eve. (2016)

(M) 9.30 We’ll End Up Together. (2019) (M, French) 12.00 Three Colours: Blue. (1993) (M, French) 1.45 Late Programs. 5.55 Babette’s Feast. (1987) (PG, Danish)

KB’s TROPHIES and Engraving have been creating and personalising trophies for all types of events and competitions around the Tweed Shire and have a proud history of helping sporting and community organisations with their trophy needs. They have a proven track record of producing quality trophies on time for events around the community.

Local family Geoff and Jillian Wotherspoon have been the owners of KB’s Trophies and Engraving for 22 years. Geoff has lived in Murwillumbah his entire life while Jillian has lived in Murwillumbah for over

40 years.

KB’s Trophies & Engraving was previously owned by local Ken Baldwin (KB) before Jillian and Geoff purchased the business from the late KB who was well known in the community.

FEATURED BUSINESS

watching their hockey achievements”.

“We offer a wide range of trophies and engraving ranging from, but not limited to; indoor and outdoor plaques, one-off trophies, club trophies, school trophies, social competition trophies, end of season/year trophies, medals, medallions, name badges, clocks, glassware and drink bottles”.

“We have four children that went through school and grew up and were part of the local community here,” Jillian told The Weekly. “We were heavily involved with our local hockey association and enjoyed following our children around the country

If you are involved with a Sporting, School and community organization, reach out to us about trophies and engraving for your next occasion – you can have confidence we can deliver on time for your big event.

Tweed

Business

BRAYS CREEK GAS & WATER SUPPLIES

Water supplies company. Training support available, if required. Enquiries: Phone 0400 186 851

Car for Sale

2007 NISSAN X-TRAIL ST-S 24x4 Silver 210,000kms. Auto, Air, Power Steer, Full Electrics, Sun Roof, Mag Wheels, Airbags, ABS Brakes,Cruise Control, Radio/Cd. Just Serviced Engine & Transmission, New Tyres, Suspension Etc. Rego Jan 2023. $7,700. Ph 0407 120 113

Car for Sale

First

Courses

Courses

HOME BREW KIT Bottle capper, 300 caps, 30 long neck bottles 2 x car ramps $50 for the lot. Phone 0755 245379

Lost

Cherished Diamond Engagement ring in the Pottsville/Kingscliff area – Phone Debbie 0407 202 677

Massage

Massage

Tweed Heads South Wed-Thurs, Sat, Sun Ph 0473 512 021 www.goodhandsmassages.com

Positions Vacant

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

Caravan for

White Card Engraving

DRIVER National Transport & Logistics company looking for experienced HC or MC drivers at Condong Broadwater or Harwood Sugar Mill sites. Excellent seasonal pay & conditions. Send resume to Wendy.Keel@sctlogistics.com.au.

FARMER NEEDS HELP Excellent Remuneration. All enquiries welcome. Ph: (07) 5590 7029

Legal Notice

PUBLIC NOTICE OF PEOPLE, TACIT ACCEPTANCE

Felicia Gunhild Engstrom of Tweed Heads West, New South commerce, and is the irrefutable Holder in Due Course of protected Trade Names Felicia Gunhild Engstrom, FELICIA GUNHILD all relevant variations of Naming Conventions since unrebutted jurisdiction of Terra Australis also known as the Commonwealth 2022, Public Recording Number RPP4463900051001677183605. ties with the occupying corporate government of Australia any further infringement upon these copyright protected misaddressing Felicia Gunhild Engstrom in fraudulent debased

Business for Sale

400

Murwillumbah

Courses

400

98 Centre Street, Casino NSW 2470

Ph: (02) 6662 2500 Fax: (02) 6662 1736

Car for Sale

Car for Sale

9th Nov, 2023 $6,550. (2nd Hilux)

Dual Cab ute 1996. Auto air steer. Full mechanical overhaul & service. Rego 12th Dec, 2023. $8,500 Phone: 0409 158 962

2014 JEEP Compass North edition, 2ltr 4cyl petro; 4x2 automatic. 118,000km. Loaded with features. Excellent condition inside and out. NSW rego EKJ47X 14/10/23. Taylor Made Car Sales MD 16862. $14,000. Phone: (02) 6672 5454.

Caravan for Sale

20FT ROADSTAR 4000 2005 model, well cared for, Ensuite, Airconditioning, full annex.

Positions Vacant

Bed,AirCon,Toilet/Shower. Good Cond. Avail Now $35,990 Neg. Phone: 0412 543 499

Construction Induction

Tweed Heads South Phone 0466 015 373 Safety CORP RTO 91694

FREE!

White Card Free

Sing For Fun 9:30-11am NSW time Mondays, at South Tweed Sports Club Phone Margaret: 0438 819 809

Courses

First Aid Courses

HLTAID009 Provide CPR ($50)

HLTAID011 Provide first aid ($100)

HLTAID012 Provide first aid in an education and care setting ($120)

HLTAID014 Provide advanced first aid

HLTAID015 Provide advanced resuscitation

To book a place just Phone 0466015373 Southern Cross First Aid First Aid kits approved for all work places www.firstaidsc.com

Garage Sale

MOVING INTERSTATE. Everything must go. IKEA Desks and shelves, bikes, exercise equipment, kitchen ware. 9 Dorothy Street. This Sat 4th Sun 5th, 8am-4pm.

Massage

Massage

Tweed Heads South Wed-Thurs, Sat, Sun Ph 0473 512 021 www.goodhandsmassages.com

TWEED HEADS Original Thai Massage. Phone Yah: 0477 594 800

Piano Tuner/Removal

Do you need to Tune a piano? Move a Piano? Call Jed the Piano man Cheapest and the best. 35 years in the biz Complimentary Piano tune With every removal (07) 5590 5778 0448 985 778

Positions Vacant

POSITION VACANT Seeking a positively minded, dog loving female support person to assist a self assured, visually impaired, x-professional woman. Duties include light domestic, driving own vehicle for local yoga, pilates, shopping and social engagements. Literate with Mac iPad and phone. 0404 225 819

TWEED HEADS COOLANGATTA TAXIS LOOKING FOR WORK? NEED EXTRA CASH?

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

CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

CD Civil are offering a great opportunity in the Ballina, Lismore and Tweed regions for.

• Excavator Operators

• Final Trim Grader Operators

• Truck Operators

• Experienced Civil Laborers’

• Civil Pipe Layers

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

POSITIONS VACANT

Casual Cleaner Required

10 Hour Per Week - No Weekends!

Commercial cleaning position suited to experienced cleaner who prides themself on a high quality of work and dependability.

Contact Serene Living on 07 5536 6820 / or email: mish@ sereneliving.com.au for further information and applications.

Cafe Cook / Barista Required

Great Hours - 8.30 to 2.30 (5 days) - No Weekends!

Ideal position for self-motivated person who enjoys running their own kitchen.

Contact Serene Living on 07 5536 6820 / or email: mish@ sereneliving.com.au for further information and applications.

Positions Vacant

Beautiful riverside cafe, STAR BIRD is awaiting key team members. Do you have 2+ years experience as a chef, cafe manager or head barista? This could be the perfect place for you! Looking for a dynamic and reliable supervisor for this prime location. Above award wages, flexible hrs. Early start, early finish shifts available. Get in touch with us ASAP! OPENING 25th JANUARY for a busy Summer season. starbirdcafe2484@gmail.com

Motorcycle Posties & Delivery Drivers needed

Urgently required Motorcycle riders to deliver mail and small parcels on the Tweed Coast.

Full time positions available, $28.91 PH

Please call Sean on 0419 246 662 or Sharon 0402 530 140

DELIVERY DRIVER Chilled & frozen foods.

Thursday & Friday early starts, knowledge of Brisbane preferable. Well presented & good communication skills required.

Text 0488 156 524 for details

DELIVERY DRIVERS WANTED Tweed Valley Weekly is seeking several drivers for newspaper delivery every Thursday Morning. Great Rates, Must be available Thursday Mornings, Insurance provided for first year. Phone: (02) 6672 4443

Public Notice

PROPOSAL TO INSTALL A NEW MOBILE PHONE BASE STATION AT MOOBALL NSW

Telstra plans to install a new mobile phone base station located at 250 Pottsville Road, Mooball NSW 2483 (Lot 221 on DP1003549) www.rfnsa.com.au/2483004

1. Telstra Limited (A.C.N 051 775 556) are proposing to provide improved coverage for the Mooball area. As part of the proposed mobile phone base station, Telstra proposes the installation of 4G and 5G technologies in Mooball. Proposed works at the above site will involve the installation of a 38.8 metre monopole, six (6) new panel antennas (each no more than 2.8m in length), associated ancillary equipment, and a new equipment shelter secured within a compound located at ground level.

2. Telstra regards the proposed installation as Complying Development in accordance with the State Environmental Planning Policy (Transport and Infrastructure) 2021 based on the above description.

3. In accordance with Section 6 of C564:2020 Mobile Phone Base Station Deployment Code, we invite you to provide feedback about the proposal. Further information and/or written submissions should be directed to Max Peel, Aurecon Australasia (A.B.N 54 005 139 873) via email to: max.peel@aurecongroup.com or via post to: Max Peel, Aurecon Pty Ltd, 5/863 Hay St Perth WA 6000 Australia by COB 27 February 2023.

Public Notice

PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP meets on the second Thursday of each month. Doors open in the community Room at 10-30 NSW time. All welcome. Phone: 0427 432 071.

MURWILLUMBAH RSL SUB BRANCH

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Notice is hereby given that the annual general meeting of the Murwillumbah RSL Sub Branch will be held at the Murwillumbah Services Memorial Club on Monday 13th February 2023 at 0900 hrs

AGENDA:

1. Open meeting and receive apologies.

2. Oath of allegiance.

3. Receive and consider Presidents Report.

4. Receive and consider Secretaries Report.

5. Receive and consider Treasurers Report including Balance Sheet and Auditors report.

6. Election of Officers.

7. Motions

8. General Business. To apply to AGM.

9. Declare the meeting closed.

The monthly meeting for February will be held prior to the AGM. Nominations for executive positions may be forwarded to the secretary 1000hrs 8th February 2023

David White President

Snake Relocation

George “Milton” RICE

02.02.1933 – 24.01.2023

Much loved husband to Lorraine (dec’d). Cherished father to Debra, Wendy and Colin (dec’d) and father-in-law to Leigh. Adored Pop to Matthew, Kylie, Monique and Nicholas and Great-Pop to Olivia, Kayla, Eliana and Ben.

Forever in our hearts

Social Group

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

To Let

FREE ACCOMMODATION AND BOARD near

Mt Warning. In exchange for veg cooking and light housework, share with female musician in chemical free house, no pets , woofas welcome. Phone: 0467 848 819

COOLANGATTA room to rent 200 metres from the beach, Club, shops, fully furnished, cooking facilities, No lease and No bond. Over 50’s from $225-$250 per week. (07) 5599 1089

Wanted

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

WANTED Limes, Lemons and passionfruit. Please help Peter, 0488 297 768

WE BUY GOOD & BAD TRUCKS, VANS, 4X4’S, UTES, CARS & MACHINERY Any condition up to $12,500 Free Tow as Needed. Call now to discuss 0403 118 534

RENTAL WANTED Flood affected, local working family of 4 desperately seeking a 3+ bedroom max. $650. Prefer Murwillumbah area but open to other locations. Phone: 0477 581 884

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

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

Death Notices

Family warmly invite you to a celebration of Milton’s life to be held at the Tweed Valley Cemetery Chapel, Eviron Road, Eviron on Tuesday 7th February 2023, 1pm (NSW time).

BURLEIGH HEADS

In loving memory

RAYMOND JOHN THOMPSON

5/8/1937 - 26/1/2023

In loving memory BRYCE STANLEY NORTH

Late of Byriill Creek, Murwillumbah

Formerly of New Zealand.

Passed away suddenly on Sunday 27th February 2022.

Aged 51 years.

Dearly loved husband of Skye.

Loved father of Jazz and Solomon.

Cherished son of Dale North.

Loved brother of Clayton, Renee and Fiona.

Loved Grandad of Kalarni Rose.

Loved by his nieces and nephews.

Forever in our thoughts and hearts.

Funeral Notices

Marian Dawn Devine (née Pickard)

In loving memory ... Marian Dawn Devine née Pickard

Late of Heritage Lodge, Murwillumbah

Passed away peacefully on Sunday 29th January 2023. Aged 90 Years.

Dearly loved Wife of Jim.

Devoted husband to Marion (dec’d), loving Dad & Father in law to Kim & Ian, Neil & Tracey, Graham & Terri. Proud and loving Pop to all his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Family and friends are warmly invited to attend Ray’s Funeral Service at Tweed Valley Lawn Cemetery, 813 Eviron Road, Eviron, Wednesday 8th February at 11:00am

Death Notice

In loving memory

KEN WOODHEAD

Late of Berowra

Passed away peacefully on the 21st Jan 2023. Aged 85 years.

Deeply missed by his wife Noelene Woodhead

Cherished by his children, Donna-Marie Burrell and Steven Woodhead and late wife Joan (d’ced).

Adored Granddad of 6 grandchildren, 4 step grandchildren and 1 great granddaughter

Will be greatly missed by family and friends.

Loved Mother and Mother-in-law of Jim Jnr & Tricia. Anne & Rob Doo and David & Janelle.

Cherished Grandmother of Elliott, Lindsey, Stephen, Christopher, Aaron and Kaitlin.

Loving Great-Grandmother of Adelaide, Annabel, Jack and Oliver.

Loved Sister of Denise.

Family and friends are warmly invited to attend Marian’s Funeral Service to be held at the Tweed Valley Lawn Chapel, Eviron on Monday 6th February 2023 at 12:00pm (NSW time).

McGuiness Funerals

Ph: (02) 6672 2144 Murwillumbah

Funeral Notice

In loving memory

Maria Caterina Santamaria

(née Martinelli)

Late of Banora Point.

Passed away peacefully on Sunday 22nd January 2023.

Aged 85 Years.

Dearly loved Wife of Luigi.

Loved Mother and Mother-in-law of Silvia & Toby and Tony & Sonya.

Cherished Nonna of Cooper and Bronte.

Family and friends are warmly invited to attend Maria’s Requiem Mass to be held at St Joseph’s Catholic Church, Tweed Heads on Tuesday 7th February 2023 at 11:00 am (NSW Time).

After the service, the cortege will leave for the Tweed Heads Lawn Cemetery, Kirkwood Road, Tweed Heads South.

Ph: (02) 6672 2144 Murwillumbah McGuiness Funerals

Australia Day Awards and Citizenship Ceremony

TWEED SHIRE Council hosted its annual Australia Day awards and citizenship ceremony on Thursday, January 26, at the Murwillumbah Civic Centre.

The awards ceremony was followed by a special citizenship ceremony, hosted by Mayor Chris Cherry, which saw 35 residents from 17 countries across all continents of the globe become the Tweed’s newest Australians.

Joining the presentation was Federal Member for Richmond Justine Elliot, State Member for Tweed Geoff Provest, Harry Gregg, representative for State Member for Tweed Janelle Saffin, Mayor Chris Cherry, Deputy Mayor Meredith Dennis, Cr Reece Byrnes, Cr James Owen and Cr Warren Polglase.

The 2021 Tweed Shire Volunteer of the Year – Individual, Grant ‘Jack’ Frost, joined in the ceremony as this year’s Australia Day Ambassador for the Tweed.

ciate local Indigenous culture that’s alive and thriving. There was an Honourable Mention award in this category which went to Tyalgum Music Festival.

There were joint winners in the 2022 Sporting Achievement of the Year - Individual award. Xane Bowen is a 16-year-old triathlete who last year placed second at the National All Schools Triathlon and is the NSW Champion. In 2021 he won the title of Youth Champion of Australia. He began his journey as a young junior member of the Tweed Valley Triathletes. Xane is dedicated to his training, even after he and his mother had to seek temporary accommodation for months when their family home was severely impacted by the 2022 flood.

Chloe Covell is an impressive young street skateboarder who is well on her way to qualifying for the Paris 2024 Olympics, after being placed 7th overall while representing Australia at the qualifying event in Rome. In 2022, she competed at the open women’s level at X Games in Japan, where she received a bronze medal, and at X Games USA, scoring a silver medal. These medals make Chloe the youngest X Games athlete to achieve two medals before the age of 13.

The 2022 Sporting Achievement of the Year – Group went to Tweed Dragons Inc The Tweed Dragons provide opportunities for people aged 12 to 70-plus to be included in the wonderful community activity of dragon boating. Having success at state, national and world titles is icing on the cake for this community-minded group. After two years of pandemic-affected championships, their 2022 results speak for themselves – three gold, six silver and three bronze placings at the state titles and one gold and 5 silver medals at the national titles.

The Tweed Citizen of the Year is refugee advocate Joan Henderson of Urliup.

Mayor Cherry presented the award to Joan at the event.

“Following the fall of Kabul into the hands of the Taliban in 2021, Joan has taken upon herself the almost impossible task of bringing to safety some of the people at the highest risk of arrest and death,” Mayor Cherry said.

“She is relentless in her work of preparing visa applications, keeping communications open day and night with people who are hiding in the mountains.

“Joan is a quiet achiever who represents the best of our compassionate and diverse Tweed community. She is a very worthy winner of the title of Tweed Citizen of the Year.”

Council’s General Manager Troy Green was the MC for the awards which saw recipients honoured in five other categories including Arts and Culture, Community Event of the Year, Sporting Achievement (Individual and Group), Young Achiever of the Year and Volunteer of the Year (Individual and Group).

The 2022 Arts and Culture Award went to Allira Cornell . Allira has a passion for bringing arts and culture to the Tweed, providing a venue for a diverse range of films, live performance and theatre. Her work restoring the much-loved Regent Cinema has brought an important cultural icon of the Tweed back to life. Allira is also a great supporter of the community. On many occasions she has provided the venue at discounted rates and even for free for non-for-profit groups and charities. There was also an Honourable Mention awarded in this category which went to Murwillumbah Arts Trail.

The 2022 Community Event of the Year went to the Kinship Festival

The festival is a celebration of Aboriginal art, dance, community and culture for the whole community to enjoy. The committee is dedicated to realising the vision and striving towards communicating to the community the meaning of Kinship and the Aboriginal culture that encapsulates culture, belonging, responsibility, participation and connection to land, and people. The event provides an opportunity for people from all walks of life to see and appre-

The 2022 Young Achiever in Community Service went to Lily O’Sullivan Eighteen-year-old Lily is an outstanding young athlete who spent many years volunteering with Cudgen Headland Surf Life Saving Club and now works protecting lives as a lifeguard on the Gold Coast. At the Youth World Life Saving Championships in Italy, she won seven out of a possible seven surf events, broke a world record in the 25m manikin relay with her team, as well as scoring a bronze in another event. Apart from her sporting achievements, Lily spends time giving back to her community through volunteer lifesaving, training nippers and working with children through the NDIS. She assisted in ferrying to safety anyone affected by last year’s flood and volunteering at the evacuation centre at Kingscliff TAFE.

The 2022 Volunteer of the Year –Individual went to Alex Dale Alex is one of the unsung heroes of the Tweed. He has worked tirelessly for decades for environmental causes, planting trees for groups such as Fingal Dune Care and Friends of Cudgen Nature Reserve. He has also given hundreds of hours to Team Koala, organising fun days for families at Pottsville and setting up for markets. Alex’s tireless dedication, his ability to encourage and work with others and his vision for the Tweed are remarkable.

The 2022 Volunteer of the Year –Group went to Cudgen Rural Fire Brigade The brigade is a diverse group of volunteers who all share the same passion and commitment for volunteering in their local community, spending many thousands of unpaid hours assisting others. The respected brigade responds to more than 100 incidents a year, including house and bush fires, vehicle accidents and automatic fire alarms. The Cudgen Rural Fire Brigade played a very big role in last year’s floods, spending more than two weeks sandbagging, rescuing residents and in the clean-up in Chinderah, Tumbulgum and Condong. Families and children also thank them for their popular Santa Runs along the Tweed Coast and out to Tumbulgum. There was an Honourable Mention awarded in this category to Agape Outreach.

Tweed Citizen of the year, Joan Henderson

65 COMINAN AVENUE, BANORA POINT

Commanding an immediate sense of space, a revelation of quality, style and entertainment excellence unfolds from the moment you enter the property via the secure front gate. A holiday oasis, impressive in size and features, nothing has been overlooked in creating this summer masterpiece with versatile indoor/outdoor living options that captures sweeping 180' hinterland, ocean, and Surfers Paradise skyline views within ten minutes' drive to shopping and famous beaches.

• Six bedrooms with built-in robes, three bathrooms, plus office and billiard room

• Luxurious master suite with private balcony and spa bath perfect for romantic sunsets

• Contemporary kitchen with views over pool, Bosch fit out, stone bench-tops & wine storage

• Double lock-up garage poxy sealed with additional off-street securing parking

• Full-service bar with Bali hut feature roof, and servery windows to pool area

• Downstairs additional bedroom and bathroom with outdoor alfresco and kitchenette

Mega auction a roaring success

By Jo Kennett

BUYING AND selling at auction may sound like a daunting process if you haven’t tried it before, but local agents say it has definite benefits for buyers and sellers, with one local agent selling half their properties at a mega auction recently.

Tate Brownlee Real Estate held a mega auction on Tuesday, January 24 with 15 properties under the hammer.

“More than 50 per cent of properties sold at auction and immediately after, with more sales pending,” Tate Brownlee business owner Kristen Merrion told The Weekly Real Estate.

“Our top seller on the night was 7 Highland Drive, Terranora, selling for $1.48 million.

“We will be having auctions every month. We are auction experts.

“We have a team dedicated to assisting buyers to be auction ready.”

Kristen said that an auction is a transparent sale process “bringing sellers and buyers together, in a public forum.”

“The auction process is the

way to go if you engage with an experienced auction agent and auctioneer,” Kristen said.

“The days on market are significantly lower than a private treaty.”

According to First National Real Estate Murwillumbah’s Helen Flynn, selling property by auction comes with various benefits and features, making it quite different from selling by private treaty.

“An auction provides an owner with the opportunity to set a date for the actual auction to take place and therefore provides a structured program for the process of selling,” Helen said.

“There is always a possibility for a sale prior to auction, on auction day, or should the property be ‘passed in’ at auction; it is quite common for a sale to take place post auction.

“Even if passed in at auction a sale can be negotiated later that same day and the auction conditions of sale still apply.

“The most notable conditions of sale by auction (or pre auction) are that the sale is unconditional so the purchaser/s must be satisfied that any improvements are in sound condition and

they have the necessary funds or finance to complete the transaction. Following the actual auction day any sale is by private treaty and can be conditional, including a cooling-off period for the purchaser.

“Other features of selling by auction are: competitive bidding at auction can maximise the sale price for the seller.

“The pre-auction marketing period allows the purchaser to make their enquiries on the property – obtain finance, have pest and building reports done.

“It allows for the seller to gain prospective buyer comments and feedback to the marketing agent so that they can position the property price wise for auction day in setting their reserve price.”

Helen is selling a four-bedroom home with a view over the golf course at auction on site at 12 Golden Links Drive, Murwillumbah, at 11am this Saturday, February 4.

“The property will be open for inspection from 10.30am for any interested parties,” she said.

“The vendors of this property decided to auction the property because they wanted a sale

within a definite time frame.

“They have relied on a certified valuer’s valuation to set the reserve price as well as buyer feedback.

“The vendors have provided a current pest and building report to assist intending buyers.

“We are looking forward to an excellent result on Saturday.”

Owner of Schmith Estate Agents

Justin Schmith has an open home and an onsite auction this Saturday, February 4, at 65 Cominan Avenue, Banora Point

(open home 12pm, auction 1pm).

The property is a beautiful six-bedroom entertainer that will appeal to buyers looking for a home life of luxury.

Justin says that auctions provide “a transparent approach to multiple offers.”

“Auctions can also give a buyer insight to what the market is doing in particular areas and price points,” he said.

“It’s about confidence and being educated in the process.”

HAMMER TIME: Tate Brownlee is showing that auctions can get results in the Tweed

ON THE MARKET

93 Byangum MurwillumbahRoad,

PRICE: $820,000

3 BED | 1 BATH | 2 CAR

10 Stafford Street, South Murwillumbah

PRICE: $620,000 - $660,000

2 BED | 1 BATH | 2 CAR

Solid brick 1920s family home sits proudly elevated in the heart of Murwillumbah

Kosciusko 'bubble' glass windows, high ceilings and gorgeous floorboards

Ample enclosed storage and workshop space

Large 784sqm block with established veggie garden beds and mature fruit trees

189 Tweed Valley Way, South Murwillumbah

PRICE: CONTACT AGENT

3 BED | 2 BATH | 1 CAR

Waterfront home offering an enviable lifestyle and direct river access

Charming period features throughout, VJ panelling and timber floors

Covered entertaining deck

overlooks sundrenched backyard

Views to Mount Warning and surrounding ranges

Fully fenced, generous 734sqm block

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Tastefully renovated character home with light and airy interiors

Open plan kitchen, living and dining area

Large deck flows off the main living area allowing easy entertaining Situated within easy walking distance to Murwillumbah's CBD, shops and restaurants

37 Wardrop Street, South Murwillumbah

PRICE: $1,000,000 - $1,100,000

3 BED | 2 BATH | 2 CAR

Period home blending original features with modern touches 3 generous beds, master with large en-suite and WIR

Easy relaxation zones including a massive undercover balcony

Sparkling swimming pool

Rear lane access enabling easy drive through for the caravan or boat

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ON THE MARKET

117 River Street, South Murwillumbah

PRICE: $799,000

3 BED | 3 BATH | 1 CAR

Comfortable, elevated family home enjoys stunning views to Mount Warning Spacious back yard with direct river access

Extra accommodation options with an established studio Easy walking distance to the bustling hub of Murwillumbah

106 River Street, South Murwillumbah

PRICE: $900,000

4 BED | 2 BATH | 2 CAR

Set on a generous 1018sqm block Light interiors, soaring ceilings, and beautiful blonde timber floors

Extra accommodation options with an established studio downstairs

Easy walking distance to the bustling hub of Murwillumbah

Generously sized blocks to build a new home Lot 2 comprising of approx. 776sqm and Lot 3 of approx. 896sqm

Both blocks are elevated to take advantage of views to the surrounding border ranges Positioned within easy walking distance to the center of Murwillumbah

27 Bent Street, Murwillumbah

PRICE: $395,000 - $430,000

VACANT LAND

Elevated 500sqm vacant block D.A. ready to submit for a stunning tri-level home Enjoy the blissful views to the surrounding border ranges Situated within easy walking distance to Murwillumbah's CBD, shops and restaurants

92 Braeside Drive Uki

PRICE: $1,000,000 - $1,100,000

4 BED | 2 BATH | 3 CAR

ON THE MARKET

2/1557 Kyogle Road, Uki

PRICE: $465,000 - $510,000

1 BED | 1 BATH | 1 CAR

Flood free sanctuary on 2 acres Uniquely designed home with expansive entertianing decks Double garage + large workshop / machinery shed with attached office space

Moments to the village of Uki and 10 minutes to the bustling Northern Rivers hub of Murwillumbah

2981 Kyogle KunghurRoad,

PRICE: $500,000 VACANT LAND

Build your dream home in the gated Panorama development 3 acre plot with mesmerising views to Mount Warning

Plenty of room for food gardens, farm pets and for the kids to roam safely

Located 10mins to Clarrie Hall

Dam for fishing and boating and 15mins to the village of Uki with superb cafes and weekly markets

Peacefully private abode situated on 6 acre share Stone wall features and high ceilings, large windows allow natral light to pour in Moments to the village of Uki where you can enjoy markets and cafes and a quick 10min drive to Murwillumbah

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Tweed Valley Way, South Murwillumbah

PRICE: CONTACT AGENT

1 BED | 1 BATH | 2 CAR

Elevated and centrally located home to shops and cafes in Murwillumbah CBD

Low maintenance living with a great outlook over fields and mountains beyond A motorised chair lift is in place for anyone whose needs would suit this extra feature

3 Highland Drive Terranora

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

KEY FEATURES

• Generous formal & informal living areas

• Separate family/media room

• Master bedroom with walk in robe & ensuite

• Large main bathroom with separate shower & bath

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

• Ducted reverse cycle air-conditioning

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

• Fully tiled in-ground pool

• Automatic double garage plus exterior space for caravan or boat

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

car

Land Size 7635m2

For Sale

$1,800,000

Open Saturday 4th - 12:00 - 1:00pm (NSW Time)

David Stringer 0418 150 731

david@djstringer.com.au

1/40 Durran Street Tugun

Stroll home from a day at the beach & local shopping to immerse yourself into this private (2) bedroom fully furnished duplex town home (just 1 of 2 only) offering a splendid courtyard fitted out for the avid entertainer or simply a perfect destination for a chill out day watching the footy with your mates.

KEY FEATURES:

• Generous air-conditioned tiled living

• Modern well-appointed kitchen

• Two sizable bedrooms with built in robes (master with air-conditioning)

• Main bathroom & toilet on upper level and 2nd toilet on ground / living level

• Front terrace

• Balinese inspired under cover alfresco dining area

• Upper terrace style patio w/ privacy weather blinds

• Fully fenced rear courtyard with small lawn blanket & raised garden beds

• Internal European style laundry

• Single automatic lock up garage

• Outdoor shed within fenced enclosure.

Interest Over

$800,000 Open Saturday 4th 9:00 - 9:30am

David Stringer 0418 150 731

david@djstringer.com.au

175 Tweed Valley Way South Murwillumbah

Enjoy all year summer fun from this cute (2) bedroom plus study Queenslander style cottage, where your back lawn laps the water's edge of the beautiful Tweed River.

For boaties, skiers, anglers and wake boarders, your picturesque waterfront playground with its glassy water and lush surrounds, winds its way from the weir and extends on stream out to the Pacific Ocean.

KEY FEATURES:

• Cool timber flooring throughout

• Air-conditioned living & master bedroom

• Well-appointed kitchen with water view

• 2 Bedrooms

• Additional sunroom which could be occupied as a guest room or study

• Large, covered entertainers' deck

• Under house storage

• Oversized remote lock up garage & external space for second car / boat

• Fishing platform or skier's dock

Land Size 708m2

For Sale

$795,000 Neg

Open Saturday 4th 9:00 - 9:30am (NSW TIME)

David Stringer 0418 150 731

david@djstringer.com.au