Tweed Valley Weekly, March 21, 2024

Residents call out ‘false claims’

By Jo Kennett

A TWEED Heads residents’ group has called out what they say are false claims in Tweed Shire Council’s Growth Management and Housing Strategy Draft Options Paper, which is open for submissions until this Friday, March 22 — your last chance to have a say.

Tweed District Residents and Ratepayers Association, like other residents’ associations, have been in crisis meetings on the paper, which president Lindy Smith said was “mired in controversy.”

“The huge discrepancy in the government and Tweed Shire Council (TSC) growth figures being more than doubled in the paper is a mystery,” she said.

“There is little acknowledgement we already have approved zoned land to accommodate projected growth.

“Provisions already exist within existing urban areas for multiple occupancy development in urban centres to facilitate growth, with huge swathes of these areas yet to be redeveloped.”

Lindy said it was concerning that controversial development applications refused due to significant issues are now in the paper, such as the industrial development proposed at Cudgera Creek (change 44 in the paper) which was refused by the state government’s Regional Planning Panel last year.

“Now there is a much greater area proposed for industrial development which is claimed to be Pottsville and claimed to be included in the current North Coast Regional Plan (NCRP) and the Tweed Urban and Employment Land Release Strategy (TUELRS),” she said.

“That is false, the site is in fact the rural hamlet Cudgera Creek and is not included in the current NCRP and TUELRS.

“The so-called caravan park site at Pottsville, also refused due to significant constraints/issues, has been included, along with several other areas proposed regardless of significant environmental constraints.”

The Crown reserve at Tweed Heads West (change 7) is included to be part of the airport precinct for industrial development.

“Our residents are very concerned that this reserve is the last remaining floodplain for the Tweed Heads urban area and carries massive volumes of floodwaters,” she said.

“Filling the site for such development will significantly exacerbate flood impacts to the residential area, Kennedy Drive (a major arterial road), airport operations (closed for its longest period during the floods of 2022), and the national highway M1 tunnel came close to flooding.

“There is no reference that the site is within the first one kilometre from the end of the runway, a designated public safety area restricting concentrations of people.

“It also makes no reference to its environmental significance of wetlands, numerous threatened species/habitat, including critically endangered species and several endangered ecological communities.

“The reserve is in fact subject to previous approval conditions for the airport site under the Federal EPBC Act and Airports Act, with a statutory Plan of Management under all three levels of government to manage the vegetation, protect the migratory wader habitat and compensatory planting program.”

The residents’ association president said the relocation of The Tweed Hospital to the Cudgen plateau’s State Significant Farmland (SSF) was met with controversy and with subsequent commitments there would be no further development of the SSF.

“However, the paper proposes further development of the SSF and makes no reference to the site as SSF, and falsely claims it is RU2,” Lindy said.

“There is significant timeline evidence of formal records and pre-determinations that warrants an inquiry prior to any further proposed development of the SSF.

“The Tweed Heads West community have the zombie approval filling the flood-

plain to deal with, the Kingscliff community has theirs with the paper proposing increasing densities and further expanding the Kingscliff West floodplain development.

“There are a considerable number of changes proposed for the Kingscliff community that has fought for decades to preserve its character and height limits.

“Why was the Kingscliff Locality Plan — adopted just four years ago after extensive consultation — not included as a key policy document in the development of the paper, along with our principle planning tool, Tweed Local Environmental Plans?”

Lindy said the paper includes proposals that are “far removed from adaptation to a resilient future.”

“Under current regulations, every home built/purchased is open to be swallowed up for short-term holiday letting and there are no guarantees for any ratio of affordable housing and their protection into perpetuity,” she said.

‘The long-held vision for our shire has been to preserve its unique character of coastal/rural towns/villages, city centre and landscapes separate from the Gold Coast, and protection of the shire’s internationally recognised environmental assets/values.

“It is of critical importance that our community voice is not lost to short-term gain of corporate/developer/land banker interests.”

The Banora Point and District Residents Association and Kingscliff Ratepayers and Progress Association (KRPA) members have also expressed serious concerns with the paper.

Angst over growth strategy

A KINGSCLIFF residents group says the Growth Management and Housing Strategy Draft Options Paper includes major errors and, after meetings with Tweed Shire Council seeking clarification, they still have serious concerns.

Kingscliff Ratepayers and Progress Association Inc (KRPA) president Peter Newton said the KRPA have had a number of interactions with council on the options proposed and appreciate the work that has gone into the paper but “there remain strong concerns in a number of areas.”

“It is difficult to understand why our community has to revisit the key fundamentals that frame our character, amenity and livability, which are enshrined in our shire’s key planning frameworks, and as have been shaped by significant community consultation and input,” he said.

The paper references the Tweed Regional City Action plan, The North Coast Regional Plan and Kingscliff Locality Plan as background to framing the options, but they seem to be ignored or at least misunderstood in many of the options

proposed.

“A key example is the incorrect inclusion of Kingscliff residential development in the Tweed Regional City Action Plan (TRCAP), with a number of options wrongly determined on this rationale.

“Many options in relation to height and density changes are based on this incorrect inclusion and under the false and incorrect assumption that Kingscliff will be providing hospital accommodation.”

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The areas highlighted for changes at Tweed Heads

Outrageous decision on Murwillumbah Hospital

Kingscliff has a shiny, new hospital opening in May. However, NSW Health and the Northern NSW LHD are robbing Peter to pay Paul. I was with a friend who was triaged twice at Murwillumbah emergency department this week. It was overflowing with patients and a nurse was overheard quite distressed at the large number of patients requiring triage and treatment.

My friend was subsequently moved to the surgical or general ward as her condition was serious. The ward seemed quite full of patients. On Tuesday we noted staff on the surgical or general ward seemed quite distressed and one nurse was sobbing.

This I later learned coincided with staff from the ward being called to their boss and being given an envelope informing them their services would no longer be required on that ward as it is to be closed in May.

Staff were instructed to keep quiet about the closure.

No community consultation. No warning. This decision was made despite what was communicated to staff and the public by the former Chief Executive Wayne Jones in August 2022. “Staff were told in 2022 that the vast majority of existing services at Murwillumbah Hospital would remain in place, including inpatient wards, with only some surgical services and acute inpatient services moved to Tweed.”

Murwillumbah is a fast-growing community. Now is not the time to take away our hospital services.

It is not the time to lose nurses who have been exemplary, professional and caring in the performance of their duties.

It is not the time to close a ward that is now used as a general ward because there are so many patients transferred there from the ED and the outside community.

Many patients in the hospital are

elderly and have elderly partners, friends and family members who work. Many live in outlying rural areas. Reliable regular public transport is not available.

Kingscliff is difficult to access for many of these people and when someone is hospitalised they benefit from family and friends being able to readily visit them.

The Labor government, NSW Health and the Northern NSW LHD must reverse this decision to close a ward at Murwillumbah Hospital.

Jan Brownlow, Dunbible Maintain Murwillumbah Hospital services

As a current patient in Murwillumbah District Hospital in what’s known as the surgical ward, I want to express how strongly I feel about the need to maintain this hospital service for locals.

The recent announcement that the Northern Rivers hospital board is moving to close this ward is a harsh blow to the community.

I came here last week via the emergency department where it was discovered I was very sick with a chest infection.

As a single person I can’t imagine what I would’ve done if Murwillumbah Hospital was not able to give me the care I so badly needed.

The ward I am in, despite being called surgical, is a general medical ward primarily occupied by people like me; sick with infections etc.

The care has been first class and my friends have been able to visit regularly.

I don’t think I would ever been able to drive myself to the new Kingscliff hospital for treatment let alone drive if it was raining or flooding.

I think it is very important that we maintain this service for the community.

You just never know when you or one of your family or friends are going to need general medical hospi -

tal care particularly when we live in an in area that is prone to flooding that isolates us from accessing major health services.

Laine Laingridge (picture supplied below), Murwillumbah

Growth For Tweed

I agree with Ms Fitzgibbon’s letter (TVW, March 14). We are very fortunate to have progressed from when Tweed Shire Council was captured by private developers. Luckily, we can now view development options before they become permanent.

The Tweed needs to accommodate a growing population. When murky deals are done behind closed doors ‘we don’t want change’ is often the only response possible. Fortunately, we have moved on and now have the chance to comment on Your Say Tweed.

Don’t waste this opportunity by March 22, but first, do your homework. Find a plausible population growth figure (there are several versions), then look at existing urban growth plans — particularly those in train for Tweed Heads — then do the maths. It’s clear that current greenfield and other housing in the pipeline seems adequate for the expected population growth. Importantly, existing plans like local environmental plans, regional towns and employment land

plans have already assessed such things as increased flood risk, environmental impacts, town character and more.

The Growth Management and Housing Strategy will determine what the future region will look like. Most of its options have not yet considered their broader impacts. Shouldn’t we be working within existing plans and strategies before considering a gamut of new, untested options. Many of which are seen as problematic in the community and likely to become mired in controversy.

Also, please consider emailing all councillors requesting an extension for time to comment on this very important issue.

Marion

Riordan, Nunderi Walkers versus bikers

I am both a walker and an e-bike rider and I would love to see that we all can share our paths.

My husband and I were recently in Hervey Bay, where there is kilometres of paved paths along the beach.

The council there has solved the problem beautifully by putting white stripes in the middle of the paths and both walkers and bikers respected that, being only at the left side of the stripes as we would on our roads unless overtaking.

Unfortunately, it is our experience here that many walkers take up the whole path when they are two or more or with a dog, which makes it difficult for bikers to pass them safely.

What we saw in Hervey Bay no doubt could solve the problems along the coast at Tweed Heads and at the Gold Coast, where I admit that many tourists don’t seem to understand laws of traffic and the danger they impose on others with their fast-running hired e-bikes and e-scooters, as well as walking all over the path.

By the way, for thousands of years, human legs have walked everywhere without the need of concrete paths — on grass, stones and sand — where

biking needed some sort of paving or level ground, so let us spare bikers a thought and keep their safety on the concrete paths at mind by keeping to the left.

Marianne Sand, Pottsville

Cruel treatment of Assange

Part of a Tweed Valley Weekly letter (Penny Rosier, Feb 17, Letters) is worth repeating.

“For Australians to have tacitly accepted the cruel processes Julian Assange has been subjected to speaks poorly of our compassion,” she wrote.

An understatement. The only thing we can be proud about is that we haven’t kidnapped him and delivered him to the USA.

As long as he is in a concrete bin we are content. And compassion is not about love, it’s about pity. And shame!

B Buckley, Upper Crystal Creek Trivia night is coming Tweed Hospital Auxiliary Trivia Night is just around the corner. Get your teams ready and book your table for a fun night of trivia organised by Tweed Hospital Auxiliary on Thursday, April 4, at South Tweed Sports Club Function Rooms. Sign on is from 6.30pm and the cost is $15 per person with max teams of nine.

Booking is essential via phone: 0404 625 462.

Annette Alexander, Tweed Heads

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Anger over site fee hike

By Jonathon Howard

THE OPERATORS of the Tweed’s nine not-for-profit childcare centres could be slugged with a new percentage-based fee system for using council-owned assets.

The proposal will be voted on by Tweed Shire councillors during their monthly meeting on Thursday, March 21, in a closed session.

Operators are concerned the new fee model could put the viability of not-forprofits at risk and potentially force the closure of smaller childcare centres in the Tweed.

The proposed licence fee increase is going from a flat rate of around $1,500 per year to one per cent of revenue, commencing July 2024, followed by an increase of four per cent of revenue over five years.

There are currently nine impacted childcare centres and many operators are fearful the new model will threaten their bottom line and in turn their financial viability.

In response, the nine local not-for-profit centres have joined forces to rally support for their case.

They argue that there has been no meaningful community consultation about the change and that the justification for the increase is inherently flawed.

“If this change is approved by council on Monday, there will be damaging implications for local communities,” Pippies Early Childcare Centre committee president Dr Lucy McDermid said.

“Not-for-profit childcare centres provide a community resource that supports lower income families and enables carers to seek employment, which supports productivity.

“This increase will mean that the centres’ financial viability is in question. If

they are forced to close, staff will lose their jobs and parents will no longer be able to work.”

The group of centres say that council policies should “foster community cohesion, support affordable community-based childcare” and that this policy actually does the opposite, particularly given the current cost-of-living crisis.

Council said that the cost of maintaining the community assets and land is not viable for them, but records from Pippies Early Childcare Centre (used as an example) illustrate that the centre has been responsible for its own maintenance through grants, donations and fundraising.

“Our centre, like the others in our group, is run by a voluntary committee that strives to provide safe, inclusive, affordable childcare for our local community,” Dr McDermid said.

“We have spent over $140,000 on our facility over the last three years, compared to negligible amounts spent by the Tweed Shire Council.”

Council’s director of sustainable communities Naomi Searle said when assessing fee options, Council officers took advice from the ATO which recommends a benchmark of 8-14 per cent of annual income be charged for rent for childcare facilities.

“Childcare facilities receive State and Federal subsidies and grants that include rent expenses,” Ms Searle said.

Mayor Chris Cherry said she would move a motion to hold a roundtable discussion with all councillors, staff and representatives from the childcare sites to discuss the matter.

“I recognise that the preferred method could be a flat fee that does not impact their bottom lines as much,” she said.

Dr Lucy McDermid and Melinda RileyLiddy and students are concerned about the future of the facility

Mayor Cherry said the model of one low fee per year needs to be reviewed.

“I would very much like to hear the alternative proposals first before we make a decision and I’m confident we can find a mutually fair way forward,” she said.

“Historically there’s a varied application of fees and we want to make it more equitable across the sector.

“These businesses need to have financial certainty and know what their costs are going forward so they can plan for local families and their budgets during a challenging time for residents and small business.

“The last thing we want to see is any closures due to council-related fee structures.”

YOUR THOUGHTS: Do you believe the centres should be charged a flat annual fee, or is council entitled to greater returns on these nine council-owned sites? Send your thoughts and letters to editor@theweekly. net.au

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Can landlords increase rent when tenant asks for repairs?

The hot water system is broken, there is mould in the bathroom, the kitchen stove doesn’t work – but when the tenant complains and asks the landlord to fix things, they are hit with a demand to pay more in rent, told to leave or pay for the repairs themselves.

Is this legal? When can landlords increase the rent? Can landlords demand that tenants pay for repairs?

Lawyer Anneka Frayne at Stacks Law Firm says there are some legal protections regarding rent that both tenants and landlords need to be aware of.

“Landlords can’t tell a tenant to pay for repairs to the property themselves. But they can agree on reimbursement if the tenant organises and pays for the repairs themselves. However, make sure that is in writing,” Ms Frayne said.

“There is a legal requirement that a rental property must always be fit to live in. Landlords are responsible for repairing and maintaining the property so that it is in a reasonable state of repair.

“Tenants are responsible for minor maintenance, such as replacing light bulbs, cleaning windows and routine garden maintenance.

“As long as the repairs requested are reasonable and not requiring some major renovation, the landlord is obliged to carry them out. But if the tenant causes damage to the property, the landlord can insist the tenant pays for repairs.”

It is important tenants do not stop paying rent while they negotiate with the landlord over repairs.

“If tenants say they won’t pay rent until the repairs are done, the landlord is within their rights to terminate the lease and order the tenants out.

“But a landlord can’t say they will only make the repairs requested by the tenant if the rent goes up.” Landlords can’t raise the rent on a fixed term lease until it expires, and then must give 60 days’ notice. Some landlords insert a clause in leases that allows an increase, but this can only be done once every 12 months. Month-to-month leases also require 60 days’ notice of an increase. Landlords do not have to give a reason for increasing rent. In NSW the Act says fixed term tenancies can only go up by 2.5 per cent every 12 months, but can be more if both sides agree. Rental disputes are handled by the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal, and it would be best to get legal advice before taking your case to the tribunal, as the law can be complicated.

Petition against hoons

By Jonathon Howard

A GROWING group of Banora Point residents say they are “fed up” with hoons turning their streets into dangerous and noisy racing circuits.

Night after night the streets of Banora Point, and in particular Banora Hills Drive, have become a haven for fast cars, loud exhausts and downright dangerous drivers, according to residents who’ve put up with it for years.

Although not a new issue in the Tweed’s suburbs, Banora Point residents are calling for a fresh crackdown from both Tweed Shire Council and Tweed Police to curb the nightly behaviour.

A total of 27 residents on the one street have already signed a petition that is due to be debated during council’s monthly

meeting on Thursday, March 21.

The petition, titled “stop speeding/ dangerous/noisy traffic — Banora Hills Drive, Banora Point” has a focus on safety, “which should be a fundamental right of residents living in the Tweed Shire be they ratepayers or renters”.

“We would greatly appreciate if this petition was given consideration by the council and that an investigation was conducted, and appropriate action taken to ensure the safety of people living and using Banora Hills Drive, Banora Point,” the petition reads.

Mayor Chris Cherry stressed that speeding and hooning are not only dangerous, but they often create amenity impacts such as disturbing noise at night and damage to roads.

“NSW (Tweed-Byron) Police are the only ones with the authority to address speeding, but I wanted to respond to the petition by asking for this matter to be considered at our Local Traffic Committee so that council can investigate if there are traffic calming measures like chicanes or speed humps etc that may be able to be implemented here to try to discourage speeding,” she said.

“I know how upsetting it is to hear tyres screeching in the night and you know that it is someone’s child out there and you hope that they do not hurt themselves or anyone else.”

YOUR THOUGHTS: Is hooning and unsafe driving a problem in your neighbourhood? The Weekly would like to hear your thoughts and letters via editor@theweekly.net.au

Chance to have your say

By Jo Kennett

Continued from page 3

Peter said the North Coast Regional Plan is a key planning document for the entire shire, “with very direct statements on urban settlement guidelines.”

“These guidelines are clear in safeguarding the sensitive coastal strip and other environmental assets of the shire, as well as directing growth away from important farmland,” he said.

“We believe that the proposed options fail to take the settlement guidelines into account.

“In this regard, we would expect and hope that the draft strategy to be developed from this consultation will clearly reflect the intent regarding the directives from our shire’s key planning documents.”

Peter said the association’s members also remained concerned with the inclusion of State Significant Farmland as an

urban development option.

“This runs counter to all statutory protections and is directly in conflict with a key planning intent (as is enshrined in the North Coast Regional Plan) in relation to areas that need protection from urban settlement, particularly keeping urban growth away from important farmland,” he said.

“This inclusion does not take into account the clear position of Health Infrastructure on the provision of hospital worker accommodation and that no further land will be required.

“The options paper itself does not appear to reflect the community voice as was provided in the many forums held in the lead up to developing the options.

“We expect the community submissions received will be seriously considered and community voice reflected strongly in the draft strategy and we urge the community

to provide a submission to the options paper, even if it’s only on one or two points.”

He said the association and community has always had a “good, mutually respectful” relationship with council and doesn’t want that fractured as a result of this project.

“Honestly though, our community is tired after the major events over the last few years and the expectation that we now go back to square one and revisit many matters fundamental to our character, amenity and liveability is causing much angst and unrest, particularly given that the paper itself is a voluminous piece of work that requires an inordinate amount of consideration,” he said.

“We would hope that council understands this as they move towards developing the draft strategy.”

Submissions: www.yoursaytweed.gov.

au close this Friday, March 22, at 4pm.

Staff apology but ward closure remains

By Jonathon Howard

THE CHIEF executive of the Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD), Tracey Maisey, has expressed regret and issued an apology to Murwillumbah District Hospital staff for the process towards closure of the hospital’s overnight surgical ward.

Ms Maisey told The Weekly the apology of a “poor process” will not reverse the decision and she remains committed to the ward’s closure.

Ms Maisey spoke to The Weekly on Monday and said the decision was recommended by the NNSWLHD board and “will be followed through”. She did, however, express regret that the process of closure was not communicated well with the staff and sadly left many reeling from what appeared to be a sudden decision.

Ms Maisey highlighted that the NNSWLHD had announced in mid2022 that there would be some changes to the surgical services provided at Murwillumbah Hospital once Tweed Valley Hospital opens on May 14. News of the closure came as quite a surprise to more than just the Murwillumbah Hospital’s surgical staff, but also Member for Lismore Janelle Saffin. It is unknown whether NSW Minister for Health Ryan Park was made aware of the ward closure.

“The process was not done very well,” Ms Maisey acknowledged to The Weekly.

“We did say in August 2022 the health district notified the staff of the proposed changes to the surgical ward.

“Whilst they knew the inpatient surgery would change, they did not know the ward would close.

“This is all about the ward closing. Not the loss of overnight surgery. More than 1,600 surgeries will remain at Murwillumbah Hospital.

“The only thing moving is about three surgeries per week for overnight stays for surgery. Year on year there has been a reduction in overnight surgeries.

“The closure of the ward has been a big impact, however, the decision is sound, but the delivery was poor.

“The board made the decision in August 2022, but the communications did not say the ward would close.

“Going forward we intend to consult openly in partnership with staff and the community.”

Ms Maisey said there will be no redundancies as a result of the ward closure as impacted staff will continue working either at Murwillumbah Hospital in alternative positions, or transfer to Tweed Valley Hospital.

“Northern NSW Local Health District is committed to retaining all our permanent workforce and will work with staff and our union partners to enable a smooth transition,” she said.

Ms Maisey refuted any suggestion that staff were given an ultimatum regarding their employment other than an offer of selecting where they would prefer to work.

“I did not at any time suggest to staff that they could find work elsewhere if the situation was not suitable, we are committed to working with their preferences,” she said.

“We value our extremely dedicated and skilled workforce, and the reputation of Murwillumbah District Hospital staff for providing excellent patient care is well known.”

The inpatient surgical ward will continue to accommodate overnight stay patients during the transition from The Tweed Hospital to the new Tweed Valley Hospital and is then planned to close on May 17.

Read Health Minister Park’s response

NSW Minister for Health Ryan Park issued a statement to The Weekly on Monday, reinforcing that there will be “no redundancies” as a result of the ward closure.

“The incredibly dedicated and highly skilled health workforce in Northern NSW is deeply valued by the community and NSW Health,” he said.

“I can confirm there will be no redundancies as a result of updated services in the region.

“The community will continue to benefit from Murwillumbah District Hospital’s key health care services when the new Tweed Valley Hospital becomes operational in May, and we’ll work with staff and their union partners to ensure a smooth transition.

“The new Tweed Valley Hospital is the largest single investment in a regional hospital in the history of NSW, this new facility will benefit residents right across the region.

“Retaining all our permanent health workforce is extremely important and we intend to continually update and

Murwillumbah Public School

support staff and the wider Tweed Valley community through these changes across the district.”

Read Member for Lismore’s response

Member for Lismore Janelle Saffin told The Weekly she was “shocked at the news of changes to Murwillumbah Hospital services” and agreed with Ms Maisey that it was “poorly delivered to staff and the community”.

“This came as a body blow to staff, with only nine weeks’ notice of the changes, and shows a lack of leadership of the Northern NSW LHD,” Ms Saffin said.

“Change is hard at the best of times and we have not had the best of times, and it was brutally delivered to staff and no consultation with the community at all.

“Community comes first with me, and I shall stand up for them no matter what.

“What needs to happen now is a

stay put on any action and a community and staff process of respectful and proper consultation so that locals get the best services and staff are treated with the respect they deserve.

“Any changes to come as a result of the Tweed Valley Hospital opening cannot be at the expense of the Murwillumbah community.

“They must be in line with what was communicated to staff and the public by the former Chief Executive Wayne Jones in August 2022.

“Staff were told in 2022 that the vast majority of existing services at Murwillumbah Hospital would remain in place, including inpatient wards, with only some surgical services and acute inpatient services moved to Tweed.

“The HSU (Health Services Union) says staff and unions were ambushed by the news on Tuesday afternoon.

“It is not on and I shall stand with our frontline health staff to ensure that the promises given are honoured.”

Reading Rules at Murwillumbah Public School

The importance of literacy is always high on the agenda at Murwillumbah Public School. Students from Year 3 and Year 5 have recently been involved in the annual Australia wide Naplan assessments and Murwillumbah Public School is expected to again perform extremely well.

Principal:

Assistant Principal (Curriculum and Instruction), Mr Tim Gamble, believes these exceptional results are achieved due to the staff’s high level teaching skills and the delivery of a balanced English curriculum. The comprehensive curriculum links the important components of oral language and communication, vocabulary, reading uency and comprehension, creation of written texts, spelling and understanding and responding to literature.

Mr Gamble says every staff member contributes to a culture of high expectations where student’s individual

learning programs cater to their speci c needs and goals. In 2023 the school focus on comprehension was recognised at state level with the presentation to the school by NSW Dept of Education Secretary, Murat Dizdar, of a NSW Minister and Secretary’s Award for Excellence. Following on from that success has been a renewed focus on spelling. Through data analysis, staff collaboration and research-based assessment of the best methodology for teaching spelling the school has developed a program that will ensure students develop the necessary skills to spell effectively.

Literacy is the key to student achievement. At Murwillumbah Public School every student will receive the literacy skills to open the doors in their learning life.

Murwillumbah District Hospital will close its overnight surgical ward

Vandals hit Pottsville

By Jo Kennett

VANDALS HAVE caused thousands of dollars in damages at Pottsville in the latest of a series of attacks that have locals calling for a permanent police presence in the area.

Residents in Royal Drive in Pottsville Waters awoke on Sunday morning, March 17, to find their car and caravan tyres had been slashed.

One resident, who didn’t want to be named, said he had a knock on his door from a neighbour around 7.30am to say their vehicle tyres had been deflated.

“They had slashed two tyres on our caravan, they put a knife straight through them,” he said.

“It has just cost me $1,050 for two new tyres for the caravan which was parked 15 metres off the street against the house, right against the boundary of the neighbours.

“My mother’s car was parked in the front of the house, half on grass and half on the road. They slashed the tyre and that cost $170 but my mother is on the pension. How can she afford that?”

The man said his neighbour had two tyres slashed on one of her cars and her husband’s ute tyre was also slashed.

“They were in the carport, not on the side of the road,” he said

“It would be about $1,500 for the neighbour’s car because she has to get a wheel balance and alignment and they were expensive low profile rim tyres, and about $400 for her partner’s ute.”

The Pottsville man said he had to have the day off work on Monday to get the tyres repaired.

“I’m a tradesman, so I’ve had to cancel my day, and my neighbour works for the government and she has had to cancel her day as well,” he said.

“I was up early this morning and took them all off to take them in to be repaired.

“It’s a brand new caravan and the tyres would be lucky to have done 1,000 kilometres.

“They don’t have the tyres in stock so they have to order them in. I have to leave work tomorrow to go and get them and then I have to fit them.”

The man said there had been trouble in Pottsville recently with “young kids” coming down from Queensland and causing trouble.

“They were trying to break into our cars about two months ago,” he said.

“I woke up and scared them off.

“It’s normally a very quiet street and everyone knows each other, but we’re getting a lot of hoons and young kids coming down stealing cars and doing burnouts. These aren’t the local kids.

“There have been a couple of cars stolen recently in Pottsville.

“One tradesmen had his ute broken into and they stole all his tools then he bought brand new tools and they stole them again.”

The resident said he would like to see more police presence in the area.

“The crime has really increased. There are a lot of burned out cars around,” he said.

“I’ve lived here for over 20 years and the crime has moved back down from the Gold Coast.

“There has to be a bit more police presence around this area or more CCTV cameras.

“The money we have lost is in the thousands of dollars in a cost-of-living crisis that could have gone to my family or paid the mortgage for two weeks.”

The resident said he reported the vandalism to police.

“They wanted me to report it online but I waited and reported it to them,” he said.

“It took 45 minutes and they didn’t come out to see us but they do have CCTV footage of it.”

Fire guts Tweed home

By Jo Kennett

FIREFIGHTERS HAD to call on Tweed police to move spectators after crowds gathered to watch fire destroy a home in Tweed Heads on Sunday, March 17.

Fire and Rescue Tweed Heads and Banora Point firefighters responded to reports of a house fire at Boyd Street in Tweed Heads at around 3.51pm.

The plume of black smoke not only brought emergency services to the scene but car loads of spectators.

Firefighters arrived at the house and commenced a defensive fire attack.

“You could see the smoke from Banora Point,” Fire and Rescue Banora Point Deputy Captain Jamie Bowe said.

“We do get spectators but there were a lot of people that turned up to watch.

“It’s suspected that squatters were present at the house.

“It was a timber-clad house and it was totally destroyed by smoke and fire and we had partial roof collapse at the rear.”

Jamie said that no one reported anyone being there but there was still the potential for someone to be there.

“It was too dangerous for us to enter so we had to wait to put it out to enter,” he said.

“There was a good crowd across the street and the major issue was that some were standing in smoke and it’s very toxic and carcinogenic and

it’s not safe to stand anywhere near it.

“The police did a great job keeping spectators away. I requested they move them further away because of the smoke at one stage and they did.

“We also had power lines arcing to the house so there was a concern that since the fire was burning in that part of the house, the power lines might drop from there to the street and you would have live power lines on the street.

“An exclusion zone was set up in case that happened and Essential Energy came and disconnected the service line.”

Jamie said there is an ongoing investigation and forensic investigators have been at the site.

The vandals slashed tyres in Royal Drive, Pottsville Waters

Firefighters battled the blaze for several hours

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Tweed Link

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

The new basketball key and one of the skate ramps at the new Tweed Regional Inclusive Parklands - Stage 2 at Jack Evans Boat Harbour, Tweed Heads.

New skate-of-the-art facility at Tweed Heads

A vibrant new youth recreation area at Jack Evans Boat Harbour was officially opened last week, unveiling a thrilling haven for active pursuits and community connection in Tweed Heads.

Much to the approval of local youth and families, work was completed on the new Tweed Regional Inclusive Parklands - Stage 2 at Jack Evans Boat Harbour last December, delivering exciting new outdoor activities for them to enjoy in the area.

The project includes:

• small-scale skate elements

• a basketball key

• s-shape seating

• additional pathways

• shade umbrellas

• informal seating

• a drinking fountain

• tree planting

• facilities for picnicking

• landscaping improvements.

The upgrade of Jack Evans Boat Harbour is part of Council’s plan to revitalise the Tweed CBD.

Stage 2 of this project was delivered thanks to $435,000 from the Australian Government with a matching contribution of $435,000 provided by Tweed Shire Council.

The NSW Government contributed $100,000 through its Stronger Country Communities Fund – Round 4 to fund elements of the youth precinct including the basketball key and the flying fox located within the nearby play space at Goorimahbah – Place of Stories.

This project is part of Council’s commitment to improve the quality of the Tweed's public open spaces in accordance with the Open Space Strategy 2019–2029. It is also one way Council is providing the community with more opportunities to be active and healthy and even more reasons to love the Tweed.

Visit yoursaytweed.com.au/goorimahbah for more information about all stages of the Jack Evans Boat Harbour project or read the full media release at tweed.nsw.gov.au/latest-news

Keep up to date on Coastal Management Program

Council is working on a plan called the Coastal Management Program (CMP) for our coastline and coastal estuaries. This plan will outline how we will take care of our coastal areas in a way that keeps them healthy now and into the future.

We want to make sure we balance the different ways people use the coast, like recreation and protecting

the environment, while also keeping in mind our cultural values.

We want to thank everyone who took part in Stage 2 of the Coast and Estuaries Coastal Management Program. Your input is really important to us because it helps us understand how you use and value our coastal areas.

The feedback we received showed that the community really values natural environment, including beaches, estuaries, wildlife and habitats. People want to make sure we preserve and improve these areas as much as possible.

The Coastal Management Program will create plans for how we will continue to take care of our coastal estuaries (Cudgen, Cudgera and Mooball) and ocean beaches from Duranbah at the Queensland border to Wooyung at the southern border with Byron Shire.

We expect Stage 2 to be completed mid this year, with Coastal Hazards Assessment reports being made available online later in the year.

To learn more and to keep up to date with this project visit yoursaytweed.com.au/tweedcmp. To receive updates on the project click on the ‘Follow project’ prompt.

A copy of the Community Conversation presentation and the Community Engagement summary report are also available online and the interactive map remains open for community comments.

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Kid’s activity day at JUNKtion Tip Shop

Teach the kids the importance of reusing and recycling!

The JUNKtion Tip Shop at Stotts Creek Resource Recovery Centre will be hosting a fun Kid’s Activity Day on Saturday 23 March, complete with a scavenger hunt, art activities and giveaways.

While the kids are busy, parents can search for hidden bargains and treasures within the shop, which sells quality used, recycled and second-hand products that have been salvaged before going to landfill.

Get involved

• What: Kid’s Activity Day at the JUNKtion Tip Shop

• When: Saturday 23 March 9 am – 2:30 pm

• Where: Stotts Creek Resource Recovery Centre, Leddays Creek Road, Stotts Creek.

Read submission on rental accommodation

Council recently made a submission to the NSW Government’s short- and long-term rental accommodation discussion paper.

A discussion paper was exhibited for public comment from 15 February to 14 March 2024 seeking feedback on the planning policy and regulatory framework for short-term rental accommodation, as well as options to encourage the supply of long-term rental accommodation.

You can view Council’s submission at NSW Government discussion paper on short- and long-term rental accommodation at yoursaytweed.com.au/shorttermrental

Last chance to have your say

Residents have until 4 pm this Friday 22 March to have their say on the Growth Management and Housing Strategy, Council’s plan to manage housing and employment growth over the next 20 years.

The strategy is currently on exhibition as a Draft Options Paper

During this stage Council is asking for community input so that we can make sure the project is on the right track.

Visit yoursaytweed.com.au/futuretweed for more information.

Kunghur Hall ready for hire

Kunghur Hall is now open for community hire. The multi-purpose space, fit with stage, polished flooring and activity room, is suitable for private events, regular classes and a range of other activities.

Council will also host a free family friendly movie afternoon at Kunghur Hall on Saturday 13 April which will feature a screening of the popular film, Hunt for the Wilderpeople The screening will offer guests free popcorn and seating via complimentary beanbags. The event will start at 2 pm.

Situated in the heart of Kunghur, the hall was built in 1915 and was used for a range of purposes. The hall joins other venues available for hire across the Tweed, including Kingscliff Hall, Banora Point Community Centre and Tweed Heads South Community Centre which are all bookable through Council.

Book a community hall in the Tweed by visiting tweed.nsw.gov.au/community-centres-venue-hire or call Council’s Community Wellbeing Team on 02 6670 2400 or email communitywellbeing@tweed.nsw.gov.au

To book your free tickets to a Free Movie Afternoon at Kunghur Hall: Hunt for the Wilderpeople, visit humanitix: events.humanitix.com/kunghur-movie

Your input is really important because it helps Council understand how you use and value our coastal areas.

Kunghur Hall is now ready for hire.

Local kids enjoying the new playground at Recreation Ground during the official opening of the park last week.

New upgraded playground at Recreation Ground opens

A newly-upgraded, inclusive playground at Recreation Ground, Tweed Heads was officially opened last week, providing a much-needed playspace for youth and families in the most populated area of the Tweed Shire. Works on the upgraded park located at Recreation Street (near PCYC), Tweed Heads were completed and opened to the public in late December 2023 – just in time for the busy summer holiday season and much to the delight of children and families in the region.

The $1 million upgrade includes:

• new play equipment for children aged 2 to 12-years-old

• swings

• nature play with teepee

• bouldering wall

• basketball key

• built shade structure and umbrellas

• accessible barbecue

• picnic setting and seating

• landscaping and additional tree planting

• new accessible amenities block

• accessible parking spaces and linking pathways.

The upgrade has been made possible thanks to a $400,000 grant from the NSW Government’s Regional Housing Fund and $200,000 through its Everyone Can Play grant. Council contributed $400,000 towards the project, including funds to build a new amenities block.

The new inclusive park and play space is an outcome of community consultation as part of the Open Space Strategy 2019–2029

visit yoursaytweed.com.au/recreationground for more information or read the full media release at tweed.nsw.gov.au/latest-news

Amber alert for blue-green algae at Clarrie Hall Dam

While the blue-green algae alert for Clarrie Hall Dam has risen to amber, tap water across the Tweed remains safe to drink and bathe in.

The amber alert means blue-green algae may be multiplying, prompting Council to continue to warn against recreational activities on the dam.

Manager Water and Wastewater Operations Manager Brie Jowett said testing by the NATA-accredited Tweed Laboratory Centre had found evidence of the algal species capable of producing toxin.

“Our water treatment processes are very robust – we remove blue-green algae from the water whenever blooms

occur,” Mrs Jowett said.

“This makes our tap water safe for drinking and pleasanttasting even when there are algae blooms.”

A blue-green algae alert has been in place for Clarrie Hall Dam since 30 November 2022, when Council issued a green alert.

Mrs Jowett said visitors to the dam should not come into contact with the affected dam water.

Warning signs remain in place at the dam wall and Crams Farm, informing the public of the presence of the algae and any potential risks.

For the latest, visit tweed.nsw.gov.au/waterandwastewater

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Have your say on an affordable housing plan

Council is asking for community feedback to assist with the development of a Tweed Affordable Housing Strategy

Questions to consider include:

• How do you feel about new social and affordable housing development potentially being integrated within your neighbourhood?

• Would you accept higher density forms of housing, which is essential for financial feasibility?

• Can you think of potential solutions or options to improve the supply and choice of social and affordable housing?

• Have you considered what other ways may exist to support very low to low-income earners in terms of accessing housing and essential support services?

Council declared a housing emergency in 2021 in response to unprecedented pressures on housing affordability and accessibility to affordable rental and rent-to-buy housing.

An affordable housing strategy is being prepared to identify options to address the housing crisis facing the

Tweed and to provide more sustainable, affordable housing for the community.

This is happening alongside a strategy for managing Tweed’s growth and housing, the Growth Management and Housing Strategy 2041, which identifies locations where housing diversity could exist (including affordable and social housing).

The Affordable Housing Strategy aims to give clear direction to Council and support community housing providers towards unlocking opportunities for affordable housing.

How to have your say

Complete the online ‘Affordable Housing‘ community survey at yoursaytweed.com.au/affordablehousing before 4 pm, 3 April 2024.

Alternatively, provide your feedback by:

• email to tsc@tweed.nsw.gov.au

• mail to The General Manager, Tweed Shire Council, PO Box 816, Murwillumbah NSW 2484

• in person to the Tweed or Murwillumbah Council offices.

Development application determinations

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

Application details

Approved

DA24/0006 – Verandah extension and spa

Lot 240 DP 263369, No. 128 Terranora Road, Banora Point

DA23/0612 – Alterations and additions to existing dwelling

Lot 99 DP 31041, No. 21 Terranora Parade, Bilambil Heights

DA23/0533 – Roofed deck extension partially forward of the building line

Lot 21 DP 241909, No. 5 Elouera Terrace, Bray Park

DA23/0551 – Alterations and additions to existing dwelling

Lot 2 Section 7 DP 9698, No. 88 Tumbulgum Road, Murwillumbah

DA23/0583 – Carport, roofed patio and driveway hardstand

Lot 122 DP 1057733, No. 58 Riveroak Drive, Murwillumbah

DA23/0530 – Decommissioning of an existing dwelling to art studio, construction of a new dwelling, pool and shed

Lot 1 DP 1184763, No. 9 Hazelwood Drive, Pottsville

DA23/0573 – Alterations and additions to existing dwelling

Lot 277 DP 1120559, No. 3 Woodfull Crescent, Pottsville

DA23/0637 – Swimming pool and roofed patio

Lot 136 DP 1233026, No. 8 Altitude Boulevard, Terranora

DA23/0254 – Change of use to office premises

Lot 18 DP 364209, No. 43 Minjungbal Drive, Tweed

Heads South

Refused

DA23/0360 – Use of detached additions and proposed alterations

Lot 419 DP 216388, No. 19 Tamarind Avenue, Bogangar

DA22/0417 – Two lot subdivision

Lot 316DP 1238182, No. 18 Ossa Boulevard, Terranora

The above development determinations are available for public inspection free of charge at the Planning and Regulation Division, Murwillumbah Civic Centre, during ordinary office hours or viewed on Council’s DA Tracking site located at datracker.tweed.nsw.gov.au

Current vacancies

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Tweed Animal Pound and Rehoming Centre next steps

Progress has been made on a new state-of-the-art Animal Pound and Rehoming Centre for the Tweed, with Council calling for tenders to design and construct the facility’s main building and carpark.

The proposed new development will be constructed on Council-owned land at 92–102 Lundberg Drive, South Murwillumbah. It will replace Council’s former pound facility at Stotts Creek, which closed in 2019 after it was found to be flood-prone and the area was required as part of the expansion of Council’s Resource and Recovery Centre.

Construction is expected to commence by mid-tolate 2024, with completion expected by late 2025, weather permitting.

The proposed facility will have multiple functions including the impoundment of animals and vehicles, sheltering of animals, rehoming of animals, veterinary care, Rangers’ office base and an administration area to be utilised and leased to the Friends of the Pound.

Funding for Stage 1 of the project has been provided by the Australian Government LRCI Phase 3 – COVID-19 Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program Guidelines – Phase 3 ($1,761,562); additional Australian Government commitment ($1 million); NSW Office of Local Government – Local Government Grants (Floods) –Highly Impacted Councils – Companion Animals Support ($375,000) and Tweed Shire Council ($6 million). The project’s first tender to undertake minor works earthworks was released to the market on 1 March and is set to close on 27 March 2024. The tender for the main pound building will be released soon. Tenders can be viewed and submissions made to tweed.nsw.gov.au/tenders-contracts Visit tweed.nsw.gov.au/tweed-pound for more information on the pound.

Notification of amendment to integrated development application

Development application no. DA22/0515

You are hereby advised that Council has received an amendment to an advertised/integrated development application from Pinnacle Properties (Aust) Pty Ltd for 2 residential flat buildings comprising of 122 units and a swimming pool (NRPP) at Lot 8 DP 224382; No. 13 Enid Street, Tweed Heads; Lot 9 DP 224382; No. 15 Enid Street, Tweed Heads; Lot 10 DP 224382; No. 17 Enid Street, Tweed Heads; Lot 11 DP 224382; No. 19 Enid Street, Tweed Heads . The NSW Land & Environment Court is the consent authority.

The development application has been amended from the proposal which was previously notified on 31 August 2023. The amended proposal includes the following amendments:

• increase in overall height to RL51.4 m AHD

• increase in number of apartments to 122

• increase in number of basement parking levels to 3

• general site layout and architectural changes.

The proposed development constitutes ‘Integrated Development’ pursuant to Section 4.46(1) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979. The following approvals are required in this regard:

Provision Approval Authority

Sections 89, 90 & 91 of the Water Management Act 2000

Water use approval, water management work approval or activity approval under Part 3 of Chapter 3

Water NSW

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

The documents will be available for a period of 28 days from Wednesday 20 March to Wednesday 17 April 2024.

Notification of integrated development application

Development application no. DA24/0070

A development application has been lodged by GM Project Development & Management seeking development consent for staged development of existing earthworks and fill for a horse arena ancillary to a dwelling at Lot 1 DP 244652; No. 1 Hogans Road, Bilambil . Tweed Shire Council is the consent authority for the application.

The proposed development constitutes ‘Integrated Development’ pursuant to Section 4.46(1) of the Environmental

Provision Approval Authority

Sections 89, 90 & 91 of the Water Management Act 2000

Water use approval, water management work approval or activity approval under Part 3 of Chapter 3

NSW Water or Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environmental and Water

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

The documents will be available for a period of 28 days from Wednesday 20 March to Wednesday 17 April 2024.

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

Any submission objecting to the proposed development must state the ground upon which such objection is made.

Please note: Requirements regarding Disclosure of Political Gifts and Donations

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

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

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By Jonathon Howard

ROADSIDE WEEDS and overgrown grass are placing increased risk on motorists and are close to overrunning parts of the Tweed’s ecosystems, including weeds such as giant devil’s fig.

According to the recent NSW Government State of the Environment Report, weeds, along with habitat loss and feral animals, are the top causes of loss of biodiversity in the state.

Both Cr Nola Firth, Cr James Owen and Cr Rhiannon Brinsmead have raised separate motions this week to investigate greater weed management on roadsides, but the costs to cover weed management could be high for council as flood recovery works continue.

The quote, from Rous County Council, provides for the provision of a vehicle and two staff members to undertake weed management.

The cost and the service range is estimated from $265,346 in year one to $273,306 in year two and $281,505 in year three.

“We in the Tweed are responsible for one of the most biodiverse places in Australia and one where we have the most threatened species,” Cr Firth’s motion reads.

“Weeds are proliferating along our roadsides and the floods spread seriously invasive weeds such as devil’s fig.

“Many in the community are concerned about the issue.

“Such an investment will make a major difference to protection of the integrity of our highly important and greatly loved natural environment.”

Cr Firth will move that consideration be given in the 2024/25 draft budget and long-term financial plan to accept and fund for three years the quote provided by Rous County Council to increase management of weeds along Tweed Shire Council roadsides.

Meanwhile, Cr Owen and Cr Brinsmead will

raise several questions on notice around the increasing growth in roadside vegetation during hot and wet conditions.

The significant increase in representations to councillors Owen and Brinsmead about this matter in recent months “cited safety concerns”.

Cr Owen is calling for a brief response to two questions including “whether council is sufficiently resourced to manage the increase in vegetation maintenance during warmer and wetter months?”.

“And what other options are there and what is the potential cost and resource implications to council?” he said.

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By Jonathon Howard

NSW LABOR spokesperson for Tweed, Emily Suvaal MLC, and Federal Member for Richmond, Justine Elliot, visited the Chinderah Hub on Friday, March 15, to announce NSW Government funding of $50,000.

The much-needed funds are for The Hub to continue its important recovery work in one of the hardest hit areas from the 2022 flood.

“The Community Hub and Preparedness Centre at Chinderah recently received a $50,000 grant from the NSW Government to support its particular recovery work in the Northern Rivers,” Ms Elliot said.

Ms Suvaal said The Hub’s work is of vital importance and the one-off grant will help continue this work.

“The Hub provides such im-

portant flood recovery support to flood-impacted caravan park residents and this one-off grant means it will be able to continue supporting the community for the additional time,” she said.

Ms Elliot said the grant means greater certainty for the big-hearted team.

“Two years on from our most devastating floods, Kay Redman and the wonderful volunteers at the Chinderah Community Hub are still helping people in our community who need it most,” she said.

“This grant means that they can continue this great work.”

The Chinderah Community Hub still accepts food donations and welcomes volunteers. For more information, or if you can help, please phone The Hub on 0476 917 380.

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By Jo Kennett

A NSW senator joined local business leaders, community representatives, councillors and developers for the inaugural Business Kingscliff Housing Forum on Tuesday, March 12.

Consolidated Properties Group (CPG) chairman Don O’Rorke, who developed Casuarina, spoke about the cost of infill versus greenfield development.

“A house and land cost around $2,000 a metre,” he said.

“A townhouse (built in Brisbane by CPG) cost $5,300 a metre and an apartment cost $12,000, so house and land is the most affordable way.”

He said CPG’s partner Hutchinsons has $10 billion of work “knocking at the door” but only $2 billion will be delivered.

Paper, saying infill development was economical because “the infrastructure is already there” but added that “high rise is not necessarily a product of the future, especially for the Tweed.”

“About 20 changes (in the paper) relate to greenfield sites,” he said.

“The master planned greenfield sites are where we can expect to see change.”

Stuart said that while some sites are inconsistent with council policy now, perhaps they could be developed in the future, mentioning Cudgen Connections, but emphasised the paper is not council policy.

Senator Maria Kovacic said the National Housing Accord called for 75,000 homes annually, “and yet, projections indicate less than 10 per cent will materialise.”

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“There simply aren’t enough workers and that can only be solved by immigration in the short term and apprenticeships in our industry for trades,” Don said.

He encouraged state and federal governments to look at funding infrastructure “that will bring forward development.”

Leda General Manager Brett McDonald said around 2,000 hospital staff were struggling to find accommodation and talked about the high costs of infrastructure for Kings Forest, with roads, power substations, landscaping and koala crossings.

“We have to pass costs on and when costs increase it makes it less affordable,” he said.

He said work on Kings Forest stages one to three, in precinct 5, will probably start in about three weeks.

“The asphalt is down, the kerbs are laid, the topsoil has been laid, the footpath is in and we are pulling through our electricals,” he said.

“Our agent Colliers have never seen such demand in a project.”

Tweed Shire Council (TSC) Senior Strategic Planner Stuart Russell spoke on the Growth Management Housing Strategy Draft Options

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Tweed Shire councillor and Business Kingscliff president James Owen said he was “committed to working with all stakeholders to try to provide more housing options for our community.”

Councillor and Business Kingscliff secretary Rhiannon Brinsmead said the increasing cost of owning and renting homes “is really hurting families and we need to find solutions — the forum is a positive step towards alleviating the pressure on our community’s hip pockets.”

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Our team from Helloworld Main Street Murwillumbah are still operating locally and indeed are in town every Monday to meet with clients. We operate by appointment only, providing Face to Face Travel Service for our Murwillumbah/Tweed Valley clientele. Contact us now to book your appointment in the Heart of Murwillumbah CBD. We look forward to hearing from you.

Loved peacock given helping hand

By Jonathon Howard

BILAMBIL RESIDENTS have proven they are some of the most caring and

Much loved by locals, the peacock is considered part of the community.

But in a sad turn of events, Kevin was struck by a car on Carool Road on Friday,

The car broke Kevin’s right femur as well as multiple lacerations to his wings.

Kevin was found injured by Grace Robertson and her mother who contacted

Locals Julie and her husband David Hall are among several residents who have since stepped up to save Kevin.

“It was made very clear that without major surgery, the outlook for Kevin was dire,” Julie

“Kevin is a part of our community and by us rallying to help him we show that even the smallest member of our community deserves our help to live their best

With this in mind, Julie and the peacock’s other dedicated carers bundled Kevin up and travelled to

Brisbane-based vets ‘Birds and Exotics’ for him to undergo major surgery.

“We started a campaign to fundraise the $7,000 needed to cover Kevin’s medical bills,” David said.

“This was a challenge for us and the funds are not easily accessible.”

The community heard the call for help via online posts and local word of mouth and have since thrown their support behind the cause.

“We have gone guarantor for the bills whilst also launching both a public appeal and a GoFundMe appeal to raise the needed funds.”

Fortunately, the appeal has not gone unheard, and the outpouring of support Julie described as “truly amazing”.

“We have so far raised around $5,000 and we’re desperate for the final $2,000,” she said.

“If you can please help in any small way, please visit the Bilambil Liberty Service Station or visit the GoFundMe page (gofundme.com/f/qnz8jb).

Locals have made some incredible contributions already, including children as well as therapeutic experts.

“Kevin is getting proper pampering from local health experts including our amazing Reiki therapist Mae,” Julie said.

“Mae was incredible with Kevin and he’s come out of his shell since her visit.” To donate please visit the Bilambil Liberty Service Station for direct cash donations, or donate online via gofundme. com/f/qnz8jb — any additional funds will be donated to the Bilambil Hall.

In closing, Julie and David wanted to thank the community for their outstanding support and help.

“Everyone has been incredible. Especially the Liberty Service Station owner,” she said.

Lions youth exchange

By Jonathon Howard

“I LOVED the Spanish food” was just one of the comments made by returning 17-yearold Mt Saint Patrick College student Malik Dunn, who recently returned home after his Lions Youth Exchange experience in Spain.

Malik was the 93rd local youth to go overseas and the first one to Spain as part of the Lions international student exchange program that commenced from the Murwillumbah Lions Club in 1978.

Lions Club Youth Exchange coordinator Bob Watson said Malik departed Murwillum -

bah in mid-December and returned in January after being hosted in Malaga.

“Malik’s family had previously hosted Spanish exchange student Gonzalo Lopez during July 2023 and he was able to be hosted by the Lopez family on his exchange to Spain,” Mr Watson said.

“He had many experiences during his stay including his first experience in the snowfields.

“Being a skateboarder it was then a transition to learn to be a snowboarder for him, but it was a blast.”

Being part of the culture, especially at Christmas time, was also a highlight.

Malik is welcomed back by Lions Club President Trevor Hill

BITUMEN

Push for new pool

By Jonathon Howard

A BIG push is underway to build an Olympic-sized swimming pool at Tweed Heads or Banora Point, with Tweed Shire councillors set to debate the matter this week.

Cr James Owen will raise a motion at this week’s council meeting to investigate building a new pool after he said a recent public appeal resulted in residents calling for a new 50-metre pool.

“I recently asked the community the following question: ‘Tell me Tweed Shire, what does Tweed Shire Council do well and/or could do better?’” Cr Owen said.

“The top items raised with me were potholes, roadside vegetation and development application approval times, and that people wanted to see another 50-metre Olympic-sized swimming pool in the northern part of the Tweed Shire.”

Cr Owen also noted that coincidentally, council staff are putting up a confidential report at this week’s meeting on a ‘Proposal for a Future Indoor Sports Centre and Upgraded Aquatic Centre’.

Mayor Chris Cherry said on February 8, councillors attended a workshop on providing an indoor sports facility and combining it with a 50-metre pool at Tweed Heads.

“Staff have been working on this for the last 12 months or more since the closure of the Oasis Pool at Banora Point, looking at how we could deliver this for the community,” she said.

“All councillors have received so many requests to address this issue and there is a peti-

Cr Owen said that many residents were still reeling from the loss of the previous privately-owned Banora Point pool.

“The feedback suggested that for a community with almost 100,000 people, it’s clear that one 50-metre pool isn’t enough, especially with the current one based in Murwillumbah,” Cr Owen said.

“In response to this I put up a post asking specifically who would like to see a 50-metre Olympic-sized swimming pool in the northern part of Tweed Shire, and the response was overwhelming. The community overwhelmingly and strongly said ‘yes’.

“My notice of motion during this week’s council meeting supports the community with their request.”

Cr Owen outlined the many benefits a new 50-metre pool could have on the community, including improved physical and mental health and social interaction for people of all ages.

“Getting another 50-metre pool in the Tweed Shire is not going to be easy, or cheap, however, where there is a will there is way and I’m with the community 100 per cent on this one,” he said.

“Council has a lot of plans that never come to fruition, but I’m committed to supporting the community and doing everything we can to try to make their vision a reality,” he said.

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Easter In My Church

EASTER, also called Pascha, (Aramaic, Greek, Latin) or Resurrection Sunday, is a Christian festival and cultural holiday commemorating the resurrection of Jesus from the dead, described in the New Testament as having occured on the third day of his burial following his crucifixion by the Romans at Calvary c. 30 AD. It is the culmination of the Passion of Jesus, preceded by Lent (or Great Lent), a 40-day period of fasting,

JESUS SAID TO HER, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; whoever lives and believes in me will never die.”

Easter celebrates God’s love.

Jesus is alive, Hallelujah!

Tweed Valley Uniting Church

2-4 Byangum Road, Murwillumbah

GOOD FRIDAY 29TH MARCH

Murwillumbah – 8:30am

EASTER SATURDAY 30TH MARCH

From 8.30am in Burringbar village – Easter Buns given out EASTER SUNDAY 31ST MARCH

9.30am Murwillumbah (no service Burringbar)

An Easter Re ection

Good Friday and Easter Sunday

Friday morning: 9.30am

Pastor Allan Webb

“Father Forgive em”

Luke 23:33-43

Sunday morning: 9.30am

Pastor Chris Jenkins

“If Christ had not risen from the dead... en what?”

1 Corinthians 15:12-20

Communion will be o ered during both services Followed by morning tea & hot cross buns.

Anglican Parish of Murwillumbah Easter Services

All Saints, Murwillumbah

Palm Sunday 24th March at 8.30 am

Holy Communion

Anglican Parish of Murwillumbah Easter Services

Maundy ursday 28th March at 6 pm

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Looking for Jesus in all the wrong places.

As an absent-minded child, I frequently misplaced things. I can remember my mother’s constant refrain each time I told her I had lost something; “where did you last leave it?” I always thought this was a silly question, for if I knew where I last le it, it wouldn’t be lost! I’ve since realized that what mum was trying to do was to get me to retrace my steps, in order to relocate whatever it was I had misplaced.

Looking for Jesus in all the wrong places.

Holy Communion

All Saints, Murwillumbah

Good Friday 29th March at 8.30 am

Maundy Thursday 14th April at 7pm

Service of the Nails

Holy Communion

Now whilst this is typically an e ective way to nd what has been lost, it is not always the case. e women who went to the tomb to anoint Jesus’ body with spices and ointments (cf. Luke 24:1), whom they had lost to the cruel cross of cruci xion, took this exact approach. ey retraced their steps back to where they saw the tomb in which the body of Jesus was laid (cf. Matthew 27:61), but to their astonishment, the tomb was empty, for he had risen from the dead!

As an absent -minded child, I frequently misplaced things. I can remember my mother ’s constant refrain each time I told her I had lost something; “where did you last leave it?” I always thought this was a silly question, for if I knew where I last left it, it wouldn ’t be lost! I’ve since realized that what mum was trying to do was to get me to retrace my steps, in order to relocate whatever it was I had misplaced.

Easter Sunday 31st March at 8.30 am

Good Friday 15th April at 8 30 am

Service of the Light

Service of the Nails

Holy Trinity, Uki

Easter Day 17th April at 8 30 am

Good Friday 29th March at 9.00 am

Service of the Light

Easter Sunday 31st March at 9.00 am

St John’s, Tyalgum

Easter Sunday 17th April at 10 00 am

Holy Trinity, Uki

Good Friday 15th April at 9 00 am

2000 years a er this earthshattering event, many are still looking for Jesus in all the wrong places. For example, there are those who regard Jesus as one of the greatest religious teachers who has ever lived, even as one who lived the most in uential life the world had even known, but then he died, and that was that. is simply will not do. Jesus is not dead, for he has risen and his resurrection con rms that he is not merely an historical gure, but the living Lord over the entire universe.

Now whilst this is typically an effective way to find what has been lost, it is not always the case. The women who went to the tomb to anoint Jesus’ body with spices and ointments (cf. Luke 24:1), whom they had lost to the cruel cross of crucifixion, took this exact approach. They retraced their steps back to where they saw the tomb in which the body of Jesus was laid (cf. Matthew 27:61), but to their astonishment, the tomb was empty, for he had risen from the dead!

A er numerous other failed attempts to locate the so-called ‘real Jesus’, it is not surprising to nd him right back where we le him, as the risen, living Lord of the universe, just as the eyewitness accounts of the New Testament testify. It seems my mum was right a er all.

2000 years after this earthshattering event, many are still looking for Jesus in all the wrong places. For example, there are those who regard Jesus as one of the greatest religious teachers who has ever lived, even as one who lived the most influential life the world had even known, but then he died, and that was that. This simply will not do. Jesus is not dead, for he has risen and his resurrection confirms that he is not merely an historical figure, but the living Lord over the entire universe.

Easter Blessings,

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Easter In My Church

St James Anglican Kingscliff

120 Marine Parade

Maundy Thursday

28 March

St James Kingscliff 6pm

(P) 5.15-6pm “The Last Supper”

St

Marks Anglican Pottsville

15A Coronation Avenue

Good Friday

29 April

St James Kingscliff 8.30 am

(P) “The Trial of Jesus” 8-8.25 am

St. Marks Pottsville 10.30 am

PASTOR ROBERT SPENCE CONXIONS CHURCH

Easter Day

31 March

St James Kingscliff 8.30 am

(P) “The Empty Tomb” 8.15 – 8.25 am

St. Marks Pottsville 10.30am

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9.30AM Easter Sunday Morning

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Even though Easter is celebrated by most only once each year, we are meant to live and operate in resurrection power every day. When the power of God raised Christ from the dead, it sealed Satan’s defeat forever. Now, its up to you to live in the nished work of the cross. On Resurrection Sunday, we commemorate the death and resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ He endured the horrors of the Cross and defeated death willingly, in order to provide anyone who will accept it with abundant life—now and for eternity. Even though this history-de ning event is celebrated by most people only once eacn year, we are meant to live and operate in resurrecting powrer every day! Why not Find yourself in the Church of your choice this Easter – you will be so glad you did!

19 Prince St, Murwillumbah

EASTER BLESSINGS PASTORS ROBERT & HELGA SPENCE

A LOVING PENTICOSTAL FELLOWSHIP PH 0408358528

Sacred Heart Parish Murwillumbah

Easter Ceremonies in our Parish

Holy Thursday - 28 March

7:00 pm - Celebration of the Lord’s Supper followed by Adoration

Good Friday - 29 March

9:00 am - Stations of the Cross

3:00 pm - Solemn Celebration Lord’s Passion

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Easter Vigil - 30 March 7:00 pm - Easter Vigil

Easter Sunday - 31 March 9:00 am - Mass

All Easter Ceremonies will be celebrated in Sacred Heart Church, Murwillumbah Street, Murwillumbah.

May all of us be lled with hope this Easter as we remember the sacri ce made by Jesus Christ our Saviour.

On behalf of Sacred Heart Catholic Parish, I wish you a Happy Easter as you spend time with your families and friends. May God bless you all. Fr Peter Wood | Parish Administrator

(P) denotes Services at St James to be preceded by a public performance of a chapter ovwhat happened 2000 years ago and then, have the option to attend the service if they choose. No bookings or tickets are required - just show up

Traditional Biblical foods will be served (free) to members of the audience at the Last Supper performance on Thursday March 28th

The new Tweed Valley Hospital

MORE THAN 4,500 people filed through the doors of the brand-new Tweed Valley Hospital on Saturday, March 16.

For many it was a first look at the new $723.3 million hospital, which included a walk-through of some of the key hospital services such as the emergency department, maternity services, cancer services and the outpatient department.

NSW Minister for Health Ryan Park said his key priorities are to improve access to healthcare for regional communities.

“I am really excited we’re getting closer to opening this facility which will provide a massive boost to healthcare in Northern NSW,” he said.

“This is a great opportunity for the local community to come down and have a look at this new hospital before it officially opens to patients in May.”

NSW Labor spokesperson for Tweed Emily Suvaal MLC said she was “really pleased” to join the community for the first look inside Tweed Valley Hospital.

“This development is really important to the region and will increase access to high quality, specialist treatments the community deserves,” she said.

“This open day will give the community a rare chance to walk around and explore the brand-new hospital before it is occupied with doctors, nurses and patients.”

Demonstrating the LINAC in Cancer Services

Healthcare Helpers volunteers

Main foyer art installation

Birthing suite

Tweed Hospital United Hospital Auxiliaries volunteers

Community member with artist Hiromi Tango

Hands-on education

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ANOTHER QUALITY weekend of footy with plenty to talk about.

The Tigers and Bulldogs have fired no bullets whatsoever to start 2024 and the Rabbits are in the news for all the wrong reasons.

The Broncos and Reece Lightning lit up Suncorp and shone the light on some issues that are very evident at the Rabbits.

When the drums start beating it’s a concern and such a proud club that results are expected and unfortunately the results are not great.

Maybe the return of Jack Wighton from suspension for his new club could be the catalyst

they need for improvement - but it needs to happen quickly.

We’ve also seen the try of the season from Xavier Coates in what was an amazing feat of athletic ability.

It was an insane finish to the game in general but Xavier took it to the next level. It was also awesome to see Pappy return to his best with two slashing tries.

We had a couple of Saturday thrillers as well with the Knights finding a way to lose after leading the whole way.

The Cows were sluggish but then got rolling to set up a thrilling finish.

The Dragons and Dolphins made a mockery of form for the tipsters with both producing a role reversal within a week.

The Hammer was ordinary round 1 and untouchable round 2 with plenty of Phins Up!.

The Eagles look a nice balanced outfit going 2/2 with Brooks thriving in 2024. The Raiders have gone 2/2 and look in control of their performances early doors.

Although only round 2 there will be pressure on the Titans to produce a better performance this weekend against the Bulldogs.

Both teams are already desperate for a win but it was the manner of the performance week 1 that the Titans will be wanting to turn around.

The finals of the Laurie Daley, Andrew Johns and Mens Country champs are in Cessnock this weekend and the Women’s National Championship commences Thursday at Burleigh.

This is a great initiative for the up and coming women with multiple teams playing across the weekend. Our local area is represented by Jasmine Morrissey, Jaminey Weatherall and Lily Patson in the Gems side.

Many of these girls will appear in the NRLW either this year or in years to come.

The NRRRL have commenced trials and teams will be looking to finalise preparations for the year ahead.

Piggabeen returns this weekend after a refurb and complete change of grass with new fields added. It should be a great weekend of footy with Rivalry Round against the Bears on Saturday and some real upcoming stars on show in the Harvey Norman women’s 19’s and Mal Meninga Cup 19’s.

See

at the footy.

NRL were pleased to launch the Round 3 Multicultural Round, celebrating the diverse cultural backgrounds that make Rugby League the greatest game for all. Images by NRL

By Madeleine Murray

IN REGIONAL Australia, you have to be resourceful when it comes to making a living. Take Uki local Brendan Esposito.

After working as a nurse for 27 years, he used his skills and passion for all things metal, and created a unique business with the colourful name A Tinker’s Cuss in the picturesque village of Uki.

Brendan sharpens knives, and does other metal repair work in the workshop as well as operating the retail shop. As a decorative blacksmith, he makes small items such as latches, catches, hinges, hooks and handles. He buys and sells tools, and often makes them from scratch.

“Everything that goes out the door here is functional,” he told The Weekly. “I don’t tend to sell things for man caves, I really dislike that term.

“I’m also teaching because there is a real interest in this kind of thing now so I do workshops out the back here.

“Between all these things, I get by. As with everything, it’s not survival of the fittest, it’s survival of the most adaptable.”

Brendan loved nursing, but when he was passed over for promotion, he decided to turn to his lifelong passion — metal work.

“At that point I had this bubbling away in my mind and I thought bugger it, I’m going to give this a crack.”

He started with sharpening, then took some forging courses, returning to the blacksmithing work he had done as a young man.

“More important than knowing what I can do, I know what I can’t do. I can have a crack at most things, probably because I’ve been doing this kind of thing all my life. We’ve always had sheds, my dad was always making and modify-

ing things. He was teaching me how to make knives when I was 13.”

Kevin Esposito was an RAAF airframe fitter, in an era when a lot of the equipment was built on site.

“If you didn’t have something, you built it, including the tools. If you didn’t have the tool, then you made the tool,” Brendan said.

The great name A Tinker’s Cuss was inspired by some negative advice Brendan once received.

“I went to get some advice about business from a well respected gent. He said, ‘This will never work, you’re wasting your time.’

“I walked away thinking, I don’t give a tinker’s cuss mate. And I’ve proved him wrong. I’ve got a lot of work on, and a ton of ongoing projects. I’m doing okay.”

The workshop is full of curious things like a huge bespoke copper door, big shears dated 1836, dozens of hammers on a rack, handmade belts and knives, anvils, handmade tools, archaic books and a working gramophone. And the shop front is a moving feast.

As well as running A Tinker’s Cuss, Brendan is vice-president of RUKI, the local resilience organisation, and facilitates collaborative story telling and archery at The Small School in Murwillumbah, started and run by his partner Carla Wilson.

For more info go to tinktink.com.au or call 0488 299 971.

Brendan has an entire rack just for hammers

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Family fun at Uki

By Julia Collingwood

THE UKI PUBLIC SCHOOL P&C Family Fun Fair is happening this Friday, March 22.

There will be fabulous food, rides and games with prizes.

From gift certificates to exciting merchandise, there will be something for everyone to win.  The popular annual ‘cent auction’ returns, where attendees can bid on awesome prizes generously donated by local businesses.

Proceeds from this year’s fair will enable students to have value-added experiences, from learn-to-swim sessions to innovative programs like pottery and student wellbeing initiatives. There are plans to invest in new playground equipment, so the children have safe and stimulating spaces to play and grow.

“In the wake of the 2022 flood, events like the Family Fun Fair are crucial for both the school and the surrounding community,” Rada Campbell, volunteer fundraiser, told The Weekly.

The organisers are immensely grateful to Murwillumbah Vet Clinic, Tropical Fruit World and Husk Distillery for their sponsorship. Local businesses can still give their support through donations or sponsorship by contacting the school office at (02) 6679 5128.

Uki Public School P&C Family Fun Fair is on Friday, March 22 at 1463 Kyogle Rd, Uki.

Thursday 28th March

TIME: 7pm

VENUE: Princeton Room, Bond University Building 6

TICKETS: Adults $50 Concession $45

Students $25 Students under 18 free when accompanied by a paying adult

Soulful night at The Stables

By Julia Collingwood

TWO PASSIONATE artists will perform at Murwillumbah’s newest venue

The Stables on Sunday, March 24.

Murray Kyle and Josh Lovegrove will perform individually and then come together in a collaborative sound and song bath to ease the mind and connect to the spirit.

“Both Murray and I are excited to bring a unique musical experience to the Northern Rivers, sharing our collective love of music, stories, nature and deep connection in an immersive and captivating way,” Josh told The Weekly.

“There is something truly special about performing in the round, and we can’t wait to see you on Sunday.”

Murray Kyle is a highly talented musician, multiinstrumentalist and prolific songwriter from the Byron Bay region. His music spans shamanic soul, conscious roots, world and sacred music genres.

For over 15 years, Murray has been touring at the grassroots level all over the world and has built a dedicated large international fan base.

Murray’s live performances of heart medicine and Earthhonouring songs, successfully blend conscious lyrics and

authentic intention with a well produced sound.

Josh Lovegrove was born with music running through his veins.

With a passion for storytelling and creating intimate performance spaces, Josh’s stage show is complemented by his extensive looping setup to create a tantalising soundscape of groove, musicality and harmony which is supported

by his unmistakable vocal styling that crosses over many genres.

Josh has dedicated his life to sharing songs and stories on stages around Australia.

Murray Kyle and Josh Lovegrove will be at The Stables, 243 Cane Road, Murwillumbah, on Sunday March 24. Doors open 4pm. Tickets at the door, $33, includes dinner.

Short films festival

By Jonathon Howard

AN INTERNATIONAL short film festival uncovering the traditions, skills and consequences of ‘making’ is coming to The Regent in Murwillumbah on Saturday, March 23.

Hosted by the Tweed Regional Gallery & Margaret Olley Art Centre, the Makers’ Film Festival is an international short film festival dedicated to craft on the big screen.

This year’s program is jam-packed with 17 short films selected from around the world in Mallorca, Morocco, Kazakhstan, Singapore, India, Australia and New Zealand.

The entire MFF23 program is 90 minutes long, screened in two parts with an interval, with films ranging in duration from one to 10 minutes.

Throughout the festival, film-making and story-telling approaches vary for each craft discipline presented. Interviews, documentaries and stop motion animations reveal a glorious survey of making — from furniture to public art, textiles, baskets, ceramics, glass, jewellery and more.

Tweed Regional Gallery’s Curator — Public Programs, Meredith Cusack, said she was excited to see the spotlight shine on makers on the big screen.

“This region is home to so many incredible makers who can be inspired by this screening,” she said.

“Throughout the film festival we see makers from around the world wrangling with their creative process, with traditions and a wide range of materials.

“The focus is very much about how the handmade pieces carry the mark of their maker and seeing this on the big screen is magic.

“The festival is about focussing our attention on how we interact with crafted objects around us, so screening the films in such an iconic building as the Regent Cinema in the M|Arts Precinct — which is home to so many creatives — is perfect.”

The Makers Film Festival is produced by Maker & Smith. This special screening is part of a tour around Australia, New Zealand and internationally — but with only one local screening don’t miss the opportunity to celebrate makers and the art of making from around the world.

The Gallery will host this special screening in the lead up to its signature Wollumbin Art Award, which will open for entries on the following Monday, March 25.

Access the Makers Film Festival Screening Program via: gallery.tweed.nsw.gov.au/workshops-events.

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Your community cinema and venue, The Regent, is open again for special events and the most fascinating films in Air Conditioned comfort.

This week The Regent welcomes the hearing-impaired community and friends to the DEAFINITELY EMPOWERED WOMEN’S FESTIVAL DEAFinitely interesting Friday 22nd to Sunday 24th March.

And on Saturday 23rd @ 4:30pm - ONE NIGHT ONLY

The excellent MAKERS FILM FESTIVAL - Two 45min sessions of short films.

After two sell out shows last week here - The Trust Fall: Julian Assange documentary, will be on again from Thursday 28th March.

More screenings to follow.

ON SALE SOON - Don’t miss out!

The Amazing ASH GRUNWALD in Concert 24th May

THE REGENT WILL BE CLOSED FOR EASTER

MAKERS FILM FESTIVAL

Presented by the Tweed Regional Gallery, Maker & Smith are delighted to present the 2023 edition of the Makers’ Film Festival (MFF23) to showcase craft,makers, and making in 17 short films from 7 countries in a 90 minute program.

Craft, seen on the big screen, allows us to focus our attention on how we interact with crafted objects.The makers within these moving picture stories muse on the sustainable use of materials, express their cultural heritage, explore social and political change, and also make us laugh

Sunday 23/3/2024 - 4:30PM

FILM SCREENING - DAMAGE

+ Q and A with Director Madeleine Blackwell

Ali is not a citizen. He drives a taxi using another man’s license and relies on the GPS to negotiate his way around a city he doesn’t know

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Thursday 28/03/2024 - 6:00PM

COMING SOON TO OUR SCREEN

Still from Tangki, Tjanpi Desert Weavers, fibre art animation, animator and director Jonathan Daw.

Murray Kyle (background) and Josh Lovegrove

JUNIOR CROSSWORD

CLUES

1 One of the Lazy Town gang

2 Movie about a runaway circus dog

3 Can be black or green, with pips

4 Spy film, - Cody Banks

5 Don’t cry, it’s just a vegetable!

6 Ezra is cursed to do this for 100 Years

7 Can be found at the back of a book

8 Sesame Street girl who has autism

1. Is the King’s Forest estate development closer to Casuarina, Cabarita or Kingscliff?

2. Which gallery is Susi Muddiman now director of?

3. What kind of apex predator recently was beached and died at Kingscliff?

4. What does NFAEP stand for? Clue: it relates to a pest

5. What is the collective noun for a group of Koalas?

ACROSS

1 Conductor (9)

5 Approximately (7)

8 Plane hub (7)

10 Stove (4)

11 Graceful bird (4)

13 Humming sound (4)

14 Lukewarm (5)

15 Dull pain (4)

17 Commotion, hubbub (6)

19 Pungent bulb (5)

20 Divine beings (4)

21 Soft powder (4)

22 American mammal (6)

23 Tap (6)

25 Vows (8)

28 Lizard (6)

29 Royal racetrack (5)

32 Yield (4)

35 Cooperated (7)

36 Primadonna (4)

39 German composer (4)

40 Dispute (5)

42 Country houses (6)

45 Absence of sound (7)

46 Creek (6)

47 Freshwater fish (5)

48 Wound (4)

49 Pocket bread (4)

51 Leaves (7)

52 Largest continent

(4)

56 Group of eight (5)

57 Small (6)

59 Pleasant looking (8)

60 Mutilate (6)

64 Greek capital (6)

66 Midday (4)

67 In this place (4)

68 Fermented fish sauce (5)

69 Bow projectiles (6)

72 Joke (4)

73 Flinch (5)

74 Strong wind (4)

75 Vend (4)

77 Verge (4)

78 Appease (7)

79 Bass woodwind instrument (7)

80 Herald (9)

DOWN

2 Float (8)

3 Leads an orchestra (8)

4 Biological blueprint (abb) (3)

5 Gown (4)

6 Bandstand (6)

7 Liquid cosmetic (6)

8 US state (7)

9 Children’s recreation area (10)

11 Mister (3)

12 Drug (8)

16 Concealed (6)

18 Beginning (6)

22 Swift (5)

24 Saucepan (3)

26 Thousands of years (9)

27 Long pasta (9)

30 Intelligent (5)

31 Yellowish (5)

33 Asthenopia (9)

34 Workers (9)

37 Agricultural land (4)

38 Leer (4)

41 Harvest (4)

42 Ballot choice (4)

43 Reasoning (5)

44 Walkway (5)

50 Germ-free (10)

53 Oozes (5)

54 Yearbooks (8)

55 Victor (6)

56 Wise bird (3)

58 Obstruct (6)

61 Famous scientist (8)

62 Before chapter one (8)

63 Sweet, nutty substance (7)

64 Protozoan (6)

65 Scottish delicacy (6)

70

WORDSEARCH: MORE BIRDS OF THE TWEED

Can be Reversed or Diagonal

Gerygone, Honeyeaters, Whipbird, Logrunner, Robin,

Fantail, Butcherbird, Hardhead, BlackSwan, Grebe,

Swamphen, Dotterel, Snipe, Triller, Woodswallow,

Grassbird, Mannikin

9 LETTER

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

9 words: Good

13 words: Very good

18 words: Excellent

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTIONS

THIS WEEK’S SOLUTIONS

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FEATURED BUSINESS

DANIEL GRAY embarked on his plumbing journey in the picturesque Tweed Valley back in 1994.

Born and raised in Murwillumbah, Daniel developed a passion for plumbing and a keen interest in the trade’s intricate details.

Guided by a strong work ethic and a commitment to delivering quality service, Daniel honed his skills through years of hands-on experience.

In 2007, fuelled by his expertise and a desire to make a lasting impact on the local plumbing scene, Daniel Gray took a bold step and founded Daniel Gray Plumbing.

This marked the official beginning of his entrepreneurial journey in the Tweed Valley. The business quickly gained a reputation for excellence, offering a wide range of plumbing services that catered to the diverse needs of the community.

Daniel Gray Plumbing became a trusted name, specializing in various areas, including new builds, maintenance plumbing, backflow prevention, blocked drains, and CCTV inspections of pipes.

Daniel’s commitment to staying ahead of industry trends led the company to expand its services to encompass the latest technologies, such as CCTV inspections for thorough assessments of plumbing systems. The business thrived under Daniel’s leadership, and his team became known for their expertise in tackling complex plumbing challenges.

With a focus on customer satisfaction and a comprehensive approach to plumbing solutions, Daniel Gray Plumbing became the go-to service provider for both residential and commercial projects in the Tweed Valley.

Daniel’s commitment to the community of Murwillumbah and the surrounding areas was evident in his involvement in various local initiatives as well as his commitment to nurturing the next generation of skilled tradespeople through apprenticeships. His dedication to quality workmanship, combined with a genuine connection to the community, contributed to the success and longevity of Daniel Gray Plumbing. As the years unfolded, Daniel continued to steer the business towards new heights, embracing innovations in plumbing technology and expanding services to include areas like septics, a septic suck truck.

Daniel Gray’s journey from a skilled plumber in the Tweed Valley to the founder of a thriving plumbing business is a testament to his passion for the trade, dedication to excellence, and deep roots in the local community.

Through Daniel Gray Plumbing, he not only built a successful enterprise but also left an indelible mark on the plumbing landscape of the Tweed Valley.

Safety first at fishing club

By Jonathon Howard

TUMBULGUM FISHING Club is back in full swing for 2024 and is putting its members’ safety first with a visit from NSW Maritime Service.

The club’s president and local Dan Purkis said members hosted special guest visitors from NSW Maritime, Adrian and Mark, on March 17, for a life jacket safety, awareness and education initiative.

They also replaced Co2 cartridges and repaired members’ life jackets where necessary. “There were some outstanding cases where the life jackets were immediately decommissioned and disposed of due to their poor condition and or complete failure,” Mr Purkis told The Weekly, which he stressed was “a wake-up call to a couple of key members of the club”.

“It’s a bit of a shock to find out that if the jacket isn’t working proper ly and it can actually be a hindrance and not a help in the case of an emergency - I’ll certainly be servicing my safety gear more often.”

There were also live demonstrations on how manual inflat ing life jackets de ploy and in some cases don’t deploy due to poor mainte nance.

Adrian from Maritime had a word of advice for all fishers and water goers.

“Wear a lifejacket, nine out of 10 people who drowned while boating did not wear a lifejacket,” he

said. “It’s that simple.”

Readers can find more information on the NSW Government website pertaining to the maintenance, cleaning and storage of your lifejacket.

A popular local club, Tumbulgum Fishing Club drew more than 100 people entering this month’s competition.

“With the river looking the goods with a little stirrup from recent rains we are expecting some good catches,” Mr Purkis said.

“The team were up early signing on new and old members alike, handing out the 2024 edition long-sleeve fishing shirt along with some

Gold for Tweed Tourism

TWEED TOURISM Company has taken gold for its tourism marketing and campaigns at the prestigious Australian Tourism Awards in Darwin on Friday, March 15.

Presented by Tourism Australia, the gold winning Tweed campaign was awarded as Australia’s best tourism marketing for 2023, amongst an impressive national field and ahead of Rockhampton, Queensland (Silver) and Mandurah, Western Australia (Bronze).

recognised as the best in Australia amongst so many stellar destinations and products is a humbling acknowledgement and one that affirms the Tweed’s place as one of the country’s leading tourism regions.

“We are incredibly proud of the brilliant Tweed tourism businesses that were also recognised at this year’s Australian Tourism Awards with Potager awarded Silver and Husk Farm Distillery a Finalist, each in their respective categories.

“We’re a family-friendly club that meets monthly on the third Sunday of each month in the park across -

If you would like to get involved in this great local (catch and release encouraged) club please phone or text: 0419

NSW Maritime officials visited our local fishing club at the weekend

The winning Tweed campaign was a collective body of work aligned with a Covid recovery strategy that included promotion of the new Northern Rivers Rail Trail, a Slow Road to Tyalgum drive campaign, hosting of the Australian Society of Travel Writer’s Convention and Australia’s first Wellness Tourism Summit.

The recovery strategy aligned with Tourism Australia’s ‘THRIVE 2030’, which aims to achieve pre-COVID levels of domestic visitation by the end of 2024, and incorporated a cooperative campaign in partnership with Destination NSW under its Feel New brand.

Also celebrating on the night were Potager - A Kitchen Garden, taking out silver for Tourism Restaurants & Catering Services and Husk Farm Distillery, a finalist in the Tourism Wineries, Distilleries & Breweries category.

At a state level, the Tweed was the most awarded region outside of Sydney, with the capital city’s four finalists taking a Gold and Silver, along with two category finalists.

The Tweed Tourism general manager Sally Scott said being recognised on the national stage was an incredibly proud moment and a shining reflection of the region’s collective efforts.

“This exciting GOLD win at the national level is a true celebration of the hard work, innovation and tenacity of the Tweed’s amazing tourism operators and the strength of our great partnership with Tweed Shire Council,” Ms Scott said.

“For our Tweed marketing campaigns to be

“The exceptional results for the Tweed are a shared accolade for all of our remarkable tourism businesses who navigated through the many challenges of Covid, evolved their product and who continue to work hard every day to deliver incredible visitor experiences.”

Mayor of Tweed Shire Chris Cherry said the outstanding results at the Australian Tourism Awards were testament to the Tweed’s proactive tourism industry, its compelling visitor experiences and impactful consumer marketing campaigns.

“The extended state border closures during COVID-19, along with severe flooding in 2022, were very difficult times for our region, but these challenges galvanised our tourism partners, The Tweed Tourism Company and local operators to develop a strategic response that supported the community through recovery,” Cr Cherry said.

Award winners at the prestigious 2024 Australian Tourism Awards held in Darwin on Friday 15 March are from left: Greer Zinker (TTC), Steve Cox (Destination NSW), Sally Hinton (TTC), Pete Burr (Potager) and Harriet Messenger (Husk Distillers).

For Sale

KIMBERLEY KAMPER PLATINUM 2009

Excellent condition. $23000. Tweed/Coolangatta area. Please call 0448552336

ELECTRIC BLACK LEATHER LOUNGE two seater but can be converted to three seater. Foot rest and back rest reclines, drink holders and lights. $999. Please phone: 0456 767 248

MOTORHOME 2003 Mercedes Sprinter, 12 Months Rego, Dec 2024, shower, toilet, towbar, aircon, inverter, full equip kitchen, TV, lots of extras, 330,000 km. $49,000 phone 0467 723 824

Positions Vacant

GARLIC PLANTERS WANTED! Garlic Planters Wanted to assist with garlic planting at farm near Murwillumbah. $25 per hour, expected 5-8 hours per day. Commencing Mid-March, first in best dressed. Please contact Anna on 0420 249 925 for selection inquiries

Scrap Metal Removal

PICK ME UP SCRAP METAL We collect white goods, heavy gauge, steel light gauge, steel farm machinery, trucks, cars, all metals copper lead batteries. We pay for batteries. You call we collect!

Contact Wayne Leveridge on (02) 5616 8017 or 0434 431 461. www.pickmeupscrap.com.au Lic. SM-0674

Sing for Free

FREE!

Sing For Fun

Bene t for Health and Mind.

Phone Margaret: 0438 819 809

Social Group

No need to sit alone at home, no need to be bored. Come along for genuine friendship & companionship. Ph: 0428 523 423

To Let

TO LET White Hall Lodge, Located in Coolangatta. Fully furnished single rooms only to rent with cooking facilities. Would suit retired aged pensioner. Close to Club, Shops, beach. No Lease or Bond required. From $275 per week. Phone 0448 363 233 or 07 5599 1089

Wanted

Wanted to buy: 1000Ltr plastic water tank with steel cage in good condition, no holes or sun damage.

Wanted to buy: Laser brand 8000 Set Top Box, in good condition. Contact 0477 933 066

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

Positions Vacant

HONDA JAZZ VTI

5 door2019 - 51,000km, rego till June 2024. $18,500. Ph: 0408 600 124

HLTAID009

2001 HYUNDAI ACCENT two-door, automatic, air-conditioning and power steering. Very clean and runs great. Only done 167,000km. Rego DH45PE. Selling for $4,500. Taylor Made Car Sales (DL/16862), 5 Prospero Street, South Murwillumbah. Ph: (02) 6672 5454.

2003

TOYOTA YARIS 2008. Clean little four door, manual, air con and power steering. Rego CRL-30C. Only 180,000km $6,500. (DL/16862). Taylor Made Car Sales 5 Prospero St Murbah. Ph: (02) 6672 5454

BRAND NEW unused optimum reclining electric power chair, genuine reason for sale. Paid $7000, including $1000 accessories. Ideal for travel, folding with adjustable head and footrest. Drive range 20km, max capacity 100kg. Please contact Adam 0405 152 253 to make an offer.

SHEA OAK, Hard wood table and chairs. Outdoor setting. Seats 10, Located Tweed Heads. $2,000. No offers, Phone 0438 545 813

Garage Sale

GARAGE SALE Moving house sale. Everything must go! Furniture, garden items, pottery, exercise bike, ryob electric garden tools, CD collection. From 8am – 1pm. Cash only. 43 Tumbulgum rd Murwillumbah

Positions Vacant

TWEED

Position: Casual Funeral Assistant

Purpose:

Department: McGuiness Funerals – Murwillumbah and Billinudgel

We are seeking a Casual Funeral Directors Assistant (FDA) to ensure our Funeral Services run smoothly, professionally and to a high standard.

Responsibilities:

To Assist our Funeral Directors in preparing and setting up for services and being competent in the operation of equipment such as photo tributes and music.

Hours: Needs to be flexible in their availability and work hours.

Qualifications:

The person we are seeking must be compassionate, caring and composed under pressure. Must have strong communication skills and be professional in their appearance and have a good work ethic. Must be tech-savvy with the ability to adapt new technologies.

How to Apply: Submit resume and cover letter to info@mcguinessfunerals.com.au

About the role: This role is an integral part of our business and your care, dignity for the deceased and attention to detail is paramount. Funeral assistant work is carried out on an as needed basis and during business hours.

The roles includes:

• Using AV and Live Stream equipment and being tech savvy

• Chauffeuring families to and from funerals if required

• Ensure funeral vehicles are clean and packed with all necessary equipment

• Ensure funeral directors instructions are followed to enable smooth running of the funeral

• Warmly greeting and welcoming all family members and funeral mourners at a funeral service

• Trimming coffins

• Setting up graves

• Transferring deceased into our care from nursing homes, hospitals etc

Skills and experience: We are seeking highly motivated candidates to become funeral assistants

Public Notice

PUBLIC – NOTICE – OF - PRAECIPE

Mark Desmond Crisp© of Kandos, New South Wales, is not a voluntary transactor in commerce, and is the irrefutable Holder in Due Course of my properties and all associated copyright protected Trade Names since unrebutted lawful Conveyance to the Land and Soil jurisdiction of Terra Australis also known as the Commonwealth of Australia Public Recording Number RPP44 63700 51000 80329 91602, Proclamation

Date 13th of February, 2024. Thus severing usufruct subjugation ties with the occupying corporate government of Australia in its entirety. Immediately cease and desist any further infringement upon these copyright protected financial instruments and cease and desist misaddressing Mark Desmond Crisp© in fraudulent debased Dog-Latin, GLOSSA.

Wanted

BOOKS bought for CASH

Always buying quality books, fine, old or rare

Please call Haymes Bookdealers on 1300 431 736

Wanted to rent

Seeking long term rental, pet friendly, pref rural, great references. Ph 0422 971 112

ONE BEDROOM cabin for older, responsible author and her pet hen. Quiet rural area with no wifi preferred. Excellent tenant. Phone: (02) 5630 1010.

THOMAS Dawn Lorraine 11/03/2024

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LAWSON Ian Aubrey 12/03/2024

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CAMPBELL Lea Michelle 13/03/2024

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DEMPSTER Alexander

Stuart 14/03/2024

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LEIGH Janette Maria 14/03/2024

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WILSON Gary Maurice 14/03/2024

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MILLS Debbie Lea 15/03/2024

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HUMPHREYS Kent Arthur

James 16/03/2024

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IMMISCH Jacinta 16/03/2024

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MARSHALL Sam Derrick 16/03/2024

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WHEELER Jean 16/03/2024

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John Sinclair Burleigh

Late of Murwillumbah. Aged 81 years.

Dearly beloved husband of Beverly, much loved father and father-in-law of Shaun, Jane, Brett (dec.), David, Harry and Janine. Cherished grandfather of Shane, Jamie, Chantel, Joshua, Jack, Brodyn and Tyla and great grandfather of Ashton, Mia and Ellie Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a Crematorium Chapel Service for John, which will be held at the Tweed Valley Cemetery, 813-871 Eviron Rd, Eviron NSW on Friday 22nd March at 1:00pm to be followed by a wake at the South Tweed Sports Club, 4 Minjungbal Dr Tweed Heads South, at 5:00pm.

Still loved, still missed, still very dear

In loving memory of Douglas (Dougie)

8/4/44 – 22/3/23

Paddon

‘The Barefoot Farmer’

We miss your laugh and corny jokes. Forever in our hearts Your wife Lyn and family

McGuiness Funerals

Murwillumbah (02) 6672 2144

Billinudgel (02) 6680 3084

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

IN LOVING MEMORY

WILLIAM HECTOR MACRAE MACKENZIE-TESSMAN “BILL”

Passed away peacefully on 15th March 2024 at Tweed Valley Care Community, late of Bogangar. Aged 94 years.

Beloved husband of Mary (deceased), dearly loved dad and father–in –law of David & Vicki, Steven & Sylvia, Sandra & Bernie, loved grandad of Elisha, Jacqui, Josie; Tina, Michael, Karla; Ricky, Kurt, Ryan and Sam,loving great grandad to all his great grandchildren, loved brother of Tommy.

A Private cremation for Bill has been held.

Tweed Heads Ph: (07) 5599 1500

CATECHISM

A fallow season a time of trivial hungers that gnawed like a hypocrites prayer. It was a Wednesday, or one of those days, with sorrow sewn into it like a prison blanket. He had been unlocked like a gull's beak, his cry screeched from decades of dust.

“My ghost is in your body Beloved, no one sees our earth, the sunset and the ocean fall into each other this way. Death me in your moment my love.”

ank you to everyone who sent cards, owers and messages of love during this di cult time.

To celebrate Swiss’s life, a gathering will be held at Coolangatta Bowls Club on Saturday 23rd march at 2pm Qld time. All Welcome

An imago had surfaced, an image joined to something, he once passed through or touched, or noticed not with his eyes. Under his skin, he pours stars, black stars, bright stars the living and the dead are him.

“Death me, as I stand, sit, or sleep, plant your prayers deep into my emptiness, drug my senses with yours, dance me with your insatiable desires, drag me up, drag me into this dazzling death by light.”

Eric Ashford

Olympics fundraiser for Jeff

By Jo Kennett

MOVEMENT

GYM at Casuarina is hosting a big green and gold themed fundraiser this Saturday, March 23, to help Casuarina break dancer Jeff Dunne get to the Paris Olympics this August.

Right now Jeff is in Japan with his mum Rhondda competing in preparation for the games, but it all costs money and so far Jeff’s hard-working parents have had to stump up for the bulk of it.

The 16-year-old qualified for the 2024 Paris games in Break Dancing after winning the Oceania Breaking Championship in October 2023 but to have the best chance of winning gold he needs to compete more internationally, hence the trip to Japan at his own cost.

Jeff said that his Olympic journey is challenging because he needs to pay for training, plane tickets and accommodation for events.

“I’ve solely had to rely on my amazing parents and their sacrifices to do everything they can to

support me,” he said. “It’s now time for me to seek help from our friends and community to cover the expenses.

“I just can’t do it alone and your support will help me achieve my dreams of standing on the podium at the Olympics.

Green and gold is the Olympic theme so come along to support Jeff and help relieve a bit of the cost burden of the games from his and his parents shoulders.

The fundraiser will run from 8am to 10 am and is $5 for members and $20 for non members.

People can also donate on the day and there will be a sausage sizzle for breakfast/brunch.

Join Team Jeff with a donation, to www.gofundme.com/jeff-dunne-breaking-for-gold or come along to this great fundraiser this Saturday, March 23 at Movement Gym Casuarina Mainwaring Precinct, Barclay Drive at 8am to help Jeff make it to the Olympic podium in Paris.

Around 260 competitors took part in the event

The kids were enjoying all the action

The Daughters of India team

Team Balter Brewing (white) and locals from Soulti Surf (green)

Photos by Tristam Evison from EV Photo

Real Estate Estate

How COVID changed Tweed real estate

By Jo Kennett

SINCE THE World Health Organisation declared COVID-19 a worldwide pandemic in 2020, property prices in the Tweed Shire and around the country exploded by $188,000 on average and new data helps explain why.

The median value of homes in the Gold Coast Tweed Heads region is $928,498 — an increase of 68.6 per cent over the past five years.

According to CoreLogic, the legacy of COVID will be with us for a long time.

“Housing values have surged since the onset of COVID,” CoreLogic Asia Pacific Research director Tim Lawless states in The Seven Ways COVID Changed Housing Trends report.

“CoreLogic’s national Home Value Index (HVI) surged 32.5 per cent between March 2020 and February 2024, adding approximately $188,000 to the median value of an Australian dwelling.

“Housing values initially dipped by 1.7 per cent between March 2020 and June 2020 before surging 30.8 per cent higher, finding a cyclical high in April 2022.

‘The market slumped 7.5 per cent

as interest rates rose from their emergency lows, but as inventory dried up and migration boomed, housing values commenced a new growth cycle in February 2023, rising 9.5 per cent through to the end of February this year.”

Rental markets also tightened with vacancy rates still around 1 per cent and rental prices surging.

“Nationally, rents have jumped 32.4 per cent since March 2020, adding approximately $150 per week to the median dwelling rent,” Mr Lawless said.

“Monetary policy has played a key role in both stimulating housing demand, but also temporarily quelling activity as interest rates rose from mid-2022.

“A record portion of borrowers took advantage of fixed mortgage rates falling below 2 per cent through the middle of 2022, fueling speculation of a ‘fixed rate cliff’ as the wave of fixed rate lending terms expired.

“So far borrowers have navigated higher mortgage rates much better than expected with mortgage arrears holding below pre-pandemic levels.”

“Inflation surged on the back of unprecedented peacetime fiscal stimulus and low interest rates as well

Open Homes

Saturday,

March 23

JET

• 1 Tombonda Road, Murwillumbah 9:30-10:00am

• 188 Towners Road, Round Mountain 11:00-11:30am

• 8 McPherson Court, Murwillumbah 12:30-1:00pm

Tate Brownlee

• 8/13 Parkland Place, Banora Point, 9 -9:30am

• 29 Bimbadeen Avenue, Banora Point, 9 -9:30am

• 38 Curtawilla Street, Banora Point, 10 -10:30am

as global supply chain disruptions that were amplified by the war in Ukraine.

“As COVID-related restrictions eased, global demand strengthened.“

Inflation is now beating forecasts, fueling speculation we could see rate cuts later this year, which many Tweed households battling cost of living pressures would love to see.

“Once lockdowns and social distancing measures eased, labour markets tightened significantly,” the report states.

“Although labour markets are now loosening, RBA forecasts have the unemployment rate holding below 4.5 per cent through to at least mid2026.

“Internal migration trends favoured regional markets through the pandemic but have since largely normalised, and open international borders saw overseas migration spike to record highs.”

The Gold Coast and Tweed Heads area had the worst rental affordability in the country, with rents and home values still rising, days on market still short and vendor discounting also decreasing over the last year.

• 3/140 Kennedy Drive, Banora Point, 10 -10:30am

• 81 Jacaranda Avenue, Tweed Heads West, 10 -10:30am

• 10 Bushranger Road, Terranora, 11 -11:30am

• 11 Sexton Hill Drive, Banora Point, 11 -11:30am

• 150 Kennedy Drive, Tweed Heads West, 11 -12:15pm

• 11/39-45 Tweed Coast Road, Bogangar, 12 -12:30pm

• 29 McLeod Street, Condong, 1 -1:30pm

• 47 Bimbadeen Avenue, Banora Point, 2 -2:30pm

• 29 Oyster Point Road, Banora Point, 3 -3:30pm

• 99 Winders Place, Banora Point, 3 -3:30pm

• 19 Seaview Road, Banora Point, 3 -4:00pm

Hot property

THIS WEEK’S Hot Property would have to be one of the best value properties around, with amazing views and close to some of the best beaches, restaurants and shops of Tweed Heads and Coolangatta.

Number 2/144 Kennedy Drive is a two bedroom first floor unit in a small brick pet-friendly complex overlooking Terranora Creek.

T his peaceful haven is only five minutes drive from Cooly and Kirra beach, as well as being close to the M1 for an easy commute and within walking distance of shops. In front of the apartments is a private and sprawling lawn leading to a sandy shoreline and private boat ramp, perfect for anglers, boaties, paddle boarders and water lovers.

The tiled living and dining area has air-conditioning and lovely views, as does the updated kitchen.

It has a gorgeous balcony with a bar to enjoy the sunset over the water. The three-way bathroom includes laundry facilities and there is a single lock-up garage with shelving ideal for paddle and surf boards.

Our Community Comes First

There is also space for a second car in front of the garage. The property is on the market with DJ Stringer, and with a low body corp this low-maintenance home is w orth every cent of the $600,000 to $650,000 the owners are asking for.

• 3 Carla Court, Varsity Lakes (QLD) 4:00pm -4:30pm NSW

DJ Stringer Property Services

• 5 Chestnut St, Elanora 9-9:30am QLD

• 2/5 Foxhill Dr, Banora Point 11-11:30am NSW

• 17 Karingal Ave, Bilambil Heights 11:15-12pm NSW

• 6/24 Dutton Street, Coolangatta 11:30-12pm QLD

• 1/231 Golden Four Dr, Bilinga 12:30-1pm QLD

• 143 Tweed Valley Way 12:45-1:15pm NSW

• 35 Tweed Valley Way 1:30-2pm NSW

Northern Rivers Property Group

• 578 Tyalgum Road, Eungella Friday 12pm

We all live and work here in the beautiful Northern Rivers and we’re serious about doing right by our community.

We value the relationships we form with our clients and potential buyers and personally communicate all the way through the sales process. After all, we’re going to be neighbours.

Michael Spicer Real Estate

Michael Spicer Real Estate

With decades of experience as an Architect, builder and property investor, I am a local, fully licensed independent Real Estate Agent and a Buyers Agent.

With decades of experience as an Architect, builder and property investor, I am a local, fully licensed independent Real Estate Agent and a Buyers Agent.

Because of this unique combination of professional skillsets, I can provide a more personalised, bespoke, boutique-style, 5-star, specialist property service.

Because of this unique combination of professional skillsets, I can provide a more personalised, bespoke, boutique-style, 5-star, specialist property service.

Many of my clients tell me that buying or selling property has usually been extremely stressful. I take great pride in doing all I can to make what is usually a stressful experience as stress-free as possible.

Many of my clients tell me that buying or selling property has usually been extremely stressful. I take great pride in doing all I can to make what is usually a stressful experience as stress-free as possible.

I prefer to work with just one or two clients at a time. You will not be just ‘one-of-many’ listings. You will not be a ‘number’. You will not be assigned a junior team member.

I prefer to work with just one or two clients at a time. You will not be just ‘one-of-many’ listings. You will not be a ‘number’. You will not be assigned a junior team member.

My reviews speak for themselves.

My reviews speak for themselves.

If you would like the level of service you deserve and the best result please feel free to give me a call to discuss what you would like to achieve.

If you would like the level of service you deserve and the best result please feel free to give me a call to discuss what you would like to achieve.

Michael Spicer Realty • 0408 828 982 • michaels@atrealty.com.au

Michael Spicer Real Estate • 0408 828 982 • michaels@atrealty.com.au

By far the best agent I’ve dealt with I’ve been looking to purchase a house for the best part of 3 years, having made a number of o ers during this time and therefore dealing with a huge amount of Agents. Michael was withotut question the most helpful, genuine and transparent agent I have come across.

Someone who truly loves what he does I recently purchased a home in Northern NSW, with Michael working as the agent for the property. Purchasing a home in NSW was complicated by the fact that I lived in Queensland at the time and could not physically inspect the property due to the border closures during the COVID-19 pandemic. From start to nish, Michael ushered me through the process in a very thorough and gracious manner. Michael made himself available at various times so my family could inspect the property on my behalf and was always just a phone call or message away when I had any questions. I felt I could trust Michael to act in my best interests throughout the process, and my trust was entirely justi ed. I wholeheartedly recommend Michael as a real estate agent! I think anyone would nd him engaging, understanding and very easy to work with

—KylieU.

Nothing has ever felt rushed, he has been forthcoming with information and even stepped me through the entire end-to-end buying process, advising me of the scope and responsibilities of the broker and conveyancer. He’s always been available to answer my calls if needed and was fantastic at setting clear expectations for me upfront - it felt like he really cared about my buying journey and I have no doubt he did the exact same for the seller. Every piece of advice or information he gave me was genuine and I felt I could really trust him.

Thankyou so much Michael - buying your rst home is a huge, scary deal and I felt quite helpless not knowing what I was doing, but you were by my side every step of the way and made the whole process – well, easy! I can’t believe it’s just done. I feel like I had almost no stress whatsoever, which is crazy!

Would absolutely recommend Michael to all buyers and sellers –if I ever sell this home, you’ll without question be the person I call!!

Achieved a phenomenal result

—SamaliD.

We have been working interstate a number of years and our house had become a little unloved. Michael helped us put the love back into our property and then took it to market. He was always on the ball and able to adapt to rapid changes in marketing strategies as unforeseen circumstances arose. He achieved a phenomenal result for us in a just a few days and we could not be happier how Michael managed our sale.

The nicest agent I’ve dealt with

I’ve sold a few houses in my time and de nitely the nicest realestate agent I’ve dealt with I dislike salesman egos about how good they are but Michael is de nitely not that person Working for us and not the buyers. His easy going nature and easy to work with. I have no hesitation in recommending him to anyone that wants to sell.

I’ve sold a few houses in my time and he’s de nitely the nicest real estate agent I’ve dealt with. I dislike salesmens’ egos about how good they are but Michael is de nitely not that person. Working for us and not the buyers. He has an easy-going nature and is easy to work with. I have no hesitation in recommending him to anyone that wants to sell.

—SteveMcL.

Most importantly, honest & kind

correspond via email and phone which was always going to be more challenging. Michael is a great communicator, always keeping me up to date with the latest news and giving me advice – on small improvements

He did an incredible job, and I am extremely grateful. Most importantly

Michael Spicer recently sold my property in Murwillumbah NSW, While working with Michael I found him to professional, diligent, very knowledgeable and most importantly honest and kind. As I was interstate the entire time the listing was on the market, we had to correspond via email and phones which was always going to be more challenging. Micheal is a great communicator always keeping me up to date with the latest news and giving me advice - on small improvements we could make to help the property more appealing to buyers. Within 2 months of listing it for sale it was sold for a price I was happy with. He did an incredible job, and I am extremely gratefu. Most importantly I consider Michael to be honest, which I think is the most important attribute a real estate agent can o er. I’d highly recommend Michael to anyone buying or selling property.

—GarethH.

— Con and Robyn D.

Someone who truly loves what he does

I recently purchased a home in Northern NSW, with Michael working as the agent for the property. Purchasing a home in NSW was complicated by the fact that I lived in Queensland at the time and could not physically inspect the property due to the border closures during COVID-19. From start to nish, Michael ushered me through the process in a very thorough and gracious manner. Michael made himself available at various times so my family could inspect the property on my behalf and was always just a phone call or message away when I had any questions.

I didn’t have to stress about any of it

Being out of the country when we were negotiating the purchase of this property must have been quite problematic for Michael and the vendors. Michael went above and beyond to make it easy and smooth, and I didnt have to stress about any of it.

I felt I could trust Michael to act in my best interests throughout the process, and my trust was entirely justi ed. I wholeheartedly recommend Michael as a real estate agent! I think anyone would nd him engaging, understanding and very easy to work with —KylieU.

If you have a property that presents a challenge to nd the right buyer, you must call Michael Spicer! He goes above and beyond what your standard agent provides. If you call Michael to list your property, you will get the best result.

—JoanL.

Michael Spicer shines over any other agent!

“The staff have become like family to my Mum and this means the world to us. We love them too.”

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– Kerry , daughter of a McKenzie resident

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We believe that everyone deserves to live the happiest life they can. So by providing the right care, the very best

We believe that everyone deserves to live the happiest life they can. So by providing the right care, the very best

We understand that the decision to join our community is a level of care and compassion our residents enjoy, you’ll want to call McKenzie home.

We understand that the decision to join our community is a level of care and compassion our residents enjoy, you’ll want to call McKenzie home.

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5 Chestnut Street Elanora

Welcome home to an inviting (4) bedroom family residence, crafted with enduring double brick construction, providing a sense of stability and comfort for your growing family.

Nestled in a tranquil enclave directly opposite the scenic Tallebudgera Creek, this well-proportioned spacious abode offers the perfect blend of convenience and serenity, where you can simply walk around the corner to the 19th Avenue Shopping Centre for everyday necessities.

Boasting an inviting in-ground swimming pool, a dedicated teenagers or parents retreat and meticulously manicured gardens, every aspect of this home is thoughtfully designed to cater to the needs of united family living.

• Formal living & dining area

• Cedar timber kitchen featuring a generous breakfast bench, walk-in pantry & dishwasher

• Generous tiled family / meals area

• Master bedroom w/ walk-in robe & new ensuite

• Bedrooms (2) & (3) equipped with full-length BIR

• Separate powder room

• Spacious main bathroom complete with a spa bath

• Access to rear patio from living & all bedrooms, seamlessly blending indoor & outdoor living

• Versatile family room, easily convertible into a (5th) Bedroom

• Bedroom (4) featuring a new ensuite

17 Karingal Avenue Bilambil Heights

From the moment you arrive home you will be drawn towards a kaleidoscope of scenic views that span well beyond 180 degrees over the Terranora Inlet and out to the Pacific Ocean.

Your spacious split level (3) bedroom residence has the added bonus of a self-contained versatile studio below, which would appeal to the independent extended family or home business.

• Spacious open plan living w/ raked ceiling & bamboo flooring

• Central social kitchen with island bench & plenty of cupboard space

• Master bedroom w/ ensuite & water views

• Main bathroom w/ spa bath & separate WC

• Large entertainers deck commanding exceptional views

• Double automatic lock up garage w/ internal access

• 20 Solar panels

• Newly restored tiled roof

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For Sale Interest Over $1.495M

Open

Saturday 9:00 - 9:30 am (QLD TIME)

David Stringer 0418 150 731 david@djstringer.com.au

Buyer Range $1.250M-$1.295M

Open

Saturday 11:15 - 12:00pm (NSW TIME)

David Stringer 0418 150 731 david@djstringer.com.au

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