Tweed Valley Weekly, October 24, 2024

By Jo Kennett

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Potty van park meeting

By Jo Kennett

MORE THAN 100 protesters attended a conciliation meeting on the site of a proposed caravan park at Pottsville on Thursday, October 17.

Local residents say they are concerned the development would cut the koala corridor between Pottsville Environmental Park and the Pottsville Wetlands, destory koala habitat and impact flooding, and say Pottsville already has enough caravan parks.

The Development Application (DA) for 1126 Pottsville Road was initially unanimously refused by Tweed Shire Council councillors in 2023.

Turner Contracting Pty Ltd appealed the decision, resulting in an onsite conciliation meeting with the Land and Environment Court commissioner in April. The proponents then amended their proposal from 112 to 80 long-term caravan sites, leading to the four-day hearing from October 17 to 22. After the on-site meeting, the hearing resumed in the Murwillumbah

Local Court before returning to the Land and Environment Court in Sydney on October 18.

Local residents collected over 300 submissions which were sent to Council against the DA and one for it, Koala Beach and Pottsville Wildlife member

Irene Timmins said.

“Over 600 signatures mainly from Pottsville locals (collected outside IGA) against the proposal were also sent to the Commissioner and Council,” she said.

“At the conciliation meeting speakers from Friends of the Koala and Team Ko-

ala focussed on the impacts to koalas and Seabreeze resident Josie Styles highlighted the failure of the proponents to address environmental legislation and impacts on residents such as flooding.”

“The modification does not demonstrate an understanding of koala ecology, their habitat and movement within and adjacent to the proposal,” Friends of the Koala’s Rhonda James said in her presentation.

“This highly significant site is within a Koala Activity Precinct and is also identified in the North Coast Regional Koala Strategy as an area recommended to create additional habitat for koalas.

“The modification to reduce the number of dwellings is to remove one linear row of 32 lots parallel to Pottsville Road.

“This modification does not truly address issues relating to impacts on koalas provided in the 360 submissions from the community and from Tweed Shire Council ecologists and planners”.

The Weekly has been unable to contact Turner Contracting Pty Ltd or their proj ect managers Design Build Instruct Pty Ltd for comment.

Schools finalists in Premier’s Awards

By Jo Kennett

12 FLOOD-affected schools in the Northern Rivers, including three Tweed Shire public schools have been named as finalists in the NSW Premier’s Awards - World class education and training category for their flood disaster recovery efforts.

Condong Public School, Tumbulgum Public School and Crabbes Creek Public School were recognised for “an outstanding collaborative effort in the most challenging of circumstances” in the wake of the 2022 floods.

“Located from Broadwater to the Tweed, the schools worked together to provide much-needed wellbeing support and community connection for students in the weeks and months following 2022’s flood disaster,” a spokesperson for the awards said.

“Together the schools took a flexible, innovative and collaborative approach to build strong community relationships and ensure every child had access to a quality education and a strong sense of belonging when they needed it most.”

Principal of Condong Public School Brendan Quinn said having their whole school, “devastated and losing completely everything, for the second time, was simply heartbreaking for everyone here at Condong Public School.”

“Many of our students, families and staff also lost their homes and personal possessions,” Mr Quinn said.

“My key priority was that our school, community and students would remain together.

“I was adamant that we were going to be going as one school community and staying as one school community.”

The schools had seven weeks where there was no official schooling.

“The first few weeks of this was spent at the Murwillumbah Autumn Club for several half days each week where the focus was on reconnecting and student wellbeing,” Mr Quinn said.

“We then had four weeks learning out of the Tweed River Jockey Club while our temporary site was being prepared to fit our school community.

“Our families and students were consistently supported and a variety of amazing

wellbeing and support programs were put into place to provide meaningful support ensuring academic, social and emotional needs were met.”

Mr Quinn said that to be nominated as a finalist in the NSW Premier’s Awards “is an absolute honour.”

“This nomination is for our whole school community,” he said.

“We have such beautiful and incredibly resilient and happy students whom I’m so proud of.

“Our staff are simply amazing and with out them and their daily efforts in going above and beyond in everything that they do to support our students and families, I simply wouldn’t have been able to lead our school as effectively as I have through the 2022 floods and beyond.

“I am truly humbled and very proud to be the principal of Condong Public School.”

Condong Public School students con tinue to learn from the Murwillumbah South Infants School.

A planning application has been submit ted to rebuild the school and is on public exhibition until Tuesday, November 5, 2024. Tumbulgum Public School students are learning on-site.

A planning application to rebuild the school has been lodged.

The application is on public exhibition until Thursday, November 7.

Work at Crabbes Creek Public School was completed October 2023.

Protesters attending the court case on the site of the proposed caravan park on Pottsville Road, Pottsville

Condong Public School principal Brendan Quinn with students

Pool warning

With spring bringing warmer weather, Royal Life Saving – Australia is asking all owners of backyard pools to check their pool fences and pool gates as a matter of urgency.

Children under five are curious and fearless, and their love of water puts them at risk of drowning.

Tragically, every year in Australia we lose on average 20 young children to drowning, with half of all drowning deaths in young children occurring in backyard swimming pools. The majority are aged just one year old. This is because the risk of drowning triples at the age of one year, when children become more mobile.

We know that eight times the number of children who die go to hospital after a non-fatal drowning incident. That is more than 150 children aged under five each year, some of whom will be left with life-limiting disabilities.

While active supervision is the best protection against childhood drowning, no parent or caregiver can watch a young child 24 hours a day.

Ensure that you have a functioning and compliant pool fence and working gate as an additional barrier between young children and water for all those moments when life intervenes – the phone rings, the doorbell rings, another child needs your attention –can literally be life saving.

You can download a free home pool safety checklist here: https://www.royallifesaving.com. au/keepwatch

Wet weather conditions can wash

away topsoil and weaken fences. Check no fence posts have come loose from the ground. Make sure the gate is still self-closing and self-latching and is never left propped open under any circumstance. Pack pool toys away so they are not an overwhelming temptation, and empty portable pools when not in use. It is also a good time to brush up on CPR skills ahead of summer.

By spending a bit of time checking the pool fence, pool gate and the area around the pool is secure, including no furniture or structures that little people can climb to access the pool, you could prevent a tragedy. Keep Watch and protect the littlest members of your family.

Justin Scarr, Chief Executive Officer. Royal Life Saving SocietyAustralia

State planning

What I don’t understand is how the state government can so easily change and downgrade the definition of State Significant Farmland (and consider the Cudgen Connection development) but cannot do anything about zombie developments; zombie developments that place people directly in harm’s way for example, at high risk of being flooded.

The state government planning system supports developers and does not even remotely consider the concerns and opinions of local councils or local communities. Follow the money.

Kate Stodart, Kingscliff

Council election

Anyone thinking that it’s good to have candidates from federal parties in local government elections will probably think again after the machinations from the Liberal and Labor councillors to conspire with each other to obtain the mayoral and deputy mayor positions.

Fortunately they were thwarted by the other councillors. Did they conspire for the benefit of the shire ratepayers or for their own egos and future political ambitions?

Did the ratepayers vote Labor to elect a Liberal mayor or vice versa?

I don’t think so. Maybe if you voted Liberal or Labor in the election then you might ask them.

These ‘quid pro quo’ machinations have no place in local government.

The only priority for councillors is to work in the interests of the ratepayers, not themselves.

Gwyn Hooper, Uki

Council vote

A lesson that I have learned from the recent Tweed Council election is to never trust any Independent!

Danny, Pottsville

Independents

It seems there’s not a lot of love in the community for a local election (or any), except perhaps for political nerds like myself, and I find that a little bit sad.

But what I find even sadder is the post election regret that always emerges in the weeks and months following.

I’ve lost count of the number of

people who have expressed their dismay that when they thought they were voting for an independent in Kimberley Hone they were in fact voting for an official of the National Party Richmond, who recently hosted a pro nuclear energy lunch lunch with Senator Matt Canavan and MP Barnaby Joyce.

These trusting voters thought that they were voting for someone with no further political ambition beyond helping this community.

Kimberly has claimed online to myself that she wears two hats: one as an official of the local National Party branch and two, as an independent councillor.

She also reiterated to me that the National Party does not endorse local council candidates. This may all be true, but I’m sorry, it just does not pass the pub test.

Who knows what pressures or asks are being made of her from the Nats given we know she has state election aims (she ran as a Nationals candidate at the last state election).

The opposite has also occurred again in this local election. People have assumed that true independents belong to major political parties and therefore not voted for them.

Case in point is our re-elected mayor Chris Cherry. I’ve had people say to me that they did not vote for her because they hate the Greens.

Chris Cherry does not, and has never belonged to or been a member of a major political party. One might think that the rumour has been spread by some vested interests to achieve this

outcome in the votes.

Another concerning issue is the poor election spending reporting system we have.

The AEC website shows that Liberals Councillor James Owen spent just $75 on the previous 2021 election, despite multiple front covers of the local newspaper, TV ads being run ad nauseam in the weeks leading up to the election and other advertising paraphernalia, which we all know does not come cheap.

With anomalies like this I can see why people have lost trust in the system, and therefore interest altogether.

Kristie Trudgett, Kingscliff.

Help is here

Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Information and Support Group meets on the first Friday of every month at 10:30 am (AEST) at the Community Centre, Corner of Heffron Street and Minjungbal Drive, Tweed Heads South.

All are welcome. For further information call Bronwyn on 0404 553 916

Bronwyn Sonter, Secretary Tweed Coast CFS/ME/FMS Support Group Inc

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ITV grant winners announced

ITV STUDIOS has had a record-breaking year for its annual community grants pr ogram, the ITV Tweed Community Initiative Fund, with over $50,000 to be distributed to local not-for-profits in the coming weeks.

A total of 43 applications were received - 12 more than the previous high of 31 in 2019.

The remarkable increase highlights growing community interest and engagement in the initiative, aimed at supporting local projects that align with the Tweed Community Strategic Plan.

“It’s wonderful to see a number of applications for projects that bring people together in celebration this year,” ITV Community Liaison Officer Lanie Loughlin said.

“In some previous years applications have been more recovery related, so it’s wonderful to see that shift.”

20 projects will be fully funded, and an additional three projects, with tied scores during the evaluation process, will receive partial funding to help their valuable community initiatives.

A si gnificant highlight this year is the participation of 14 groups who applied to the program for the first time. Successful applicants never before funded by ITV are Lions Club Cabarita and Pottsville Inc, and Dragons Abreast Wollumbin, NSW Rural Fire Service, Far North Coast Support Brigade and Tweed Theatre Company Inc..

Applications were carefully reviewed and scored by an independent panel of four Community Committee members, including Don Bently, Phillip Hepburn, Bryanne Jardine, and Kate McKenzie. The scoring process followed a standardised matrix, ensuring a fair and objective evaluation.

Projects were assessed based on how effectively they align with key outcomes

outlined in the Tweed Community Strategic Plan, as well as the groups’ capacity to professionally manage and implement their proposed initiatives.

2024 grant recipients and their projects are:

Agape Outreach Inc Love in Action - Continuing to Make a Difference

Tweed Palliative Support Inc Cupboards for Grow & Share Tweed Food Storage

RiverTracks Inc PPE, workwear, White Cards, Youth job experience training

Tweed Landcare Tweed Landcare Community Seed Bank Bus Trip

Murwillumbah Community Centre Creation of organic vegetable garden for MCC

Team Koala Inc Koala suit

Tweed Coast Youth Service Girls Space

Caldera Environment Centre World Environment Day 2025Marquee and audio visual equipment

Mur willumbah Potters Inc Fernvale Hall, Kitchen renovation

Lions Club Caba and Pottsville Inc Annual community Christmas party Connexions Church Supporting students with school supplies

Green Heroes Ocean ID

Bogangar Public School P&C New fridge for canteen

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ITV grant recipients with ITV Community Liaison Officer Lanie Loughlin

New flood cams ‘a game-changer’

By Jo Kennett

LOCAL EMERGENCY service

workers are calling six new flood monitoring cameras unveiled last week around the shire a ‘game-changer’ for communities in coastal creek areas.

The new cameras allow residents to see rising water levels at key floodprone roads during wet weather

The cameras have been strategically located in collaboration with the NSW State Emergency Service (SES) including local SES volunteers on key flood-prone roads at: Fingal Road (at the low point near the second bridge, southwest of Wommin Lagoon); Clothiers Creek Road just east of the Pacific Highway; Pottsville Road on the corner just north of the wastewater treatment plant at Mooball; Wooyung Road by the floodplain crossing, just west of the fruit stall; Crabbes Creek Road at the first causeway and Terranora Road north of Dulguigan Road intersection.

“They are a game changer for the Tweed’s coastal creeks area,” Tweed Coast SES (Pottsville) captain Jack Frost said.

“Everyone focuses on the Tweed River and they forgot about the other catchment, the coastal side of the Burringbar range.

“There are no flood warning stations in the Tweed coastal creeks because they aren’t big enough for the system to work with the hydrology so they don’t get the flood watch warning that residents near bigger systems like the Tweed River get.”

Mr Frost said the cameras have a date and time stamp on it, “so you can

see that if you come back in five minutes you will get a refreshed version.”

“For instance the first causeway in Crabbes Creek floods and everyone upstream of that causeway is isolated,” he said.

“In the past we rang one of the local residents and they would have to jump in their car and drive down and take photos through their windscreen and send them to us.

“We suggested to Council that it would be a good place for a camera so now you can look at that causeway right now which is great for the general public.

“Council has a flash flood warning system for Crabbes Creek, Mooball and Burringbar but it is an opt-in system and you will only get the alerts if you opt in. These cameras compliment that.”

Tweed District Rescue Squad VRA captain Drew Carr said cameras were invaluable when preparing or responding to emergencies.

“The visual information can ensure a response is appropriately coordinated with the allocation of resources and trained personnel,” he said.

“Additional cameras will enhance the response of the Tweed District Rescue Squad, eliminating wasted time travelling a particular route only to find a flooded road.

“It can also provide visual confirmation of other digital readings, such as river heights and information from the Bureau of Meteorology.”

There are already six cameras at Bilambil Sports Club, Boatharbour Bridge, Byangum Bridge, Murwillumbah Bridge, Piggabeen Road and

Tweed Valley Way (at Oaks Avenue) near Chinderah, funded by the Albanese government.

Tweed Shire mayor Chris Cherry thanked the NSW government for funding the new cameras, saying that knowing the road conditions before getting into your car during heavy rainfall is invaluable.

“The first set of flood monitoring cameras have been a game-changer

for us over the past two years, allowing residents, emergency responders and Council crews to quickly judge road conditions for themselves,” Cr Cherry said.

“Anything to help lower the level of anxiety in a community where past flooding trauma returns every time a big storm hits, is a positive thing.”

Federal Member for Richmond Justine Elliot MP thanked the Minns

government and the community for fighting for the cameras saying that, “following the devastating 2022 floods, it was important for our community to have certainty and up to date information when it rains heavily and to keep an eye on river heights.”. View images from the flood monitoring cameras at tweed.nsw.gov.au/ flood-monitoring-cameras or go to TSC Emergency Dashboard.

Emily Suvaal MLC, Mayor Chris Cherry, Justine Elliot MP and Deputy Mayor Meredith Dennis OAM are captured by the new flood monitoring camera on Clothiers Creek Road. INSET: Fingal Road flood monitoring camera

‘Failed’ school merger ends

By Jo Kennett

THE MINISTER for Education Pru Car said in parliament that when school starts next year it will bring to end the “failed experiment” of the merger of four schools in Murwillumbah and commended Member for Lismore Janelle Saffin for fighting for her community.

Ms Car, the Deputy Premier, provided an update for Ms Saffin on flood ravaged schools, saying the plans for Tumbulgum and Condong public schools were now on exhibition.

The Deputy Premier said they all knew, “what a tireless, fearless advocate Ms Saffin is for her community” and acknowledged there were still many people doing it tough two years after the floods, who still needed support.

The Minister said it had taken longer than the government would have liked to rebuild the schools but she was pleased that the Planning Minister had been able to use powers under the Reconstruction Authority Act to create, “a clear path to getting students back into their permanent school ASAP.”

“I look forward to updating the communities from Condong and Tumbulgum to Richmond River as these critical projects progress,” Ms Car said.

“I believe they’re on exhibition, and I know the Member for Tweed will be pleased about that.

“Sadly, it’s not just been floods that have tested the communities in northern New South Wales. In Murwillumbah, the community has been through quite a lot of change in education.”

Ms Car said she had worked “hand in hand” with Ms Saffin to make sure they meet the community’s needs; “educational needs in those communities because of a failed merger of four schools into one big mega school, which was announced with no consultation with the local community.”

“As soon as it was announced, people obviously had flocked to the Member for Lismore to ask what was happening,” she said.

“We took it as, in opposition, we took to

stand up for that community, on the Member for Lismore’s insistence and since coming to government, we’ve been working with that community, to listen to what they need.

“From day one, term one next year, Wollumbin High and Murwillumbah High will reopen as two separate schools.

“We’ve announced the two new principals - Zoe Tiernan at Murwillumbah and Kelly Spilstead at Wollumbin, who’s actually returning to the area, so that’s good news.

“It brings to an end a failed experiment, and it really does give some certainty to the community who has been through a lot, that has been resilient and who we vowed to continue supporting with critical education.”

Deputy Premier Prue Car commended local MP Janelle Saffin (above) for her advocacy on flood affected schools

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Greens health plan

By Jo Kennett

FEDERAL LEADER of the Greens Adam Bandt was in Kingscliff to announce their ‘GP For Free’ plan which they say will help communities struggling with cost of living pressures and the loss of bulk billing GP clinics.

Mr Bandt spent two days campaigning in the federal seat of Richmond with Greens candidate Mandy Nolan outlining Greens healthcare plans which include establishing three free healthcare clinics in Tweed Heads, Murwillumbah and the Tweed Coast, of six planned clinics in Richmond.

The Weekly asked Mr Bandt how the Greens plan to do this, without being in power.

“Richmond is one of the closest seats in the country and if less than two per cent of people switch their vote then Mandy Nolan will become the member for Richmond,” he said.

“Commentators are predicting a power-sharing parliament as the most likely outcome.

“The people of Richmond could end up with a Greens MP sitting in parliament fighting for people to be able to see a GP for free.

“Last time we had a power-sharing parliament the Greens got dental into Medicare for kids.”

Mr Bandt said cost of living pressures were “coming from all angles.”

“In Tweed we are seeing a nearly 50 per cent rise in house prices and rents and supermarkets are price gouging and that leaves people with not enough money for the essentials like going to see a doctor, or dentist, or psychiatrist,” he said.

“Less than one in ten of the clinics here fully bulk bills and the out of pocket costs to see a GP is now over $40.

“By building local health care centres and tripling bulk billing incentives we can make going to see the GP free again. That’s one of the things we will push for in the next parliament.”

The Weekly asked Mr Bandt about the national Modified Monash Model which saw the Tweed Shire reclassified as metropolitan in

2019, leading to a loss of doctors and bulk-billing from many clinics and significantly imacting local GP clinics.

“Part of our plan is to triple bulk billing incentives across the board so that would result in a significant increase to the incentives available in the Richmond Tweed area and that would hopefully encourage a lot of those private practices to move to bulk billing,” he said.

Mr Bandt said the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners has praised the plan.

“There has also been difficulty getting medical students to train as GPs and getting them out to rural and regional areas,” Mr Bandt said.

“At the moment they can get more money in other specialisations or working in hospitals.

“We want to close that gap and pay trainee GPs the same rate they would get elsewhere to encourage more GPs to come and practice in areas like Richmond Tweed.

“Our costed plan starts building these clinics and makes them operational within the next couple of years and then grows them as the funds and as the practitioners become available so we get to the point where everyone in the area is able to see a practitioner for free and those practitioners are properly funded.

“We want people to know that we will fight just as hard to tackle the cost of living and housing crisis as we will fight to tackle the climate and environment crisis.”

On November 1, the Albanese government tripled the bulk billing incentives for millions of Australians to see bulk-billing GPs, particularly lower income groups, and cut red-tape for overseas-trained doctors Member for Richmond Justine Elliot said the government has halved the cost of medicines for more than six million Australians, increased Medicare rebates significantly and increased rebates for doctors. she said her government is investing $2.2 billion into reforms including payments for GPs to grow their teams, new rebates for longer consults, money to provide better wound care, and easier access to telehealth.

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A3 Comet Tsuchinshan

Atlas 85mm ISO1000 F4

30sec by Kelvin Hennessy

Comet in our skies

LOCAL PHOTOGRAPHER Kelvin Hennessy has managed to capture a rare comet over Mt Warning/Wollumbin on Sunday, October 21, which we will never see again.

Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-Atlas) was only discovered last year in the outer solar system and could soon disappear forever.

Kelvin took the shot near Uki of the comet commonly called Comet T-Atlas over Mt Warning and the three Sisters.

“It was clearly visible to the dark-adjusted naked eye (though nowhere near as bright as

these long exposure photos show),” he told The Weekly.

It was also visible in some places the following night.

Comet T-Atlas is 70 million km from earth, its head is 209,000 km in diameter and the tail stretches an incredible 29 million km.

The comet is expected either to be ejected from our solar system in which case it won’t be seen for another 80,000 years, or to break up and disappear for good.

Federal Greens candidate Mandy Nolan with Adam Bandt

Tweed Link

Show us your favourite trees, Tweed!

As part of Council’s Cool Towns Urban Forest Program, residents are invited to enter our Trees of the Tweed competition by submitting a photo of their favourite urban tree.

To participate, upload a photo of your favourite urban tree in the Tweed to Council’s community engagement platform, Your Say Tweed, by midnight on 19 November.

Trees must be in Tweed's urban areas, such as streetscapes, cycleways, playgrounds or residential areas — places where people live, work and play. Include details about why you love the tree, its location, and give it a nickname.

Entrants are also encouraged to suggest areas where they would like to see more trees planted in the Tweed's urban spaces.

Once submissions close, the community will vote for the best photo. The entry voted the Tweed’s favourite

will receive a nursery voucher to purchase a native tree or plant(s), gardening maintenance kit and 6 bags of high-quality compost, produced by Soilco from Tweed’s Organics Processing Facility. Two runners up will receive nursery vouchers.

Last year’s competition saw a variety of beautiful photos and stories shared about how trees in the Tweed are part of everyday community life. In total, entries received 372 votes, with the playful winning entry from Freddy and Essie a clear winner. Submit your photos by midnight on Tuesday 19 November 2024 at yoursaytweed.com.au/cool-towns Voting begins Wednesday 20 November 2024. Visit the website for competition terms and conditions. The Cool Towns Urban Forest Program aims to highlight the benefit of trees for increasing shade and cooling in areas where concrete and asphalt absorb heat.

Improving road and koala safety along Clothiers Creek Road

New signs encouraging drivers to slow down on Clothiers Creek Road have been installed as part of a suite of measures to better protect drivers and wildlife along the koala zone corridor.

The new signs, featuring a smiling koala face, have been installed at either end of the koala zone corridor between North Hill Court and Sliprails Road along Clothiers Creek Road, and are aimed at alerting motorists to reduce speed and drive with care.

The road is a busy connector between the Pacific Highway and the Tweed Coast, with more than 3,270 vehicles travelling along the winding stretch each day.

The thoroughfare – which cuts through Cudgen Nature Reserve – is also a vital crossing zone for the endangered Tweed Coast koala population, whose numbers are under significant threat.

The 2 new solar-powered signs (pictured) have been installed thanks to a $70,000 grant from the NSW Government’s Local Small Commitments Allocation

Program (LSCA) and remind motorists to reduce their speed from 80km/h to 70 km/h as they pass through the koala zone.

The signs monitor the speed of passing vehicles, displaying a green smiley face koala when drivers adhere to the speed limits. If drivers exceed the limit, red text will prompt them to slow down. An additional four smileyface signs have been purchased for other areas of the Shire.

Find out more about Council’s koala programs at tweed.nsw.gov.au/koalas

Sea wall repair at Mooball Creek river mouth gets underway

Work is underway to restore the training walls at Mooball Creek at Pottsville, with work starting on the southern wall first.

The Mooball Creek Seawalls Repair Project will see the north and south walls topped up with rock to bring them back to original levels and provide the necessary protection for the creek entrance.

The work, to be carried out by contractor MGN Civil Pty Ltd, will start on the southern wall and continue for about 4 weeks before shifting to the north wall which will also take around 4 weeks.

Rock will be stockpiled at 2 designated areas:

• on the southern side in the cul-de-sac and then transported to the wall along the beach

• on the northern side at the end of the beach access lane opposite the Shell Service Station (commonly referred to as the Shell Track) off Tweed Coast Road. Rock will be transported along the beach for approximately 2km to the north wall. For safety reasons, Council will be closing access to the end section of the cul-de-sac on the southern side of the creek for the duration of work on the southern wall.

When work transfers to the northern wall, the access track from Tweed Coast Road to the beach will be closed to the public, again for safety reasons. Members of the public are advised to avoid the work zones. 173 L a day

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Clarrie Hall Dam info sessions

Council is inviting residents to attend an upcoming information session about the Clarrie Hall Dam Raising Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), which the NSW Government is now exhibiting publicly.

Face-to-face sessions are being held on Wednesday 23 October at the Kingscliff Bowls Club from 5 to 7 pm and Thursday 24 October at Murwillumbah’s CWA Hall from 12:30 to 2:30 pm and Uki’s Holy Trinity Church from 5 to 7pm. There’s no need to book in. There’ll also be online sessions for Friday 25 October from 10 to 11:30 am and Monday 28 October from 5:30 to 7 pm. Before joining an online session, please visit yoursaytweed.com.au/clarriehalldameis to register your attendance.

The public exhibition period ends on Wednesday 6 November. To find out more, be sure to attend an information session or visit yoursaytweed.com.au/clarriehalldameis

Boat mooring licences are available at Anchorage Island Harbour at Tweed Heads through a licence agreement with Council.

The 2024/25 annual licence fees for vessel berths are:

• Jetty berth: $3,215

• Swing mooring: $2,126.

For more information and to request an application form, contact Council's Team Leader Coast and Waterways Tom Alletson at tsc@tweed.nsw.gov.au or phone 02 6670 2400. Applications are open until 31 October 2024.

Erratum: Limpinwood Valley Road

Last week’s edition of the Tweed Link published an error in the public notice ‘Proposed licence of Council-owned community land’ at 228 Limpinwood Valley Road, Limpinwood. The correct licensee is Community Printmakers Murwillumbah Inc.

For more information on this proposed licence, visit yoursaytweed.com.au/proposed-licence-limpinwood

Tweed Shire Council wishes to acknowledge the Ngandowal and Minyungbal speaking people of the Bundjalung Country,

Apply for Anchorage Island berths

Tweed residents are invited to submit a photo of their favourite tree in the Tweed to promote the benefits of trees. Pictured here is last year’s winner, this impressive pandanus tree at Kingscliff, submitted by Freddy and Essie.

Work has commenced to restore Mooball Creek sea walls.

Berth licences are available at Anchorage Island Harbour.

New flood monitoring cameras offer assurance for the Tweed

Six new flood monitoring cameras have been switched on in the Tweed, allowing residents to keep a close watch on rising water levels at key flood-prone roads during wet weather.

The new cameras add to the existing suite of 6 cameras already in operation in the Tweed since 2022 which have proved invaluable during times of high rainfall and flooding.

The new flood monitoring cameras have been strategically located in collaboration with the NSW State Emergency Service (SES) to gather critical intelligence during flood events.

The new cameras are mainly located on the Tweed Coast, at the following locations:

• Fingal Road at the low point near the second bridge, southwest of Wommin Lagoon

• Clothiers Creek Road just east of the Pacific Highway

• Pottsville Road on the corner just north of the wastewater treatment plant at Mooball

• Wooyung Road by the floodplain crossing, just west of the fruit stall

• Crabbes Creek Road at the first causeway

• Terranora Road north of Dulguigan Road intersection.

These add to cameras already in place at Bilambil Sports Club, Boatharbour Bridge, Byangum Bridge, Murwillumbah Bridge, Piggabeen Road and Tweed Valley Way (at Oaks Avenue) near Chinderah.

Still photos captured by the cameras can be viewed at any time on Council’s website, with the vision refreshed every 15 minutes, providing a near-live view of the key road sites.

An updated Flood Monitoring Camera Policy, which is currently awaiting adoption by Council following community consultation, will allow for up to 4 hours of images at 15-minute intervals, greatly improving community access to real-time flood information.

The initial set of 6 cameras was funded under the Australian Government's Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements. The installation of these additional 6 cameras has been made possible through $60,000 in funding from the NSW Government’s Local Small Commitments Allocation Program.

View images from the flood monitoring cameras at tweed.nsw.gov.au/flood-monitoring-cameras or go to our Emergency Dashboard

Rising Up! Free movie screening for youth

Join us on Wednesday 6 November for a special screening of ‘Rising Up’, an inspiring documentary exploring real world solutions to climate change and plastic pollution.

The event will be held at Tweed River High School from 6 to 8pm and includes an exclusive Q&A with the movie’s creator and environmental advocate Kal Glanznig.

The film sees Kal travel to Tuvalu, Samoa, Bali and across Australia to uncover ideas for how we can find our passions, rise up and take action.

Beyond the film, connect with like-minded individuals and share ideas on community-led climate action.

Council is hosting the screening of Rising Up because it wants to hear the voices of young people and to explore the types of action young people would like to be part of in the Tweed.

A screening of ‘Rising Up’ will be held at Tweed River High.

Registrations are essential. Book your ticket at events.humanitix.com/rising-up-movie-screening

Council Meeting Agenda - Thursday 24 October 2024

The Council Meeting Agenda for Thursday 24 October 2024 is available on Council's website tweed.nsw.gov.au/councillors-meetings . The meeting will be held at the Council Chambers, Murwillumbah Civic & Cultural Centre, Tumbulgum Road, Murwillumbah commencing at 3:30pm.

Agenda

Reports for consideration

Confirmation of minutes

5.1. Confirmation of minutes of the Ordinary Council meeting held Thursday 15 August 2024

5.2. Confirmation of minutes of the Extraordinary Council meeting held Thursday 15 August 2024

5.3. Confirmation of minutes of the Extraordinary Council meeting held Thursday 10 October 2024

Schedule of outstanding resolutions

8.1. Schedule of Outstanding Resolutions as at 14 October 2024

Mayoral minute

9.1. Mayoral Minute for August and September 2024

Receipt of petitions

10.1. Receipt of Petitions as at 9 October 2024

Orders of the day

11.1. NOM - Cr Dennis - Waste of Paper and Lack of Recycling Facilities at the Recent Election

11.2. NOM - Cr Cherry - Code of Meeting Practice

Reports from the Director Planning and Regulation

16.1. Development Application DA23/0306 for continued use for filming and producing a television program, relocation of a medical building and use of development constructed without authorisation at Part Lot 77 DP 755715 Dungay Creek Road Dungay; Part Lot 74 DP 755715 No. 366 Dungay Creek Road Dungay; Lot 93 DP 755715 No. 486 Dungay Creek Road Dungay

16.2. Development Application DA24/0360 for an animal boarding and training establishment, use of unauthorised works consisting of farm building and two animal shelters, internal driveway and entry gates and fitout and completion of farm building at Lot 13 DP 755740 Terranora Road, North Tumbulgum

16.3. Request for Council's Owners Consent for DA24/0352 for demolition of existing structures erection of a caravan park containing 267 long term sites and 12 short term sites, clubhouse, outbuildings and associated road at Lot 250 DP 755701 No. 1183 Cudgera Creek Road, Cudgera Creek

16.4. Amended Documentation - Casuarina Town Centre Concept Plan - Modification 15 (MP06_0258 MOD 15) (Council reference DA10/0222.30)

Reports from the Director Sustainable Communities and Environment

17.1. RFO2024121 Kingscliff North Holiday Park New Relocatable Homes

Reports from the Director Engineering

18.1. Classification of land as Operational - proposed Lots 112 and 113 in a proposed plan of Subdivision of Lot 2 in DP1270901 for a Sewer Pump Station and Drainage

Reserve, and proposed Lot 317 in a proposed plan of Subdivision of Lot 224 in DP1308590 for a Drainage Reserve (Kings Forest Estate)

18.2. Financial Assistance for Recycled Water Scheme - Cape Byron Power

18.3. Update on landslip near Illawong Crescent, Terranora

18.4. Dulguigan Road Traffic Survey Report - 3rd Quarter 2024

18.5. Grant application for riparian restoration work on the Tweed River - Byangum Riparian Restoration Project

Reports from the Director Corporate Services

19.1. Monthly Investment Report for the Period ending 31 August 2024

19.2. Legal Services Register Report - 1 April 2024 to 30 June 2024

19.3. Flood Monitoring Camera Policy - Policy for Adoption

19.4. Pecuniary Interest Returns 2023/2024

19.5. Council Committees - Councillor Delegates

19.6. Monthly Investment Report for the Period ending 30 September 2024

19.7. Compliments and Complaints Analysis Report for the period 1 April to 30 June 2024

19.8. Draft 2023/2024 Financial Statements

19.9. RFO2024061 Supply of Security Services

19.10 Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee Report for the year ended 30 June 2024

Reports from sub-committees/working groups

21.1. Minutes of the Tweed Coast and Waterways Advisory Committee Meeting held Wednesday 12 June 2024

21.2. Minutes of the Local Traffic Committee Meeting held on Thursday 8 August 2024

21.3. Minutes of the Local Traffic Committee Meeting held Thursday 12 September 2024

21.4. Minutes of the B-Double Routes Agency Advisory Group Meeting held Thursday 12 September 2024

Reports from the Director Planning and Regulation in Committee

31.1. Update - Tumbulgum Compliance Strategy reports from the Director Sustainable Communities and Environment in committee

32.1. Acquisition of Right of Carriageway - Bartletts Road Eviron (Lot 1 Deposited Plan 1159352)

Reports From The Director Engineering In committee

33.1. Acquisition of Easement for Sewer Rising Main - 4 Minjungbal Drive, Tweed Heads South (Lot 7 DP820613, Lot 2 DP1045941, Lot 9 DP30842, Lot 1 DP726492 and Lot B DP444682)

Reports from the Director Corporate Services in committee

34.1. Council Advisory Committees - Community Membership

The new flood camera at Clothiers Creek Road overlooks a dip in the roadway where a field drain often floods during wet weather, cutting the road.

Spot Joe Rider to win a prize!

Motorists across the Tweed are invited to keep their eyes peeled and check their blind spots to spot Joe Rider next week as part of an exciting competition to raise awareness of motorcycle safety on the roads.

Designated motorcyclists wearing bright hi-vis Joe Rider shirts will be out and about across the Tweed, from Monday 28 October to Friday 1 November, as part of the campaign to mark Motorcycle Awareness Month.

Council’s Road Safety Officer Lily Morgan urged all motorists to keep an eye out for motorcyclists wearing bright yellow ‘I Am Joe Rider’ vests on local roads next week.

“Motorcyclists are some of our most vulnerable road users and raising awareness through the Joe Rider campaign is a step towards reducing the risks they face on our roads,” Ms Morgan said.

“By encouraging drivers to actively check their mirrors and blind spots, we aim to make the roads safer for everyone.

“Anyone who spots Joe Rider is invited to log the time and location and enter the competition to be in the running to win a daily prize.

“This campaign is a reminder that a simple habit of checking mirrors and blind spots can prevent accidents and save lives.”

Be on the lookout for Joe Rider from Monday to Friday next week and submit your entry for a chance to win a $50 daily prize or the $250 grand prize in 'Why Leave Town' gift vouchers!

Find out how to enter the competition through Council’s website at yoursaytweed.com.au

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

DA24/0410 - Inground swimming and carport

Lot 2 SP 43061, Unit 2/No. 57 Covent Gardens Way, Banora Point

DA24/0108 - Carport

Lot 2 DP 1101117, No. 33 Prince Street, Murwillumbah

DA24/0230 - Patio roof

Lot 475 DP 1210991, No. 38 Talganda Terrace, Murwillumbah

DA24/0226 - Earthworks and retaining walls

Lot 4 DP 252299, No. 578 Terranora Road, Terranora

DA23/0618 - Use of existing dwelling

Lot 3 DP 1151138, No. 7 Charbray Place, Tyalgum

Refused

DA23/0227 - Demolition, earthworks, multi-dwelling housing and strata subdivision

Lot 351 DP 755740, No. 46 Main Road, Fingal Head

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.

Community notice

The Pottsville Community Association monthly meetings are held on the last Tuesday of the month at 6.30 pm at St Marks Anglican Church, Coronation Avenue, Pottsville. Come along, get involved with the community and learn about upcoming projects. For more information call 0407 889 168.

02 6670 2400

PO Box 816, Murwillumbah NSW 2484

Draft Plan of Management for Salt Surf Life Saving Club

The Draft Plan of Management for Salt Surf Life Saving Club is now on public exhibition and open for community feedback. The draft Plan (compared with the current Plan of Management) proposes to:

• reduce the land area with the category General Community Use to the Salt SLSC building footprint only.

• allocate the category of Park to the adjoining parkland.

• provide guidance on the use of the Salt Surf Life Saving Club building for functions.

Public hearing

Residents are invited to a public hearing to find out about the proposed changes:

• Date: Wednesday 6 November 2024

• Time: 5:30pm start

• Location: Harvard Room at Council’s Tweed Heads Administration Office, Tweed Heads.

Please register your attendance or to speak at yoursaytweed.com.au/saltslsc

Have your say

Residents are invited to make a submission until 5 pm, by Wednesday 4 December 2024 in one of the following ways:

• online at yoursaytweed.com.au/saltslsc

• email to tsc@tweed.nsw.gov.au Subject: ‘Salt SLSC Plan of Management’

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

Council confidentiality policy: On request, any submission including

to the ‘Public

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Add your voice to decision making in the Tweed

Development proposals for public comment

The following development applications have been received by the Tweed Shire Council and may be viewed on Council’s DA Tracking site located at datracker.tweed.nsw.gov.au for a period of fourteen (14) days from Wednesday 23 October 2024 to Wednesday 6 November 2024 .

Application details

DA24/0464 - Change of use of existing building to medical centre including minor alterations

Lot 924 DP 31277, No. 3 Piggabeen Road, Tweed Heads West

Evolve Planning Services Pty Ltd

DA24/0475 - Use of tenancy as pilates studio

Lot 2 DP 420749, No. 32-34 Bay Street, Tweed Heads Evolve Planning Services Pty Ltd

The following Amended Development Application has been received by the Tweed Shire Council and may be viewed on Council’s DA Tracking site located at datracker.tweed.nsw.gov.au for a period of 14 days from Wednesday 23 October 2024 to Wednesday 6 November 2024 .

The proposal is not designated development, and the Land and Environment Court is the consent authority. ApplicantLocation Proposal File no.

Byron Bay Planning & Property Consultants Lot 2 DP 1119629; 160 Richards Deviation; Lot 2 DP 1236156; Richards Deviation DUNBIBLE; Lot 10 DP 1229885; 7117 Tweed Valley Way, Fernvale

Rural landsharing community and approval for the construction of one new dwelling and swimming pool and the residential use of three existing buildings and use of ancillary structures and construction of emergency bushfire access

Any person may, during the period specified above, make a submission in writing to Council in relation to the Modification Application. Where a submission is in the form of an objection, then the grounds of objection are required to be specified. In accordance with Clause 105 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2021, there is no right of appeal under Section 8.8 of the Act by an objector.

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

Please Note - Requirements regarding Disclosure of Political Gifts and Donations

A disclosure is required to be made in a statement accompanying the relevant development or planning application by a person who makes the application. In addition, a person who makes a written submission either objecting to or supporting a relevant development or planning application must also make a disclosure if the person has made a reportable political donation. Further information regarding Donations and Gift Disclosure are available on Councils’ website tweed.nsw.gov.au/development-applications.

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Body found in harbour

By Jo Kennett

THE BODY of a man has been located in the water at Tweed Heads on Tuesday, October 22. Tweed Police said that at about 6.15am, police were called to Jack Evans Boat Harbour at Tweed Heads following reports a body was seen in the water. Police attached to Marine Area Command, assisted by Tweed Police District, attended the scene and recovered the body of a man. The body has since been identified as that of a man aged in his 60s. Witnesses say the man was wearing diving gear including a wetsuit, mask and fin when his body was recovered. A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.

A man's body has been recovered from Jack Evans Boat Harbour

Kyogle Rd landslip

FLOOD RESTORATION road work on the land slip on Kyogle Road, closest to Byangum Bridge, has now been completed by contractor CMC and the road is open to dual lanes of traffic.

In the aftermath of the February 2022 floods, Kyogle Road was severely damaged with three major sites between Byangum and Uki suffering extreme road collapse and reduced to single lane traffic.

Mount Warning Road was also severely damaged.

The site is now open to dual lanes of traffic with a reduced speed of 80km/h in place. Additionally, a 40km/h zone will be enforced at the neighbouring site.

CMC is rebuilding all three sites, as well as overseeing the restoration of Mount Warning Road.

The total cost of the four restoration sites is more than $38 million, jointly funded by the Australian and NSW governments through the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements.

Site B at Boulder Close and site C, the largest and most complex restoration nearest Uki, are expected to be reopened to traffic by the end of 2024.

Mount Warning Road is expected to reopen to dual lane traffic by the end of November 2024.

The site A slip was 115 metres in length and

more than 5 metres in depth. Five rows of gabion baskets, each a metre high, were required to bring the site back to the existing road level.

Council Project Manager Brad Turner commended CMC “for their tremendous effort in coordinating the construction of the four complex reconstruction sites.”

“CMC have been exceptional at not only managing the construction of the works but ensuring they protected the Tweed River throughout the process,” he said.

More than 22,000 tonnes of rock were brought in 3,600 truck loads. Crews filled 3,445 gabion baskets, using more than 480,000 rocks.

CMC Project Manager Adon Dinsmore said CMC, “is sincerely grateful for the patience and gratitude shown by the locals and road users, which has been instrumental in managing key risks related to work zone traffic management.”

“We recognise the disruption projects like these can cause to local residents and acknowledge the opportunity we have to leave a lasting legacy that will benefit generations to come.

“We are also thankful for the chance to provide support to local volunteer organisations who play a vital role in serving the community.”

For more information, visit tweed.nsw.gov.au/ flood-restoration-works

Flood restoration road work on the land slip on Kyogle Road has been completed and is open to dual lane traffic with a 80 km ph speed limit

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Cattle and conservation

TWEED LANDCARE Inc. will be hosting a free introduction to property planning field day on Tuesday October 29, which will showcase the benefits of incorporating the principles of cattle grazing and conservation on private properties.

The day will be supported by the North Coast Regional Landcare and the NSW Biodiversity Conservation Trust, and will showcase the benefits of balanced land management for farmers.

Local graziers and other experts will present on ways of balancing conservation efforts with grazing and what financial and technical supports are available to landholders.

More than 2,000 landholders across NSW have already decided to get involved in private land conservation for different reasons.

This event is part of the Private Land Conservation Matters initiative, which is supporting landholders to learn, carry out and broaden the use of best practice in private land conservation.

This field day will include a range of speakers and farm walk and talk tour of Rhonda and Greg James’ cattle property, including through high value bushland.

Rhonda and Greg have been balancing cattle farming with conservation work on their property for over 40 years. As one of Australia’s most experienced and respected experts, Rhonda is a former bushland restoration educator with TAFE NSW who is passionate about ecological restoration.

The free Landcare Field Day will be held at 1628 Reserve Creek Road, Cudgera Creek, and runs from 10am to 2pm. A delicious lunch will be provided.

To register your place on the day, or if you have any queries, please contact us at tli@tweedlandcare.org.au or on 02 6670 7439. You can also register for the event online here - https://tinyurl.com/65y6fmk6

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The inspiring and enduring legacy of Col Brooks

By Jo Kennett

HUNDREDS OF friends and family gathered to farewell much-loved Kynnumboon farmer Colin ‘Col’ Brooks, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Murwillumbah on Wednesday, October 9.

Col was known for his love of farming and tireless work for his family and community. He was born at Murwillumbah on October 10, 1946, to Ray and Mavis Brooks. Sister Elaine followed in 1948, Janice in 1953.

Col attended Murwillumbah Primary School and was the first school captain at Murwillumbah East Public School. At Murwillumbah High School he excelled at sports and discovered a passion for maths.

He studied science and mathematics at the University of NSW, then got his first teaching job at Woodenbong, where he made life-long friends and excelled at rugby league.

Col drove a red Ford Cortina GT, got his semi trailer licence and began driving jobs to make some extra cash.

Col moved to Orange High School in 1975 where he met his future wife Beth who was a music teacher.

“One of their first encounters was when Mum went into the maths staffroom seeking a volunteer to play a tramp in the high school musical,” Michael said.

“Surprise surprise, none of the maths staff wanted a bar of it, except for one. Dad said he’d think about it and later said yes.

“This was to be the start of a great enthusiasm that he had for dressing up on a yearly basis to raise money for charity.”

Beth and Col were married in 1976 and in 1978 Michael was born, followed by David (1980), Jayne (1981) and Cather ine (1990).

In 1981, the Brooks family returned to the Kynnumboon family farm and Col taught maths at Tweed River High School, before retiring and buying the farm.

Col loved beach fishing with his family, motorbikes and was the “goto-guy” for flood rescues.

The kids loved getting picked up from school on the back of Col’s bike.

He drove harvest trucks for his friends at Tottenham and loved hitching a ride with his cousins at Seeney Trans port.

To supplement the family in come, Col began driving school buses for Peter Mitchell and then for Gary Singh.

“His kindness and compassion to the many students he transported is still remembered by them to this day,”

Michael said in his eulogy.

“His time driving for the Sydney Olympics was a highlight.”

Col tutored many Tweed students in maths. He diversified from dairy into beef cattle and growing taro, and, ever-innovative, trialled new grass species for pasture. Many local farmers turned to Col for advice

Murwillumbah Public School

“His intelligence and easy manner made him an excellent and effective representative for them,” Michael said.

“As a result he was the chair of the cattlemen’s union then the Combined Tweed Rural Industries Association for many years.

“He was a great advocate for the rights of farmers right up until his death.”

In August 2024, Member for Lismore Janelle Saffin

MP paid tribute to Col in parliament saying “Colin engaged with various levels of government on critical issues for the viability of the rural industry to rural producers, including livestock protection, local sugar industry marketing and rural land planning,” Ms Saffin

“Colin has served as my representative on the Tweed Traffic Advisory Committee since 2019 and represented former member for Lismore Thomas George before that.

“I thank him for bringing his local knowledge and diligence to that role for all those years.

“At this year’s Murwillumbah Aus -

tralia Day event, Colin and his wife, Beth, were recognised for their years of outstanding service to the community. It is now Colin who is very unwell, and I send to him my thanks and warmest wishes.”

Col was an honorary member of the Murwillumbah Philharmonic society, the Murwillumbah Festival of Performing Arts, volunteered for the Murwillumbah Theatre company and the Tweed Valley Vehicle Restorers Club.

“He really would give you the shirt off his own back and, on those very rare occasions when he decided he’d like to hang on to his shirt, he usually found out his wife had already given it away,” Michael said.

Col cherished spending time with his eight grandchildren and taught his children “the value of hard work, the importance of integrity and the power of kindness.”

“His loyalty, humbleness, respect and love for his family knew no bounds,” Michael said.

“When he gave his word he kept it.” Michael spoke of Col’s love for Beth and her amazing dedication to caring for him when he was ill, in an “enduring love” lasting 48 years.

“While we mourn the loss of this remarkable man we also celebrate the incredible impact he had on us all,” Michael said.

“His legacy will inspire us for generations to come. Thanks for everything Dad, we will all miss you.”

Beth Brooks said the family had been overwhelmed with flowers and messages of love and support since Col’s passing and passed on their love and deepest gratitude.

It’s a Grand Day at Murwillumbah Public School

On Monday we saw a great many visitors at Murwillumbah Public School to celebrate Grandparent’s Day. The day commenced with classroom visits where grandparents had the opportunity to engage in students learning experiences , enjoy performances and assist children in their classwork.

Grandparents were then welcomed to the school hall to enjoy presentations by the stage public speaking nalists by and see students receive their merit awards. School principal, Mr Daley, spoke of the great contribution grandparents make to student learning and how their wisdom and guidance has a lasting impact on their

wellbeing. He thanked all grandparents for their dedication to the school and the love and care they provide. The students were thrilled to have their grandparents on site and were eager to show them their school, introduce their friends and teachers and spend time with them in the classrooms.

The assembly was followed by a great morning tea supplied by the school staff. This provided an ideal opportunity to mingle, share stories and enjoy student success. We hope to see all our grandparents at the school 150 year celebrations on Saturday 16th November.

Help Friends help pets

DESPERATE VOLUNTEERS at Friends of the Pound (FoP) are asking for donations to help fund their work providing homes for a never-ending stream of surrendered animals.

FoP’s have saved thousands of animals and provided them with loving homes but now they are facing serious challenges and need your help.

This year FoP’s lease on their cattery in Prospero Street, Murwillumbah, expired as the site is to be developed.

“We had 25 or 30 cats there and the wonderful Murwillumbah people rallied and came and adopted a lot of the cats; we ended up with nine,” FoP president Sonia Trichter said.

“We originally thought we would leave Prospero Street and move straight to the new pound and they are about to start building, but it’s likely to take 18 months.”

They moved all the cats to their Corporation Circuit, Tweed Heads South headquarters but now face a huge strain on their resources.

“We have a surrender list with at least 100 animals all the time - people have marriage breakups, go overseas, can’t get a rental with pets, or go into aged care,” Sonia said.

“We take a few every couple of weeks because

we just have no room.

“I take a lot home with me but I can’t do that forever, I’m not getting any younger.”

Now they need to raise $61,888 towards the purchase of cat condominiums.

Sonia says the condos are essential to provide a suitable living environment for rescue cats while they await homes and so FoP has launched a fundraiser.

“We serve the public and we’d just like a little bit back,” Sonia said.

“We offer a nice setup for people to come in and find their next .

“The girls volunteering turn up for their shifts every day seven days a week, feeding and cleaning and looking after the cats. We can’t do this without the community and without the volunteers and we are always looking for more, especially when we move out to the new pound. There is a Give Now link on the Friends of the Pound (Tweed) Facebook page.

If you’d love to help even more, create your own Crowdraiser page. It’s a fantastic way to spread the word and rally your friends and family to support this wonderful cause. Donate at givenow. com.au/friends-of-pound or call (07) 5524 8590 to donate or volunteer.

Friends of the Pound volunteer Olly Platt with president Sonia Trichter

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5.00 PM Dan Hannaford playing on Bushman’s Stage

7.00 PM J&J Rodeo sponsored by Work N Country. Watch some of Australia’s finest cowboys take on the bucking bulls.

9.00 AM Main Pavilion & Johnson Pavilion open to public. Local farm produce, fruit & vegetables, horticulture, jams & preserves, cooking, fine arts, needlework, crafts, honey, home brewing, fermentation, school displays, pottery making & much more!

8.30 PM Rock the night away with Billy Gudgeon at the Bushman’s Stage opposite the Branding Rail Bar & BBQ.

6.00 AM Gate 8 Opens for Horse Floats and Competitors.

7.00 AM Showjumpers walk the course.

7.30 AM Showjumping commences.

9.00 AM Heritage Display commences & continues throughout the day. Damper making. Buy fresh damper & Billy Tea

9.00 AM Poultry judging commences in O’Connor Pavilion. Come and see the variety of poultry on display

9.00 AM Trade Displays including motor vehicles, tractors, farm machinery, tools, restored engines & cars

7.30 AM Horse Program commences in all 6 Rings. Supreme Led Events (Stallion or Colt / Mare or Filly / Gelding) and the prestigious QEII Supreme Exhibit of the Show will be judged on completion of all Led Breed Events. Supreme Hack Events will be judged on completion of the 3-Chance Hack / Hunter Show. Paddock Pony Events will commence on completion of ANSA &

9.00 AM Live Music @ The Bushman’s Stage throughout the day - starting with Barry Glasby from 9am

9.00 AM Amazing Animals to You - mobile farm/petting zoo. Feed & groom baby animals.

9.00 AM Miniature Goat Display

2.00 PM Grand Parade, Welcome to Country & Official Opening of the 2024 Murwillumbah Show with special guests, including Shelly Easey from the Showmens Guild, who will officially open the Show. Winner of TRAS Annual Raffle will be announced - final tickets available today from the Secretary’s Office!

2.30 PM Cane Exhibition - presentation of winners

2.30 PM Hoopla Circus Show - Centre Ring approx time

3.00 PM Wildlife Twins - Wildlife Show

3.30 PM Jason Kafoa will be playing @ The Bushmans Stage

4.30 PM Woodchop Final - Centre Ring approx time

9.00 AM Food vendors, including the Function Room, open to public

9.00 AM Dairy Cattle judging commences with competitors competing for Wesfarmers Supreme Champion Cow of All Breeds

10.00 AM Cane Exhibit opens to public. Top Award for Best 9 Stalks of Show

10.00 AM Sideshow Alley opens - fun for all the family through to 11pm.

4.30 PM Rooftop Express - Centre Ring

5.00 PM 6 Bar Showjumping - Centre Ring

6.00 PM Ollie Twohill will be playing @ The Bushmans Stage

6.30 PM Dog High Jumping - Centre Ring sponsored by McGregor Gourlay

7.30 PM Rooftop Express - Centre Ring

8.30 PM Pink Zinc will be playing @ The Bushmans Stage

8.45 PM Make your way ringside to see the Huge Fireworks Spectacular in Centre Ring, especially choreographed to celebrate our Murwillumbah Show. Time depending on weather conditions.

CELEBRATING THE MURWILLUMBAH SHOW

From the president

TWEED VALLEY Agricultural Society president Meredith Dennis said this year’s show is going to be better than ever.

Meredith said the sponsor’s night on Friday, October 18, was a big success.

“We had all our major sponsors there; Work ‘N’ Country Gear, Solo, and Norco and our

other sponsors,” she said.

“The show wouldn’t go ahead without the sponsors and we are so grateful they were there.

“The rodeo and all the entertainment is quite expensive so we need to pay for all that.

“The sponsors pay for things like the fireworks, which Solo provides and Norco Agrisolutions provide stock feed and Norco milk gives us fridges and supply milk.”

Meredith said the show society is trying to get back to the grass roots of the show, “which is what it’s about.”

“We have brought back the commercial beef this year,” she said.

“We have the goats coming again and the dog high jumping.

“We have all the normal rides and showbags, horses, displays and exhibitions.

“This year there is a free treasure hunt for the kids and Rooftop Express is the big Saturday night event.”

The preparation for the show is huge with hundreds of people busy getting ready.

“We have people baking right now, cooking their jams, crafts workers are getting all their craft together and people are fermenting their beer and preparing their animals,” she said.

“The pavilion was huge last year but it’s going to be even better this year.

“It’s the biggest day of the year for working country people and people are really excited because it’s an opportunity for people to get together.

“It’s going to be a really great show and we can’t wait to see everyone there.”

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ONE OF the best and funniest shows to see at the Murwillumbah Show will be the Wildlife Twins who you can catch at 11am and 3pm on Saturday, November 2.

Bridget and Soph Thomson are The Wildlife Twins with a passion for wildlife and wicked senses of humour.

Bridget says she is “the good one” of the pair and if you come to see the show you should expect “wild times.”

all different types of people make up the audience,

concept is to deliver different information, that you won’t fall asleep to, where people can go away and say, “Yeah, I can do that one thing to help out our wildlife.”

“We’ve not going to fact-dump. We like audience engagement and we like to have a good laugh.” The twins will have dingoes, lizards, snakes and their wombat Stew.

“I had a passion for wildlife and Soph found her passion in dog training,” Bridget said.

“At one point I said to her, “Soph this is too boring for you, let’s take you to the wild side and nine years

“Wildlife has superpowers but we have to help them out and

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Tweed Valley Agricultural Society president Meredith Dennis with Wildlife Twin Bridget Thomson

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IF YOU’VE ever dreamed of pulling on a cowboy hat and embracing your inner rodeo star, Saturday night at the Murwillumbah Show has a performance you won’t want to miss.

The Rooftop Express is galloping into town with a high-energy, family-friendly show that promises plenty of laughs, thrills, and a unique taste of Aussie bush life.

Show director Dave Manchon said Rooftop Express is a bit like an interactive wild west show.

“It features some Aussie bush comedy, some inspiring horsemanship moments, and then hopefully some wild west moments that people haven’t seen before,” he said.

Known for its captivating blend of horsemanship, motorbikes, animals, and laughs, Manchon said the 60-minute show offers something for everyone in the family.

“Once we start rolling it’s happening. We’ve got glitter cannons and motorbikes and ponies and bison and liberty horses, all packaged up in a storyline that broadcasts a message about primary production. It does so in a way that is going to hopefully make everybody proud

to be Australian, but also proud to talk a little bit more about agriculture, and that’s our job is to get people talking a little bit more about paddock to plate.”

Among the 30 animals in the show, keep an eye out for Vegemite - a fan-favourite horse with film and TV credits to his name.

“He’s a beautiful horse by name and nature, and he is one of the centrepieces of the show,” Dave said.

“And when people see him, they’ll be able to say, ‘hey, that’s Vegemite’ before I even introduce him, because of his colour. He’s done shows all over Australia.

The Queensland born and bred company has taken different versions of their arena shows all over the country. Manchon said whether you’ve seen one of their shows before or not, this is the year to go.

“We will hopefully make the hairs on the back of their necks stand up, and then have a giggle as well, because there’s lots of family moments in there and something for the kids. And then obviously we don’t take life too seriously, so we’re all about having a bit of a giggle alongside everyone else as the show goes on.”

Dog high jump

By Jil Hogan

YOU MIGHT have found yourself captivated by the high jump at the Olympics, but there’s another, lesser-known version of the event coming to the Murwillumbah Show—and it’s a whole lot cuter.

The Dog High Jump, run by Coastal Kelpie Stud, will take place at 6.30pm on Saturday night in front of the main grandstand. The event promises an entertaining spectacle as canines leap higher and higher in pursuit of victory.

“The dogs start jumping at about ute height. As they clear each round, the boards go higher. The dogs get three attempts, and as they get knocked out, eventually we get a winner,” said Gail Kampe from Coastal Kelpie Stud.

Coastal Kelpie Stud has been taking their Dog High Jump event to a range of city and country shows over the past few years, and it’s proven to be a crowd pleaser.

The event is open to all, and anyone can turn

up on the day and enter—the organisers offer a little trial for first timers. Plus your dog doesn’t need any particular training to participate.

“We get a lot of kelpies because a lot of the working dogs tend to really get into it. They love running, and also love to please, so it’s really easy to get them up a wall if you’ve got a squeaky ball, a tug toy, or a chicken,” said Kampe.

“If a dog can jump on a couch, jump on a bed, or jump on a ute, it can Dog High Jump.”

They have a range of prizes on offer for the winning participants. But even if you don’t have a dog, Kampe said the event is great fun to watch—or you can even get up close and personal with their team of kelpies.

“People love the kelpies, and our kelpies love cuddles. So a lot of people just come for the kelpie cuddles,” she said.

“But it’s a really fun event. The dogs love it, and it always gets the crowds up and cheering for their favourite dog.”

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Legend Lee Kernaghan riding into Twin Towns

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THE LEGENDARY LEE KERNAGHAN will perform at Twin Towns in Tweed Heads on Friday, November 8.

Lee’s high voltage live performances combine stadium-rock energy with country music’s soul ful lyrics. The trailblazing country-mu sic icon tells traditional stories of life on the land atnd modern tales.

Lee’s prior sold-out tours have cemented him as one of the greatest live entertainers in Australia. After a four-year hiatus from touring, Lee is heading back out on the road for a series of live concerts called Boys from the Bush.

“After what has been a very challenging few years for ev eryone, I have to say I have never been more ready and pumped to get out there and celebrate living in the lucky country with my mates all around Austra lia on this tour,” Lee said.

“I have an amazing new band working with me and we have put together a show that is for the fans. It will be a musical journey live on stage going back to where it all began and culminating with some new music.

“I am so looking forward to seeing everyone out on the road at these concerts. It is these interactions with people that inspire my music and after what we have all been through I reckon

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“After a long four years away from touring I can tell you one thing – the boy from the bush is most definitely back and ready to rock.”

Lee Kernaghan burst onto the Australian music scene over three decades ago with a fresh approach, synthesising traditional country themes with his own experiences growing up in regional Australia. His unique style of Australian country music struck a chord with a younger generation of fans, paying homage to our reat nation, its people, culture, and hard-working lifestyle.

The Outback Club, Boys From The Bush, Hat Town, She’s My Ute and Australian Boy are modern day anthems for generations of Australians living and working on the land.

Boys From The Bush – The Concert will be Lee’s bi ggest and most epic career showcase to date.

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Gallery hosts finalists

By Julia Collingwood

THE 2024 WOLLUMBIN ART AWARD finalists are on show at the Tweed Regional Gallery in Murwillumbah.

Tweed-based Wiradjuri artist Hannah Lange took out the prestigious $15,000 prize with her painting Weaving by the River that pays tribute to the traditional weaving by First Nations people. The award also includes a two-week residency at the Tweed Regional Gallery Sebastian Goldspink, director of Hazelhurst Arts Centre, was the guest judge.

He and local elder Aunty Joyce Summers, gallery director Ingrid Hedgcock and exhibitions curator Tina Wilson selected 72 paintings out of 461 entries.

The $10,000 Bundjalung Award for First Nations artists was presented to Byron-based Arakwal Bundjalung artist Nickolla Clark for her painting Ngalawaa ma lee la Brunswick Balun (Gathering on Brunswick River).

Byron shire-based artist Joshua Vogel received the $5,000 Emerging Artist Award for his painting On the Inside there was an Innate Tenderness.

During the awards presentation, Sebastian Goldspink said how much he loved the sense of place experienced when visiting the Tweed Regional Gallery: “It is a special place that

generates creativity, a place where ideas and art flourish.”

The WAA Highly Commended Artist was Tal Fitzpatrick, with Kane Corowa receiving Highly Commended for the Bundjalung Award and Araby Steen was Highly Commended for the Emerging Artist Award.

The Wollumbin Youth Art Award (WYAA) was given by Jodi Ferrari, Curator of the Children’s Gallery at HOTA, to Blair Davis (5-8 years), Chloe Dyer (9-12 years), Amelia Laurie (13-15 years) and Peri Hynes (16-18 years).

Highly Commended awards went to Escher Pipon Tyler (5-8 years), Chloe Harris (9-12 years), Gus Roberts (13-15 years) and Jamie Mifsud (16-18 years).

Jodi Ferrari said, the Wollumbin Youth Art Award “provides fantastic insights to the way young people see and experience the world around them.”

The Wollumbin Art Award includes paintings, ceramics, works on paper, sculpture and digital woks. It is open to Tweed, Ballina, Byron, Kyogle, Scenic Rim Shires, Richmond Valley, Lismore and Gold Coast City artists.

The Wollumbin Art Award is on until Sunday, November 24, at the Tweed Regional Gallery, 2 Mistral Rd, Murwillumbah, from Wednesday-Sunday, 10am-4pm. Free entry. Free guided tours daily at 11am.

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Simple beauty of feathers

Artist Lisa Tiffin has a collection of feathers which was started by her son when he was very young.

Some of those feathers hold a personal story for Lisa, so she began to paint them. First as single feathers, then as groups and finally as part of a still life.

Seventeen of those paintings are on show now. For each painting Lisa also wrote a short poem. These exquisite paintings express a quiet beauty, a sense of stillness which draws the viewer in to reflect. An antidote to our present turbulent world.

Lisa explains, “I like painting beautiful things, but it is important to me that the objects I paint have meaning and story behind them. This can come from the objects themselves or the way they are arranged. Writing is also an important aspect of my creative life, as is music. I find the arts are a wonderful way to channel and process my emotions.”

Lisa was raised in the Norther Rivers. She has no formal art training but attended workshops run by Jenny Porter.

She divides her time working across multiple fields, which include writing, music and visual arts.

The exhibition ends on 27 November 2024. It can be seen every day at Uki Post Office: 7am5pm weekdays, 7.30-12.30pm Saturday and 8am-12.30pm Sunday, curated by local artist, Susan Kinneally. See www.artpostuki.com.

THE TWEED THEATRE COMPANY is putting on The Swinging 60s & 70s show from November 1 at the Tweed Heads Civic Centre.

The Swinging 60s & 70s follows on from The Fabulous 40s & 50s, produced two years ago. It featured an elderly couple: Betty, played by Natalie Trengove and Alf, played by Doug Williams.

The couple stumbled upon the production as they flicked through channels on their TV. Oddly, they landed on channel 14, a channel they didn’t know existed.

This time, Alf discovers that their TV is on the blink and Betty reminds him of the show watched two years ago.

They google top songs from the 60x and 70s on their phone and as they do so, the songs are played out on the stage.

There are 38 songs in the production, ranging from Beatlemania to Disco. It begins with Elvis’ It’s Now or Never through to a rousing version of The Village People’s Y.M.C.A.

In between, there are classics such as She Loves You, I Can’t Get No Satisfaction, Strangers in the Night, Eagle Rock, Dancing Queen, I go to Rio, and many more.

Like its predecessor, The Swinging 60s & 70s has been devised and written by Doug Williams, ably supported by Kaitie Colwell (choreographer) and Sarah Cunninghah/Kim Dobbie (co-musical directors), but it’s the singers who bring this show to life.

Some of the coast’s most accomplished vocalists such as Deborah-Joy Sykes, Donna McGlinn, Dan Benmayor, Cameron Bracken and Gerald Rascionato adorn this cast.

“I’m thrilled to be a part of The Swinging 60s & 70s production,” cast member Anne Westmorland told The Weekly.

“I was in the Fabulous 40s & 50s show two years ago, but this is more my era of music. The cast has been working hard on vocals and choreography and I can’t wait for audiences to see what we have produced.”

The Swinging 60s & 70s is on at 7:30pm on Fridays November 1, 8, and 15 at the Tweed Heads Civic Centre, 21 Brett St, Tweed Heads. It is also on Saturdays and Sundays at 2:pm November 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, and 17 at the Tweed Heads Civic Centre. Tickets available at the Murwillumbah Information Centre, online at tweedtheatre.com.au, 1800 674 414, or at the door. Cabaret seating BYO nibbles and drinks.

Lisa Tiffin (left) writes a poem

painting.

Dan Benmayor (far left) leads the entire cast singing YMCA

By Madeleine Murray

Lane Dayze to showcase local talent

By Madeleine Murray

LANE DAYZE is set to return to The Burrow, Cabarita Beach on Saturday, October 26, for an exciting afternoon of live music.

Curated by 88 Productions and The Burrow, the event will showcase a stellar line-up of emerging local talent, promising an unforgettable experience full of vibrant performances and community spirit.

Lane Dayze showcases emerging talent from the Northern Rivers and surrounding areas.

The event kicks off with Emily Rink, an alternative-pop artist from the Gold Coast, followed by Brisbane’s Later Daze, bringing their signature alternative-indie sound to the stage. Pottsville’s Thirst Trap, known for their infectious fusion of reggae, rock,

and funk, will follow, setting the mood for a lively and energetic atmosphere.

Closing the event will be Gold Coast’s Chutney, an indie-rock sensation known for their electric performances and catchy tunes.

Lane Dayze partners with local beverage companies Earth Beer Company and Coastals Hard Coco Water, adding to the experience with refreshing craft drinks. These collaborations highlight the event’s commitment to supporting both local musicians and businesses, creating a truly community-driven experience.

Fresh off their win at the Passport to Airlie competition in Byron Bay, Thirst Trap will soon head to Airlie Beach to compete against other top bands from across the East Coast. Their performance at Lane Dayze offers locals a chance to celebrate and support the Pottsville band before they

take their talents to the national stage.

Tess Keeley, Lane Dayze coordinator and co-owner of 88 Productions, praised The Burrow for its continued support of local talent and its importance in fostering a thriving music scene. “The Burrow does an amazing job at supporting musicians, local and touring artists, and Lane Dayze is an extension of that, showcasing up-andcoming artists for the community and beyond to enjoy. It’s always a great vibe,” Tess told The Weekly. Final release tickets are available now through Oztix, so don’t miss your chance to be part of this exciting event celebrating local talent and community spirit.

Lane Dayze is from 3pm-9pm on Saturday, October 26, at The Burrow, Cabarita Beach. This is an 18+ ticketed community event. Search for Lane Dayze on oztix.com.au

Poetry book debut

By Madeleine Murray

DANGEROUSLY POETIC PRESS

will launch Elspeth Findlay’s debut poetry collection My Animal Life on Sunday, October 27, at Johnny Franco’s Place in Murwillumbah.

Elspeth (pictured) now lives in Uki, but she grew up on a cattle station in remote north Queensland, so her childhood friends and acquaintances were mostly animals, wild and domestic. She learned about the law in animal terms.

When she went away to school and encountered the hyper-human city scape, it took a bit of adjusting. But after a while she decided that humans are just complicated animals – the laws remain the same.

“We may not see a visit to the supermarket as hunting – but its foraging for food nonetheless,” Elspeth told The Weekly.

languages, interlopers in each other’s lives, yet here in this house we live intimate as sisters. I stroke her beautiful coat shepurrsandcurlsherselfagainst my calves.’

She writes how our existence is also dependent on the wild animals around us:

‘no flight fast enough, if you choose to strike I am a breath away from death.’

“It’s straightforward: you hunt for food to stay alive, you find or make shelter for yourself and you try your best to reproduce.

“We may not understand finding housing as securing shelter for ourselves and our offspring, and we might not see romancing and making babies as simply reproducing our species, but essentially that’s what it’s all about.”

Elspeth’s poetry recognises and celebrates the companion animals in our lives:

‘We are almost illiterate in each other’s

Tweed Shire Councillor, poet and essayist Nola Firth wrote: “These poems are firmly rooted in and attest to humanity’s unbreakable animal bond to the earth.”

Lismore-based award-winning poet and writer Peter Mitchell described the debut collection as “incandescent poems, burn brightly, charming readers.”

The opening will be an art and music fusion. Local artist Christine Robinson’s works will adorn the walls, and Ari Erlich will sing. Community musicians Kym Stanhope on flute and Helen Bub-Connor on electric piano will perform.

My Animal Life will be launched from 3pm-5pm on Sunday, October 27, at Johnny Franco’s Place, 9 Commercial Rd, Murwillumbah. Admission free, fine food, snacks and drinks available. Signed copies of the book $25

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29/12/1929 -9/8/2021

Late of Crabbes Creek and formally Ono Degno Italy.

Passed away peacefully at home 9th August 2021.

Aged 91 years.

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Dearly loved brother, brother in law, uncle, cousin and friend to many.

We offer holistic and unique funerals that empower you to have a deeply meaningful and inclusive experience

Direction cremations $2560 including transfers and all legal paper work

Much loved and sadly missed by his family in Australia, Italy and Switzerland. Thankyou for all kind thoughts and wishes.

Full Service Cremations starting at $6360. www.tiarefunerals.com

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

In loving memory of JAMES KENNETH SHARMAN “JIM”

Late of Murwillumbah. Passed away peacefully on Tuesday 15th October 2024. Aged 92 Years.

Dearly loved Husband of Rhonda (dec’d).

Loved Father and Father-in-law of Keryn & Colin (dec’d), Julie & Kim and Leanne & John (dec’d).

Cherished Pa of Shaun, Luke, Alyssa, Emily, Alexander, Daniel, Nicholas and Callum. Loving Pa of 15.

Loved Brother of Daisy (dec’d), Doreen, Rita, Joyce, Raymond, Nola (dec’d) and Lynette.

As per the Family’s wishes a Private Service has been held.

Ph: (02) 6672 2144 Murwillumbah McGuiness Funerals

In

loving memory

Maree Larkin

Died 17th October 2024

Beloved wife to Rocky, adored mother to Samantha and Shaun, Mother-in-law to Shane and Jeremy.

Cherished Nanna to Charlee and Elio. Sister to Murray. An amazing force of a woman.

Family and friends are invited to attend Maree’s funeral Service to be held at the Melaleuca Station Memorial Gardens Chapel, 9394

Tweed Valley Way, Chinderah on Friday 25th October 2024 at 12 noon NSW Time

Chinderah Ph: (02) 6674 3777

Albert Ray “Jock” CHAMPLEY

Passed away on 14th October 2024 at Tweed Valley Hospital (after a short illness), late of Tweed Heads South, formerly of Murwillumbah and Pottsville.

Aged 85 years.

Dearly loved husband of Nolene, much loved dad and father-in-law of Debbie & Kim, Ray & Jodie, loved poppy of Abby, Sarah, Sam and Ben

In keeping with Jock’s wishes a private cremation has occurred. Nolene and family would like to thank all the staff at the Tweed Valley Hospital for all the wonderful care shown.

Tweed Heads Ph: (07) 5599 1500

CAMPBELL, Pauline Doris 17 June 1934 ~ 20 October 2024

Passed away at Kirrahaven Residential Care, aged 90 years. Late of Cobaki and Currumbin. Last remaining, and �ifth child, of Oswald Judd and Amy Parkins, sibling to Maxwell, Marie, Esma, Olga, Jim, Joe and John and their spouses.

Beloved wife of Bob (dec.), loving and caring mother and motherin-law to Debbie & Peter, Alan & Margaret, Colin, David & Rhonda. "Cooky" to her grandchildren P.J. (dec.), Pippa and Neil, Amy and David, Dee, Emma, Ethan, Aidan, and great-grandmother to Leo, Jack, Olive, Ivy and Parker.

Pauline's service will be held on Tuesday 29 October at 11:30am (NSW time) at Tweed Heads Memorial Gardens.

20/8/44 - 20/10/23 Sadly missed Always thinking of you Love forever Terry, Naomi, Dione and Jude.

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GAVIOLI Olga Enricheta

St Joseph’s students build 10th home in Vietnam

By Carlo Trimboli

ST. JOSEPH’S College proudly sent their tenth group of Year 11 students on a life-changing Vietnam Immersion recently, continuing their mission to support vulnerable communities in southern Vietnam by building a home for a family of four.

The immersion is designed to provide both financial aid and hands-on assistance, with the centrepiece of the trip being the construction of a brick home for a family living well below the poverty line.

This year, the students built a home for a family of four - a husband, his wife, and their two young children - transforming not just their living conditions but their future, making this the tenth house St. Joseph’s College has built in Vietnam since 2012. Beyond the house-building project, students spent time working at an orphanage for young people with disabilities, offering care and companionship to some of the community’s most vulnerable.

To enrich their experience, the group also enjoyed cultural excursions, exploring the vibrant streets of Ho Chi Minh City and the serene beauty of the Mekong Delta, immersing themselves in the colours, sounds and spirit of Vietnam.

Under sweltering conditions, with temperatures reaching 33°C and humidity levels at a staggering 95 per cent, the students and their teachers pushed through as they mixed sand, cement and water by hand to create concrete, laid bricks and shifted cubic metres of soil. By the end of the first day, the students had pledged never to

take life’s comforts for granted again. By the second day, many confessed they had never worked so hard in their lives.

By the third, the house began to take form—a testament to their dedication and teamwork.

Throughout the year, this dedicated group of 15 students and their teachers worked tirelessly to raise the $10,000 needed for the project. Through community barbecues and securing sponsorships from local businesses, they embodied the spirit of service that St. Joseph’s College nurtures in its students.

This annual immersion not only forges deep connections with communities in Vietnam but also strengthens the bonds within the St. Joseph’s College family. Over the years, siblings have followed each other on the immersion and staff members have had the privilege of witnessing their own children grow through these transformative experiences.

This enduring commitment to helping those in need is a cornerstone of Catholic education at St. Joseph’s College. While academic excellence is highly valued, the ultimate goal is to shape compassionate, socially conscious young people who love learning, themselves, and others in the world around them.

If you’re a business or community member interested in sponsoring St. Joseph’s College’s 2025 Vietnam Immersion program, we encourage you to reach out to the college. Your generous support will be greatly appreciated and will directly benefit families in need.

Far too Easy cheats death to win Kosciuszko

By Jo Kennett

MURWILLUMBAH OWNER/

trainer David McColm’s horse Far Too Easy has won the world’s richest race for country-trained horses, the $2 million Kosciuskzo at the Sydney Everest Carnival on Saturday, October 19, after surviving floods and acute illness with the help of a Murwillumbah vet.

David has been training since 1986, after a career as a jockey. He trained and ran a pest control business until two years ago, when he sold his business and devoted himself to training.

The McColms and their best friends bought Far Too Easy in 2020.

“I purchase a lot of horses and I

was really taken by him,” David told The Weekly.

“He had a wonderful eye, great conformation and good legs.”

Far too Easy won his first and second start in Grafton.

“He won the Springboard to Fame which is quite a big race and he just kept improving,” David said.

David and his wife and two boys had been through some big floods before the 2022 flood changed their world.

“2013 was big, 2017 was huge and 2022 was off the Richter - it was higher than 1974 which was the benchmark that we had built everything above” he said.

“We live near the racetrack at Murwillumbah and in 2022 he and

the other horses were chest deep in water in the stables which was quite distressing.

“The highest point was where the horses were so we couldn’t get them out. The horses stood in the water and were all very calm. Our main problem was trying to feed them in 800 mm of water, nearly a metre, holding their feed and water and trying to keep them alive.”

“We lost about $150,000 worth in 2017 - we weren’t prepared for it and in 2022 we were a lot more prepared but we lost $50,000 or $60,000 worth.

“It’s a wonderful area to live in, but we are very mindful of the floods and the impact they have.”

Far too Easy had won the Country

Championship qualifier and they had to pack up and move to Scone once the water resided so he could prepare to race. He came fourth.

David and his team set their sights on the Kosciuszko.

“It’s the pinnacle of country racing and to win the Kosciuszko sets you up as a trainer for the future,” he said.

“The first year we ran second to Front Page who was a very good horse and last year we ran third to Front Page and this year we beat Front Page.

“This year was our year, we had a lot go our way.

“He drew the outside alley the last two years and it is very difficult because you are caught quite wide.

“This year he drew alley 1 and we were able to follow Front Page and overhaul him at the end.

“It was emotional because we have had a lot go wrong this year. He got sick in April with acute colitis and he couldn’t hold food and was just losing weight. He got swelling in his legs and his head. All the protein just goes to the bottom of the body so it was quite dire for about three days.

David credits his Murwillumbah vet

Greg Baldwin

“He is one of the best vets I’ve ever had to deal with,” David said.

“He put in a lot of hours. He was here sometimes at midnight putting him on a drip to keep him going.

“We opted to treat him here instead of putting him on a float and taking him to a hospital which was about two hours away.

“I reckon if we put him on the float he wouldn’t have made it. He would

have died.

“Once we got through that we slowly started to build him back up. He lost 50 or 60 kilograms. We put him on light exercise and away he went.”

When he won the race, David and his wife both broke down crying.

“It was a pressure cooker for so long and to get him there and for him to do what he did was very emotional.

David’s 15-year-old son was Far Too Easy’s strapper.

“He is very much a part of the business so for him to be involved was absolutely fantastic for him.

“Craig Williams is amazing. He is the most professional guy you could meet. He knows what we need to do. He listens, he’s very focused. We worked out a plan. He flew up from Melbourne to ride him in a half hour trial at the Gold Coast so it was a big effort.

“Having him on board was a key element to the success we had.”

Far too Easy will head to Newcastle in three weeks for a big race called The Hunter.

David has had “a lot of phone calls and a lot of people” who are interested in him training for them. He said it will provide more jobs for locals as well.

“The flow on effect will be enormous,” David said.

“It’s important for the local community to be involved. Racing is a great part of the Australian landscape and it’s great for locals.” He is full of admiration for his horse.

“He’s fought hard, he’s a really, really good horse and he’s been sensational to us.”

What an achievement for the St. Joseph's College team.

BELOW: The St. Joseph's College team working hard in sweltering humidity in Vietnam

Craig Williams rides Far Too Easy to victory Photo Craig Williams Racing. INSET: A very happy David McColl Photo courtesy of Bradley Photographers

Real Estate

FROM COAST TO COUNTRY

Rural tranquility in charming Chillingham

By Jil Hogan

WITH ITS scenic beauty and seclusion, yet proximity to towns and amenities, Chillingham is becoming an increasingly attractive option for tree-changers from the coast and beyond.

The picturesque Tweed Valley town offers a peaceful retreat for those seeking a change of pace, only around 14 kilometres northwest of Murwillumbah.

The area has a relatively low population and that’s reflected in the listings, with only a few properties currently available to buy.

At the lower end of the property market, a recent property search found a renovated three bedroom home listed with a price guide of $865,000 to $885,000. At the higher end, a two bedroom home on just over 34 hectares is listed for $1.4 million to $1.5 million, while a four bedroom home on approximately 4.72 hectares is for sale for $1.95 million.

No rentals were available within Chillingham at time of searching, but nearby a two bedroom house in Numinbah is up for rent at $500 per week, or a three bedroom home in Zara is advertised at $700 per week.

While there was no median price available for Chillingham on RealEstate.com.au, recent sales prices have been strong. In particular for properties with ample, usable land, expect to pay a premium.

Just last week, 335 Chilcotts Road

Open Homes

All times are DST unless specified. Saturday, October 26

JET Real Estate

• 103 Commercial Rd, Murwillumbah 9:30-10am

• 81 Overall Drive, Pottsville 9:30-10am

• 1 William Street, Murwillumbah 10:30-11am

• 15 Hoop Pine Rd, Dulguigan 11:30-12pm

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• 1/6-8 Endeavour Pde, Tweed Heads 9-9:30am

• 207/4-10 Douglas St, Kirra 9-9:30am QLD Time

• 301/6 Coyne St, Kirra 10-10:30am QLD Time

• 12/28 Coolangatta Rd, Kirra 10-10:30am QLD Time

• 1066/20-22 Stuart St, Tweed Heads 10-10:30am

• 8/10 Tweed St, Coolangatta 10-10:30am QLD Time

• 1507/76 Musgrave St, Kirra 11-11:30am QLD Time

• 2/130 Marine Pde, Coolangatta 12-12:30pm QLD Time

• 10 Ballymore Ct, Banora Point 2-2:30pm

Chillingham sold for $2 million through Kristie Hoffman at Elders Tweed Valley. The property boasts a five bedroom, two-storey home with a pool, sitting on 15 hectares. Hoffman said Chillingham is drawing more interest from coastal residents and tourists who are discovering the charm of the tranquil location.

“We actually saw quite a lot of buyers from the Gold Coast and Brisbane—that was our main traffic

• 33/74 Greenway Dr, Banora Point 2-2:30pm

McGraths

• 83 Bawden street Tumbulgum, 12-12.30pm

through that property. We’re seeing a lot of buyers coming from the Gold Coast currently. But it was surprising that it was actually a local who brought that property,” she said.

With many buyers still looking for their tree change, Hoffman said Chillingham presents an ideal offering.

“Chillingham’s a quaint, gorgeous little town. I think it’s becoming more popular because it’s in a good location. It’s about 15 minutes to Murwillumbah. Then it’s a nice quick ten minutes straight over to Tyalgum as well, and then you can go straight up through the coast,” she said.

• 2114/9 Enid Street Tweed Heads, 10.30-11am

• 1 Osprey Place Kingscliff, 9.30-10am

• 3/5 Kamala Cr, Casuarina, 9-9.30am

• 17 Drift Court, 10-10.30am

• 203/9 Dianella Dr, 12- 12.30pm

• 36a Seaside Drive, 2-2.30pm

• 13 Kinross Close, Banora Point, 10-10.30am

• 3 Longboard Circuit Kingscliff, 11-11.30am

• 3/3 Island Drive, Tweed Heads, 9.30-10am

• 2 Karingal Avenue, Bilambil Heights, 9-9.30am Tate Brownlee Real Estate

• 8 Yarra Close, Banora Point, 9-9.30am

• 5 Chinderah Road, Chinderah, 9-9.30am

• 2/30 Seaview St, Kingscliff, 9-9.30am

• 55 Mount Ernest Crescent, Murwillumbah, 9-9.30am

• 5 Turquoise, Murwillumbah, 9.45- 10.15am

• 298 Adina Avenue, Bilinga, 10-10.30am

• 6/32-34 Martinelli Ave, Banora Point, 10-10.30am

• 1/14 Lochlomond Drive, Banora Point, 11-11.30am

“And the Chillingham Store at the moment is one that’s been doing really well. There’s live music there now, good food, and I think that that’s drawn a lot of attention. And it’s just beautiful scenery, beautiful water holes, and close to the Natural Bridge. It’s just a really pretty little area.”

“There’s not a lot of stock on the market in that area at the moment. So I think because of that, the market is moving pretty well. And I think Chillingham is going to become more and more popular as it keeps growing.”

• 10 Seafarer Place, Banora Point, 11-11.30am

• 38 Macadamia Drive, Pottsville, 11-11.30am

• 8 Wren Court, Tweed Heads South, 12-12.30pm

• 28 Dundee Drive, Banora Point, 12-12.30pm

• 81A Old Ferry Road, Banora Point, 1- 1.30pm

• 53 Bilambil Road, Terranora, 1- 1.30pm

• 8 Norths Lane, Nunderi, 1.15-1.45pm

• 1/22 Binya Avenue, Tweed Heads, 2-2.30pm MANA

• 44 Lalina Avenue, Tweed Heads South. 9-9.30am

• 86 Orana Road, Ocean Shores. 9-9.30am

• 42 Balema Drive, Ocean Shores. 9-9.30am

• 197 Billinudgel Road, Billinudgel. 10-10.30am

• 1/3 Miram Place, Ocean Shores. 10-10.30am

• 49 Eviron Road, Condong. 10.30-11am

• 27A Rajah Road, Ocean Shores. 11-11.30am

• 4 Hart Court, Ocean Shores. 11-11.30am

• 467 Tweed Valley Way, South Murwillumbah. 11.3012pm

• 80 Harbour Way, Brunswick Heads. 12-12.30pm

• 5 Aldinga Court, Ocean Shores. 12-12.30pm

• 121 Blackwoods Road, Nobbys Creek. 12.30-1pm

• 1 Prince Street, Murwillumbah. 1.45-2.15pm

335 Chilcotts Road

335 Chilcotts Road

Nestled amidst the rolling hills of Mooball in the Northern Rivers, “Benwerrin” is not just a property; it’s a cherished piece of family history, lovingly nurtured over three generations.

• 80.11 ha (200.275 acres) in 2 lots on one title

• 2 Rd access Pottsville Rd & Tweed Valley Way & NR Rail

• Zoned RU1 Primary Production and RU2 Rural Landscape

• Two 4 Bed, 2 Bath, 2 Car homes with incredible views

• 7 paddocks, new fencing, yards, sealed road access

• Multiple machinery/hay sheds and workshops 196 Pottsville Road,

This property generates income from a sharefarm agreement, tenant arrangement, and beef cattle farming, while also offering potential for additional accommodation or commercial opportunities.

Expressions of Interest Close 27th November 4pm

Nestled amidst the rolling hills of Mooball in the Northern Rivers, “Benwerrin” is not just a property; it’s a cherished piece of family history, lovingly nurtured over three generations.

This property generates income from a sharefarm agreement, tenant arrangement, and beef cattle farming, while also offering potential for additional accommodation or commercial opportunities. This is your chance to embrace a truly special lifestyle in an incredible location.

Mooball NSW

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Our aim is simple: to provide our clients with cost effective, thorough and detailed independent advice, rolled up with

Our experienced valuers live, work and play in the areas we service so their knowledge knows no bounds. We come up with the goods to enable you to make solid, buying properties.

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•Ballina

•Lismore

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When you move into a Southern Cross Care retirement village, you’re securing a lifestyle that delivers freedom, peace of mind and a supportive community. Home Care services are also available to support your lifestyle and independence.

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Join a relaxed, private, and secure community where you get to decide how to spend your time doing the things you love*.

St Joseph’s Village 1-9 Blundell Boulevard, Tweed Heads South

St Joseph’s Village is situated just a few minutes south of Tweed Heads, a 300m walk from the popular shopping centre of Tweed Heads, service club and you also have the reassurance of having access to Home Care services and co-located Residential Aged Care.

Home Care

We provide a comprehensive range of personalised, flexible services – including CHSP, Home Care Packages and Private Services* – to help keep you living at home. If you’re waiting for government funding or looking to self-manage we also offer the option to pay privately for Home Care services.

St Martha’s Village 81-83 Leisure Drive, Banora Point

With picturesque Lake Kimberley in your back yard plus shops and services in your front, St Martha’s Village is where you can truly enjoy independent, retirement living.

Unit 301 'Meridan Tower' 6 Coyne Street Kirra

Immerse yourself into resort style living on the beachfront, from this light filled (2) bedroom (3rd) level apartment, where the magnificent panoramic ocean vista will welcome you each & every day.

• Spacious open plan living with easy care flooring throughout

• Full front sunny balcony

• Master bedroom w/ ensuite, walk in robe, ceiling fan & Juliette balcony w/ ocean views

• Bedroom (2) with built in robe and ceiling fan

• Central Kitchen & separate laundry

• Basement parking & storage cage

• Pool, sauna, games room & tennis court

1/6-8 Endeavour Parade Tweed Heads

• Spacious light filled air-conditioned living

• East-facing balcony w/ water glimpses

• Well-appointed central kitchen w/ two pac cabinetry & dishwasher

• Master bedroom w/ mirrored robes, ensuite & Juliette balcony

• Bedroom (2) w/ mirrored robes

• Main bathroom w/ separate shower, bathtub, WC & European laundry

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David Stringer 0418 150 731

david@djstringer.com.au

Buyer Range $795K - $845K Open Saturday 9:00-9:30am (NSW)

Natalie Clark 0439 188 309 natalieclark@djstringer.com.au

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• Open plan living w/ easy care flooring

• Well-appointed kitchen w/ stone benches & fridge

• Master bedroom w/ walk through robe, ensuite and access to private section of main balcony

• Second bed w/ functional tilt away double bed

• Main bathroom w/ laundry (inc washer & dryer)

• Ducted air-conditioning

• Generous terrace style balcony

• Basement parking for one vehicle

For Sale Interest Over $950K Open Saturday 9:00-9:30am (QLD)

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Unit 2 'Kooringal' 130 Marine Parade Coolangatta

Held in the family for nearly 40 years, an outstanding opportunity now presents for those with a burning vision to add value & comfort to this original ground level (3) bedroom apartment within ‘Kooringal’. • Ocean glimpses & rear water views towards Jack Evans Boat Harbour • Spacious open plan living

• Private terrace overlooking colourful gardens

• Master bedroom w/ walk in robe & ensuite

• Two additional bedrooms w/ built in robes

• Basement parking for (1) vehicle

Unit 1 'Casa Del Rey' 305 Golden Four Drive Bilinga

Discover the charm of this superb, elevated twobedroom ground-level oceanfront apartment within Casa Del Rey'.

This fully furnished residence boasts breathtaking North-facing ocean and coastal views, which can be enjoyed from most vantage points, including an expansive wrap-around entertainer's terrace with direct ocean access.

• Open plan tiled living

• Well-appointed kitchen w/ walk-in pantry & granite benchtops

• Master bedroom featuring walk-in robe, ensuite & terrace access

• Second bedroom with built-in robes & access to terrace

• Stylish main bathroom with spa bath

• Convenient European-style laundry

• Expansive partly covered sun-drenched terrace w/ private direct access to the beach

• Fully furnished

• Secure basement parking

• Luxurious in-ground pool & spa for relaxation

Stringer 0418 150 731 david@djstringer.com.au