Tweed Valley Weekly, October 5, 2023

Early votes on The Voice

By Yvonne Gardiner

A STEADY stream of voters turned out to early polling booths in the Tweed after they opened on Tuesday.

Australians will vote Yes or No to a single question, an indigenous Voice to Parliament, before and on referendum day, Saturday, October 14.

The question put to voters is whether to alter the Constitution to recognise the First Peoples of Australia by establishing an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice.

The Voice will advise Parliament and the Federal Government on matters affecting indigenous communities, prioritising health, housing, education and jobs.

Voting is compulsory for eligible Australians 18 years and over.

Early voting centre locations, opening days and hours are available on the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) website via the voting centre location tool.

AEC Commissioner Tom Rogers is encouraging voters to plan their vote for the first referendum Australia has had since 1999.

“Federal referendums are in-person events just like elections – this is the first time the country is coming together in nearly a quarter of a century to have their say on potential Constitutional change,” Mr Rogers said.

If you cannot make it to a polling place during the early voting period, or on voting day itself, you can apply for a postal vote. Applications close on Wednesday, October 11, at 6pm local time.

It appears that Australians are keen to

have a say on the referendum.

The AEC says a record 97.7 per cent of eligible Australians are enrolled to vote in the 2023 poll.

The roll has increased by 447,447 people since the 2022 federal election, a rise of 2.6 per cent.

If you want to vote early in the referendum, find polling booths at:

•CASUARINA

Casuarina Hockey Club, I Barclay Drive

•TWEED HEADS

Twin Towns Masonic Centre, 8 Boyd St

•TWEED HEADS SOUTH

Tweed Heads South Community Centre, 18 Heffron St

•MURWILLUMBAH

Murwillumbah Civic and Cultural Centre, 10-14 Tumbulgum Rd

Opening hours are weekdays 8.30am5.30pm till Friday, October 13, 8.30am6pm, and Saturday, October 7, 9am-4pm.

*The No vote organisers in the Tweed will submit a column for next week’s issue.

Ben’s Yes to national unity

By Ben Dierikx (captain Tweed

IT HAS been a privilege to be a part of the Yes campaign in the Tweed area. I have met hundreds of the most motivated and inspirational volunteers. From the very beginning we have had a positive campaign. There are people from all political parties volunteering for the Yes campaign.

We’ve doorknocked and letterboxed thousands of houses across the towns, suburbs and villages of our shire. Our team has tended market stalls, held phone banking groups, marched in the streets and engaged members of our community in conversations about the referendum. Our message is a positive one.

Our campaign is united by an optimistic vision of national unity that a Yes result would mean for Australia. Week after week we see our optimism reflected

back to us, as our campaign’s engagement with our community reveals a lot of support for a Voice to Parliament. There is a genuine interest from local residents to understand, and to be informed. There is a lot of goodwill out there.

For 122 years Australia’s Constitution has not recognised Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians. It is time for recognition. For too long, successive governments have made policy for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people without consulting them, resulting in poor outcomes and significant economic waste. It is time for listening.

Importantly, the idea of a Voice to Parliament came from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Over 80 per cent of First Nations people support the Voice to Parliament. Voting yes will allow First Nations communities to be heard. This will improve policy outcomes and therefore improve lives.

Our campaign’s message is vote yes to recognition and listening. It’s simple and it’s the right thing to do. History is calling. On October 14, vote yes for a better and more unified Australia.

for Yes)

Ben Dierikx

Photo: Yvonne Gardiner

Letter of the Week

CONGRATULATIONS

NISPA KRONGKAEW

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Roaming cats

The devastating loss of a bush stone-curlew breeding bird following a roaming domestic cat attack this week has saddened the residents of Cooloon Crescent, Tweed South. The bush stone-curlew suffered significant injuries and could not be saved. Its breeding mate and chick have now gone too, much to the sadness of the street’s residents. Please do not let your cat roam freely outside. Please report all stray and roaming cats to Tweed Council on 02 6670 2400.

Residents, Cooloon Crescent

Electing mayor

The recent call by Cr Owen to change the election of the mayor to be a popular vote separate from the councillors is very interesting.

Currently we have seven diverse councillors who truly reflect the wishes of the residents of the shire.

Upon election they decide by voting who should lead them as mayor. The councillor selected is therefore judged by the people’s representatives as the best person that can lead them, and the council for the future term.

At the moment the council has an independent mayor who is not bound by any party affiliations. Only there to serve the shire, not a political party.

To change this system which at the moment seems to be working very well is ridiculous.

A popular vote for the mayor could be influenced by money, social media

savvy and vested interests. This could have grave consequences for the independence of the position.

At the moment the make-up of the councillors is as follows, 1 Labor, 2 Libs, 1 Green, 1 supporter of the Nationals, and 2 genuine independents.

It should be noted that the independent councillors are the mayor and the deputy mayor.

Speaks volumes as to who the councillors consider to be the best candidates for the positions.

My own personal view is that, although I would never ever agree with council decisions 100% of the time or those of the current mayor, I can only say that Cr Cherry in my mind is doing an excellent job and the current council seems to be more united and happy working under her.

In other words, if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.

many times on previous occasions.

Rod Hall, Bilambil Heights. Stepping stone deserved Gerry Worsell (TVW Sept 21) says, “The prime minister and some leading advocates are on record as seeing the Voice as merely a stepping stone towards a treaty, truth-telling and reparations. Is this what Australians want?”

I’m a Pom so I have no say, but I hope I’m still allowed to ask a question: why wouldn’t they?

Mike Petty, Murwillumbah

Better outcomes

only the people can change.

We can do this by voting Yes to recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people through a Voice.

Stephen Wettenhall, Nunderi

Voting Yes

(Coalition) Government at the time recognised that the existing processes were not working, public money was not being spent efficiently, and a revised approach was required.

Gwyn

Hooper,

Uki Voice explainer

The Voice is basically like a school P&C association to Parliament, simply giving best advice to the school principal on basic needs the school requires to function better and use its funding for the best outcome for students. The referendum is simply to prevent a future manipulative opportunist LNP leader like Dutton from cancelling and dissolving the school P&C association and diverting its funding to a school in a marginal LNP electorate as they have done so

The heroic and courageous efforts of locals who took to their boats and saved lives and communities in the 2022 flood will never be forgotten. We look to our governments for support and assistance at such times yet, as the Flood Inquiry found, the official rescue and recovery effort was not up to scratch.

If locals have a proper and enduring voice, outcomes are much better because simply, locals know best about matters that affect them.

This principle is what the referendum on October 14 is all about. First Nations people deserve to be heard about matters that affect their life outcomes.

This basic and fundamental principle should not be subject to the whim of governments to chop and change. It belongs to the people. That is why it belongs in the Constitution, which

My decision to vote ‘yes’ in the forthcoming referendum is reinforced by the lack of any logical or credible argument put forward by the ‘no’ supporters. Their arguments are full of misinformation and misdirection. There are some ‘good’ examples in the recent Tweed Valley Weekly. The ‘lack of detail’ is often put forward as a reason to vote no. As others, including former High Court Justice Kenneth Hayne, have pointed out, the change to the Constitution is to establish the principle only, with the detail to be subsequently debated and decided by the will of Parliament with the enabling legislation. Indeed, logically, if a person is asking for more detail, they are obviously in support of the principle and should be voting Yes (If they objected to the principle, they wouldn’t need any more detail – all models would be equally objectionable).

There is an argument that a Voice is not needed because there are a range of existing bodies that deal with Indigenous interests. As well as generally misrepresenting the nature and function of these bodies, this argument ignores the fact that the Uluru Statement came about because the

Another common argument is that by saying yes to the Voice, this will somehow make a treaty more likely, with people’s backyards subsequently at threat. In this case, the objection is obviously not to the Voice itself, but to something separate that might subsequently happen. Very little rationale is given for this belief. This line of ‘logic’ has been clearly undermined by prominent No campaigner Warren Mundine, who made it clear that he supported a Treaty and believed it would be more likely if people voted No; there are a number of other No campaigners who are strong supporters of a Treaty.

Another classic No argument is that the Voice would be run by ‘elites’ (whatever that term actually means). Given that the Voice is to be a representative body, the members will be chosen by the will of the electorate.

If one opposes this model of determining representation, it would mean other democratic bodies such as the House of Representatives should be equally tarnished.

Brian Bycroft, Pottsville

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

Potty high school plans

By Yvonne Gardiner

POTTSVILLE WAS promised a high school by the Labor Party in this year’s March election, and now that the party has won government in NSW, it’s delivering.

A NSW Government spokesperson told The Weekly the Minns Government was committed to a new high school.

“Planning has commenced for a new public high school in Pottsville and funding for this was allocated in the recent NSW Budget,” the spokesperson said.

“This early planning work involves identifying and assessing potential sites for the new school. The community will be updated as this planning work progresses.

“The NSW Government is committed to providing infrastructure that supports high quality education for all students in NSW, including investing in new and upgraded facilities as well as the ongoing maintenance of schools.”

Pottsville residents have for several years campaigned for a high school, after Seabreeze estate developers set aside land for the purpose.

The developers have since applied to build housing on that land. Tweed Shire Council has refused those applications, and the land remains vacant.

In March, during the NSW Election campaign, Labor candidate for Tweed, Craig Elliot, and then Shadow Education Minister Prue Car visited Pottsville to announce their commitment to a new high school.

Ms Car, now NSW Deputy Premier, said the school was overdue and sorely needed.

“How ridiculous is it that there’s not a high school in this community when

the primary schools are growing rapidly,” she said.

“We’d need to source the land where it’s more appropriate for the community.

“We know it won’t be delivered overnight but Labor is committed to making it happen.”

High-school aged children attending public schools currently have to travel to

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THE LEGAL LIGHT!

Can the boss force you to work in the office?

More Australians than ever are still working from home, thanks to the Covid lockdowns. The latest statistics show city workers on average spend one-third of their work week at home. Many work from home full-time.

But that leaves offices largely deserted, and many employers want their workers back in the office. In Australia a survey found 87 per cent of employers have introduced mandatory in-office days – with 19 per cent insisting on five days per week at your office desk.

Clearly working from home is popular. The survey found a third of these companies had lost at least one employee due to the mandates; 40 per cent expect resignations.

But can employers stop you from working from home? If your productivity is just as good working from home, or even better than in the office, can the boss order you to return to the office?

Business lawyer Geoff Baldwin at Stacks Law Firm says the law tends to treat employers’ interests in running their business as they see fit, as outweighing the convenience of employees, whether permanent, casual or fixed-term contract.

“However, the law recognises that for employers’ directions to employees in this respect to be enforceable, the directions must be ‘lawful and reasonable’,” Mr Baldwin said.

“Courts have recognised this long-standing principle of employment law, whether or not it is written into employment contracts.”

“If the employer provides a considered and safe plan for workers to return to the office, then the law is generally on their side. Refusal could be grounds for disciplinary action, including dismissal.

“But it could be argued a return to the office after two years of Covid lockdowns is a major workplace change, and the employer should give notice and consult employees before a final decision is made.

“Employees could argue an order to return to the office is not reasonable if they have health problems or child minding duties and are performing their work from home.

“Workers who have been with the employer for more than 12 months have the right to request flexible work arrangements due to health or family needs under the Fair Work Act. On 1 July 2023 this was expanded to include parental leave.

“Employers must consider this, but can refuse on ‘reasonable business grounds’, including cost, efficiency, productivity or customer service. The Act allows employees to apply to the Fair Work Commission for assistance in resolving the dispute.”

Mr Baldwin said if employees were assured during job interviews they could work from home and relied on that in accepting the job, they should ask that this be written into the employment contract.

Holiday business boost

By Jo Kennett

THE SCHOOL holidays have seen plenty of visitors to Tweed Coast beaches and, while not everyone loves the crowds, it gave many businesses a welcome boost.

Strong winds saw holidaymakers seeking shelter in estuaries and at local cafes and restaurants, with cost-of-living pressures not having too much of an effect on visitor numbers in some places.

North Star Holiday Resort (Hastings Point) CEO Susan Flaherty said they have been having an “amazing” holiday season.

“We have a lot of new guests from NSW, Brisbane, the Gold Coast and different places, which is lovely, especially off the back of COVID,” Susan said.

“They have really been enjoying the Tweed and we have had fantastic feedback.

“The numbers haven’t dropped; particularly at the cafe, we would have expected it to drop with the costs of living.

“Eating out is a discretionary spend but we haven’t felt it at all, which is great. It has superseded our expectations and is much better than anticipated.”

Susan said that typically most of their guests were from the Gold Coast and Brisbane.

“We are seeing more new families so maybe the costs of flights are too much to go overseas so we are fortunate to have them try our industry,” she said.

“The Tweed has once again turned on

some magic weather for our holidays, which is always helpful.”

Susan said the future was looking bright, after some recent tough times.

“The bookings for the Christmas holidays are amazing,” she said.

“We are shaping up to have a really big Christmas again, which is fantastic.”

Hastings Point General Store’s Ali Yarici said business is extra busy when the tide is high in the creek and the weather is nice.

“Weekends are always busy but our business depends on the weather so much but we have locals that support us no matter what,” Ari said.

“Our prices are good if people are budgeting; they might cut down on things like restaurants but they don’t stop coming here.”

of living crisis a lot.

“You hear a lot of people saying, ‘I don’t need it’ or ‘We can make do’,” Sharyn said.

“People who normally come for a week are coming for three or four days and if they normally come for the weekend they are just coming for the day.”

However, she is optimistic about the future.

“As long as we as businesses keep listening to what our customers want and need then we will succeed and forge ahead. People are constantly commenting on what a beautiful area it is and how peaceful it is. It’s a fabulous place to be.”

Budget: Tweed ‘reasonable share’

By Yvonne Gardiner

THE 2023-24 NSW Budget has handed Tweed a “reasonable share”, according to Nationals MP Geoff Provest (right).

“Whilst not a lot of the budget has been directly assigned to Tweed, all of the electorate will benefit from the allocation,” he said.

More casual teachers and support staff will be given permanent positions, families with three-year-olds in long day care can apply for $500 of fee relief per child, and more energy bill relief will be available for an almost 15,000 eligible households.

Social housing has received a boost with $150 million allocated to NSW Land and Housing Corporation to deliver replacement, substitute and new social housing in

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flood-affected locations.

Another $2 million is provided in grant funding to Tweed Shire Council to fund urban flood resilience and mitigation programs, and over $3 million to emergency road repairs.

“I welcome the continued funding of $57.9 million to support the upgrades at our schools and TAFE,” Mr Provest said. A project to extend light rail to the Tweed through Coolangatta attracted

$3 million.

“What I really wanted to do was preserve the route,” Mr Provest said.

“When that money does come (to build it), we just need to be ready.”

More than $105 million has also been allocated to the Tweed Valley Hospital development and the new Kingscliff Ambulance Station redevelopment.

Mr Provest said April 2024 was the preferred date for the hospital to open. One of the biggest challenges for the NSW Government is likely to be the shortage of accommodation for hospital staff.

With the hospital taking up 11 hectares of the 18-hectare site at Kingscliff, there is room for expansion, possibly for staff accommodation and/or more car-parking on top of the 1200 sites planned.

Owner of Drift Clothing and Homeware at Cabarita Beach, Sharyn Brodie, said customers were talking about the cost

Having fun at Sammy's Adventure Lagoon at North Star Holiday Resort

Tweed Link

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

Last week we each used 169L a day

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In brief ...

Murwillumbah Railway Station commercial leases

Council is inviting applications from businesses interested in securing a commercial lease within the state heritage-listed Murwillumbah Railway Station. This is a unique opportunity for businesses to establish themselves at the heart of the Rail Trail – the historic Murwillumbah Railway Station.

More than 70,000 people used the Rail Trail in the first four months of operation and projections indicate it will attract more than 150,000 users and guests annually.

Four unique retail spaces are available for tender, with three shopfront spaces on the railway station platform and one ground-level site.

Council is particularly interested in businesses that align with the Rail Trail's values and can offer services that enhance the Rail Trail experience across the key product categories of Taste, Move, Explore and Enjoy.

Applications close Wednesday 11 October 2023 at 12 pm NSW time. To download an applicant pack, visit eprocure. com.au/tweed

Important changes to Wollumbin Street Bridge traffic and work hours

50-year time capsules to be unearthed

Two 50-year time capsules buried beneath Murwillumbah Library are now available for public viewing before they are retrieved in the coming weeks.

The capsules were buried in 1973 at the start of the construction of the Murwillumbah Civic and Cultural Centre, which includes the library. One was placed by Tweed Shire Council and the other by the Murwillumbah branch of community service organisation, Apex.

Apex Life Member Garry Smith, who was present at the sealing of the Apex capsule, said the service club’s capsule contained messages from the NSW Governor, the Tweed Shire President, other local dignitaries and the community.

“Members of the public were encouraged to add their own messages in specially-printed envelopes and add them to the Apex time capsule, creating a mosaic of voices from the era,” Mr Smith said.

“Before commencing the process to retrieve these memoirs of yesteryear, Apex has joined with Council to make the capsules available for public viewing while still in their resting place, in the ground under Murwillumbah Library.”

Council's Director Sustainable Communities and Environment Naomi Searle said it was important the community had an opportunity to be part of the process.

“Many members in our community have memories or

family connections to the time capsules and we want them to be able to see the capsules in place before their removal,” Ms Searle said.

Apex representatives will collaborate with Council over the coming weeks to retrieve the time capsules from their long-standing resting place and undertake investigations to assess the state and preservation of the contents, with the understanding that some items may have been affected by the passage of time.

“Half a century has passed since these capsules were buried in the dirt below the foundations of Murwillumbah Library, with very little protection from the elements. A lot has happened in Murwillumbah in that time,” Ms Searle said.

“We’ve had a major flood in 1974 which inundated the library site and others in 1989, 2001, 2008, 2017 and 2022. We’ve also experienced periods of extreme heat and high humidity, so we will investigate the condition and safety of the contents before considering next steps.”

The time capsules will be available for viewing in Murwillumbah Library during opening hours for the next several weeks.

Subscribe to the Tweed Link and follow Council’s Facebook page for updates on the time capsules.

Works kick-off on Piggabeen Sports Complex upgrade

Construction to upgrade the Piggabeen Sports Complex has begun, with works including a new playground, field drainage and new turf, LED sports field lighting and upgrades to the main entrance. The upgrade is possible thanks to a $600,000 grant from the NSW Department of Planning through its Regional Housing Fund which will be used to deliver elements of Stage 1 of the Piggabeen Sports Complex Masterplan. An additional $1.68 million, granted to Tweed Seagulls RLFC through the NSW Government’s Office of Sport Multi-Sport Community Facility Fund, will be used to complete additional elements of the masterplan.

The new playground is expected to be completed by the end of November while field upgrades should be completed by Christmas, weather permitting.

The sports fields and new playground area will be closed and fenced-off for the duration of the works. A high volume of trucks is expected in the coming weeks, as well as heavy machinery to complete earthworks.

Further stages of the masterplan will progress as funding becomes available. Find out more about the history of this project by visiting yoursaytweed.com.au/ piggabeensportscomplex

Council is considering important changes to traffic flow management on Wollumbin Street Bridge where works to upgrade the sewer main are continuing.

Council is seeking to fast-track the project ahead of the start of the NSW school term which may see works undertaken over the weekend and alternative traffic flows put in place next week.

Until then, one lane of the bridge will remain open to inbound traffic only, with detours in place for outboundtraffic. Both lanes will be open for traffic outside of work hours (6 am – 6 pm, Monday to Thursday).

Follow Council’s social media channels for any changes to this traffic plan or visit Council's roadworks and closures page at tweed.nsw.gov.au/roadworks or livetraffic.com.au

Have your say on protecting the Tweed's natural environment

A plan outlining how Council will lead environmental conservation programs and work with the community to achieve set targets is currently on exhibition.

Residents are invited to attend an online information session on 11 October at 10 am or 12 October at 6 pm, when a Council officer will be available to answer any questions in relation to the Conservation Strategy.

To attend, please RSVP on yoursaytweed.com.au/ conservationstrategy. Play your part in the future of the Tweed by reviewing the Conservation Strategy and proving feedback by 19 October 2023 at the above link.

Gallery wins 2023 Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award

The Tweed Regional Gallery & Margaret Olley Art Centre has been named a Travelers’ Choice award winner by global travel review website, Tripadvisor.

It marks the third time the Gallery has been recognised with this award, also receiving it in 2015 and 2016. It has also previously ranked the fourth best museum in Australia and number nine in the Top 25 Museums - South Pacific.

The coveted award celebrates attractions that have consistently received great traveller reviews on Tripadvisor over the past 12 months and ranks the Gallery in the top 10% of attractions worldwide.

Gallery Director Susi Muddiman OAM said it was fantastic to be among some of the top attractions of the world.

“For a regional gallery from Murwillumbah to be up there with some of the biggest attractions worldwide is just

incredible - we are immensely proud,” she said.

“What makes this award exceptional is that it’s determined by those who visit the Gallery - people who have taken the time to share their positive stories and experiences.”

Ms Muddiman thanked everyone who contributed to the Gallery’s success including staff, volunteers, Foundation members and Friends of the Gallery.

This year, the Gallery is celebrating the 100-year birthday anniversary of Margaret Olley and was also recently selected as the pilot venue to host a $174 million masterpiece by French impressionist Claude Monet – Meules, milieu du jour [Haystacks, midday], 1890 - and other notable works as part of the Australian Government’s Sharing the National Collection initiative. Visit gallery.tweed.nsw.gov.au

The two capsules are available for viewing at Murwillumbah Library. Insert: The plaque outside the library.

The Tweed Regional Gallery & Margaret Olley Art Centre has won a Tripadvisor 2023 Travelers’ Choice award.

October Business Month is an initiative designed to empower, connect and celebrate the thriving Tweed business community. The program is for business owners, operators, entrepreneurs, innovators and professionals across the region. Join one of our exciting events to network, develop or brush up on skills and celebrate success!

Register for events at tweed.nsw.gov.au/october-business-month •

Free October Business Month events

Putting Local Jobs First

Regional Development Australia

Thursday 5 October, 10:30 am to 12 noon

Online webinar

O’Connors Carrying Service Open Day

O’Connors Murwillumbah

Saturday 7 October, 12 noon to 3 pm

67 – 69 Quarry Road, Murwillumbah

Doing business in the Tweed – the planning framework

Tweed Shire Council

Wednesday 11 October, 3 to 4 pm

Online webinar

Local Consultant Breakfast Forum

Tweed Shire Council

Mastering Marketing Magic

Tweed Shire Council

Thursday 19 October, 5 to 7 pm

North Star Holiday Resort

This workshop has been made possible thanks to the support of the NSW Government as part of Small Business Month 2023.

Back to Basics

Destination North Coast

Monday 23 October, 9 am to 12 noon

Twin Towns, Tweed Heads

Planning for potential water restrictions

Tweed Shire Council

Monday 23 October, 4 to 5 pm

Online webinar

Tuesday 17 October, 8:30 to 10 am

Murwillumbah Auditorium

Business information dinner

TAFE NSW

Tuesday 17 October, 5:30 to 7:30 pm

Caldera Restaurant, Kingscliff TAFE

Waste Reduction Methods for Tweed Businesses

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North East Waste

Wednesday 18 October 10:30 to 11:30 am

Online Webinar

Food Fitouts – what you need

Tweed Shire Council

Tuesday 24 October, 10 to 11 am

Online webinar

Taking off at the terminal: Gold Coast Airport Tour

Gold Coast Airport

Wednesday 25 October, 12 noon to 2 pm (QLD time)

Bilinga

Cycling into success

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Tweed Shire Council with Blue Sky Trails

Tuesday 31 October, 7 to 9 am

Murwillumbah Services Club

Find all of these events and more at tweed.nsw.gov.au/october-business-month

October Business Month is a testament to the talent, resilience and vibrancy that defines the Tweed’s business landscape.

Coinciding with the NSW Government’s Small Business Month, October Business Month is delivered as part of the Succeed in the Tweed Program, an initiative of Tweed Shire Council.

In brief ...

No change to seniors’ program

Council has listened to feedback from the community – predominantly local seniors – and made the decision to continue facilitating the Fun Activities for Banora Seniors program (FABS) at Banora Point Community Centre.

The decision was made following consultation with FABS members and the wider community during August and September.

The FABS program offers local seniors a range of social and interest-based activities.

Council had earlier this year decided to exit aged care, which impacted resourcing of the FABS program. However, following feedback from the community, Council will now continue the FABS program for the foreseeable future.

Council would like to thank everyone who provided their feedback and helped in the decision-making process.

Development application determinations

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

Application details

Approved

DA23/0386 - Alterations and additions to existing dwelling including carport within the front building line and use of retaining walls

Lot 285 DP 262343, No. 25 Birnam Avenue, Banora Point

DA23/0422 - Shed

Lot 242 DP 829118, No. 14 Woodlands Drive, Banora Point

DA23/0118 - Installation of electric vehicle charging points at existing service station including solar panels, battery storage and an amendment to existing signage

Lot 1 DP 866266, No. 1 Leisure Drive, Banora Point

DA22/0047 - Dwelling, shed and demolition of existing dwelling and outbuildings

Lot 1 DP 569991, No. 704 Byrrill Creek Road, Byrrill Creek

DA23/0015 - Alterations and additions to existing dwelling including a carport within the front building line

Lot 53 DP 839006, No. 20 Osprey Place, Kingscliff

DA23/0266 - Shed

Lot 38 DP 1214044, No. 13 Spoonbill Lane, Kingscliff

DA23/0395 - Inground swimming pool

Lot 36 DP 235189, No. 7 Viking Street, Kingscliff

DA23/0131 - Alterations and additions to existing dual occupancy (Staged) (Unit 1 and 2)

Lot 1 SP 60947, Lot 2 SP 60947, Unit 2/No. 21 Mistletoe Circuit, Kingscliff

DA23/0389 - Dwelling with attached garage

Lot 8 DP 1059139, No. 97 Pumpenbil Road, Pumpenbil

DA23/0171 - Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of new dwelling and carport

Lot 1 DP 781654, Lot 2 DP 781654, No. 8577 Tweed Valley Way, Tumbulgum

DA23/0160 - Alterations and additions to existing dwelling including carport within front building line, front fence and pool

Lot 292 DP 246199, No. 79 The Quarterdeck, Tweed Heads

DA23/0161 - Alterations and additions including carport forward of the building line

Lot 73 DP 260472, No. 17 Sandpiper Avenue, Tweed Heads

DA22/0634 - Secondary dwelling

Lot 19 DP 215458, No. 9 Jalibah Avenue, Tweed Heads

DA23/0149 - Development application for use of a shed conversion to dwelling and new shed

Lot 100 DP 814005, No. 439 Wardrop Valley Road, Wardrop Valley

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

Current vacancies

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Fundraiser for Beyond Blue

Council and the Brett Street Café are hosting two Big Blue Table fundraising events for Beyond Blue next week. The events are a perfect opportunity to get out and support a good cause, while taking a moment to look after your own wellbeing.

The events will be held on:

• Tuesday 10 October, 10 am to 11 am at Brett Street Café, 17 Brett Street, Tweed Heads.

• Thursday 12 October, 10 am to 11 am at The Starting Block Café, 6 - 8 Tumbulgum Road, Murwillumbah (at the Murwillumbah Pool complex).

The idea is to have meaningful conversations and raise funds to help those facing anxiety, depression or suicide. Everyone in the community is welcome, no tickets required, just come on down with a gold coin donation and enjoy morning tea, a cuppa and a chat. There will also be lucky door tickets with great prizes generously donated by the community. Donate online at bigbluetable.com.au/ startingblockcafetrac or on the day.

During October, the Northern Rivers Lift Project is also being run to support the mental health and wellbeing of the community. The project aims to help equip people with the

skills to take charge of their mental health and wellbeing, build resilience and live a happier life. Find out more at theliftproject.global/lift/register-northernrivers.

Council sponsored events announced for 2023-24

The Tweed Shire can look forward to a range of exciting outings with 16 events securing funding in Council’s 2023-2024 Events Sponsorship Funding round. Council offers financial assistance to event organisers with the aim to support, develop, attract and grow events that showcase the Tweed’s unique characteristics and build our

community to be a great place to live and visit. A total of $89,450 has been allocated for the following successful recipients:

• Bowls QLD State Pennant Finals - $2,000

• World Environment Day Festival - $5,000

• Murwillumbah Arts Trail - $10,000

• Horseless Carriage Club of America 8th International Tour - Tweed Valley - $2,500

• Kids in Need Dragon Boat Festival - $1,500

• Carols by the Coast 2023 - $2,300

• The Kinship Festival - $15,000

• Head of the Tweed - $1,500

• Tweed Coast Enduro - $4,700

• Kingscliff Triathlon - $4,250

• Seas the Day Women’s Surf Festival - $10,000

• Annual Orchid Fair and Show - $3,000

• Murwillumbah Show - $7,700

• White Claw Christmas Race Day - $2,500

• Tyalgum Music Festival - $7,500

• Tweed Coast Pro - $10,000

The next annual Event Sponsorship Funding round will open in June 2024.

World Environment Day, hosted by the Caldera Environment Centre, is one of 16 events to receive funding in Council’s 2023/24 Event Sponsorship Funding round.

Visit the What’s on Tweed calendar to keep up to date with all upcoming events.

Visit tweed.nsw.gov.au/event-funding-sponsorship

Planning Committee Meeting Agenda - Thursday 5 October 2023

The Planning Committee meeting agenda for Thursday 5 October 2023 is available on Council's website tweed.nsw.gov.au/council-meetings . The meeting will be held at the Council Chambers, Murwillumbah Civic & Cultural Centre, Tumbulgum Road, Murwillumbah commencing at 3:30 pm.

Agenda

Reports for consideration

Reports from the Director Planning and Regulation

8.1 Development Application DA21/0757 for an eco-tourist facility comprising five cabins and ancillary infrastructure at Lot 333 DP 1001758 No. 84 Sleepy Hollow Road, Sleepy Hollow

8.2 Development Application DA22/0304 for demolition of existing dwelling, earthworks, tree removal and erection of multi dwelling housing at Lot 16 Section 8 DP 758571

No. 103 Kingscliff Street, Kingscliff

8.3 Development Application DA23/0245 for roadworks and ancillary earthworks and drainage works at Lot 21 DP 1082482 No. 2 Altona Road, Chinderah

8.4 Development Application DA22/0431 for a café and signage at Lot 1 DP 395360 & Lot 1 DP 780240 No. 2-4 Commercial Road Murwillumbah

9.5 General Manager Delegations and Councillor Call Up's on Development Applications

Council Meeting Agenda - Thursday 5 October 2023

The Planning Committee meeting agenda for Thursday 5 October 2023 is available on Council's website tweed.nsw.gov.au/council-meetings . The meeting will be held at the Council Chambers, Murwillumbah Civic & Cultural Centre, Tumbulgum Road, Murwillumbah commencing at 3:30 pm.

Agenda Reports for consideration

Confirmation of minutes

3.1 Adoption of Recommendations from Planning Committee meeting held Thursday 5 October 2023

Reports from the Director Planning and Regulation in committee

25.1 Compliance and existing use rights at 719 Tyalgum Road, Eungella Reports from the Director Sustainable Communities and Environment in committee

26.1 Breach of restriction on title at Pottsville

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

Please be aware that meetings are livestreamed, and video recordings will be available on Council’s website following the meeting. A person’s image and/or voice may be broadcast. Attendance at the meeting is to be taken as consent by a person to their image and/or voice being webcast

The community is warmly invited to join two Big Blue Table events to raise funds for Beyond Blue. Pictured from left Katrina Mudge, Kate Betts, Chaplain Angela Buono and Alison Gibb.

Chase crash inferno

By Jo Kennett

THE OCCUPANTS of a car which was being pursued by police before it crashed into a power pole and burst into flames at Byangum, on Wednesday, September 27, are lucky to be alive according to firefighters.

NSW Police released a statement saying that about 9.30am Tweed Police officers attempted to stop a white Holden Commodore on Kyogle Road, Murwillumbah.

“When the vehicle allegedly failed to stop as directed, a pursuit was ini tiated,” Police reported.

“A short time later, the ve hicle lost control on an unsealed road before crashing into a power pole.”

The accident happened on Kyogle Road, just north of Byangum Bridge, around five kilometres south west of Murwillumbah.

A Fire and Rescue NSW Murwillumbah spokesperson said the car was already on fire by the time firefighters arrived.

“We responded at about 9.40pm and by that time the police had taken the three people out of the vehicle,” he said.

“There was one lying on one side of the road and two on the other side. They didn’t have any burns.

“One ambulance was on scene with paramedics treating the guy with pretty significant leg injuries.”

The Westpac Rescue Helicopter landed beside the scene in a paddock (inset).

The 21-year-old driver’s injuries were treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics and the helicopter’s Critical Care Medical Team before being airlifted to Gold Coast University Hospital.

“We were treating the female who had pretty significant leg injuries as well because she was in the front seat,” the Fire and Rescue Murwillumbah spokesperson said.

“She was conscious and talking but was taken to hospital with non-critical injuries.

“There were live low and high voltage power lines impacting the car so we couldn’t get near them to extinguish the fire until the energy company had shut the power off.

“That took a long time being the main feeder to Uki. We just had to let it burn.

“The police did an incredible job getting them out. I was pretty surprised that, first, they managed to get them out and, secondly, they were still alive.”

Fire and Rescue NSW’s Mark Donovan told Nine News Gold Coast that the vehicle had “come around the corner at speed, and lost control on the dirt section of the road and ploughed into the telegraph pole.”

He said that the driver had significant injuries and was being treated “in earnest by paramedics” describing the scene as “confronting”

and said the 17-year-old female passenger had significant neck, back and pelvis pain and a large cut to her lower leg.

The girl was taken by ambulance to the Gold Coast University Hospital, while the other passenger, a 24-year-old man, was taken to Murwillumbah Police Station where he is assisting police with their inquiries.

Residents in a number of villages including Uki, Kunghur, Dum Dum and Mount Burrell reported power outages after the accident.

Drivers had to take Smith Creeks Road or Bakers Road to get into Murwillumbah and Tweed Heads from the west, with Kyogle Road closed until the following day.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

Operation Labour Day

THREE PEOPLE have died over the long weekend as a state-wide four-day police road traffic operation concluded, with coast drivers in the police region which includes the Tweed Shire, once again recording the most drink driving offences.

Operation Labour Day commenced at 12.01am on Friday, September 29 of the weekend of the AFL and NRL grand finals, and concluded at 11.59pm Monday, October 2, with double demerit points in force for the duration.

Police targeted speeding, drink and drug driving, mobile phone use, and other traffic offences.

During the operation, police issued a total of 11,080 Traffic Infringement Notices, with 3,823 issued for speeding, and a further 287 were issued for mobile phone usage. 248 people were charged for drink driving offences, and 444 returned a positive result after roadside

drug tests.

In the Northern Region police issued 1,060 speeding fines, and did 29,181 breath tests with 88 positive tests recorded.

Most other regions, including in Sydney, recorded positive tests in the high 20s and low 30s, for instance in the Central Metropolitan Police District in Sydney there were only 31 drivers found to be over the limit, with 23,407 tests done.

Tweed Shire has the highest rate of drink driving in the state and the highest rate of drink driving related accidents. Statistically, drink driving is a factor in one in seven crashes in NSW.

Our region also had the most positive roadside drug tests, with 108 recorded, the next closest once again being the Central Metro regions which includes the southern beach areas of Sydney, recording 88.

Police got the occupants out before the car burst into flames. Photo Channel 9

Pottsville flood mitigation

By Jo Kennett

COUNCIL SAYS repairs to be done on Pottsville’s Mooball Creek sea wall might not have much of an impact on flooding, as council awaits NSW Crown Land approval for the work.

The comments came in response to concerns raised by local residents that not enough was being done to mitigate future flooding.

Council representatives including Director, Engineering David Oxenham, Flood Engineer Leon McLean and other department heads attended a meeting in June with Pottsville Community Association members and residents to discuss their concerns.

TSC have since cleared the floodgate drains and done other flood mitigation work but haven’t removed mangrove regrowth from the drain entries to the creek.

Richard Snell said that he, Bruce Brown, Peter Howell, Les Hardy and David Cranwell had long expressed concerns to Council about the rock wall, drains and estuary silting.

“We were deeply concerned that the lack of maintenance (on drains and storm-water systems) would lead to houses and businesses flooding in future,” Richard said.

“Les Hardy, Bruce Brown and I collected 2,145 signatures from Pottsville residents to get the money from the NSW government for the repair of the rock wall.

“We warned the Council (before the flood) that if urgent maintenance was not carried out before ‘an expected wetter than normal wet season,’ the water level was likely to be up to 1.5 metres higher than any previous flood, and that this would cause a significant number of houses in Pottsville to flood.

“We were deeply concerned that the Council failed to carry out the maintenance that we believe could have reduced the impact of the flood on the community.

“As rate-payers, we cannot believe there is no budget for preventative maintenance; the only maintenance carried out by the Council is re-ac -

tive.”

Richard said they believe TSC rate-payers now have to pay higher insurance premiums due to damage from the flood “and Council negligence.”

“Environmental concerns are fine but common sense has to prevail; houses and businesses have to be protected against flood and fire,” he said.

“Drains have to be cleaned and maintained and bushland has to be regularly burned-off to reduce the impact on housing and wildlife of a major flood or bushfire.”

Tweed Shire Council Manager Roads and Stormwater Danny Rose said Council was committed to ensuring “the proper functioning of drainage outlets throughout Pottsville and the Tweed Shire.”

“Council does not have budget to routinely inspect and clean all urban drains across the Shire,” Danny said.

“Council performs drain maintenance when issues are observed by Council staff in drain operations and/ or issues are reported by the community.

“It’s important to note, however, that drainage systems are primarily

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designed to redirect surface water to waterways.

“During periods of heavy rainfall and when waterways are in flood, drainage systems have a limited role to play in flood prevention.

“While Council can pursue permits to conduct maintenance within Crown lands waterways, these processes involve seeking permits and approvals from state agencies, particularly when flora and faunaincluding mangroves - are involved.

“Mangroves act as an important buffer along our waterways and disperse flows throughout wetlands while preventing erosion.”

Mr Rose said that as long as drainage outlets are kept clear and functional, Council does not plan to clear extensive areas of mangroves “for perceived flood benefits.”

“Council does not own the land or the training walls at the mouth of Mooball Creek,” he said. “However, in response to community concerns, Council agreed to lead the repair of the currently dilapidated training walls.

“The NSW state government committed to funding 50 per cent of this

NRRC buyback concerns

By Ursula Wharton

project in December 2021.”

Mr Rose said that Initial stages of the project were delayed as Council prioritised flood recovery efforts in early 2022.

“Late last year, Council engaged Manly Hydraulics Laboratory, the NSW state government’s coastal and water engineering business unit, to conduct an analysis of the existing training walls and provide Council with guidance on how to effectively implement repair,” he said.

“In April 2023, once the design and methodology of the repair was clear, Council submitted an application to NSW Crown Lands to obtain the necessary licence for the repair works on the training walls.

“The issuing of this licence is a critical step in the project’s progress and Council is actively awaiting its approval.”

“While the maintenance of the training walls is necessary, it is essential to understand that it may not significantly reduce the scale or severity of flooding in the Mooball Creek catchment.”

RESIDENTS AFFECTED

by flooding are demanding clearer guidelines from the Northern Rivers Reconstruction Corporation ( NRRC) on property buybacks. The community has voiced concerns over inconsistent decision-making by the agency.

L ast month, residents from South Murwillumbah, Tumbulgum and Condong convened at Hub 2484 to discuss their grievances with the NRRC. Many questioned the fairness of the eligibility criteria, citing cases where homes w ith higher flood levels were rejected for buybacks while less-affected neighbours were made offers.

The residents also highlighted discrepancies between NRRCs flood risk maps and local experiences. They noted that some heavily flooded areas were left out of the flood plan. Additionally, they pointed out that some properties fall into multiple risk zones, with no guidelines on which zone takes precedence for eligibility.

To ensure a fair appeals process for property buybacks or house -raising, residents are calling on the NRRC to publicly disclose its eligibility criteria and decision-making process.

Distrust in the NRRC was evident, as attendees expressed frustration over inadequate community consultation and opaque s pending details for recovery programs.

The group has submitted four key requests to the NRRC:

*Public release of full eligibility criteria for property buybacks, house-raising, and retrofitting.

*Genuine community consultation on the buyback program.

*A detailed account of Resilient Homes Program expenditures.

*Clear and complete information on how the flood risk mapping was devised.

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Bridge work traffic woes

By Jo Kennett

TWEED SHIRE Council has taken extra measures to help with the flow of traffic after the start of work on Wollumbin Street Bridge saw traffic chaos around the town.

The work to upgrade the town’s sewer rising main commenced on Monday, September 25.

Locals expressed concerns that the work was being done during the day rather than night.

Council explained that they had considered night work because of the high volume of traffic over the bridge, but “as the sewer rising main runs under the bridge, working during the day ensures the safety of our workers as it minimises any potential risks associated with working at height, working over water and conducting works at night.”

Only one lane of the bridge is open for traffic heading from Tweed Valley Way west into the CBD, with most traffic travelling from the CBD east to Tweed Valley Way diverted along the river on Tumbulgum Road and on to Tweed Valley Way via Cane Road.

After work commenced, long queues of traffic formed along both routes, with residents taking to social media to vent their frustration.

There was an accident on Cane Road between a car

and a truck, with the driver of the car having a lucky escape after the vehicle was badly damaged.

The following day, Council project crews completed a drive-through of the work and detour zones associated with the bridge works.

“Please be patient and show respect to our work crew, traffic controllers and other motorists,” Council posted on their social media page.

There are now traffic controllers at the Tumbulgum Road Cane Road intersection, the Cane Road Tweed Valley Way intersection and on both sides of the bridge.

The project crew are working extended hours from Monday to Thursday 6 am to 6 pm. with the bridge open both ways outside those work hours, including Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Emergency services at the Cane Road accident. Photo: John Dench

More affordable housing in pipeline

By Yvonne Gardiner

MORE HOMES for renters will be available under the NSW Government’s Build-to-Rent pilot program, but not a lot more.

The recent NSW Budget provided for $30 million to be spent on the program in the Northern Rivers, with Landcom building the affordable units within two years at Lismore, Murwillumbah, Tweed Heads and Ballina.

Member for Lismore Janelle Saffin, who represents Murwillumbah, said the funds would provide about 50 homes, depending on the land value of what’s bought.

“They will be affordable housing and they’ll be operated by a community housing provider,” Ms Saffin said. “I want them in Murwillumbah-Tweed Valley and Lismore.” Landcom has started work to deliver these build-to-rent pilot projects and is undertaking relevant investigations for suitable potential sites.

Team leader at homelessness support provider Fred’s Place, Kim Kennedy, said a lot more social housing was needed, and additional

solutions for affordable housing.

“Northern NSW really gets missed in the NSW Budget,” she said. “Tweed is like the poor cousin.

“What they’re offering doesn’t deal with the current rate of homelessness. It’s often not making a dint in it.

“Government housing services, they’re at capacity.

“People have to wait to get any kind of longterm accommodation.”

Ms Kennedy said there was no affordable housing in the Tweed.

“People on government benefits, there’s no way they can afford a rental property,” she said.

Earlier this year, Ms Saffin said Build-toRent programs usually involved the construction of multi-unit developments under a single owner where the property was held long-term for rental purposes.

Any properties built on surplus government land would be subject to Labor’s mandatory requirement of 30 per cent of dwellings to be used for social, affordable and universal housing.

“Local people must have the security of a roof over their heads for themselves and their children, and a practical scheme like this is one way towards achieving this goal,” Ms Saffin said.

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Fire planning at Uki

By Madeleine Murray

THE UKI RURAL Fire brigade spent the morning at the local park on Saturday, September 30, helping locals prepare for the bushfire season. The Uki RFS had demonstration gear, a table full of brochures with links and services, and two fire-fighting vehicles polished to perfection.

Local Carolyn Jones is an advanced firefighter and has been in the brigade for 15 years.

“We’re trying to get people on land holdings ready for the bushfire season – to get them prepared and make them responsible for their own land,” Carolyn told The Weekly.

“It’s about how to prepare your property, to do everything you can before the bushfire season. Fires are unpredictable, it’s about preparing the place yourself instead of waiting until it’s too late.

“If there is a bushfire and your property is being threatened, if you decide to leave, let your

neighbours know so that the fire brigade isn’t going out there and looking for you.”

The event was for the public to meet members of the Uki Rural Fire Brigade, understand bushfire risk, learn how to prepare their property, and ask questions.

The info table had useful fliers about services and planning. The AIDER program is a oneoff free service for elderly and disabled people where the RFS comes out to the property to help owners minimise fire risk. The volunteers trim branches close to the house, clean gutters, remove leaves, and mow or slash long grass. The stand had permits, permit information and updates on Fire Danger Rating which now has four levels: moderate, high, extreme and catastrophic.

For kids, there was face-painting, water fun, and the chance to sit in a fire truck.

More info at rfs.nsw.gov.au, and myfireplan. com.au

MURWILLUMBAH EAST PUBLIC SCHOOL

Term 3 at Murwillumbah East Public School has moved along at a cracking pace and finally we’ve reached the holidays for a welldeserved break. There were so many things happening in the last 2 weeks of term to keep our students happy and busy.

Our Year 5 and 6 students boarded buses at 7am on Monday 11th of September bound for the Lake Keepit Sport and Recreation Centre in the Tamworth area. Throughout their week stay our students were

provided with the opportunity to participate in activities such as kayaking, archery, raft building, mountain biking, a giant slip and slide and a chance to hit the only obstacle course/mud run in the state. There were some experiences of a lifetime and plenty of washing to bring home!

Students in year 2 and 3 spent the last 2 weeks of term participating in an intensive Swim Scheme that had them at the pool every day for safety, survival, and swimming skills. The improvement in 2 weeks has been phenomenal and we are so proud of our student’s bravery in trying to achieve and practice new skills. Keep up the great work!

Soccer Update! The atmosphere was electric, the cheers of MEPS students and the drum beating could be heard in town. Tamworth Public School was warmed up and led the game 1- 0 early on. Finally, MEPS scored, and the crowd was on the edge of their seats waiting to see what would happen next. Another goal to MEPS put them in the lead and the boys held on till the final whistle. Congratulations to our MEPS Boys Soccer Team who will now travel to Sydney to play in the State Championships!

Our Learning Ladder Orientation program allows children enrolled for Kindergarten 2024 the opportunity to attend school one day a week

for 5 weeks in Term 4. Enrolments are open and if you have a child ready to start school next year, Mrs Vanessa Chaffey would love to show you around our wonderful school. To find out more or book a tour of MEPS, please contact our office for more information. Make sure to like our Facebook page to see more photos and information about the exciting learning and events happening here at Murwillumbah East Public School.

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

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Advanced firefighter Carolyn Jones and Harri. Photo Madeleine Murray.

Icebucket fundraiser challenge for MND

By Yvonne Gardiner

A BANORA Point family grappling with the devastating motor neurone disease (MND) is reaching new highs on the fundraising front.

As he continues his three-year fight against MND, Tony Wischnevsky has the support of his wife, Jill, and their family and friends. They are holding an “ice bucket challenge” next Sunday, October 8, at the Salvation Army Centre, corner Leisure and Woodlands drives, Banora Point, from 11.30am.

“We are running raffles, with over 30 prizes at $2 each, a silent auction of Cowboys Anzac jersey and NSW State of Origin women’s jersey, a sausage sizzle, music, face painting, dunking tank, and Spring Loaded (indoor playground) are kindly opening their doors free of charge for anyone doing the ice bucket challenge,” Jill said.

“We have a couple of Tik Tok celebs and Councillor James Owen, who have kindly put their hands up to be dunked.”

“So come on down and have a bit of fun, and help us raise funds for MND.”

Jill knows a thing or two about fundraising.

She and other supporters are also taking part in the Never Give Up Three Peaks Challenge for MND, an 18km walk in the Australian Alps.

“We have to raise $1500 each to do it,” Jill said. “We’ve raised $10,000 and we haven’t even done the ice bucket yet.

“All money raised will be going to MND Australia to raise funds to hopefully one day find a cure.

“We know it’s too late for my husband Tony but, if we could shut this disease down, that would be a wondrous thing.

“The community has been amazing in sup-

porting us , through donations and offering free services.”

Tony is living with frontotemporal lobe dementia, as well as MND.

In Australia, MND kills two people every day. Another two people will be diagnosed daily, exponentially growing the number of Australians impacted.

To donate, go to the event pages of the MND New South Wales website.

To find out more about the ice bucket challenge, call Jeanette on 0401 070 555.

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Ernie turns 100

By Ceanne Caine

ERNEST “ERNIE” Cobb was born at Sunnyside Hospital in Murwillumbah. He grew up on a Crabbes Creek dairy farm, attending Mooball School and, like most dairy farm kids, helped with the chores like milking cows.

Dad enlisted in the Citizen Military Force at Mullumbimby, in 1939 aged 16, serving within Australia between 1939 and 1943.

Dad then transferred to the 2nd Australian Imperial Force (AIF) in July 1943 and saw operational service in New Guinea after landing at Milne Bay. After some much needed recuperation and more training back in Australia, Dad’s battalion went to Bougainville in late 1944, but he stayed in Australia due to the manpower shortage in industry and farming.

He was discharged from the AIF in early January 1945 and returned to work in the sugar cane industry. In 1947 Dad leased five acres of land, dug it up by hand and planted bananas, only to have it destroyed by a cyclone in 1954.

In 1948 Dad met the love of his life, Shirley Roatz (my mum) at a Burringbar dance. In September 1950 they married and together they raised three children in Murwillumbah. One of his proudest moments was when, in 1957 while taking mum, who was heavily pregnant and in labour, to the hospital, he had to

pull over just three kilometres south of Murwillumbah. With my two brothers watching from the back seat of the car Dad delivered me. He also tells the story of how “the doctor had the hide to bill him for the delivery when the doctor wasn’t even there”.

The family moved to Bray Park in 1958 where he lived until selling the house in 2020 to live with his eldest son and his wife. Mum sadly passed away in 2019 at the age of 91.

From 1955 he worked with J J Miller & Co building concrete bridges for 15 years then started as a bridge carpenter for The Department of Main Roads retiring as a Supervising Officer on the Boyd’s Bay Bridge in 1984. He and mum filled in their time with lawn bowls, Masonic Lodge, OES and he spent 30 years as Treasurer for the Murwillumbah Historical Society.

Dad still works (in his son’s workshop) making wooden fire engines for children. He donates these fire engines to the Palliative Care shop in Murwillumbah to sell. They have sold over 100 of the fire engines which Dad makes and continues to make to this day.

Dad celebrated his 100th birthday reminiscing with family and friends at Allan’s Seafood Restaurant, Condong. He said the secret to his long life is “not to worry, don’t get depressed and do the right thing”.

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To prevent crime, get to know your neighbours

By Yvonne Gardiner

NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH (NHW) is about crime prevention and a safer community, and residents of the Tweed Shire are invited to play a part.

The COVID lock-down sounded the deathknell for many organisations, including Tweed branches of the NHW.

A few dedicated volunteers in the Tweed Valley branch are working hard to keep NHW alive.

Former vice-chairman Peter Sibilant manages the NHW website and monitors its Facebook pages.

He said volunteers did not return to the group after the COVID pandemic.

“We couldn’t have meetings, people got older and a lot are travelling now too,” he said.

“We were doing quarterly newsletter drops, and the money dried up.

NHW volunteer and security consultant Steve O’Connor said the challenge was for neighbours to know each other, when a lot of houses were short-term rentals with a transient population.

“The reality is, all your neighbours are your best security,” Steve said.

“Neighbourhood Watch has got as much to do with communities breaking down a little bit because everybody’s working so hard to be

able to afford to live there.

“We rely on the surf clubs and the community sports clubs to keep parents connected.”

Another challenge in crime prevention, Steve said, was to keep youngsters occupied.

“They’re bored. It’s society’s challenge to give these kids something to do,” he said.

“Even the cars that are stolen are often set fire to.

“We’re not talking about career criminals; it’s just mindless.”

NHW Tweed Valley secretary Tracey Hamilton is keen to generate community spirit to keep the crime rate down.

“We should be having neighbourhood parties, get to know the neighbours,” she said.

“It’s a commitment to your neighbourhood. Just be involved, find Facebook, put some notes on there, know who to call if you see someone doing the wrong thing.”

Tweed Valley NHW will hold an end-of-year get-together at MP Geoff Provest’s office on Tuesday, December 12, from 11am. RSVP to tracey@agedcaremadeeasy.com.au.

New members can join NHW on its Facebook page. No fee is involved.

For all non-urgent police assistance, call 131 444, or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 to report anonymously.

NHW volunteer Steve O Connor (left), secretary Tracey Hamilton and former vice-chairman Peter Sibilant.

Catch up with Member for Lismore Janelle Saffin

Local police, schools, health all winners in NSW Budget 1958 high school reunion is coming

WHO SAID it could not happen? After years of promises and no delivery, Murwillumbah is finally set to have a 24/7 police presence with $6.9 million allocated in the recent NSW Budget.

Fifteen new police officers will be assigned to the Murwillumbah area which, combined with the provision of other services and upgrades, will ensure community safety in the fast-growing township. I campaigned hard on this issue and I’m glad to have come through on my commitment.

Of course we know there is a shortage of police as there are for other frontline workers after a decade of little action on this front by the former NSW Government, so it may take some time to fully deliver.

Some $12.5 million will be spent this year on some smaller upgrades for the four public schools in Murwillumbah. The plan to maintain the four schools will be released in coming weeks. This adds to the revitalisation of public school education that is taking place under the Minns Labor Government, with hundreds of teachers and support staff in Northern NSW being converted to permanent positions and a four-year pay deal which will make our teachers the highest-paid in the nation.

Another priority for our region is to improve the supply of housing.

The Budget provided $60 million for a trial to deliver 100 build-to-rent homes, with about half of these homes to be built in Northern NSW. Another $11.6 million has been allocated to deliver new social housing and repair existing stock across our flood-impacted locations.

The Budget has unlocked a big uptick in funding for health across Northern NSW, with more nurses and paramedics to be employed and $85 million allocated to complete the Lismore Base Hospital redevelopment. A further $105 million will be spent in 2023/24 to progress the Tweed Hospital and lntegrated Ambulatory Services redevelopment.

We’re helping keep the power on for businesses, families, seniors and low-income households by extending and expanding energy bill relief beyond 30 June, 2024. There’s also $2 million in grant funding for Tweed Shire Council to fund urban flood resilience and mitigation projects.

Last but not least, I also welcome the extra $100 million that has been committed as part of tranche 2 flood recovery funding for the Northern Rivers, but I know we need more. Premier Chris Minns has told NSW Parliament that he will be asking the Commonwealth for additional funds for the Northern Rivers recovery effort in recognition that current funding is not enough.

On 6 September I was delighted to attend preliminary works in South Murwillumbah on a 14ha flood-free parcel of land bought by Tweed Shire Council to provide opportunities for local businesses to relocate. The innovative land swap was made possible by $11.3 million in NSW Government funding, with the plan first announced soon after the 2017 flood event.

Five businesses have already opted to swap their land for a new location in Industry Central, as it is called, and two lots remain. Congratulations to all involved.

As we head towards summer and the hazards of bushfire season, the Bureau of Meteorology has confirmed that Australia is now in an El Niño weather pattern, which means an increased risk of drought.

There are no drought declared areas in the Lismore electorate, but the whole area, including Murwillumbah, is listed as ‘drought affected’ (intensifying).

So it’s a good time to review what support is available from the NSW Government for drought preparedness and assistance.

Local Land Services (LLS) offers direct support to farmers and landowners on the ground and has reported a doubling of enquiries from producers from July to August. For more information please visit www.lls.nsw.gov.au/help-and-advice/

By Jo Kennett

FORMER STUDENTS and teachers from Murwillumbah High School are invited to attend the 65-year reunion at the Murwillumbah Services Club on Tuesday, October 24.

Students who did their intermediate certificate in 1958 are asked to come along to enjoy some time catching up with former school mates.

The reunion starts at noon but ex-students are asked to arrive by 11.40am, with coffee and tea available.

Everyone will then order and pay for their own lunch and drinks.

Committee member Marjorie Goward asked that if you have any photos, medals, trophies you would like to share, please bring them along with you and ensure that you write your name on each item.

“The last reunion at Condong Bowling Club was great,” Marjorie said.

“People came from Brisbane and Sydney and all sorts of places.

“We had about 40 at the last one five years ago and people had a good time with a lot of talking and reminiscing about school days and a lot of interesting talk about what people have done since, which was wonderful.

“High school students in 1958 attended three years to Intermediate Level, (3rd year certificate), finishing school and going into trades, TAFE, and other work, as work was readily available.

“Students who progressed to Leaving Certificate, (5th year), finished university and worked within professional areas, such as law, finance, education, dental, medical areas such as doctors, nursing; to name a few.”

RSVP: Please advise attendance by Thursday, October 12, to Marjorie Goward (Robinson)on 0404 055 289.

Varroa mite to change beekeeping forever

By Jo Kennett

EXPERTS SAY around half of all beekeepers will be put out of business after scientists decided varroa mite eradication was no longer possible, despite authorities spending over $130 million over the last 14 months trying to stop the spread of the deadly parasite.

South Cross University bee and varroa expert Dr Cooper Schouten said the costs of production to keep bees were expected to increase by around 30 per cent for the average-sized Australian bee business.

He said 80 per cent of the country’s bee colonies are owned by 7 per cent of beekeepers and there will probably be a 50-60 per cent decrease in hobbyist and semi-commercial beekeepers.

Dr Schouten said research shows around 95 per cent of feral European honey bees will die from varroa mite and so farmers will have to hire more bees to pollinate their crops.

He said that while there were some natural treatment options, they were labour intensive and it would become difficult to keep bees alive without chemical treatment.

However he said it’s a double-edged sword, “an over-reliance on synthetic chemicals will rapidly lead to resistance in varroa populations as seen in almost every country varroa exists’’.

In New Zealand, following the incursion of varroa mite in 2000, prices paid for pollination services increased from 30 to 100 per cent within five years, and they are now working on breeding varroa-tolerant bees.

“There’s a lot we can learn from decades of experience in other countries managing varroa, however, Australia

needs to develop its own solutions because of our unique biodiversity, climate, and agriculture,” Dr Schouten said.

Owner of B-Honey, Khungur’s John Donvito said the failure to stop the mite is “an absolute disgrace”.

“The horse had bolted. It’s been a complete failure,” he said.

“NSW government biosecurity sacked most of the biosecurity years ago but there have been many warnings of it coming into Australia and they knew the risks.”

John says pressure from big commercial almond farm lobbyists to allow bee s to be moved to pollinate their crops caused the mite to spread, but ironically they will be one of the industries that suffer the most.

“Almond farming is big business,”

he said.

“There are huge plantations of almonds and they have to be pollinated by bees, mostly from south-east Qld and NSW because bees do much better in warmer climates.

“Once varroa gets in, if you don’t treat hives with chemicals, they will die and those chemicals increase costs and work for beekeepers and will put some out of business.

“The maintenance of the bees to keep them in survival mode will be extremely difficult, expensive and time-consuming but it will make all sorts of foods that rely on pollination like pumpkins, zucchinis, cherries, tomatoes, macadamia and almonds much more expensive.

“When you are a farmer and you lose 15 or 20 per cent of your crop it

makes many businesses unviable - the industry has come out and said it’s going to cost $30 billion.”

Many crops rely on European bees that have gone wild for pollination but feral bees can’t be treated for varroa and die.

“Macadamias are an Australian native nut but to make it viable you have to have 100 per cent pollination but if you only get 50 per cent it’s not viable,” John said.

“At the moment they don’t pay for any pollination because they have the feral bees so they will have to pay to get crops commercially pollinated.

“The cattle industry relies on pastures like clover and lucerne that need to be pollinated by bees.

“The effects are massive. It’s a complete and utter disaster for Australia and it was completely avoidable.”

Nashua Natives Bees owner Frank Adcock is more optimistic.

“There are a lot of stingless native bees like the blue banded bee that pol linates tomatoes and we are starting to find species of flies that also pollinate many crops,” he said.

“They are starting to look at that more seriously and you can build things to attract them like bee motels.

“We have about 2,000 species of semi and solitary bees that we have ignored in the past.”

Frank said other countries are still using honey bees for pollination, for crops like almonds because it’s the only thing that will polli

nate almonds “at scale”.

“Some of the macadamia plantations are huge and they put honey bees in for a long time but many growers don’t put bees in at all and they still get excellent crops from the other pollinators,” he said.

“Native bees are used in strawberries, avocados, macadamias, zucchinis, watermelons and other crops but I don’t think we produce enough hives to do big orchards.”

Frank thinks that we will see more backyard vegetable gardens which will decrease transport costs and help to alleviate carbon emissions.

“Normally I sell my hives; they are handy for people in suburbia with veggie gardens who want to pollinate their crops without kids getting stung,” he said.

“It’s going back to what it was in the 1940s and 50s where we grew our own nice , healthy veggies.”

Dr Cooper Schouten from Southern Cross University

Varroa on a bee (circled).

Photo: Dr Rob Manning

LIVE MUSIC

Aria winners in town

By Madeleine Murray

FELICITY URQUHART and The Waifs founder Josh Cunningham will bring their love and music to The Citadel on Friday, October 13.

The pair have just released an album called Birdsong, 10 songs from beyond the cage that evoke a sense of taking flight while simultaneously painting a picture of the dark restraint left behind.

They are hitting the road with the new album, and stopping at the charming Citadel, home to many grateful musicians on tour. “You’re so lucky to have a venue like this,” touring musos often say on stage in the beautiful space with palm trees, high ceilings and great sound.

After Felicity lost her beloved husband to suicide in 2019, and Josh went through a marriage breakdown, they wrote Birdsong together about keeping the joy. The constant theme is strength and resilience – coming out of darkness and getting to the right place again.

Now partners in song and in life, it all began for Felicity and Josh when in January 2020, Felicity was invited to join The Song Club, a creative collective that tasked members with writing a song a week. She accepted, and so did The Waifs founder Josh Cunningham.

Setting initial apprehension aside, they each jumped headlong into the challenge and in no time at all a year had raced by and more than 70 songs had been brought to life.

Felicity and Josh connected through the experience and decided to keep writing together.

What started as casual songwriting sessions over a pot of tea quickly blossomed into a full-length record and a partnership in both music and life. Their debut album The Song Club was released in May, 2021, entering the ARIA Australian country album chart at #1, and #10 on the overall ARIA album chart.

The Song Club received four Golden Guitar nominations, an ARIA nomination and won the AIR award for Best Independent country album, establishing Felicity Urquhart and Josh Cunningham as a potent musical duo.

The chemistry is not confined to the album, with audiences consistently charmed by the infectious joy and positivity of their stunning live shows.

“Sharing our music is such a meaningful experience for both of us,” Felicity told The Weekly. “ The joy it brings keeps us going strong, and getting to connect with folks of all flavours is important and fun. Music is the common thread that binds us and we love what we do.”

Felicity Urquhart and Josh Cunningham will perform at The Citadel at 7.30pm on Friday, October 13. Info and tickets at thecitadel.com.au

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FIVE DIVERSE artists will be expressing their love for birds at the Small Gallery in Murwillumbah from Friday, October 13.

The show has an range of mediums including sculpture, watercolour, painting and photography.

Daniela Bradley is a sculptor and painter from the Northern Rivers. Her work is representational, often heavy with narrative, an occasional dose of humour and a love of contemporary Australiana.

Leith Walton is a graphic designer and commercial illustrator focusing on board games, children’s books and other fun projects. His artworks are whimsical and nurturing, reflecting many of his travels.

Nayana Iliffe specialises in colour pencil illustrations and creates intricate, realistic drawings of animals and birds.

Rebecca O’Connell’s work is created mainly with plant fibres foraged from her local area.

Geoff White’s work as a photojournalist and humanitarian has taken him around the world. He is a passionate bird and landscape photographer, and has run international and local photographic workshops.

“Bird Nerds offers a platform for others with similar interests to exhibit and discuss everything bird,” co-founder Amelia Batchelor told The Weekly.

This third Bird Nerds collaborative exhibition coincides with National Bird Week (October 16-22) and the Great Aussie Bird Count. Interesting feathery activities are planned for the week, such as a Paint ‘n’ Sip evening at Johnny Franco’s restaurant, book readings, talks on cultural burning, species funding and the endangered glossy black-cockatoo. The Bird Nerds opening is from 5-7:30pm on Friday October 13 at the Small Works Gallery, 10-12 Commercial Rd, Murwillumbah. The show runs until Thursday October 26. For more info, go to birdnerds.info

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Geoff White and Amelia Batchelor, Bird Nerds founders. Photo Jay Penfold

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Iconic building turns 100

By Madeleine Murray

THE ICONIC Stokers Siding Pottery building is turning 100 this year with a big celebration day on Saturday, October 14 and a month long centenary exhibition.

When Reg Johansen built the general store in 1923, Stokers Road was then the Pacific Highway. Eventually the general store and post office moved across the road into the Stokers Siding railway station building and Johansen’s Store became the Stokers Siding Pottery and gallery.

The distinctive wooden structure was set up as a workshop and store in 1978 by the great potter Bob Connery.

In 1992, Bob started creating exquisite lustre glazes of such beauty and richness that he was considered a master in Japan.

Bob’s work was so famous and sought after that people came from far away to buy it.

“The Stokers Siding Pottery and gallery was conceived as and has remained a creative hub in the heart of Stokers Siding village for nearly 50 years,” Bob’s widow Julie Rainow told The Weekly.

The building is currently home to Stokers Siding Art Gallery, Community Printmakers, The Loading Bay Museum and the Atelier. There will be a celebration to mark the centenary on Saturday, October 14, featuring a

Small Works exhibition of local life by Heather Johansen in the Stokers Siding Art Gallery, work at the printmakers gallery, and open day at the Atelier. The fabulous singer Ilona Harker will perform 100 years of song.

The Loading Bay Museum centenary exhibition ‘100 Years of Stokers Life’ will include the history of the building and Stokers Siding village, much of the original shop and product signage, photographs, visitors’ books, local group albums, written histories, original architectural features and a pottery exhibition of Bob Connery’s and other resident and local potters’ works.

Julie Rainow, current owner of the building and the Loading Bay Museum, extends a warm welcome to the many people who have had a relationship with Stokers Siding village, Johansen’s Store or the Stokers Siding Pottery and gallery over the years and to those yet to discover it.

The centenary exhibition will run from 11am to 4pm on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays in the Loading Bay Museum and Stokers Siding Art Gallery for one month ending on Sunday, November 12.

Centenary Celebration Day is from 10am to 4pm on Saturday, October 14. The building is at 224 Stokers Siding Rd.

Preston to rock the Kingy

By Madeleine Murray

THE BAND Preston returns to the Kingscliff Beach Hotel on Sunday, October 15, after gigs at the pub earlier this year.

Duranbah’s Terry Perkins, born and raised on the Northern Rivers, is the lead singer.

“Preston are fine purveyors of the Punk, New Wave, Ska and Roll movement with their interpretations of classic acts like Iggy Pop, The Clash, The Stranglers, The Jam, and The Dead Kenned ys, with a few Sunnyboys tunes thrown in to round out their repertoire,” Terry told The Weekly.

Terry, a dynamic entertainer who establishes

a great rapport with audiences, has the vocal chops to move comfortably from soulful ballads to raging rock.

He has sung with the seven-piece ska/ reggae/soul/rock ensemble Never the Sane who have often performed in the Northern Rivers.

Brian Mann on guitar and vocals has played with The Lime Spiders, The Screaming Tribesmen, The Girlies and Ed Kuepper.

Sue on drums, and Maree on bass also perform in the all-girl AC/ DC show Her Way to Hell, and Chick Flick.

Preston plays from 2-5 pm NSW time at the Kingscliff Beach Hotel on Sunday, October 15.

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Funeral Notice

Errol John Case (EJ)

Passed peacefully surrounded by his family on 22nd September 2023.

Beloved Partner of Heather. Much loved Dad to Terry, Carol and David. Grandad to Sean and Troy Great Grandad to omas

Loved Big Brother of Janis and Graeme, Gary, Rose and Tomas

Much loved Uncle, Great Uncle, Workmate, and Friend of many.

A celebration of EJ’s life will be held at All Saints Anglican Church Murwillumbah Friday 6th October at 2pm DST.

In Lieu of owers donations please to Palliative Care/Wedgetail Retreat.

Death Notice

Arthur Maguire

Peacefully on 24th September 2023. Aged 94 years. Late of Murwillumbah.

Dearly loved Uncle of Rachael & Callum Sneddon, Anne & John Besgrove, John & Allison Maguire and their families.

Loving Brother & Brother in law of Rodger & Marion Maguire (both deceased).

A private family service has been held.

Death Notices

SUTTIE Barbara Rose Marie 23/09/2023

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CARPENTER Maxwell Albert 25/09/2023

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DAVIES Neil Anthony 26/09/2022

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RENDELL Christine Helen 26/09/2023

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MILNE Barry York 27/09/2023

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REYNOLDS Victor David 27/09/2023

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WARD Keith Edward 27/09/2023

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FAULKNER Sydney Lloyd 28/09/2023

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BOGG Judith Ann 30/09/2023

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BLYTH Adrian John 01/10/2023

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NEWLAND Norma Mary 02/09/2023

SWEETNAN Barry 27/9/2023 McGuiness

In loving memory

Arnold John Zancanaro

Late of Tumbulgum. Formerly of Robina.

Passed away On Monday 25th September 2023 Age 92 Years.

Dearly loved Husband of Yvonne (dec).

Loved Father of Gina.

Loved Brother of Josie, Lizzie and David.

Family and friends are warmly invited to attend Arnold’s Memorial Service to be held at the Tweed River Chapel at Tumbulgum on Friday 6th October 2023 at 10.30am.

In loving memory of

Elizabeth Anne ‘Betty’ Metcalfe (née Johnson)

Late of Murwillumbah Greens Care Community.

Formerly of Stokers Siding.

Passed away peacefully on Sunday 1st October 2023.

Aged 84 Years.

Dearly loved Wife of Vic.

Loved Mother of Wayne & Rosa, Narelle & Allan (decd.) and Darren & Jenny.

Cherished Grandmother, Great-Grandmother and Great Great-Grandmother. Loved Sister of Lindsay (decd.), Bruce (decd.), Ken & Betty.

Family and Friends are warmly invited to attend Betty’s Funeral Service to be held at the Tweed Valley Lawn Chapel, Eviron on Friday 13th October 2023 at 11am (NSW Time).

Followed by a burial at Tweed Valley Lawn Cemetery.

Errol John Case (EJ)

Passed peacefully surrounded by his family on 22nd September 2023.

Beloved Partner of Heather.

Much loved Dad to Terry, Carol and David.

Grandad to Sean and Troy

Great Grandad to omas

Loved Big Brother of Janis and Graeme, Gary, Rose and Tomas

Much loved Uncle, Great Uncle, Workmate, and Friend of many.

A celebration of EJ’s life will be held at All Saints Anglican Church Murwillumbah Friday 6th October at 2pm DST.

In Lieu of owers donations please to Palliative Care/Wedgetail Retreat.

With sadness we announce the passing of John Colin Muir

Aged 92 years, of Murwillumbah.

John passed away on Friday evening, 29th September 2023, in his family home.

John is survived by his six adult children and eight grandchildren. His wife Shirley passed away in 2005.

There will be an informal memorial gathering at John’s house, 28 Ewing Street, at 11am on Monday 9th October, with refreshments until 2pm.

We hope that all those who knew and cared for John can attend. We would particularly like to thank those who helped him fulfill his wish to live, until the end, at home.

Tweed Heads Ph: (07) 5599 1500

Return Thanks

Julie Guinea and family would like to sincerely thank everyone who sent cards, owers, messages of sympathy and for the valued support shown to them in the recent sad loss of her dearly loved husband Pat.

A special thanks to Father Joe Guinea and the sta at Sacred Heart Parish o ce and Ben Little of Dolphin Funerals, for their guidance and comfort at this di cult time.

Please accept this as our personal thanks to you all.

Funeral Directors

SELLINGSPRING SEASON

A 100-year-old stunner and a vintage Murbah charmer

By Jo Kennett

THIS WEEK we have more stunning historic homes full of vintage charm and one of them is an absolute gourmet’s delight with the most amazing variety of fruit, nut and citrus trees.

The beautifully renovated Queenslander at 797 Numinbah Road, Crystal Creek, is over 100 years old but age has not weary’d it, that’s for sure.

It is an absolute showstopper with old world charm alongside all the modern goodies that leave more time for fun.

The home sits on an elevated, fully fenced 5,746 m2 (1.75 acre) lush green block with beautiful big trees.

The north-facing home has 13 foot ceilings, polished timber floors, a full-length verandah with a bull-nose roof, a gorgeous inground pool, four bedrooms, three bathrooms, generous storage spaces, a huge covered outdoor area perfect for entertaining and

lovely landscaped grounds.

The property has an incredible array of established food trees including different types of mandarin, oranges, lemons, lime, pomelo, figs, feijoa, apples, a curry tree, tea, kaffir lime, bananas, grapes, kiwi fruit, jaboticabas, star fruit, chocolate pudding, jackfruit, lychee, mangoes, pawpaws, passion fruit, dragon fruit, pomegranate, pecan, loquat, chestnut, persimmon, bunya nut, blueberries and blackberries.

I’m exhausted and starving just thinking about it. It’s a gourmet cook’s absolute dream come true. There are also irrigated garden beds for fresh veggies and a chicken pen.

Crystal Creek Primary School and the amazing local cafe (BYO) are only 200 metres away in case you want to have a long lunch over a wine or two.

It’s just over nine kilometres from Murwillumbah CBD and 30 from Cabarita Beach, and frankly, I

Open Homes

Saturday, October 7

Tate Brownlee Real Estate

• 183/2 Inland Drive, Tugun, 10-10:30am

• 19/61 Marana Street, Bilambil Heights, 11-11:30am

First National

• Lot 1/13 Bindaree Place, Chillingham, 10 -10:30am

Schmith Estate Agents

• 17 Monash Street, Tugan, 10-10.30am

• 12 Muirfield Place, Banora Point, 12-12.30pm

• 43A Rutledge Street, Coolangatta Saturday 9-9.30am

QLD time

would buy it myself tomorrow if some rich rellie would just loan me the $1.55 million it’s on the market with at Ray White Rural Tweed Valley. That’s a bloody bargain I reckon.

31 Eyles Avenue, Murwillumbah was built after World War 2 ended and is another unique vintage charmer which looks down over the river and has a wonderful big back yard.

It has curved interior features which give it an art deco flavour, a gorgeous courtyard off the cutest vintage kitchen, perfect for al fresco dining, and a big balcony to take in those lovely views.

This unique home is on the market with Helen Flynn at First National Real Estate, Murwillumbah for $975,000.

Helen says the home is located in the inner town area, close enough to walk in for a night out, with stunning views from this elevated position over the town

• 505/37 Bay Street, Tweed Heads, 1 -1.30pm

• 81A & 81B Henry Lawson Drive, 11-11.30am

Elders

and along the Tweed River.

“It was built in 1947 with features reminiscent of the era,” Helen said.

“It has solid construction with quality exterior render, high ceilings with high curved ornate plaster cornicing, the original kitchen with solid timber cupboards, built-in curved cafe window seat featuring leadlight

• 1273 Reserve Creek Road, Reserve Creek, 10-10.45am

JET Real Estate

• 12 Barkala Court, Ocean Shores 9:30-10am

• 506 Tweed Valley Way, South Murwillumbah 9:3010am

• 51-53 James Street, Murwillumbah10:30-11am

DJ Stringer Property Services

• 7/234 Pacific Parade Bilinga, 9:00-9:30am QLD

• 1/14 Thrower Drive Currumbin 9:00-9:30am QLD

• Tweed Ultima 2032/14-18 Stuart Street Tweed Heads, 9:30-10:00am NSW

windows and a lounge room fireplace.

“It has timber floors throughout, a large front verandah with access from bedroom one and the lounge room and rear lane access.

“This locality, ‘Hartigan Hill’, is listed as an area of heritage significance.”

• Tweed Ultima 1076/14-18 Stuart Street Tweed Heads, 10:00 -10:30am NSW

• 201/8 Churchill Street Kirra, 10:00-10:30am QLD

• 36 Broadwater Esplanade Bilambil Heights, 11:00 –11:30am NSW

• 3163/2 Thomson Street, 12:00-12:30pm NSW

• 2074/9 Enid Street Tweed Heads ‘Bay Grand” 12:451:15pm NSW

• 1/15 Boyd Street Tweed Heads, 2:30pm-3:00pm NSW

• 5/98 Mclean Street Coolangatta, 12:00 -12:30pm QLD

• 14 Birman Avenue Banora Point, 1:45-2:15pm NSW

• 4/72 Stapylton St Coolangatta, 1:00-1:30pm QLD

• 87 Garden Avenue Nunderi, 2:00-2:30pm NSW

• 5/63 Dixon Street Coolangatta, 2:00-2:30pm QLD

MANAGEMENT

The beautiful renovated 100-year-old Queenslander is full of charm

FOR SALE

4 Bed 2 Bath 1 Car

12 Barkala Court, Ocean Shores

This charming property has undergone a recent, full renovation, making it a welcoming home that blends original 1930s features with a fresh, modern twist with a location that offers many possibilities for savvy buyers. Situated within walking distance of St Joseph’s Catholic School and parkland with a fully fenced yard, this home is perfect for the young family and their furry companions as well.

Auction: Unless sold prior

FOR SALE

3 Bed 3 Bath 2 Car + pool

51-53 James Street, Murwillumbah

Set on a huge 1391 square metre block zoned R3 medium density, in a central location, this two storey rendered brick and tile family-friendly home offers loads of space.

Accessibility is a dream with a built in elevator inside the property, while side access to the backyard gives plenty of options.

$990,000-$1080,000

FOR SALE

Land 6.8 ha

Share 5-1557 Kyogle Road

Bush Getaway Near Uki Village nestled beneath majestic Mount Warning, in a picturesque natural bushland setting, this private and secluded acreage property is ideal for those wishing to escape the daily grind to simply chill out. Enjoy the absolute tranquillity and seclusion at this private getaway, along with the gentle sound of birdsong from the local birdlife.

$500,000-$550,000

FOR SALE

3 Bed 1 Bath 1 Car

239 Midginbil Road, Midginbil

Located in the sought after area of Midginbil, this property comprises 2.01 hectares (5 acres) of natural bushland overlooking fertile creek flats below. The peaceful, secluded acreage features the Nightcap Range towering over the property, creating stunning vistas close by. This fabulous acreage haven would be ideal as a hobby farm or weekend getaway.

$649,000

Hickey

Sheppard

Shop 1/41-45 Murwillumbah Street, Murwillumbah

Luxury 2, 3 & 4 Bedroom Apartments Now

Nestled in a unique, tranquil, and untouched section of the world’s most beautiful coastline, Pama Casuarina comprises a boutique collection of 2, 3 and 4 bedroom residences designed for easy living.

Perfectly positioned just steps from the beach, Pama combines absolute luxury with considered amenities to create a unique living experience.

The soul of Kingscliff

7272 TWEED VALLEY WAY, FERNVALE

Discover a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a piece of paradise in the heart of Northern Rivers, NSW. This expansive 27.1-hectare (67-acre) property, located at 7272 Tweed Valley Way, Fernvale, presents a wealth of possibilities in an idyllic rural setting. With its impressive size and strategic location, this land offers a remarkable canvas for your dreams and aspirations.

• First time for sale in over 47 years

• Sprawling and abundant elevated 67-acre property, well above the floodplain

• Various ridges with stunning panoramic views, offering multiple residential site options

• Original four-bedroom farmhouse with multiple sheds and workstations

• Direct access to key transportation routes (Tweed Valley Way and Fernvale Road)

• Currently under high yielding banana production

• Reliable spring-fed dam with consistent water supply

• Unprecedented proximity to Murwillumbah (less than a 6-minute drive)

• Easy access to major amenities, shopping, dining, schools, art, and entertainment

• Conveniently located within 30 minutes of the Gold Coast, airport, beaches, and university

ELEVATE YOUR LIFESTYLE - impeccable family home'

14 Birnam Avenue Banora Point

Welcome home to this beautiful (4) bedroom residence, sprawled over (4) defined split levels and commanding scenic views, accented by tropical landscaped gardens.

KEY FEATURES & CONFIGURATION:

ENTRY LEVEL:

• Master bedroom w/ mirror robes, ensuite & private deck that leads out to the rear garden

• Study or 4th bedroom

LOWER LEVEL:

• Bedrooms (2) + (3)

• Laundry

• Exquisite fully tiled main bathroom w/ large open shower

• Large, covered deck w/ sun blinds

MID LEVEL:

• Cathedral ceilings with exposed beams

• TV/family room

• Stylish kitchen, breakfast bar & meals area

• Large covered alfresco deck commanding lovely views & bursting sunsets

UPPER LEVEL:

• Tiled air-conditioned formal living area

422 bath bed

car

For Sale

Buyer range $1.195M - $1.245M

Open Saturday 7th October 1:45 - 2:15pm (NSW TIME)

Leisa Thorley 0448 296 403

leisa@djstringer.com.au

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

7/234 Pacific Parade Bilinga

Experience the pleasures of living by the sea from this mid-level fully furnished (2) bedroom unit, just one of 12 only, anchored onto a prime 1518m2 allotment (with (2) street frontage) that is surely cherry ripe for future redevelopment at some stage in the future.

1/14 Thrower Drive Currumbin

Seize the opportunity to take up residency in this fully furnished elevated (2) bedroom ground level unit, just one of (11) only, situated alongside the picturesque Currumbin Estuary, with local cafes just across the street.

From here, it's a mere 800m stroll to the nearby Currumbin Alley surf beach, offering a seamless connection to the waves and virtually opposite your abode to enjoy the tranquillity of the Estuary.

Buyer Range $1M - $1.1m

Open Saturday 7th October

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

David Stringer 0418 150 731

david@djstringer.com.au

Interest Over $750,000

Open Saturday 7th October

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

David Stringer 0418 150 731

david@djstringer.com.au

(07) 5599 5222 76 Griffith Street Coolangatta | Open 7 Days | www.djstringer.com.au

Elevate your living experience to new heights with this near-new (2) bedroom stylish apartment, perfectly positioned on the top floor at level 16 of 'Bay Grand'.

Your luxurious residence, within the heart & soul of both Coolangatta & the Tweed, commands panoramic 180-degree views from Coolangatta to Surfers Paradise, as well as the picturesque Tweed Hinterland & Mt Warning.

3163/2 'Bay Grand' Thomson St Tweed Heads 4/72 Stapylton Street Coolangatta

Immerse yourself in this spacious well-presented partially renovated apartment. Located within a small block of (6) only, this (2) bedroom (1st floor/ middle) apartment will be sure to impress.

Simply stroll across the road to access Goodwin park through Botanical Gardens, where you will enjoy a smorgasbord of cafe's & major shopping, as well as world class beaches.

Buyer Range $1.150m - $1.2M

Open Saturday 7th October 12:00 - 12:30pm (NSW TIME)

David Stringer 0418 150 731

david@djstringer.com.au

Offers Over $750K

Open Saturday 7th October 1:00 - 1:30pm (QLD TIME)

Deborah Bingle 0403 727 548

deborah@djstringer.com.au