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Filthy waterway needs solutions BANORA POINT resident John Sydenham has

Mr Sydenham moved to Banora Point 10 years ago and

Mr Sydenham takes regular walks around Banora following the waterways which snake through the town and connect to nearby rivers.

“Throughout the past few years, I’ve seen the waterway turn into a filthy hazard, the weeds are taking over and risk clogging up the system, the smell is terrible and it’s starving out a lot of the lillie pads - which were the only things keeping the water clean,” he said.

“Something needs to be done and while I know council attempted to address the issue several years ago, nothing has been done since – and I’d like to know why?

“Where are the council workers to clean up this vital waterway, and what about some water testing to ensure the health of local residents is not compromised.”

and surrounding areas deteriorate – it needs to be addressed before it spreads across the whole system and out of control - and the council can’t handle it.”

Mr Sydenham said he approached Tweed Shire Council for an explanation and was told council needed a boat to haul out the overgrowth of noxious weeds growing on the water’s surface.

“Well I’d say buy the boat, and get in there and clean it up before it becomes too much of a hazard and clogs up the waterways, there’s already a risk of flooding and time will only make matters worse,” he said.

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called on the Tweed Shire Council to urgently clean said the region was once a beautiful place to visit.

“We used to holiday up here years ago, then we moved up what he believes is an increasing environmental up here after retiring and sadly I’ve seen the waterways disaster unfolding in his local waterways.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Thursday February 25, 2016

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Senseless waste on dam

I am a resident of Byrrill Creek.

I have followed the argument about the proposed then rejected dam over the years. It seems senseless to revisit this issue after so much has already been done to show there would negligible or questionable benefit to build a dam here, in fact only permanently destroy an incredibly beautiful valley.

The Clarrie Hall dam already destroyed a beautiful valley, and forever desecrated indigenous sacred sites. Why do we even question this proposal again of damming Byrrill Creek when the solution to raise the existing wall of the Clarrie Hall dam has already been found. What are the other agendas here? Why are we wasting time revisiting this issue?

What creek will be the next to dam in the Tweed?

Why not instead sensitively promote this beautiful Byrrill Creek area for tourism, Council already put a tourism sign on Kyogle Road and now we have a huge increase in traffic in this Byrrill Creek valley. Why not spend money on bitumen for the road around Byrrill Creek to Tyalgum then have an annual cycle race around Mt Warning. This would encourage cycling trails between villages and support the Rural Village Strategy. We must value what we have, not destroy more.

Rosie Evans, Byrill Creek

Keep the old skatepark

I am the mother of kids that have for many years used the old Skate Park.

Although, I love the new skate park because it looks wonderful and is a much needed addition to the old skate park, I think that the old skate park still works really well for the more experienced skaters. I would be very disappointed to see the old one go. I see absolutely no need

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I live up Braeside Drive near the corner of Kyogle Road. The problem is not the road, the problem is speed and cocky drivers thinking they can go the same speed in the wet as in the dry. The noise we get from the speed of the vehicles drives me nuts. It roars up the hill to decibel levels dangerously high (we have used a meter and it’s over 90 decibels ). It’s time that people took responsibility for their driving, their speed and the care and consideration of the damage they could do to others AND SLOW DOWN. Stop blaming the road. Stop being idiots and REDUCE the speed limit on Kyogle Road. As I know no-one will listen or act on a speed limit. I was run off the road twice and nearly hit several times pulling out of my drive , he was going 80 kms an hour in a 50 km zone. Sadly he is now deceased.

When will people learn. When will sensibilities prevail. I am sick of the inconvenience of car crashes on those three corners due to morons and, or, inexperienced drivers.

Why can’t the Council think of a strategy that could change the mindset of the delinquent drivers around us and the way they think and act.

Libby Francis, Uki

Not another petrol station

Another service station is definitely not needed in the area.

And what a pity to allow another icon in the area to be demolished.

Council is slowly allowing the character of a lovely country town to be eroded away.

Wendy Dubber, Terranora

Keep what’s left of our old skate park - please

I would like to support that the original skate park; or what’s left of it, stays. The new park is

great for the younger kids. But the original park is where the teenagers and youth have learnt to skate. It is also a good spot for kids beginning to learn as well. I enjoy to sit in the shade and watch my children & their friends get some outside time in a safe environment. There are not many places if any; where families can enjoy fun times without having to catch a bus or pay entry or indeed have to drive.

This park brings people from all over the world. It is a shame the entire park wasn’t left alongside the new. I was truly shocked to return from overseas to see it pulled apart, what a shame.

Tracey Rainford & Family, Murwillumbah

does not provide enough space for all the traffic it gets. There is a danger when 80-kilogram adults are skateboarding fast around children on scooters, and keeping the old skate park would break up the traffic and make for a safer environment that users of all age groups and abilities can share.

Finally, for many of us who spent our childhood and teenage years growing up in Murwillumbah, the old skatepark is the town’s major cultural symbol. I have been skateboarding at Murwillumbah skate park since I moved directly across the road from it in the early 2000’s. I spent every afternoon there in my teenage years, and like many of the town’s youths growing up in that time, the place is something that helps me identify with and make sense of what Murwillumbah means to me. Destroying the skatepark would mean taking away a part of Murwillumbah’s history. If it is left there, it will only increase in its cultural and historical value like the old concrete ramp at the bmx track has (an internationally recognised skate spot that often features in magazines like Thrasher).

Old skatepark worth it

I was born an breed in this town.

I watched the park being built and now it’s getting ripped down which I think is so sad and wrong.

That park has brought so many good memories to so many people not just in this town but far and wide.

Its brought so many people together with a common interest for skating and we all made lots of friends out of it.

Not to mention we are all still very close. So that’s saying something. Save our park and our memories.

Travis O’Neil, Murwillumbah

Tom Macpherson, Murwillumbah

Where’s the fair go for our students

We have five High Schools in our area - so where is the fair go for our school leavers?

My 18-year-old daughter has the option of travelling to Brisbane or Lismore to do her TAFE study, a real kick in the pants seeing her course was once held at Murwillumbah TAFE, which is a walk away.

This course costs $3000. She is not eligible for students allowance or any other government assistance because as a single parent who works two jobs, I apparently earn too much!!

As there is no train line to get my daughter to Lismore, she relies on her cheap little car that needs to be maintained for the long distance travelled and petrol as well. A part time job is difficult, as work is hard to find in Murwillumbah, Coles for example, has self service registers, which minimise many casual jobs.

My daughter left school with big dreams about her future, unfortunately, like her friends, she will be forced to leave our town to chase them.

J Hayes, Murwillumbah

Old park not obsolete

Tony Lawrence and those who helped Murwillumbah get a new skate park did something great for the community by keeping the town up to date with contemporary skate park design. However, this does not mean that the old skate park is obsolete. There are a number of reasons for keeping the park that I would like to briefly outline below. Firstly, the old skate park functions better than many of the new ones being built today, which sadly tend to compensate for a lack of quality with cosmetic appeal. Shiny concrete, some rocks, and “plaza style” angles do not compare to the old park’s simplicity, space, and versatile obstacles. Paradoxically, a lot of the old park’s charm arose from potential imperfections turning out to be completely unique and perfect for skating. The park is well known in the broader Australian skateboarding community as one that has produced and attracted some of the country’s best skaters. Keeping the park is also practically useful. Leaving it there has to be cheaper than any alternative, and the new park

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Urban and Regional Planning, Planning Institute of Australia (Graduate) submit this objection to the above DA. I believe that this is an inappropriate development for this the gateway to Murwillumbah.

The proposed service station would not be an ideal location so close to the roundabout. There are five service stations along Tweed Valley Way and another one would not be good for the existing businesses. A Coles service station would remove our local dollars further away.

The extra competition is not necessary.

It is bad enough to come off the highway with a crematorium and the new service station, to repeat it at our gateway with funeral signs from the bridge, this proposal is not a positive entrance image. This proposal is not for the betterment or improvement of the local gateway entrance to Murwillumbah.

The location is opposite the Information Center and across the road from Budd Park. This gateway location on a roundabout should be a showpiece of tourism and art. This location should cater for visitors and locals that frequent Budd Park (such as a restaurant, Club, arts center, education center, or business center). As this location is opposite the train/ bus stop it would be served better with a development that entices people into our town. Please use this site to invite people into our town and have facilities for Budd Park. Even if the site becomes office blocks/education facility that employ people that will use the park during the day would be better than a service station.

South Murwillumbah businesses have been crying out for years to have the area improved and many suggestions have been put up in the past. Please listen to the locals; it is their “Place”.

“Place” of importance being the gateway to our tourist/historic/Art Deco town.

Robyn Lemaire, Murwillumbah

Dam wall a solution?

I was astounded by the comments made by Rosie Evans of Byrrill Creek regarding the raising of the wall of the Clarrie Hall Dam on February 18. To say that the beauty of Doon Doon Valley has already been destroyed by the construction of the Clarrie Hall Dam is not true. Is she implying that the 30 properties and the livelihoods of those people are not important and it’s ok to raise the wall just because it’s a solution? Really?

Helena Duckworth Doon Doon

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to demolish this. It is still a valid park for the older skaters, and it could be safer for learners and other wheel sports to utilise the new one.

I fear that if you take this one away there will be a return to more dangerous street skating in public stair wells, schools and carparks as the new one does not cater to some of the tricks that the older kids want to do.

I feel it would be a huge waste of tax payers money to take it away. As the old saying goes. If it isn’t broken, don’t fix it. I say let the old skate park remain.

Eve Partland, Murwillumbah

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Council votes down expense reporting and amends Women’s Service appeal

TWEED SHIRE Council has voted by Cr Longland and Cr Byrne. down a motion to reinstate funding and re-open the Tweed Valley Women’s Service (TVWS).

The motion was put forward by Mayor Katie Milne and Cr Gary Bagnall on Thursday, February 18, during the council’s ordinary committee meeting.

Tweed Valley Women’s Service was advised on December 17 last year that the contract was cancelled by On Track Community Programs, meaning $580,000 in NSW State Government funding along with 13 jobs were cut prior to Christmas.

The council motion noted: “the result of the funding cut forced the Tweed Valley Women’s Service after 30 years of providing safety, refuge and support to the women and children of the region; the closure of this vital service leaves a devastating gap in services for victims of domestic violence in the Tweed Shire”.

The motion included that Mayor Milne should write to the NSW Coalition State Government to “immediately restore State Government funding to the Tweed Valley Women’s Service to enable them to reopen and operate these vital services to the same or greater capacity as previously provided, and to assist with negotiations to resolve any legitimate concerns about their contract”.

Intitially Mayor Milne had the vote.

However, Cr Carolyn Byrne and Cr Warren Polglase proposed (amendment 1) that the Mayor should write to OTCP requesting clarification on how all services previously provided by TVWS will be provided within the Tweed Shire.

This resulting vote on amendment 1 was split with Cr Byrne, Cr Polglase, Cr Youngblutt for the motion, and Cr Longland, Cr Bagnall, Cr Milne against. Amendment 1 was lost on the casting vote of Mayor Milne.

However, amendment 2 was put forward

It resolved that the matter be deferred to a council workshop to evaluate submissions from the TVWS, On Track Community Programs and the NSW Department of Family and Community Services (FACS) and develop a more considered position to put to the council.

Amendment 2 noted the Mayor should immediately write to the Minister for FACS seeking an explanation of the sudden removal of funding to the Tweed Valley Women’s Services and to seek assurance that funding for domestic and family violence services in the Tweed be maintained at the number and variety of services of that provided by the Tweed Valley Women’s Services.

Cr Youngblutt and Cr Byrne called for a vote on amendment 2 becoming the resolution.

A final vote resulted in four votes for amendment 2 (Cr Longland, Cr Byrne, Cr Polglase and Cr Youngblutt) and two votes against from Cr Bagnall and Mayor Milne.

Amendment 2 was carried.

Petitions recieved: Council received two petiitions during last Thursday’s ordinary meeting The first petition contained 51 signatures from the ratepayers and residents of McLeod Street, Condong plus three additional supporting letters advising: “We the Residents are asking that the speed limit travelling north on Tweed Valley Way approaching Cane Road, be reduced from 80km/h to 60km/h and remain at 60km/h until past Clothiers Creek Road.

“We also request that the speed limit travelling south on Tweed Valley Way towards Murwillumbah be reduced to 60km/h approaching Clothiers Ck Rd,” it read.

The letter said that while waiting at the intersections of both Clothiers Ck and Cane Rd the traffic on Tweed Valley Way

was accelerating making entry from these side roads difficult.

The second petition, relating to the Black Rock sport oval, was addressed to Councillor Barry Longland from “the people of Uki” containing 32,208 online signed and 1,747 local handwritten signatures totalling 33,955.

“As the petition is addressed personally to Cr Barry Longland it will be provided to him for his information,” the council documents read.

READ MORE: Cr Longland has provided his views on the petition and a possible motion in The Weekly this week.

Street renaming: Rivendell Drive Rivendell Drive, Tweed Heads South Cr Polglase and Cr Youngblutt resolved that council publicises its intention to formally name the street known as “Rivendell” as “Rivendell Drive” allowing one month for submissions and objections to the name; and notifies the relevant authorities under the provisions of the Roads (General) Regulation 2008.

The motion was carried after a unanimous vote.

Council donations from Oct-Dec 2015 Council received a total of $38,854.24 from in kind and real donations during the months of October to December 2015.

The motion was carried by all.

Rail Trail: Benefits of funding alternative options other than the Rail Trail.

Mayor Milne and Cr Bagnall proposed that council consider the $13 million in public funds required to establish the Rail Trail from

Murwillumbah to Crabbes Creek, and the $275,000 allocated from ratepayer funds for the Rail Trail in the Council budget.

Further notes on the motion included that the Tweed Coast Cycle Way already provides a tourist cycling attraction and also has the benefit of enhancing community transport connections, as well as noting the limited community transport connections provided by the Rail Trail to Crabbes Creek.

Cr Milne and Cr Bagnall highlighted the attractions already currently benefiting Murwillumbah including the 100,000 visitors per annum and the The Art Gallery and Margaret Olley Art Centre and Murwillumbah Museumm as just a few.

The motion was lost with against votes from Cr Longland, Cr Byrne, Cr Polglase, Cr Youngblutt. Those voting for were Cr Bagnall and Cr Milne.

Council expense options voted down The mayor and Cr Bagnall lost a motion to include councillors’ monthly expenses claims in the Council Business papers to “enhance transparency and accountability”.

Prior to a vote an amendment 1 was raised by Cr Byrne and Cr Youngblutt who proposed the matter be deferred to a workshop in which to formulate a template for the reporting of Councillors monthly expenses claims - Amendment 1 was lost after the for vote only came from Cr Polglase and Cr Youngblutt. In the final vote for the original motion of including expenses in council business papers, was two for including Cr Bagnall and Mayor Milne and the motion was lost.

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LOCAL NEWS

Thursday February 25, 2016

Local referendum needed on Black Rocks field

TWEED SHIRE Councillor Barry Longland has

responded to critisicm about the Black Rocks sportsfield and he’s calling for a solution to end the debate - once and for all.

It was during last Thursday’s (February 18) council meeting, Cr Longland was presented with a petition.

“The petitions contained 33,000 entries directed, not to the council, but to me personally, requesting that I move to close off access and revegetate the Black Rocks Sportsfield,” Cr Longland said.

“The petition was via an on-line production based in the US where 98.5 per cent of respondents lived outside Australia (mainly from Europe and North America) and of the remaining 1.5 per cent of signatories, only 20 per cent were from the Tweed Shire with only 1 per cent of those living in the Pottsville area.

“This equates to around nine respondents actually from Pottsville which is the community that will be most affected by the loss of their public open space.

“While the numbers involved sound impressive, the petition, in no way, reflects the local view about a future for the Black Rocks Sportsfield. The principal protagonist who spearheads the campaign lives in the street adjacent to the fields and, since his arrival in around 2010, I believe he has pursued the removal of people from their recreational space as his sole objective.

“Prior to his arrival in the Tweed, the good people of the lower Tweed coast lived in complete harmony with the koalas that moved into the re-growth area around the fields which formerly comprised open grazing country.

“While this man is quick to use koala protection as his reason to achieve his objective, the facts don’t support that proposition.”

Cr Longland said a Tweed Coast koala habitat study completed in late 2015 made comparisons of koala activity over a five year period from an earlier study in 2010.

“The Black Rocks precinct was one of the few where it was identified that koala numbers were relatively stable (notwithstanding the bushfire), unlike some areas to the north where populations were in decline.

“This was in a period when this man bombarded councillors and council staff with dire claims of imminent extinction for the koalas of the Black Rocks precinct,” Cr Longland said.

“When I proposed the replacement of the locked gate with a koala grid, it was only after consultation with a known koala expert.

Northern Rivers Guardians staged a peaceful demonstration at the Uki markets on February 21.

“I have continually sought a balance that acknowledges David Norris said the sustainability of koalas north of the need for koala protection and the needs of the Koala Beach looks grim. community to have reasonable access to their public open “However, there is an opportunity to the south for the space. koalas to be given the lifeline they need. If the Black “In my time as a councillor there have been many Rocks sports field were revegetated (as recommended koala protection achievements with which I have been by Dr Phillips and 3 other ecologists), a large primary associated, including the recent improvements on food tree habitat block would be created, removing Clothiers Creek Rd, measures adopted in the Kings current disturbance and threats and providing the buffer Forest Concept Plan and the Koala Connections program koalas will need from the proposed Dunloe Park urban which I launched as the mayor some years ago. development and Kellehers Road link to the coast through “My support for Council’s decision on a Men’s Shed at the middle of their corridor,” he said. the fields was based on the additional protections that this “Cr Longland was voted in at the last election with type of passive surveillance at the site would mean for the a promise that ‘we would get policies that ensure our protection of wildlife from any anti-social activity. natural assets are preserved’. Environmentalists are “This issue now seems to have reached fever pitch with very disappointed that in the last two years he has voted the single protagonist and his few disciples from outside against recommendations of Council’s Koala Advisory Pottsville.

Committee and koala experts/ecologists regarding koala “Therefore, I have decided to bring a proposal to the protection at Black Rocks (Pottsville).” next council meeting that recommends a referendum of “Cr Longland has the balance of power in Council to fulfill residents of the lower Tweed Coast (postcode 2489) to the request of 33,955 people from all over the world, not establish, definitively, their attitudes to the issue and their just the Tweed Shire. It remains to be seen if at the next preferences regarding a future for their beautiful recreation Council meeting he responds to this request and puts up space and the much cherished koala population that a motion that will ensure that this critically important and interfaces with the fields. endangered coastal koala population is saved. Activists “It won’t be the people of the Ukraine, Manchester or have vowed to continue their campaign until he complies.”

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Let’s see whether Councillors stand with the community or the developer.

Tweed Valley Womens Service (TVWS) is a longstanding and well respected community agency in the Tweed Shire. It has operated for 30 years. In the early days it was all volunteers and then they started to gain various (and increasing) grants to fund their, unfortunately, essential work supporting women.

Just before Christmas last year On Track Community Services, the lead agency from which TVWS got its funding, cancelled its contract.

Overnight, the majority of its funding had disappeared.

No mediation. Grounds not made public. Just before Christmas.

On a multitude of levels – this was an act of extreme bastardry.

Women in extreme need had support services interrupted and, in some cases, may have been put at risk. 13 skilled, experienced community workers lost their jobs.

Haven Bar to re-open this weekend LOCAL BUSINESSES and residents have rallied

behind the Haven Bar and Restaurant as the popular venue prepares to re-open on Friday, February 26.

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On Track was very much “Off Track”.

At the last Council meeting a move

by Crs Milne & Bagnall to write to the NSW government to seek reinstatement of TVWS funding was rejected by 4 - 2. Instead, they agreed to hold a workshop.

Council meetings are governed by the Councillor Code of Conduct and a Code of Meeting Practice. Until now members of the public could take pictures in the Council Chamber.

Quoting the Workplace Surveillance Act, Cr Byrne introduced changes that banned taking pictures of any Council “employee” in any “workplace”, including Council meetings. Various accusations were thrown around about who had photographed whom and when.

Cr Milne threw a cat among the pigeons by suggesting that Council tape its meetings and broadcast them on the internet like Byron Shire does.

This was defeated, even though Councillors voted a few years ago to allow a “reality” TV show to film a pilot series in their meetings.

Councillors could not agree on: • Fingal Holiday Park Fees and Charges for 2016-17 • Buying a truck.Go figure.

According to widespread reports and social media, the closure was due to private matters, but has also coincided with the sudden closure of the Imperial Hotel and Roundhouse Tavern.

Haven Bar is still managed by Australian Radio Towers owner Andrew Price.

However, heading day-to-day operations from the reopening will be new team members Charlie Sleeman www.tweedvalleyweekly.net.au

and Jamie Dowling.

Haven employee Kacey Clifford said the bar would return to its original Thursday-Sunday trading hours, with the potential for Monday jam nights in the future.

She said other local pubs, including the Courthouse Hotel, Riverview Tavern and Tyalgum Hotel had offered the business advice and expertise.

“They didn’t need to, but they’ve just been really helpful,” she said. Mr Sleeman said live music would remain high on the agenda for Haven - which had been a previous hit for locals.

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The People You Meet... with Fran Rabbitts FOR BOOK lovers, hoarders and aspiring authors the ‘Pulp Fiction’ book shop is a must. It’s opposite the Murwillumbah Railway in an old 1940s bungalow - a survivor of many floods and now rebirthed as a funky

bookshop attracting dedicated book lovers from far and wide. Its position ensures it’s never empty.

Angela Pereira was born in Murwillumbah, her parents were both councillors who were well read and encouraged her love of books from the age of five. Like many, over time her book collection grew and she decided to open a book stall at the local markets. She cleared her overflowing wardrobe of colourful and often ethnic clothes and sold those too. The trial was a success, she sold lots, it was fun and she enjoyed the social side of meeting and mixing with interesting market stall owners.

After a couple of years she became well known for her books and vintage clothing, it was time to establish a base and in 2012 she opened ‘Pulp Fiction.’

Inside there is a labyrinth of small rooms

that are packed to the rafters with books, with many out- of-print books that can be found and new buyers soon become regulars. When exploring the tiny rooms expect surprises because scattered among the books are vintage clothes from the 1940s. Adding to this are life-sized mermaids propped next to bookshelves and antique comfortable chairs -an invitation to stay, read and adopt a book.

It’s a nurturing and friendly atmosphere where total strangers share ideas, knowledge and enthusiasm. It may appear random but Angela knows where every book and classification is in her collection and has an incredible memory.

She said, “Many come looking for a specific genre and for me the first thing I want to know is what they’re reading, I often find that book choices indicate personalities. For instance I’ve a regular

buyer always looking for Jane Eyre and Agatha Christie books. It’s interesting over time to note regular’s choice progress.

‘It’s all really about celebrating difference and diversity and acknowledging their eccentricities, because life is passion.

We should live our dreams even if it’s vicariously and through books and imagination because life is too fleeting.”

But it’s more than just a quirky bookshop, it’s an information source for local and aspiring authors needing experienced mentors, and there’s a special section for successful local published authors. Our vibrant Tweed community is an eclectic blend of conservatives and alternatives with so many stories to tell and ‘Pulp Fiction’ is a good starting point.

To find out more visit Pulp Fiction at 309 Tweed Valley Way, Murwillumbah or phone 0403 169 616.

The quirkly world of Pulp Fiction (above).

Get ready for racing at local Jockey Club RACING RETURNS to Murwillumbah on Tuesday,

March 8 for an early-spring meeting at the little track among the cane fields.

Tweed River Jockey Club Secretary Manager Brian Charman said after a successful summer program, which saw the club host three meetings in the space of three weeks, the racing surface has enjoyed a well earned breather.

“Recent light rains have brought out the best in the track which has received 7mm in the past week and is currently rated a Good 3,” he said.

“Longer-term weather forecasts indicate a mainly sunny but mixed bag of conditions in the fortnight to race day.

“Tuesday week’s meeting will feature a seven event card, full TAB program and an array of local small business sponsors. Popular local band Fat Albert will be playing live from 1pm.”

For more information contact the Tweed River Jockey Club: Note: attached image is of the 11 December, 2015 feature event as the starter lets them go in the 1530m Just Cuts Tweed City Cup - the winner is out of the number 1 alley, I’ll Miss You (trained, Julie Pratten at Ballina; ridden Scott Galloway).

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What do you love about Tyalgum?

To me Tyalgum is God’s green acre. it’s a beautiful little place - it’s very Tuscan and it’s always green.

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Where do I start - the coffee, the people, the energy of the town and the arts here are amazing Bea Stars, Tyalgum

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CABARITA table tennis masters and brother Cain and Wade Townsend took part in the first of several trials towards representing the Oceanic teams in the Rio Olympics.

The competition was firece with competitors battling it out at the Seagulls Table Tennis at Gollan Drive, Tweed Heads. The Townsend brothers qualified to play in the finals at Bendigo for the finals. Read more in The Weekly next week.

A visit to the goregous little town call Tyalgum THE WEEKLY visited the beautiful

little town of Tyalgum this week, 22km from Murwillumbah and at the foot of Mt Warning.

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Tyalgum is situated at the junction of Pumpenbil and Tyalgum Creeks, which provide Tyalgum with its water supply and when the village was first settled, the settlers would have used the waterways to transport the giant red cedars that they felled.

Another major natural feature is the valley environment around the village created by the Border Ranges and Mount Warning.

Some of the most important manmade features in Tyalgum are Flutterbies Cafe (home of the famous Flutterbie Cakes), The Little Shop Next Door, Tyalgum Store (see photo) established in 1907, the Tyalgum Hall - home of the annual Classical Musical Festival – and The Tyalgum Garage located in the old Norco Dairy Building.

Tyalgum is temperate. It has a mean annual temperate of 18.9 °C. The rainfall is generally high with an annual mean of 1,555.4 millimetres most of which occurs during the summer months. For the last

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Tyalgum is unlike any other small town, its close knit community, quirky shops and markets have made it a must see destination for locals and it’s fast becoming a tourism draw card.

There are few people more passionate about the town than Solar Chappel.

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Refugee Welcome Zone official after screening APPROXIMATELY 200 people have welcomed

Tweed Shire’s declaration as a Refugee Welcome Zone, by attending a recent free movie screening in Murwillumbah.

“It was really heart-warming to see so many people fill the Regent Cinema to support the initiative,” the Chair of the Refugee Council of Australia, Sonia Caton, told the event.

“One of our big initiatives to achieve social cohesion is to get councils on board through this program,” Ms Caton said.

She said this backing was “absolutely critical” because it created a level of community support that was impossible for governments to ignore.

Tweed Shire Council joined a number of local governments, including Lismore City, Coffs Harbour City and Port Macquarie-Hastings councils, in aligning with the Refugee Council of Australia initiative.

Tweed Shire Council resolved in September 2015 to join the program.

Sunday’s ceremony featured the screening of the feature-length film Mary Meets Mohammad, which tells the story of Tasmania’s first detention centre and the bond that formed between local Christian woman Mary and Muslim Afghan Hazara asylum seeker Mohammad.

A DVD copy of the film is now available to borrow from the Richmond Tweed Regional Library, to give more residents a chance to watch the documentary.

Tweed Mayor Councillor Katie Milne said she was extremely pleased the Tweed councillors resolved unanimously to declare the Tweed a Refugee Welcome Zone, sending a strong and symbolic message.

Cr Milne, who signed the declaration aligning Tweed Shire to the program, was unable to attend Sunday’s ceremony but had a prepared speech read to the crowd.

Cr Barry Longland, who read the speech and who initiated Tweed Shire’s move to join the program, said multiculturalism enriches a community and should be embraced.

“It’s no secret the issue of asylum seekers does create

divisions in our society,” he told the ceremony.

“The program is about the positive things that can happen at the shire and village level and the positive things for people coming to our area.”

The matinee film screen was addressed by an Afghan refugee who arrived with his family in Australia in 2012 and was still waiting for his application for residency to be processed.

“We are just grateful to be here because we are still alive.

If we had not made the decision to come to this country, we would be dead by now,” he said.

The crowd was told he and his family had been targeted by terrorists in Afghanistan and death had become part of his daily life, as people he knew were killed by insurgents.

After being targeted, he had no choice but to escape his country. His family travelled for six days aboard vessel that nearly sank in the middle of the ocean, until the boat and its passengers were rescued by a commercial ship.

“You would not want anyone to go through a journey like that unless it was really necessary to stay alive,” he said.

End of fixed solar rebate coming IN DECEMBER this year, thousands of people who pioneered solar will be in for a shock.

The amount they receive for solar power will fall by up to 90 per cent but worse still they will not be able to credit the power they produce against the power they use.

The result will be an unwelcome return of large power bills.

“When the NSW scheme was first introduced the cost of solar panels was still high but a guaranteed gross feed in tariff was a game changer,” Eddie Roberts (pictured right), an original participant said.

“You have to remember that power prices had been rising steeply for years. Around 9000 homes in the northern rivers area took the plunge for a chance to cut their bills. Even churches and schools bought in.”

“But then there was a change in the state government and they tried to renege on the fixed tariff.

“There was a huge uproar so instead they closed the scheme to new applicants and limited its operation to the end of 2016.”

Today, solar panels are a lot cheaper due in no small part to feed in tariff schemes that stimulated mass production.

The problem for the early adopters is that under the current rules their gross feed in meters will not allow the solar power they produce to be subtracted from the power they use. They will have to pay about five times more for the power they use than for the solar power they make.

One option is to install a Net Feed-In meter or Smart meter but there is likely to be a shortage of meters and qualified technicians when 146,000 households state wide are trying to change over at the end of this year.

“I am looking seriously into battery storage,” Eddie Roberts said.

“Even with a net meter most of my solar power will be going for peanuts and I will have to pay full rates for night time power. There are new options on the market now.

Some are looking pretty attractive and I will have to make some choices soon.”

Tweed Climate Action Now is organising information seminars this year on options for people losing the gross solar rebate and on some of the new battery technologies.

More information about net meters, seminars, batteries and other options can be found at www. tweedcan.org.au/Gross Feed-In .

February 2016 marked the 6th year since Dave and Bec purchased the Uki Supermarket!

We would like to thank all of our wonderful suppliers. There are so many now and we are very pleased to be able to source such great food from our local region.

Uki is such a warm and friendly town. We would like to extend a big thank you to our great customers.

We are happy to see the Uki Pub back open again. It is always nice to have more people coming to the village.

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Labor Shadow Treasurer Chris Shame of it all Bowen visits Tweed for talks

LOCAL PSYCHOLOGIST Hanna Thomas wrote

FEDERAL Shadow Treasurer Chris Bowen met with a group of 50 impassioned Tweed locals on Friday, February 19, to discuss economics and the GST.

Shadow Treasurer Bowen fielded a range of questions on pension plans, disability support and the on-again off-again approach the Turnbull Government has taken with the GST increase.

“We’ve fought the fight on the GST, but there are some things that are in a political parties’ DNA, for us it’s education and health – for the Liberals it’s the GST and they’re proud of it, we’re proud of our accomplishments in the past we’re proud of Medicare, superannuation and the age pension – we’re proud of those things. Ask a Liberal what they’re proud of, and they’ll say ‘the GST’,” he said.

Mr Bowen spoke about Labor’s proposal to eliminate negative gearing on new homes in a bid to raise much needed funds for programs such as the NDIS, education and health expenditure, while keeping the economy on track.

“Yes Labor’s plan is to eliminate negative gearing on new homes, however the vast majority of negatively geared properties currently provide a tax haven for the rich, and I don’t see how this policy would impact those low income earners that achieve no benefit from negative gearing in the first place,” he said.

Mr Bowen spoke highly of Federal Richmond MP Justine Elliot, of whom he said was one of the hardest working and most

respected members of parliament.

“I cannot speak more highly of Justine and her efforts across both her electorate and the country, she is amongst the hardest working members and she is driven towards the best outcomes for the locals,” he said.

Those in the audience did not hold back on Mr Bowen calling for him to take a tough approach.

“We are making the tough decisions, what about the government when are we going to see their plans for the country, we still haven’t seen

anything, where is the plan?” he said.

Mrs Elliot MP thanked Mr Bowen for his visit and invited him back soon.

“I’d like to thank Chris for coming up and speaking to the community on these important issues and hope we can help support the government towards re-election this year,” she said.

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Questions were directed to Mr Bowen during a 40 minute Q&A in which topics such as aged care, the GST and the NDIS were discussed.

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Dr Thomas said she was shocked to hear of the closure of the Tweed Valley Women’s Service (TVWS) after OTCP decided to terminate their contract prior to Christmas, 2015.

“Since then I have attended two rallies and joined Women’s Watch - a group of volunteers who meet weekly with the aim of raising awareness about the issues leading to the forced closure of TVWS and to harness support to have the 5-day a week centre reopened in Murwillumbah, along with the suite of services they provided,” she said.

“Women in physical, emotional and mentally abusive relationships need a safe place where they can visit and talk to a supportive and qualified person who understands what she is going through.”

Dr Thomas said by focussing on prevention and early intervention (and not just crisis support) these services were not only cost effective.

“They helped to minimise the personal, long term effects of abuse for women and their children,” she said.

“Now, for a woman to obtain support for domestic violence, she must phone the North Coast Homelessness Alliance who then have to establish if she is either homeless or at risk of homelessness.

“Not only is this confusing, a woman shouldn’t have to wait until her situation is desperate enough that she is risk of being homeless before she can even get the minimal support that now exists with the closure of TVWS. “It’s shameful that these services were closed when we know how prevalent domestic violence is and the impact it has on women and their families.

“It’s shameful that TVWS was forced to close just before Christmas at a time when domestic assaults increase where was the duty of care?

“It’s shameful the way in which the women’s centre workers were treated during the closure.” Dr Thomas said the women and their families of the community deserve to have the centre re-opened 5 days a week.

“They deserve a safe and supportive place for them to start, or to continue, the challenging journey of breaking the cycle of domestic violence,” she said. YOUR SAY: Do you think there needs to be a new location for women to seek help? Email editor@theweekly.net.au

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02 6672 7828 sales@fnmurwillumbah.com.au NUNDERI 86 Garden Avenue

PRICE: $969,000

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The Jewel of Nunderi You will feel like royalty if you are lucky enough to be the new owner of this beautiful Nunderi home. Located on a elevated 7862m2 block, very private with great views. The owners have over time created a piece if paradise with low care gardens, areas to grow your own veggies and pockets of Australian bush with tracks to enjoy the beauty. The covered entertaining area is insulated and overlooks the saltwater pool perfect for quick dip before enjoying a BBQ with the family.

The home is spacious with 2 living areas, a stunning timber kitchen, 3 good

MURWILLUMBAH 21 Sovereign Way

PRICE: $459,000

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size bedrooms, 2 renovated bathrooms with the ensuite featuring a spa, office, a laundry with a sewing area and a ironing station, a 2 way fireplace and ducted air conditioning. There is also 5klw solar system.

The shed is a handyman’s dream with room for at least 4 cars and a caravan, a separate workshop and it`s own bathroom.

This is a special property on a special block of land in a special location, call now to inspect.

Agent: Peter Reading 0412 934 881

Are you getting the rent you deserve from your investment property?

Amy and Natasha are both locals and have great knowledge of Murwillumbah and surrounding areas. They have extensive knowledge of the market in and around the Murwillumbah area and together with the latest programmes, resources and expertise here at First National our results speak for themselves.

If you own an investment property, you owe it to yourself to ensure you are getting the best service, highest possible rental return and a property management team that cares.

Call Amy on 0409 641 193 or Natasha 0427 294 433 or our office 0266727828

Sleek in Sovereign

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This architect designed home provides an impressive two story layout enhanced by north-east facing views. It is a select dream lifestyle property in an extremely sought after location within a stroll of a children’s playground.

– Open plan, light filled living and dining area – Second lounge area on top level – Segregated master boasts a glorious outlook, ensuite and WIR – 3 bedrooms in total + study – Fully fenced back yard with great flat area, perfect for the kids and pets – Sunlit front deck for entertaining – Sleek kitchen with island bench – DLUG with internal access – Walk to play ground, short drive to Murwillumbah CBD and on town bus route Agent: Sally Mather 0427 545 888

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02 6672 7828 sales@fnmurwillumbah.com.au UKI 6 Toon Place

Lifestyle home – With bonus Studio and Views

MURWILLUMBAH PRICE: $795,000 39 Mount Ernest Crescent

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Stylish living in Bellevue!

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Located in the sought after Bellevue Estate this beautiful family home offers something special for everyone and provides stylish living in a quite, family friendly location. This home is brimming with features‌ Do not miss the opportunity to secure this beautiful family home and all it has to offer.

Features: - 3 Bedrooms, master with ensuite, walk in robe and door leading to the deck - Study/4th bedroom/media room - Open plan living opening out to the entertainers deck which offers beautiful rural views - Stylish kitchen design with gas cooktop - Set on a large 1309m2 block with a fantastic flat back yard that leads down to establish gardens - Fantastic workshop underneath the home with plenty of space and storage - Great side access for a boat or Caravan - Air conditioning in living area with fan in all main rooms - Double lock up garage with internal access - Single level home with low maintenance garden/lawn - Walking distance to high school, transport and close to shops Relax, Enjoy and move on in!

Views to mountain Warning off your large deck set aside for your entertaining and enjoyment. Enter inside to the high cathedral style ceilings of the hub of the home - the Lounge, Dining and Kitchen areas.

The Converted Cow Bales for an Extra Studio for extended family and guests, work from home/...and or a multitude of ideas.

Elevated Country home with extra benefits and great views. Quiet and peaceful, set away from main roads set in Braeside Estate Uki. This property is immaculately maintained and well worth the inspection.

Agent: Kristie Hoffman 0427 328 764 Sally Mather 0427 545 888 Agent: Anne Besgrove 0402 608 503

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UKI 141 Glenock Road

Time for a Tree-Change

PRICE: $549,000 7400 Tweed Valley Way

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Looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life or busy town living?

This could be it. 14 Acres of bush paradise with creek and permanent spring water and stunning views to Mount Warning. Privately tucked away at the end of a newly formed all weather drive sits this charming, character filled 2 bed + sunroom residence with huge wrap around verandah.

There is a separate open plan cottage which is spacious and easy to live in, there are lovely established gardens around both dwellings with huge scope to turn the rest of the land into your own tropical oasis.

Set, just minutes to the iconic village of Uki and 10 minutes to Murwillumbah this needs to be seen to be appreciated. Book your private inspection today.

Agent Paul Stobbie 0448 191 351

Cute Cottage on One Acre only 2 minutes from Murwillumbah

PRICE: $449,000

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This cute little elevated cottage is a stones throw from Murwillumbah on a private acre. Finding these properties is getting harder & harder The best feature of the property is the back verandah with views over the valley to Murwillumbah . The home has been freshly painted and the polished floors are a real treat.

The granny flat needs work as does the single garage. The bathroom and kitchen are in good condition. Hardwood timber is featured throughout this property with polished timber floors and vj boards. There is plenty of room for the kids to explore have fun and look after a few chooks. This property is a rare find!

Agent: Peter Reading 0412 934 881

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02 6672 7828 sales@fnmurwillumbah.com.au UKI 913 Kyogle Road

Dream Lifestyle

ROUND MOUNTAIN PRICE: $549,000 68 Wilman Road

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Perfectly situated only 7 minutes to the bustling cafĂŠ set of Murwillumbah and all it has to offer and only 7 minutes the other way to the iconic, vibrancy that is Uki Village with their markets, cafes and alternative lifestyle.

Superb Mount Warning views to be had from the unique geo-dasic dome home which is surprisingly large with 3 huge bedrooms, massive open plan living, huge kitchen with walk in pantry, extra sized bathroom and laundry and an ample under-cover deck facing the twin views of Wollumbin and Hattons Bluff.

Upstairs is the master bedroom with it’s own walk-in robe and ensuite.

There is separate guest accommodation alongside the house which is tucked into the natural rock features of this varied land. Massive barn style 3 bay shed with mezzanine level which could be used for a variety of purposes.

Privately tucked away down the block is a smaller dome which was once used as a music studio and the acoustics are amazing! This is easily large enough to be converted to more living space with 2 huge rooms and power connected.

The land simply needs someone to come along and put their own stamp on it and you will have a unique property in a great location.

30 minutes to Coolangatta International airport and some of the beast beaches in the country, make this your ideal tree-change or perfect country getaway.

3 3 2 CHOICES ...... Rural Living Close to Beach and approx 5 mins to Freeway Go for a Quick Surf or a Ride on the Horse....

This lovely rural home is set on 10.93 ha 27 acres, approx 5 mins to the beaches or 5 mins to the freeway access as well.

3 bedroom 3 bathroom well maintained home with 3kw solar grid in place media room plus 2 living areas and one large outdoor living area and Pool Tiled floor throughout for easy country living and a Big 3 bay shed for the handyman.

27 acres with a few cows running on and plenty or room for the horses or motorbikes.

Easy drive down to the dam and a creek running through and a mango orchard for the enthusiast.

Property has dual frontages - one on the quiet no through road at Wilman Road off Kanes Road and the other frontage on Round Mountain road.

This wonderful opportunity has arisen to own your own property close to the beaches, shops, and freeway access to the Gold Coast Airport.

Agent Paul Stobbie 0448 191 351

Agent: Anne Besgrove 0402 608 503

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PRICE: $499,000 309 Chilcotts Road

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PRICE: $899,000

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The Ambience of Quiet Country Living Oozes from this lovely country home .

Set on a flat, useable 2 acres, is this delightful Country -Style Home featuring peace, relaxation and your own piece of Paradise.

Relax or wander along the banks of the Creek, approx 200m of creek frontage, go for a swim in the swimming hole or sit on its banks and enjoy a picnic.

The property has the bonus existing shed approx 100m away from the main home with its own underground power and seperate power metre, plus own separate entrance. Great for the handyman or extended family.

The Country Style Home has high ceilings, French doors leading out to the wrap around verandahs, large cast iron bathtub to relax in and large near new kitchen.

Peace and tranquillity surrounds. You can grow your own veges, have a few chooks and even room for your pony - walk along the bank of the creek or swim in the creek.

Located 7mins back to Uki. Less than 20 mins to Murwillumbah . 45mins to Gold Coast Airport and 2mins to the Ayatomah Steiner School.

This lovely property is well worth your inspection.

This delightful Country Style home has been tastefully maintained and restored. Home

Agent: Anne Besgrove 0402 608 503

Agent: Anne Besgrove 0402 608 503

has stood the test of time being over 100years old. Relax on the verandah, lazing away in the afternoon breezes or wander around your farm collecting your home-grown eggs, pick your home-grown veges and fruit from the orchard, or call the cows up to count the newborns on your own 22.12h property.

If you are looking for the Country Lifestyle Change - on Your Own Farm -or if you want to just Getaway and Enjoy this delightful 54 acre property ...... situated just 12mins to Murwillumbah and 35 mins to the Gold Coast Airport - call to arrange an inspection.

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This stately family home is located on elevated five acres only minutes from town.

Entering through the front entrance you are immediately stuck by a feeling of elegance that stays with you throughout the home. The living areas are designed to capture the breeze and has six sliding doors opening onto the outdoor entertaining area which features a swimming pool and gazebo with north east views all the way to Condong and beyond.

Entertaining is a delight with formal and informal living areas downstairs and a wonderful games room with space for a large party. Upstairs are four bedrooms and

the study– the large master bedroom provides a parents retreat and has an amazing walk in wardrobe and ensuite.

The whole family is catered for on this idyllic property with room for horses and motorbike tracks. The 9 x 6 shed has 3 phase power. There is a pocket of rainforest while a spring fed dam and creek provide the property with plenty of water.

The trees are established with a citrus orchard and chook run and located just six kilometres from Murwillumbah on town water - this is rural living at its luxurious best!!

Agent: Peter Reading 0412 934 881

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79 Malabar Drive

Dual Living At Uki

PRICE: $699,000 20 Cooloon Street

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First time offered for sale ..... this family home is privately set in a quiet cul-desac at Smiths Creek approx 2.5km back to Uki village itself.

Offers Sought on this Country Living Property

PRICE: $610,000

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This lovely Queenslander of yesteryear ...... is set well set back on property Main home is 3 bed with large wrap around veranda overlooking your gardens for your privacy. With good useable land and creek running through. You can and fruit orchard. Home is Elevated and Private, well set of the road and has swim or walk or relax along its banks. Home has big wide verandahs, 3 large loads of parking. A shed for the handyman and A Large Studio for the extend- bedrooms , study nook and separate office room as well. Features of the home ed family members as well. are high ceilings throughout and timber floors. The land is the drawcard here, This property is fenced and has a large Dam with abundant water as well as with very good useable land and water. Imagine living in this quiet country rainwater tanks for all your water needs. home with all your animals and vege garden at your door. Swimming in the Great Opportunity to move to the country today. creek and enjoying the country living at its best.

Agent: Anne Besgrove 0402 608 503

Agent: Anne Besgrove 0402 608 503

FOR SALE

EASY FAMILY LIVING

$515,000

Owner will listen to near offers on this beautiful large home of 4 bedrooms, office/studio, vast open living areas, formal lounge room. Elevated position that catches the breezes. Ducted airconditioned. Solar power into the grid.

Outdoor undercover patio. Easy to look after yard. 2 car garage.

1 HOME FOR 2 FAMILIES

$445,000

Upstairs 4 bedrooms, modern kitchen, timber floors, open living area. Downstairs is completely self contained with 2 large bedrooms, bathroom & living area. Undercover parking for 3 cars. Live in one & rent the other or rent both out. Currently rented at $565 per week.

50 ACRES AND A SHACK

$470,000

Northerly aspect to the Border Ranges. Pituresque setting at Hopkins Creek.

The 1 bedroom shak has mains power plus hot & cold running water. Separate timber studio. Mostly regrowth forest with a large area of open grassed areas around the shack and studio.

27 Wollumbin Street, Murwillumbah

ON THE CROWN OF THE HILL $595,000

4 bedroom block home on 6 acres 5 minutes to the town centre. Large kitchen/family/living areas. Separate TV room.

Plus a fantastic outside undercover entertaining area and a swimming pool. Pasture suitable to run some cows and horses.

Good shedding, 2 car garage. Magnificent garden setting and total privacy.

JUST BEAUTIFUL

$537,500

Beautifully presented. 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Formal & informal living areas. New kitchen and refurbished throughout.

Large outside entertaining deck. Views to the north with beautifully landscaped gardens & inground pool,. 2 car garage.

ORIGINAL TIMBER COTTAGE $337,000

Timber lined walls and timber flooring throughout. 3 bedrooms.

Separate living room. Large kitchen. Storage and work areas under with room to expand. Back lane vehicle access. Zoned for business development makes for good potential.

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Real Estate

Robyn’s your agent of the week I HAVE been in real estate in Wollumbin Street Murwillumbah my whole working life, so have had the benefit of experiencing both the booms and troughs in the Tweed market.

Wal Murray & Co was my first employer and then a new owner operated the business under the First National banner.

I’m proud to say I now own Murwillumbah Real Estate and it is a completely independent agency.

Importantly though, the office is still in the heart of Wollumbin Street.

Murwillumbah has always been my home and the community here is important to me.

How lucky we are to have good education choices and opportunities, great sporting activities , a flourishing arts scene and an idyllic climate.

I particularly love the diversity of the Tweed Valley terrain and the lifestyle options we can offer clients. Small acreage farms, hilltop retreats, village homes or units and houses within the town precinct are all available to be purchased Recently I sold a quality property, with small acreage

with mountain views and a beautifully restored home.

Why was this sale so rewarding? The client was someone who had trusted me to negotiate the sale of a number of her properties over the years and the buyers were returning to the Tweed after many years of absence.

Those coming to the market now will find they will have to compete with buyers not only from the Gold Coast and Brisbane but Sydney and beyond.

Listings are scarce so if you are intending to sell you should take advantage of the opportunities now.

A pleasantly presented home or property is important to attract a buyer but timing of your sale is just as crucial.

Choose an agent with loads of market experience, a record of customer service and willingness to consider the needs of both client and purchaser.

To meet with Robyn and find out more about Murwillumbah Real Estate phone (02) 66722455 or you can drop by the office at 27 Wollumbin Street, Murwillumbah.

Robyn Pluis Principal/Licensee of Murwillumbah Real Estate

Most affordable place to buy a home on the Tweed COMMUNITY HOUSING provider

Horizon Housing and the Tweed Shire Council unveiled an innovative joint housing project on Wednesday, February 24 as part of the new Hundred Hills Estate.

The unveiling and showcase to partners included a walkthrough of the first completed house in the 52 home development which is scheduled for completion by the end of the year.

The Reserve at Hundred Hills offers house and land packages at affordable values for the area, with some blocks selling for as little as $165,000 to eligible buyers with their own finance.

The innovation is that the housing project provides a new mortgage financing option that allows eligible home buyers to defer 25 per cent of their mortgage until they sell their property through Horizon’s partnership with Bank Australia.

Speaking with The Weekly Real Estate Horizon Housing CEO Jason Cubit said the provider has sold 25 of the 30 properties in total, with 5 yet to be released.

“We have a wide variety of different buyers so far, but we’re targeting working families on moderate incomes who are looking to buy their first property or to move to the region. These homes are for owner occupiers, not investors,” he said.

The remaining properties in the project at The Reserve in the Hundred Hills estate will be available to eligible residents at

discounted rental rates to be managed directly by Horizon Housing.

The concept village is the result of four partnerships and two innovative approaches to break down barriers to home ownership.

Originally planned to help relieve local housing stress in the Tweed region, the village commenced as a partnership between Horizon Housing and the Tweed Shire Council but evolved into much more as Horizon worked with its other partners to maximise the potential of the development.

Mr Cubit said the project has not only helped Tweed Shire locals break into the housing market and conquer housing stress, but stands as an example for other Australian governments and communities.

“This innovative joint housing project showcases two affordable housing initiatives which will help individuals and families on low to moderate incomes to break into the market and stand on their own financial feet,” Mr Cubit said.

“Horizon Housing worked with the support of Tweed Shire Council, The Commonwealth Government, Stockland and Bank Australia to develop the range of housing options available in the village.”

The $8.36 million partnership between Horizon Housing and Tweed Shire Council was funded via the Federal Government’s Building Better Regional Cities programme to help reduce the cost of building local infrastructure and provide more accessible

housing to low and middle income Australians.

“We are thrilled to be showcasing the new project to Tweed Shire Mayor, Cr Katie Milne which demonstrates innovative approaches to getting people into affordable housing, taking pressure off first homebuyers and making the Tweed a more attractive place to live and raise a family,” said Mr Cubit.

Interested buyers can contact the Stocklands Sales office at Hundred Hills; people interested in renting can apply online at www.horizonhousing.com.au .

The Weekly asked Mr Cubit several further questions below: 1.

When will the properties be housed? The first one for rent has just been completed. One more in the coming weeks, and the remainder will all be finished before the end of the year.

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How many properties are still available for sale and rent? We have five properties to be released for sale (not on the market yet) and 22 properties will be available for rent.

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What are the demographics, who are likely to buy or rent these properties? We have a wide variety of different buyers so far, but we’re targeting working families on moderate incomes who are looking to buy their first property or to move to the region.

These homes are for owner occupiers, not investors.

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Is the application quota for these properties full? We have sold 25 of the 30 properties we’re selling, with 5 yet to be released. We haven’t filled our rental properties yet, but it won’t take long.

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If not, how can people apply to buy or rent in this village? Interested buyers can contact the Stocklands Sales office at Hundred Hills; people interested in renting can apply online at www.horizonhousing.com.au .

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When will the total 52 houses be complete? Before the end of the year.

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What is public transport like for this location? There are bus services nearby on Kyogle Road provided by Surfside Buslines http://www.surfside. com.au/ For more information about Horizon Housing and how they are helping people into accommodation and the housing market, visit www. horizonhousing.com.au.

Have you heard about Bilambil Heights - it’s a winner BILAMBIL HEIGHTS is certainly a gem on the Tweed and not just for affordability.

The small town provides stunning views across the Terranora Broadwater to the coast and is an ideal place to settle or invest.

The area has historically been a popular location for families, while providing easy access to the highway, Tweed Heads and the Gold Coast.

Recent interest in the area has prompted a rush on large family homes, where buyers are able to purchase a home with considerable space while not breaking the bank.

Much of the bush setting and native wildlife is retained across Bilambil Heights, which is again an attractive draw card to avoid the hustle and bustle of the cities.

There are also a number of dual living options available, where owners/occupiers can easily find space for another family on the lower or upper levels, again reducing costs and creating an income.

It’s interesting to note that Bilambil Heights is below the NSW median house price, while still gaining a median rental return of $460.

Bilambil Heights Information HOUSES Median price $465K Median rent $460pw Median gross yield 5.1%

Median price change 1 year 8.14% NSW median house price $476K A total of 21 properties for sale RECENT SALES 34 Peninsular Drive Bilambil Heights 4bed 2bath 1car $430K Ray White Banora 51 Karingal Avenue Bilambil Heights 4bed 3bath 2car $540K Banora Properties SUBURB INFORMATION 10 square kilometres SCHOOLS Bilambil Public School EXTRA DETAILS In the 2011 census, Bilambil Heights recorded a population of 3,278 people, 50.8% female and 49.2% male.

The median age of the Bilambil Heights population was 39 years, 2 years above the national median of 37.

Percentage of owner-occupiers 76% (2011) Predominant age group 0-14 years Soure CoreLogic ABS Census 2011

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Oh what a feeling - it’s Surf Toyota IF YOU’RE in the market for a new or

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The team at Surf Toyota has been proudly serving the Northern Rivers, Tweed and Gold Coast since 2000.

The site completed a major renovation 12 months ago and now has a ‘state of the art’ service and sales facility.

Locals and visitors are encouraged to drop by and visit the site to experience a whole new level of customer service.

Sales executives Leon Geldenhuys, Darren Brown, John Vahter and Todd Dark are ready to make your next dream car a reality.

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“Every Corolla looks sharp with matching body colour bumpers front and rear complemented by the gleaming presence of a chrome grille to lead the way,” Leon said.

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Todd said the Toyota GT 86 was among the best sports cars in the market for the price.

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“I’d encourage anyone wanting to find out more about the 86 to visit Surf Toyota and have a test drive - you won’t be disappointed.”

There’s something with everyone at Surf Toyota and if it’s a reliable workhorse you’re after take a look at the all new Toyota HiLux – which is still the toughest vehicle on the market.

Darren said the Hilux has a total of 31 different variants available.

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Thursday February 25, 2015

New school captains for Dungay Public Primary

Dungay Public School would like to Congratulate the following students on receiving their School Badgers for 2016.

Tara Child and Wilson Bradfield (middle) for School Captains and Tyler Gamble (right) and Matthew Wulff for House Captains.

LOCAL NEWS

Relay for Life reveals music line up WE HAVE all seen their faces around

our shire ‘Billy And The Kid’ but now we will see them as major entertainment alongside Tara Williams Music at Tweed Valley Relay for Life to be held Saturday March 12 at Merv Edwards Fields, Kingscliff.

Billy And The Kid (pictured below) and Tara Williams Music have stepped up to support the Relay For Life this year, and with under 30 days they are calling on the wider community to do the same and support this wonderful community driven fundraiser. “ Relay is a wonderful community fundraiser, and the volunteers who have worked tirelessly to make this happen are incredibly passionate about making a difference in the fight against cancer in our community. We have all been touched by cancer in some way!...ALL of us...” said Louise – one half of Billy and the kidd.

In 2015, Tweed Valley Relay For Life saw more than 600 people flood Merv Edwards Fields in Kingscliff. This year the committee is hoping for the same number to help achieve their fundraising goal of

$86,000 towards Cancer Council research and support services, such as Legal and Financial support. A service providing emergency assistance to people who are affected by cancer and are financially disadvantaged. Financial assistance is provided in the form of bill payments, household expenses and emergency fuel & food vouchers. For example a $250 grant can make a difference between having your electricity staying connected that quarter or not.

Tweed Valley Relay For Life 2014 will see more information booths and focus on prevention and healthy lifestyle choices by creating a market style atmosphere with many teams fundraising and camping on the day. With so much variety on offer for adults and children alike, live bands, and more, the event is also a great day out for the family for people outside of Relay teams. Register a team today and help the Relay For Life make a difference in your local community by visiting relayforlife.org.au/tweed or contact the local Cancer Council office on 02 6639 1304.

Preventive health

Action Group hosted a forum on Wednesday, February 24, calling for a greater focus on preventative drug and health education in the local area.

The group, led by local bus driver and community campaigner Tonny van’t Riet, supports the work of Life Education NSW, an organisation which aims to create a safer future for Australian children by giving them with the information, skills and self-esteem they need to make healthier life choices.

Bureau of Crime Statistics data shows the number of arrests for amphetamine possession or use, including offences related to ICE has increased by nearly 50 per cent in Richmond and Tweed areas.

Drug-related incidents in schools are also increasing in the area, rising from 2.4 per 100,000 population to 5.2 in recent years.

“We can’t do this without your help. Our volunteers are critical to our work in the area, to fundraise and advocate for a safer future for our children.”

For more information contact Jenny Unwin 0418 723 908.

Tuesday 8th March, 2016 Go Racing on The Tweed!

Enjoy the thrill of thoroughbred racing at the beautiful Murwillumbah Racecourse

FULL TAB FACILITIES AND A STRONG BOOKMAKERS RING WILL BE OPERATING Proudly sponsored by: • Daniel Gray Plumbing Murwillumbah • Danny & Sharky’s Country Style Barber Murwillumbah • J&L Wise Water Carriers Murwillumbah • John Rice Television Murwillumbah • Mortgage Commercial and Leasing Solutions • Michael Biltoft and Associates Dentists Murwillumbah • Josh Fogarty Earthmoving

GATES OPEN AT 12.15PM (NSW TIME) (FIRST RACE: 1.45 APPROX - LAST RACE APPROX 5.30PM)

NO BYO ALCOHOL

Admission is $10 Adults ~ Children under 16 free if accompanied by a parent

Racing again Next on Tuesday April 12th 2016 and then again on 25th APRIL - ANZAC DAY 2016

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GATES WILL OPEN MIDDAY RESERVE YOUR PICKET FENCE SITE TODAY!

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Contact Brian Charman on 0408627573 for information on race day packages www.tweedvalleyweekly.net.au

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THE LIFE Education Northern Rivers

Round Mountain Girls have big gig at Stokers

local Sounds with Nick Artist: Lil’Fi Album: PEOPLE GET READY

WITH MUSICAL direction from local

virtuoso Steve Russell this is Lil’Fi’s best album to date. This is saying a lot as she has had a long career and recorded many albums. People Get Ready is a departure for Lil’Fi – she has found a more rootsy gospel sound with this album. She has never been in better voice than on this great collection of covers and originals.

The album opens with the classic Curtis Mayfield song and the title track, People Get Ready. The musical direction from Russell is tasty and authentic, with a great Ray Charles sounding piano, played by Russell himself, who is widely regarded as one of the best keyboard players in Australia and who plays with the like of James Morrison.

Lil’Fi whispers and caresses the lyrics with a soft and gentle approach, there is real devotion in her pipes, for both the music and the message. When the band comes in there is a laid back relaxed feel, on a solid foundation of real musical talent, including Thierry Fossemaile and Murwillumbah blues man “Scrubby Pete Hurcombe”, who also plays under the moniker Blind Willy Wagtail. He is a brilliant slide guitarist with an original touch. No doubt the musicians would have been lining up to play on this album with Lil’Fi. She is highly respected and a great local talent – again a testament to the world class talent to be found in the rainbow region. The second track Joy Joy Joy, is an original from Lil’Fi, and here

you can hear that she really has found a joy and happiness and that it is highly infectious – I found myself smiling along to this music. As the album progresses it is evident that this is a devotional album, Lil’Fi has found Jesus, and she is joyful and excited about this discovery. This album is a celebration of top shelf musicianship.

Some wonderful Saxophone from Martha Baartz, another world class local brings a taste of New Orleans to this gospel album.

This is clearly gospel, more than Lil’Fi’s old terrain of the blues, old school gospel, nice and gritty, and Lil’Fi’s vocals swoop from a whisper to a growl effortlessly. Sister Rosetta Tharpe’s song, Two Little Fishes is given a bluesy shuffle that reinvents this old classic with Russell leaving lots of room for the musicians to play and shine.

Lil’Fi has always wanted to play and record with musicians who can shine along side her. This is one of her great strengths, she shines like a brilliant star, but there is room in her heaven for others to shine as brightly, and here, on this album, they do.

This is a modern classic. Buy it online @ www.lilfi.com

Murwillumbah Theatre Company presents:

at Stokers Siding Hall on Saturday, February 27, when Round Mountain Girls bring a top class line-up to the stunning little village.

Jack O’Leary, just returned from the Illawarra Folk Festival, received rave reviews for his ‘mesmerising’ delivery of folk tunes and will open proceedings.

Nick and Sam will ratchet up the energy with their explosive, virtuoso guitar duet.

In 2013 they won the Bluesfest Busking Competition - itself is no mean feat. Now they are old enough to shave, their show bristles as well – be prepared to jaw drop.

The evening will end with Tweedshire’s favourite purveyors of good times and

smileyness delivering their raucous and unique set of originals and quirky covers, for a ‘right old knees up’. The night will resemble a throwback to the good old days as it’s BYO drinks. Stokers Siding Hall is renowned for their top quality food menu which is available for purchase, the proceeds of which go back to the hall. They will also run their own bar for those who don’t know how to work an esky.

Tickets are disappearing fast and can be bought online at trybooking.com or at: Murwillumbah Music, Stokers Siding General Store and Burringbar General Store.

Tickets prices are $20 Adult, $10 (12-17 years old) and Free for under 12s.

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EVERY WEEK Tues: Ladies Bowls Wed: Social Bowls Thurs: Poker, Lightning Pairs.

Eatery Open Lunch & Dinner Fri: Eatery Open Lunch & Dinner Sat: Poker, Social Bowls.

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CONDONG BOWLING CLUB 1 MCLEOD ST, CONDONG

BY OSCAR WILDE

Directed by Bryanne Jardine

“a trivial comedy for serious people”

Murwillumbah Civic Centre Auditorium Friday 4, 11, 18th March at 7:30pm Saturday 5, 12, 19th March at 7:30pm Sunday 13th and 20th at 2pm

Tickets $20

Cabaret Style Seating

BYO drinks & food

Information & Tickets available on-line at: www.murwillumbahtheatrecompany.com or Murwillumbah Music Shop: 02 6672 5404 or at the door at Murwillumbah Civic Centre

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IT WILL be a night to remember

MERV HUGHES LOCAL ENTERTAINMENT THURSDAY 25th CHINDERAH Chinderah Tavern Stephen

CHINDERAH Chinderah Tavern Brett Gannon 6pm

Lovelight 6pm

MURWILLUMBAH

CUDGEN

1pm - 4pm Murwillumbah Golf Club,

Cudgen Leagues Club Dennis

Fairway Sessions with Live Band.

Dean 6pm

FINGAL HEAD

TWEED HEADS

Sheoak Shack Gallery Café

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Twin Towns The Stage Wayne Vitali Wendybird 2pm Steve Tyson 7pm 5pm Triple Shot FM 8.30pm

KINGSCLIFF

Tweed Heads Bowls Club Swizzle

Kingscliff Beach Hotel The Green

6.30pm

Room Riot Duo 7pm

FRIDAY 26th

Searchers 9pm

Club Banora Delisch with George

Twin Towns The Stage Tony McGuinness 6pm Triple Shot FM

CABARITA Cabarita Beach Bowls & Sports Club Singled Out 7.30PM CHINDERAH Chinderah Tavern Dave Cavanagh 6pm Cudgen Leagues Club Inside Outlaw 5.30pm Cudgen SLSC Andy Penney 6pm KINGSCLIFF

PROUDLY PRESENTS:

& Guest artists Orava Quartet

Handel – Opus 6 no 10 Elgar – Introduction and Allegro Shostakovich – Symphony for strings no 8 in C minor Sculthorpe – Sonata My Country Childhood Piazzolla – Oblivion

Cutz 7.30pm South Tweed Sports Club The Lions Den with Band (Doo Wop

SUNDAY 28th BANORA POINT

Club Banora Davo 5pm CHINDERAH

Peterson 7.30pm

Chinderah Tavern Totum 2.30pm

Kingscliff Beach Hotel Favorite Son

CUDGEN

DJ 7pm

Cudgen SLSC Karl Peters 4pm

Salt Bar Andy Jans Brown 8.30pm

KINGSCLIFF

MURWILLUMBAH

Kingscliff Beach Hotel Adam Brown

Riverview Hotel Chaos 7.30pm

Duo (D/channel) 3pm

POTTSVILLE

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Pottsville Beach Sports Club Big

Riverview Hotel Wayne Ranson 3pm

The Pottsville Tavern Nicky Convine 7pm TWEED HEADS Twin Towns The Stage Matt Stokes Duo 6pm Triple Shot FM 10pm 73003

Tweed Heads Bowls Club Soul

Kingscliff Beach Bowls Club Gregg

Boyz 7.30pm

Tweed Heads Bowls Club Paul Desmond 11.30pm Too Many Hands 7.30pm

CONCERT #1

10pm

Male Group) 8pm

CUDGEN

CHAMBER ORCHESTRA

Twin Towns Showroom The

BANORA POINT Harvey 7pm

GOLD COAST

TWEED HEADS

COOLANGATTA

Murwillumbah Golf Club Fairway Sessions with Live Band 1pm-4pm POTTSVILLE The Pottsville Tavern Jack O’Leary 2.30pm TWEED HEADS Twin Towns Benny Nelson 5pm Triple Shot FM 8.30pm Tweed Heads Bowls Club Shayne

Date : Saturday 19 March 2016 Time : 2:30pm (Qld time), 3:30pm (NSW time) Venue : Gold Coast Youth Orchestra Centre 7 Community Drive, Ashmore

Jesse Morris Band: Quicksilver

CONCERT #2

BANORA POINT

Steve Passfield played 2-6pm

Club Banora Catfish and the

COOLANGATTA

Deejays 8pm

Jesse Morris The Yard Cafe,

CABARITA

Mermaid Beach from 2pm

Cabarita Beach Bowls & Sports

MT WARNING Method @ Mt

Club Jason Delphin 7pm

Warning Hotel, Uki 3pm

Date : Sunday 20 march 2016 Time : 1:30pm (Qld time), 2:30pm (NSW time) Venue : Tweed Civic Centre Brett Street, Tweed Heads

Boardriders Club from 5pm.

SATURDAY 27th

TICKETS AVAILABLE: • onlinewww.gcco.com.au • Murwillumbah Music (credit cards welcome) - P 02 6672 5404 TICKETS: $25, Children 15 and under are FREE

Crump 5.30pm TYALGUM Tyalgum Hotel: Kathryn Jones and

Free submissions for the gig guide can be emailed to: gigs@theweekly.net.au

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ALL GIG GUIDE ENTRIES ARE IN NSW TIMES

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Regent Cinema 5 Brisbane Street Murwillumbah

02 6672 8265 www.cinemaregent.com

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WEEK FROM THU 25 FEB TO WED 2 MAR CAROL

Must see intimate concert coming to Tyalgum in March For the 21-year-old virtuosa, it will be a very short stroll down memory lane: As a three-year-old child, Ayesha was learning to play Twinkle Twinkle Little Star on her toy piano when her family lived in the building behind Flutterbies that is now part of the café complex.

By primary school, she was tackling pieces that were well above her grade. By the age of 11, her innate musical ability was fostered by former artistic director of the Tyalgum Festival of Classical Music, piano teacher Jenni Hibbard.

At age 13, Ayesha received a scholarship from Variety the Children’s Charity to study at the Young Conservatorium. She has since gone on to study a Bachelor of Music at the Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University and has won numerous national and international piano competitions, including the 2014 Sydney Eisteddfod Allison/Henderson Scholarship, the 2015 Brisbane Club Award and the 2015 Lev Vlassenko Piano Competition.

Now recognised as one of Australia’s most promising classical music stars, Ayesha has never forgotten where it all started. She regularly returns to the Tweed to perform at the Tyalgum Music Festival, and at various recitals around the Valley. She has also recently taken on the role of International Ambassador for Variety the Children’s Charity.

OPERA: THE BARBER OF SEVILLE (E/185min/Opera) SAT 27 FEB 7:30PM SUN 28 FEB 4:00PM

LOOKING FOR GRACE (M/101min/Drama) THU 25 FEB 11:00AM FRI 26 FEB 11:00AM

THE DANISH GIRL (M/120min/Drama) THU 25 FEB 6:00PM FRI 26 FEB 8:15PM SAT 27 FEB 1:15PM SUN 28 FEB 11:30AM (MA/156min/Adventure/Drama/Western) THU 25 FEB 1:00PM FRI 26 FEB 1:00PM (M/128min/Drama/History) THU 25 FEB 8:15PM FRI 26 FEB 6:00PM SAT 27 FEB 11:00AM SUN 28 FEB 7:15PM

LIFE OFF GRID (PG/86min/Documentary) SAT 27 FEB 3:30PM

CAROL (M/118min/ Drama/Romance) THU 3 MAR 11:45AM FRI 4 MAR 4:45PM SAT 5 MAR 11:15AM, 8:15PM SUN 6 MAR 2:15PM

OPERA: THE BARBER OF SEVILLE (E/185min/Opera) THU 3 MAR 2:00PM

THE DANISH GIRL (M/120min/Drama) FRI 4 MAR 2:30PM SAT 5 MAR 6:00PM SUN 6 MAR 4:30PM

SPECIAL event.!

THE REVENANT

SPOTLIGHT

WEEK FROM THU 3 TO WED 9 MAR

The first TwEeD Talk event to be held at the Regent.

The topic is “Where To From Paris?”.

The talk will feature Dr Brendan Mackey, head of Griffith University Climate Change Centre who was a speaker at the Paris conference, plus other eminent specialists in this field (stay tuned for details..!)

7:00pm Thursday 24th March Tickets $15

ROOM (M/128min/Drama/History) THU 3 MAR 7:30PM FRI 4 MAR 7:00PM SAT 5 MAR 1:30PM SUN 6 MAR 12:00PM

SPOTLIGHT (M/128min/Drama/History) THU 3 MAR 5:15PM FRI 4 MAR 12:15PM SAT 5 MAR 3:45PM SUN 6 MAR 7:00PM

Thursday, 25 February - Wednesday, 02 March 2016

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13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi How To Be Single (M) Daily except Sat, Sun: (MA15) Thurs, Fri, Tues, Wed: 10:15AM, 10:30AM, 1:30PM, 3:45PM, 6:15PM, 8:45PM. 3:15PM, 8:45PM. Sat, Sun, Mon: 3:15PM, Sat, Sun: 10:30AM, 3:45PM, 6:15PM, 8:45PM 8:45PM Lady in the Van, The (M) Mon: 10:30AM Brooklyn (M) Daily: 10:00AM, 6:15PM Pride and Prejudice and Zombies (MA15) Concussion (M) Daily: 1:00PM Daily except Sat, Sun: 4:00PM, 9:15PM. Deadpool (MA15) Daily: 11:15AM, 1:45PM, Sat, Sun: 4:30PM, 9:30PM 4:15PM, 6:45PM, 9:15PM Ride Along 2 (M) Daily except Wed: 4:50PM, Gods of Egypt (M) Daily except Sat, Sun: 9:30PM. Wed: 10:00AM, 9:30PM 12:30PM, 6:30PM. Sat, Sun: 12:30PM, 6:45PM Snoopy and Charlie Brown: Good Dinosaur, The (PG) Sat, Sun: 2:15PM The Peanuts Movie (G) Sat, Sun: 10:00AM Goosebumps (PG) Sat, Sun: 12:00PM Hail, Caesar (PG) Daily except Wed: 10:00AM, Zoolander 2 (M) Daily: 12:20PM Wiggle Town! (G) Sat, Sun, Tues: 10:00AM 2:30PM, 7:10PM. Wed: 12:20PM, 2:30PM, 7:10PM Zoolander 2 (M) Daily except Sat, Sun: ALL SESSIONS RUN ON NSW TIME AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

LocalMARKETS GUIDE 1ST FRIDAY Kingsliff Lantern Markets (Twilight) 1ST SATURDAY Brunswick Heads Riverside / Casuarina Farmers 2ND SATURDAY Kingscliff Lions Beachside 3RD SATURDAY Mullumbimby Market 4TH SATURDAY Kingscliff Lions Beachside 4TH SATURDAY Tyalgum Village Market (9-3PM) EVERY SATURDAY Bangalow Farmers (8-11AM) / Kyogle Farmers (8-11AM) / Uki Farmers at Uki Hall (8AM-12:30PM)/ Nimbin Farmers Market - Blue Knob Cafe & Gallery 1ST SUNDAY The Byron Bay Market/ Pottsville Beach Markets 1ST SUNDAY Byron Bay Community / Pottsville Beach 2ND SUNDAY Chillingham Community /The Channon / Ocean Shores Lions Village Market / Lennox Lakeside Market

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3RD SUNDAY Uki Buttery Bazaar Markets (8AM) Pottsville Beach Markets 4TH SUNDAY Bangalow Village / Murwillumbah Showground/Coolangatta Beachfront Fair/Evans Head Market EVERY SATURDAY & SUNDAY Carrara Markets 1ST & 3RD SUNDAY Lismore Boot Market EVERY SUNDAY Tweed Heads PCYC EVERY TUESDAY New Brighton (8-11AM) / Rainbow region Organic Markets Lismore Showground (7.30AM-11AM) EVERY WEDNESDAY Caldera Farmers Market (Murwillumbah Showgrounds) (7-11AM) EVERY THURSDAY Byron Bay Farmers (8-11AM) SATURDAYS MARCH, JUNE, SEPT, NOV

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Piano Competition, Ayesha Gough, will return to her childhood home for an intimate afternoon concert at Flutterbies Cottage Café in Tyalgum on Saturday, March 12.

For her March 12 performance at Flutterbies, Ayesha will be joined by fellow Conservatorium student and 2015 Brisbane Club Award finalist, Petah Chapman. The 26-year-old operatic soprano tours nationally and internationally with The Seven Sopranos and has performed as a soloist with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra and at Opera Queensland’s 2015 patron launch event.

Petah was first introduced to Tweed audiences as the featured vocalist at the Tyalgum Dance Spectacular late last year, delighting the standing-room-only crowd with a beautiful repertoire of traditional opera arias and popular classics.

“This is a rare opportunity for music lovers to see two of Australia’s emerging classical and opera stars perform in the very up-close-and-personal venue of Flutterbies,” said Solar Chapel from Hearts Aflame Productions.

“In years to come, I have no doubt that Ayesha and Petah will be gracing the stages of the world’s best concert halls and opera houses so it’s a privilege for Hearts Aflame Productions to be able to bring them together in Tyalgum.”

The Flutterbies Cottage Café concert will be presented in the olde world surrounds of The Little Shop Next Door from 2.30pm on Saturday, March 12.

Tickets are priced at $40 per person for the concert and Flutterbies Café will be providing a special afternoon tea for the concert patrons during the interval.

Places are strictly limited so early reservations are recommended. Phone Hearts Aflame Productions on 0488 713 241 or www.heartsaflameproductions.com.

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WINNER OF the 2015 Lev Vlassenko

(M/118min/ Drama/Romance) THU 25 FEB 3:45PM FRI 26 FEB 3:45PM SAT 27 FEB 5:15PM SUN 28 FEB 1:45PM

DIM-SUM. On Sunday afternoons homemade dim-sum, spring rolls and other south-east Asian delicacies. Vegetarian options available. Only $2.00/each.

English National Opera’s: THE BARBER OF SEVILLE on Sat 27, Sun 28 Feb and Thu 3 March, $20/$15.

SPOTLIGHT: The true story of how the Boston Globe uncovered the massive scandal of child molestation and coverup within the local Catholic Archdiocese, shaking the entire Catholic Church to its core.

ROOM: After five-year-old Jack and his mother escape from the enclosed surroundings that Jack has known his entire life, the boy makes a thrilling discovery.

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Thursday February 25, 2016

FOCUS ON YOUTH

Murwillumbah East Primary School 73133

One of the many strengths of our welfare program is the powerful connection to the wider community that our students develop. All of our children understand that their school is an integral part of the community in which they live and appreciate that their actions can have a really positive impact on it.

CELEBRATED

Last week we also inducted our school and classroom councillors at our regular Friday assembly. These students play a pivotal role in representing our school and student body at a range of school and community events. They display maturity and a sense of citizenship and take their responsibilities very seriously.

Principal Ms Sam Rowsell, stage three teachers Mr Michael Tunaley and Ms Melissa Noble had the honour of presenting this wonderful group of students with their councillor’s badges and formally introducing them to our school community and visiting parents and friends. We wish them all the best and look forward to following their progress throughout the year.

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pulled through and helped each other out. I was elected house captain at my school for 2016 so that’s up there too I guess :) 3. Could you tell our readers about your Kokoda trek recently? My Trek in PNG was one of the most special experiences of my life. The trail it’s self is pretty hardcore. It’s mostly roots and rocks you have to climb over and that can be very difficult when carrying 15kg on your back. The walk was challenging both mentally and physically.

It was obviously a physical challenge seeing as the ‘hills’ you’re walking up or down are at mainly 40-80 degree angles!

It was mentally hard to punch myself up those hills. I really missed my family because there’s no communication but my team mates became my second family and I still see them as that now. There’s the historical side as well. It was very confronting seeing the old ammunition and fox holes left by the war. It’s crazy to think that a war was actually fought there especially on that terrain. Thinking about the soldiers and all involved really puts the walk into perspective and makes you push that much harder to cross ‘the finish line’ 4. What about the documentary, what was the best part about working on this project? It was such a surprise when i got the call that they wanted me to be apart of this! I loved filming my life and telling my story but I Had no idea how big of a deal it was! I sort of just sent in the footage thinking they’d cut me out but there I was in the movie! My mum helped me out a lot.

I feel really privileged to get to be in the movie and that they thought my story was worth telling! Even now I’m getting texts and calls that someone’s seen me on an add on YouTube or in the movies! It’s pretty cool!

5. What are some of your future hopes and aspirations? I’m hoping to study social science at university. I’d love to be apart of the programs that work to stop and prevent poverty and inequality. I’d also love to help third world countries become sustainable communities as I strongly believe we need to head in that direction. My ultimate goal would be too work for someone like the UN or world vision and other organisations like that but right now I’m trying to focus on school and hopefully doing a trek in Nepal at the end of the year. For more visit Australianoftheday.com.au

The 20 minute film features a cast of regular, everyday Aussies. Over the course of a day, they tell us their stories, introduce us to their families, invite us into their homes, their workplaces, their lives. The crowd-shot footage has been stitched together by Armstrong to produce an intimate and one-of-a-kind portrait of modern Australia – it’s a story about Australians told by Australians.

From Redfern to Mirrabooka and Tennant Creek to Bakery Hill, the film features an eclectic range of characters from across the nation including some previous Australians of the Year, and has been made from over 50 hours of raw footage which took Gillian over 3 months to piece together into a charming and at times heartrending documentary. One of the case studies featured 16-year-old Mia Tarantini (pictured above), who after learning about the Kokoda trail at school, jumped at the chance to take on the grueling challenge.

She trained for five months to complete the 96-kilometre trek through the Owen Stanley Range in Papua New Guinea, and says she now has a new appreciation for mateship, courage and sacrifice.

1. Mia, firstly could you please tell us a little about yourself? Well I just started year 12 so I’m getting ready to knuckle down and finish school. I have 2 part time jobs at some restaurants which I work at on weekends and some week nights. I live with my mum dad and younger sister. I enjoy reading, snowboarding and trekking or going for walks. I just got my licence so I’m often with my friend checking out waterfalls and doing small bush walks to find them.

2. What are some of your biggest accomplishments?

My biggest accomplishment to date would obviously be completing the Kokoda trail in September last year. This would be closely followed by the Gold Coast Kokoda challenge which is a 96km walk with a time limit of 39 hours (my team completed it in 31) I really thought I wouldn’t make it but the whole team really

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Our recent Sweet Heart Day fundraiser is a great example. In order to raise funds for Australian children with childhood heart disease and to support vital medical research, our students dressed in red and made a gold coin donation. The fundraiser was driven by our school councillors and coordinated by Ms Melissa Noble. As we have students in our school whose lives are affected by heart disease, this particular fundraiser struck a chord with all of our school families.

Thanks to the incredible generosity of our students we were able to donate more than $360 to the charity. It was a great effort from everyone and a tribute to our school community’s compassion and support.

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6.00 Fishing Edge. (R, CC) 6.30 Good Chef Bad Chef. (R, CC) 7.00 iFish. (R, CC) 8.00 Studio 10: Saturday. (PG, CC) 10.30 To Be Advised.

12.00 Motor Racing. (CC) International V8 Supercars Championship. Clipsal 500 Adelaide.

Races 1 and 2.

6.30 David Attenborough’s Animal House. (R, CC) A look at animal “architects”.

7.30 David Attenborough’s Big Birds. (PGas, CC) Sir David Attenborough takes a look at “big birds”, which never take to the air.

8.30 Movie: The Book Thief. (2013) (PGav, CC) Sophie Nélisse, Geoffrey Rush, Emily Watson.

In Nazi Germany, a young girl finds solace by stealing and reading books.

11.10 Movie: House Of Versace. (2013) (Mdv, CC) Gina Gershon, Enrico Colantoni, Colm Feore. The story of Donatella Versace.

1.00 Infomercials. (PG, R) 2.00 Home Shopping.

5.00 Hour Of Power.

6.00 TV Shop. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. (CC) 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG, CC) 12.00 Cybershack. (PG, CC) 12.30 The Middle. (PG, R, CC) 1.00 Party Of Five. (PGas, R, CC) 2.00 Movie: Mr Holland’s Opus. (1995) (PGl, R, CC) 5.00 News: First At Five. (CC) 5.30 Getaway. (PG, CC) 6.00 NBN News. (CC) 7.00 Australia’s Got Talent. (PG, R, CC) 8.15 Australia’s Got Talent. (PG, R, CC) Hosted

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9.30 Movie: Crazy, Stupid, Love. (2011) (Mls, R, CC) Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone. A middle-aged man’s wife asks for a divorce.

12.00 Movie: The Roommate. (2011) (Mav, R, CC) 1.40 Movie: Circle Of Lies. (2012) (MA15+as, R, CC) 3.10 V.I.P. (Mv, R) 4.00 Anger Management. (Ms, R, CC) 4.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Wesley Impact. (CC)

6.00 Home Shopping. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

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First round. Australia v USA. Doubles. 3.00 To Be Advised.

5.00 Seven News At 5. (CC) 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line.

(PG, R, CC) 6.00 Seven News. (CC) 7.00 Movie: Despicable Me 2. (2013) (PG, R, CC) Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Benjamin Bratt. A reformed villain is recruited to save the world.

9.00 Movie: Fast Five. (2011) (Mlv, R, CC) Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Jordana Brewster. A crew of street racers plans a heist as they deal with the attentions of a drug lord and a federal agent.

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7.00 ABC News. (CC) 7.30 Death In Paradise. (PG, CC) A bride-to-be is murdered.

8.30 Cuffs. (Mv, CC) The team deals with a drugs death.

9.30 Jack Irish. (R, CC) Linda and Orton make a chance discovery.

10.30 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (R, CC) 11.15 Black Comedy. (Mal, R, CC) 11.45 Rage: Mardi Gras Special.

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Aries Mar 21 - April 19 The Full Moon in your zone of wellness and lifestyle could be the reason you venture off track regarding your diet or exercise routine. If so, try not to let it stop you in your tracks. Pick yourself up and start again when you feel more settled. Later in the week you may find that a discussion brings a chance to explore new ideas and ventures that you’ll want to work on as part of a team. And finally, Sunday could bring out the dreamer in you.

Taurus April 20 – May 20 The Full Moon shines on your zone of leisure and pleasure, spotlighting activities you’ll love to indulge. Will it be a romantic liaison or creative pursuit, sports or more cultural activity? Watch out, though, as you could act on impulse, especially where romance is concerned, which might cause you to do something you’ll come to regret later. The end of the week could be excellent for getting your bearings regarding a job or career goal. Friends may tempt you out on Sunday.

Gemini May 21 – Jun 20 The Full Moon enhances sensitivity to everyday situations, so home could be a place of tension and potential spats on Monday. It’s worthwhile staying calm and not upsetting the apple cart. If you know a topic will cause tension, avoid it. Thursday and Friday could prove enlightening, particularly if you’re eager to explore a new path or branch out into new territory. Friends or significant others may have encouraging information for you. Avoid making business decisions on Sunday, however.

Cancer Jun 21 – July 22 You may have had a difficult start to the week discussing important matters, but later this week you should find your thoughts clarify and idea’s more easily discussed. Someone could have a bright idea about how you can improve your income so keep your ears pricked. You might be drawn to explore a mystery on Sunday.

Leo July 23 – Aug 22 Monday’s Full Moon in your personal financial sector may have seen you splurging on items you didn’t really need. Think carefully before you make any further purchases if you want to avoid problems in the future. Lifestyle issues come into focus on Thursday and Friday, which might be a sign to make some well thought out changes.

Virgo Aug 23 – Sep 22 Try to lighten your schedule, this might be preferable to muddling your way through an emotional week. Whatever you do, go easy! Thursday and Friday could be pivotal days when much can be accomplished by seeking out further information or getting feedback on innovative ideas. A friend or significant other might need something from you on Sunday.

Libra Sep 23 – Oct 22 Watch out for anyone that attracts your attention that might hold useful guidance. Get feedback on your intuition, as it could be somewhat unreliable this week. Another’s perspective can be very helpful.

Creativity may also be enhanced by getting an opinion or even advice from others in the know. You might want to kick back and totally unwind on Sunday.

Scorpio Oct 23 – Nov 21 This week you may find is important to be cautious with your words, as you will have many sensitive people surrounding you.

Mercury makes some sterling aspects on Thursday and Friday that could resolve a family issue or put a positive spin on an idea that’s been around for some time. Sunday could be deeply romantic.

Sagittarius Nov 22 – Dec 21 If you’re in the public eye, you’ll want to do your best and avoid drawing attention to yourself for all the wrong reasons.

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Capricorn Dec 22 – Jan 19 The call of the wild could be the reason you’re moved to explore new territory or take up a class early in the week. You’d be wise to think through your actions so you don’t come to regret them later. You’ll enjoy the upbeat discussions that are possible around Thursday and Friday, which could lead to an in-depth understanding of an ongoing emotional issue. Follow your intuition on Sunday.

Aquarius Jan 20 – Feb 18 The urge to splurge could tempt you to make purchases that aren’t truly worthwhile. You’ll benefit from holding back at the start of the week even if what you’re contemplating seems like the most desirable item on earth. Later in the week you might wonder what you were thinking. Later, your opinion may be sought by others who see you as the go-to person for their particular issue. Your popularity could go up a notch as a result.

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THE Tweed Valley Weekly has launched its new dedicated coastal magazine Tweed Coastal Living.

The magazine was delivered to more than 20,500 homes across the Tweed coast with a focus on our beautiful coastline.

Readers can expect to see Tweed Coastal Living every season summer, autumn, winter and spring.

Tweed Coastal Living sales executive Ryan Jackson-Saw said the response from the magazine has been extremely positive so far, with several businesses already signing up for the autumn edition.

“This is the first dedicated coastal magazine that focuses on the Tweed coast and it’s a pleasure to showcase one of the best coastlines in Australia,” he said.

“We’re starting up the autumn edition in the new year which will feature even more local events, attractions, activities and local businesses.

“I’d encourage readers to support their local businesses that make the coast great.”

Ryan said the magazine was now also available online via the Tweed Valley Weekly website: tweedvalleyweekly.net.au

Anyone wanting to get involved with the Autumn edition phone Ryan on: 0425 756 360.

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Tweed Coast World Day of Prayer (all invited) to be held at Kingscliff Uniting Church, 24 Kingscliff St. on Friday March 4 at 10am. A morning tea will follow. Enquiries 6676 2577. This year the Christians in Cuba have prepared the service.

TWIN TOWNS Day V.I.E.W Club: An extremely interesting speaker has been organised for Twin Towns Day V.I.E.W Club louncheon from 11am on March 4, at South Tweed Sports Club. It will be James Ostapenko, physiotherypist and Home Care Planner, who comes with a wealth of knowledge. Also there will be a trading table. Please ring Freda on (07) 5524 1357 with any appologies.

A.O.O.B’s Twin Towns Branch: The next monthly meeting will be held on Friday, March 1 at South Tweed Sports Club, Tweed Heads South at 2.00pm (NSW time) in the Secret Garden Room. Money for the Mystery Bus Trip is due. All members and intending members are invited to attend. Phone Evelyn 07 5599 8283.

U3A Twin Towns: The “introduction to raw food” session which was to have been held on March 1 will now be held at a later date.

Information will be distributed as soon as a date/time is decided.

Alison Watson, Tutor Coordinator.

U3A Twin Towns “Art Show” will be held on the ground floor “The Strand” Coolangatta on February 26 and 27 from 9am to 5pm.

This event marks the first of several events being held this year, to celebrate the groups 25th anniversary. There is a selection of Water Colour, Oil & Acrylic artworks on display and a great way to pick up a bargain. For information on this year’s classes/courses phone before 12noon (QLD) (02) 5534 7333 Mon-Fri. Tweed Gold Coast Family History & Heritage Association invite members to attend their meeting at South Tweed Sports Club, Minjungbal Drive, Sth Tweed Heads on Tuesday, March 1, 2016 commencing at 1.30. Visitors are always welcome. Research Room is open between 1Oam - 7pm Tuesday, 10am - 4pm Wednesday to Friday and on Saturday 9.30am - 3pm. Enquiries to Noelene Magrath: 5599 8939 The Uki Novice Campdraft is on Saturday February 27. If you could please call the president Alan Boyd on 0755 448245 or 0409 779 531 for all details.

Cyc’d Bike Buddies - free Social bike rides around Tweed/GC/ Northern Rivers.

Next ride Sunday, March 13. Coolangatta to Tugun and return. In aid of Matthew Lyon a young man living with autism and learning to ride his trikebike. More info Arna 0421176 613 Kingscliff Mixed Probus Club change of venue: Commencing April meetings will be held at the Kingscliff Beach Bowls Club on the first Wednesday of each month at 9.45am and outings on the third Wednesday. The AGM is to be held on Thursday March 10 at the Bowls Club. After the meeting on Thursday we go back to Wednesday meetings. New people welcome to attend. Phone Pat on (02) 6674 4224.

Banora Point Community Baptist Church 19-21 Corporation Circuit Tweed Heads South Desires Café- great food- eat in or takeaway Christian Bookshop- orders taken-Laybys-Bibles-DVD’sCD’s-Cards-Gifts. Regular Monthly events: first Tuesday - “Just for You” 10am-12pm third Wednesday-Movie 2pm - open daily 8.30am – 2.30pm Monday to Friday Church No: (07) 5523 1122- Desires:

0431 370 511 Murwillumbah and District Garden Club annual general meeting will be held at Jessie McMillan Hall Murwillumbah on Monday February 22 from 7pm. New members welcome. A Dahlia and Rose Show will be held at Sunnyside Shopping Centre downstairs area on Thursday February 25. Featured will be varied blooms displayed by award winning exhibitor Steve Wedd. Queries Wayne Tagget at 0438470033.

Try Croquet at the Coolangatta Croquet Club 42 Lanham St. Tuesday and Saturday 8.30am Sun 1pm Ph: 0490 302 194 FREE use of local veggie garden 13x5 metres. Available for use in center of Murwillumbah. Not being used so happy to offer it to someone to grow their own veggies. Phone Greg for more information on 0429 108 662.

PlayTime Group at Pottsville - PlayTime Group caters for children from birth to 6 years old and their families in an informal and friendly environment. The first session for 2016 will be held in the Sandbar Room at Pottsville Beach Neighbourhood Centre, 10B-12A Elizabeth Street on Monday, February 8 at 9.30am. Sessions are planned for Mondays and Thursdays from 9.30am to 11.30am during school terms. For more details, phone Angela on (02) 6676 4555.

Stokers Siding Hall’s award winning ‘15 Minutes of Fame’ variety show back. Find the hall at 244 Stokers Rd Stokers Siding village. For more information phone (02) 6677 9144. To book as an act phone (02) 6677 9359 or email fifteenminutesatstokers@gmail. com Murwillumbah Autumn Club meets every Wednesday for craft, euchre and raffles from 9.30am. New members welcome. Contact Noela (02) 6672 2262.

Ladies Crochet Club: meets every Wednesday between 10am and 12pm at Murwillumbah Services Club. A total of $700 have been donated to the Murwillumbah Hospital Auxiliary which was raised from their weekly gold coin collection. Enquiries phone Inez: 02 6672 2446.

Kingscliff Mixed Probus Club holds its meetings in the Uniting Church Hall, Kingscliff on the first Wednesday of each month at 9.45am and outings on the third Wednesday of the month.

Interesting guest speakers feature at our meetings. New people welcome to attend. Phone Pat on (02) 66744224.

Quota International of Tweed Heads/Coolangatta Inc meets on the 1st & 3rd Monday of each month at the South Tweed Sports Club in Minjungbal Drive, Tweed Heads South. Enquiries to President Barbara Lee on 02 66743276 or Sue Wickham on 07 5524 2618” Hola amigos - reminder for everyone: The next Spanish Language Conversation Group meeting is on the 2nd Saturday of the month at 1.30pm and the 4th Thursday of the month at 5pm at the Regent Cinema, 5 Brisbane St, Murwillumbah. The coffee shop in the lobby of this lovely art deco Murwillumbah landmark is a stylish venue and in warmer weather the veranda makes a superb meeting spot too.

Al-Anon Family Groups: Is your life affected by someone else’s drinking? Al-Anon can help. Banora Point Group meets Monday nights at 7.30 pm [D.S.T.] Cnr Leisure & Woodlands Drives, Salvation Army Hall. [external right side door] Enquires & other meeting times 1300 252 666

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Death Notices JORDAN, Peter 15/2/2016

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COLLINS, Kenneth Howard 18/2/2016 White Lady Funerals 07 5536 5300

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MOORE, Robert Leonard 21/2/2016 McGuiness Funerals (02) 6672 2144

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Health

In Memoriam

Margaret Shirley Reinhardt 23rd November 1937 to 25th February, 2015 77 years old

God saw you getting tired, and a cure was not to be, So He put his arms around you and whispered “come to me”.

With tearful eyes we watched you, we watched you faid away, Although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay.

A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands now at rest, God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best.

Loving sisters, Beverley & Evelyn and family.

PELVIC FLOOR CLASSES for women. Thurs 3rd March HOUSE CLEANER AVAILABLE $25 p/hr, excellent 5:45pm-7:00pm, 6 weeks except 23 March, Red Cross references, reliable and honest. Ph 0420 482 622.

Hall, Knox Park, Murwillumbah. $120/concession $100. Bookings by 26 February. Ph 0405 217 953. HOUSE CLEANING $25 p/h. Reliable, honest and hard working. Please ph 0415 387 656. info@pelvicfloormatters.com.au – Janelle Angel.

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Antiques NEW ANTIQUE SHOP rear of The Buttery Uki. Open 7 days, 10am to 4pm. Antiques, collectables, vintage, retro & bric-a-brac. New stock wanted to buy, please ring (02) 6672 8111 or (02) 6679 5841.

NEAR MURWILLUMBAH, good pasture, stables, roundyard, full care or grazing for horses only. Phone Barry 0417 725 937 or 6672 7786.

21-3-1940 ~ 27-2-2015

IT BROKE OUR HEARTS TO LOSE YOU, BUT YOU DID NOT GO ALONE, FOR A PART OF US WENT WITH YOU, THE DAY GOD CALLED YOU HOME. “Sweet Dreams”

Your loving husband Brian, Your 5 loving sons, Gary, Stephen, Brian, Patrick, Chris and families.

Funeral Directors McGuiness Funerals

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Work Wanted

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We are seeking experienced and qualified candidates for both blue collar and white collar positions, for both short and long term assignments in the local area.

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VOLUNTEER MENTORS NEEDED! Murwillumbah Youth Frontiers Mentoring Program Requires adults aged 18-80 for a couple of hours each week for 6 months to mentor 13-15 yr olds at Murwillumbah High.

Support & training provided. www.youthfrontiers.com.au 0498 023 690

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS NOTICE. Please note that unless I give my prior written consent all persons are forbidden from, publishing, reproducing or using images of me, or any of my writte words. D M Holdom

Positions Vacant SPRAY PAINTER WANTED: 2nd, 3rd or 4th year apprentice with drivers licence. Must be switched on, highly motivated, reliable. Please call Murwillumbah Collision Repair Centre (02) 6672 1555.

EXPERIENCED COMMERCIAL CLEANERS REQUIRED in Tweed Heads & Murwillumbah area.

Please send resume to cleaners.resume02@gmail. com.

TWEED HEADS COOLANGATTA TAXIS requires experienced drivers who are prepared to work casual/ weekend and night hours. Please call our office on 07 5536 3371.

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0407 230 762

First Aid Courses HLTAID001 Provide CPR-Fee: $40 HLTAID003 Provide First Aid-Fee: $95 HLTAID003 Provide an emergency First-Aid response in an education & care setting-Fee: $110 UETTDRRF06B Perform Rescue from a Live LV Panel includes HLTAID001 Provide CPR-Fee: $80

Monday to Saturday in our training room 139 Minjungbal Dr. Tweed Heads South Info or enrol PH 0427 242 384 pay at course.

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Work Health & Safety Training Nationally Recognised Qualification Diploma in WHS ~ Cert IV in WHS ✓ Applies to all workplaces ✓ Improve your employability skills ✓ Quality addition to your resume Attend local workshop presented by WHS expert

SUGAR CANE HARVESTING BIN DRIVER required for Condong Mill area – harvesting, mechanical and management advantageous. Full-time position, 2016 season and beyond with prospect of full-time harvester driver position. Email by Feb 29, 2016 to jschiller1@ bigpond.com.

(complete assessment task during workshop)

POSITIONS VACANT  SEEKING REGISTERED NURSE PART TIME AND CASUAL.

LEARN HOW ground training can inspire trust, respect and love with your horse. Phone Louise 0412 085 236.

PH 0427 242 384 all inquiries and ask for our FREE info pack to be posted or emailed

Australian Workplace Safety Training www.awstplus.com

Classes An exciting opportunity exists for you to join the McKenzie team at Heritage Lodge in Murwillumbah.

We are looking for staff who have good clinical skills, a sound knowledge of best practice nursing and the ability to lead a multi-disciplinary team.

Please contact the Director of Nursing to receive a position description.

Applications to Linda Byrnes via lbyrnes@mckenzieacg.com or phone 02 66728811.

CALL RUBY 02 6672 4443 www.tweedvalleyweekly.net.au

For Sale USED KOPPERS POSTS, 2.4 metres long, ideal for landscaping or fencing etc. They are $4.50 inclusive.

PH 02 6672 2977 BUSH ROCKS – All shapes & sizes, bulk loads. Call for a good price 0409 243 066.

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TL 70 NEW HOLLAND TRACTOR, $14,000, - 6’ Superior Slasher $2,000. John Deer 450 Dozer $20,000. 14’ HD Lathe 5hp 3ph $3,000. 1 HP 240V Bench Grinder, New winch, suit low loader ¾ rope. Tilt bed same as hospital $100. Invalid chair on wheels almost as new $100. Phone Vic 6672 5572 ALL PLANTS MUST GO – Huge variety, as little as $1.50, $2.50 & $5.00.

Unusual plants, Broms and baskets, ferns, cacti, natives. Crystal Creek Nursery & Cafe.

Open Fri-Mon. Ph (02) 6679 1532 www.minianimals.net.

LOUNGE fabric, 3 seater. Colour dark grey, hardly used. Cost $600, selling $300. 0448 899 476.

TEA TREE MULCH Fine & Medium chop tea tree mulch

PURPLE FORD FESTIVA 5 speed manual, 2 door with a hatch, 185,000 klms incl RWC. $1995

Contact Phil on 02 6672 5454 or visit 5 Prospero St, Murwillumbah

Pets For Sale

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With near new Jarrett 4 slasher, in excellent condition, really great tractor, runs well, would suit small acreage, $7000.

PUREBRED SIAMESE KITTENS $200 each Born on the 13/01/2016 Seal Point.

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3PT POST HOLE AUGER $500pt, fertiliser spreader $400, 3pt single tyre plough, nas new, airless, paint spray unit, $950. Ph 0418 886 051.

Wanted To Buy POKER MACHINES, Inca Gold, Gol Award, Tic-TacToe Quadreel, Silverstar or similar. 0409 710 569.

THUNDEREGG, Agate, Mineral and Gemstone collections wanted to buy, large or small. Ph 02 6679 3307.

MOLASSES FOR SALE

Wanted

drums shuttles - concrete pipes - factory seconds - all sizes available -

CONTACT CHRIS

COLLECTABLE OLD BOTTLES singles or collections eg motor oil bottles, soft drink bottles, ginger beer bottles, chemist bottles & soda siphons.

Phone 02 6677 9577.

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WANTED Dead or Alive

Old farm tools or equipment

0408 458 860

If you have a shed full of old tools, rusting farm equipment or interesting collectables that need cleaning out Call “THE COLLECTOR” 0420 308 599 / 07 5590 9663 or email kroppking@hotmail.com

Piano Tuning 2008 AVAN POPTOP CARAVAN 15’3”, double bed, full annexe, lots of extras, fully equipped, ready to travel, $17,500. Phone 0429 904 341 Banora Point.

IN MURWILLUMBAH AREA, March 1st-3rd. Please phone Margaret 0427 155 791.

Jewellery Design RIVER GEM JEWELLERY DESIGN, 10 Commercial Rd, Murwillumbah. All repairs, handmade, onsite workshop. Ph sean 0447 869 636.

Business For Sale

WHITE TOYOTA COROLLA 1 owner, 157,000klms, automatic, 4 door with a hatch, inc. RWC. $1995

Contact Phil on 02 6672 5454 or visit 5 Prospero St, Murwillumbah

Healthcare Clinic in Murwillumbah

to discuss details

To Let TWEED HEADS single accommodation room 200 metres from beach, clubs, shops. Over 50’s, fully furnished, cooking facilities, from $225 per week.

07 5536 3233.

TOWNHOUSE Kennedy Drive. 3 bedroom, s.l.u.g., $320 p/w. Available 29th Feb. Phone 0478 167 181.

Shared Accomm ROOM AVAILABLE Large Country Home on acreage, close to Murwillumbah, suits single working person. $150/pw plus expenses. 0412 611 821 or 6676 6291.

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Real Estate For Sale

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UNIT FOR SALE

Venus Lounge

Retirement Village, Murwillumbah Downstairs unit, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom.

Neat, clean & well looked after. Close to bus stop.

$125,000 ONO PH 02 6677 9219 02 6677 9440

Gentlemen’s Retreat

IN / OUT CALLS 17 Morton St, Chinderah 02 6674 5020

Staff Required

Please call Karen Ph: 0467 655 325

Ring Cherry 0421 061 777 A/Hrs (02) 6672 6691

200ltr 1000ltr

SMALL COMMERCIAL ROOM for Lease in Murwillumbah CBD 3m x 4.7m (14sqm). Off-street parking, ground floor, disabled access. Ideal office or professional suite. Adjoins restaurant and health professionals. Lease can include basic furnishings $495 per month (GST included). Inq: 02 6680 3984 / Mob 0414 632 783

6672 7796

Farm Equipment

KUBOTA L245 DIESEL TRACTOR

DUPLEX/HOUSE BANORA PT. 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 garage. Avail early April, $460 p/w plus 4 week bond.

Not suitable for children. Phone 0429 722 220 or 0429 222 207.

PHONE ANNA

CATTLE DOG PUPPIES, red & blue, males, d.o.b. 20/12/15. Good natured types, make great companion dogs, will have some guard dog tendencies. From $300. Ph 0417 201 943.

$1,575 Contact John 0455 928 439

1-2 BEDROOM, unfurnished, self-contained cottage or granny flat required, Murwillumbah area. Retired lady, 1 small, quiet, clean pet. Ph 0402 808 077.

Requires additional Professional Practitioner.

0424 163 784

3000mm x 1500mm COLORBOND Concrete Floor, erected, other sizes & all types available

To Let

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$30 plus delivery plus GST Direct from the farm to you. Min. 6 mtrs

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KEBAB AND HOT FOOD SHOP, busy shopping centre, good for husband and wife, long lease, very good rent, short hours, 6 days Mon-Sat. Genuine buyers only, call Sam 0419 784 843.

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Kingscliff Library Book Sales Friends of the Library, Kingscliff invite you to come to the library in Turnock St, Kingscliiff and snap up some bargains every Saturday Morning between 9:15-11:45am.

Books include hardback fiction and large print. Prices range from all now 50c. Donations of clean books in good condition are always welcome. Enquiries to Librarian Larry Price Phone 02 6674 1607.

END OF LIFE CHOICES Voluntary euthanasia options are discussed at meetings held quarterly on the Gold Coast. Phone Elaine 07 5580 8215.

Tumble Town for parents and children under 7 is open Mon, Tues, Thurs, Friday and Sat from 9am to 2pm. For more info Phone: 6672 8525.

EUCHRE AND 500 CARDS every Monday at the Tweed Bowls Club, we play Euchre from 10am-12pm and 500 from 1-3pm. $3 for members, $4 non members. Numerous prizes to be won. Beginners more than welcome. Enjoyable friendly atmosphere. For further information phone Brian on 07 5523 2782 or Adrian 0417 714 219.

Tweed Regional Aquatic Centre presents Gentle Aqua Fitness Class Tuesdays from 2.30pm-3.15pm with Hydro Pool Aqua Monday 1010.30am and Wednesday 2.30-3pm. Cost $6.50.

Tweed Valley Kin Care Support Group Inc. This group aims to support any “full time” relative or fosters carers. With formal or informal orders, we invite you to come along for a friendly & informative gathering that is held on the 1st Tuesday of each month at The South Tweed Sports Club between 10am-12 (During school terms) For more info please call Ronnie 07 55364378 or Sandra 0418758803.

Interested In Bees? Must have own equipment and vehicle. Pottsville/ Coastal Region. Contact Vic 02 6677 9226.

Joy of Singing with Wendy Grace Experience the joy and healing power of sound and song, no previous singing experience required.

New Murwillumbah group CWA Hall, Queen St. Every Tuesday from 6-7.30pm and Tumbulgum Hall Thursdays from 10.30am-12pm. Cost is $15.

Boost your aerobic capacity (cardio respiratory system), stamina and general fitness at Latin and jive dance classes 6.30pm Tues and 10am Saturdays at Coolangatta Uniting Church hall, cnr Lanham and McLean streets. Easy basic steps in salsa, cha-cha, jive and foxtrot.

Singles and couples welcome, all ages. Call Peter 0413125640.

Health Topics that affect your daily life seminars. First Tuesday of the month from 7pm at the Murwillumbah SDA Complex, Racecourse Rd. Donations to cover expenses. Call Tony to book your seat 0400 020 059.

Knitters wanted for Wrap with Love groups making rugs for needy people worldwide. Meetings: 1st, 3rd & 5th Tuesdays at 1.30pm at Mountain View Ret. Village, Murwillumbah and on 1st, 3rd & 5th Fridays at 2.00 pm at Banora Point Community Centre. Call: Barbara 6672 1660.

Kingscliff Mixed Probus Club hold its meetings in the Uniting Church Hall, Kingscliff on the first Wednesday of each month at 9.45am and outings on the third Wednesday of the month. Phone Pat on 02 6674 4224.

Murwillumbah Cancer Support Group meets from 10am-12pm on the second Monday of every month at the Community Health Centre on the corner of Nullum and Wollumbin streets.

Lifeball is a game played by the over 55’s, although similar to netball there is no running or jumping and the rules are easy to learn. Lifeball can improve balance, coordination, flexibility and mobility. Come along and give it a try. Phone Nola 07 5524 1720 or George 07 5524 4558.

Mt Warning Dragon Boat Club is welcoming new members to the exciting and challenging sport of dragon boating. Dragon boating is suitable for men, women and also families. We are currently training on Tuesday afternoons at 5pm and Saturday mornings at 7.30am at the 2nd boat ramp McLeod St, Condong. For further info contact Mick 0417 261 081 or 0408 728 694.

Card Playing at the South Tweed Sports Club. Monday nights Euchre from 9.30pm, Wednesday afternoon 500 from 1pm-4.30pm.

Tuition is available with free trials. If you have any queries ph Pat 07 5523 0583 or Ray 0409 550 538.

Tweed Valley Spinners, Weavers and Knitters. New members and beginners welcome, Seventh-day Adventist Hall, Eloura Terrace, Bray

Park Murwillumbah. 2nd and 4th Thursday each month, 9am-2pm.

Phone Bronwyn 02 6672 4230.

Murwillumbah Community Centre Programs: Mondays Community Choir 10am – 12pm ($3 per week), No experience necessary, fun relaxed atmosphere Seniors Social Club 1pm – 3pm (Gold Coin Donation), Art & Craft, Board & Card Games, Tea & Coffee Provided Wednesdays Playgroup 10am – 12pm (Gold Coin Donation), 0 – 5 Yrs Phone 02 6672 3003 for more information. Kind Regards, Chris Hudson. Email reception@mccentre.org.au or manager@mccentre. org.au Club Banora Garden Club meets at 9.45am on the first Tuesday of every month in the Tuscany Room at Club Banora, Leisure Drive, Banora Point. Each meeting features a guest speaker, garden display, “Lucky Door” prize, raffles, morning tea and lot’s of social activities.

Either just turn up on the day or ‘phone Maria 5524 8234 or Fran 5524 2080.

Northern Rivers Guardians meet on the 3rd Saturday of every month at Mavis’s Kitchen, Mt Warning Rd, Uki. All members welcome. Join us in our work for a sustainable Northern Rivers.

Tweed Parkinson’s Support Group meets each second Monday of the month at the Tweed City Shopping Centre Community Room.

Meeting starts at 10am followed by morning tea. Anyone affected

by Parkinson’s, their carers or family members will be made very welcome. For further details, contact Helen Boddington Ph: 02 6676 2549.

Murwillumbah Social Group (formerly known as Ladies 60’s and over group) would like to extend an invitation to active ladies and gents (and couples) to join our group, aged between 60 – 80 years. Our outings include lunches, coffee, movie outings, dinners, BBQ’s etc.

For more information please phone Diane on 6672 5046.

Murwillumbah All Saints Anglican Church, 32 Byangum Road, invites you to visit our Chapel. Open every Tuesday 10am until 1pm for solitary prayer, meditation and peaceful times of thought and devotion.

All welcome Murwillumbah Croquet Club Good for mind and body. We play Association, Ricochet and Golf Croquet on various days of the week.

Men and Women of all ages and fitness levels can play, the equipment will be provided. Croquet courts are next to the tennis club in Knox Park. Enquiries Kay 6677 9474 or Erika 6672 8591.

Murwillumbah Church of Christ Super Seniors meeting, 2nd Wednesday of each month from 9.30am, 18 William St. A social activity group for over 50’s. For more information call Joan 6672 3336. First Saturday of each month at the Undercroft, Murwillumbah Anglican Church from 10.30am. Contact Lorna 6672 1636 or Heather 0438 724 713.

Quota International of Tweed Heads/Coolangatta Inc meets on the 1st and 3rd Mondays each month at 6.00pm at South Tweed Sports Club, 4 Minjungbal Drive Tweed Heads South. Enquiries Barbara 02 6674 3276 or Sue 07 5524 2618.

Pottsville Diabetes Support Group meets on the first Wednesday of the month at Pottsville Neighbourhood Centre, 12 Elizabeth Street from 2pm until 4pm. All are welcome. Any queries call 02 6676 4555.

Probus Club of Tweed River INC Meeting takes place 2nd Monday of the month at 10am in South Tweed Sports Club Minjungbal Drive South Tweed Heads. Contact: Liz 07 5599 3001.

Al-Anon Family Groups meet at Burleigh Heads on Tuesdays at 10am and Fridays 12 noon at St Johns Anglican Church Hall, 14 Park Ave. Phone 07 5659 1791 or 0421 005 102.

Friends of the Tweed Heads Library meets every 4th Wednesday of the month at the Library.For details phone Beverley : 07 5590 7435 or Maureen : 07 5524 7997 50+ Fellowship Meeting is held on the first Wednesday of each month at 10am, at the Murwillumbah Baptist Church in Eveleigh St, please phone Gwen on 6672 7273 for info or transport.

Carers and Kids Playtime is held at Murwillumbah Baptist Church on Wednesdays at 9.30 to 11.30am (except for the 1st Wed of the month) Phone Gwen 6672 7273 for details.

Tumble Town for parents and children under 7 is open Mon, Tues, Thurs, Friday and Sat from 9am to 2pm. For more info Phone: 6672 8525.

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Women of the war years - battling behind the scenes THREE WAR brides who travelled

from England to Murwillumbah almost 70 years ago have given their incredible accounts of World War II for readers of The Weekly.

and exciting life, that was different.”

Although besieged by German bombing raids, when death and destruction were common place, Margaret battled on and became extremely resourceful, eventually carrying out maintenance on the heavy vehicles.

“Women could only drive up to a certain sized truck, but I quickly found my way around, it was difficult, I just felt for the men and hoped they came back,” she said.

It was during these runs that Margaret met George Carver who she would later marry.

George passed away several years ago but his memory lives on with Margaret. She still wears the same ring George bought her as the war was coming to an end.

“He left for London quickly and came back with this ring,” she said.

Margaret and George settled in Murwillumbah shortly after WWII ended in 1945.

“It was a proud moment for my father to see me with those three stripes on my uniform,” she said.

“Especially after how angry he’d been when he found out I enlisted.”

Kellie said her life behind the communications desk was one of happy times and all while such tragic events unfolded around them.

“Because it was happening to everyone, there was a shared sense of loss and duty, we were in it together,” she said.

“I was engaged to a pilot from New Zealand, we’d known each other about 12 months before he was shot down and killed in Germany,” she said.

Kellie would later meet Quintin and marry and raise four children in Murwillumbah.

Rose Boyd’s story

Kellie Snow’s story

IF THERE was ever a story worthy Margaret Carver 93, Kellie Snow 96 and Rose Boyd 92, can all recall the vivid images of World War II. They can also recall, in great detail, the specialised and often crucial roles they played during England’s war effort.

of the silver screen it would be that of Kellie Snow (pictured below). Kellie was in a similar situation as Margaret and around the same time.

“We were living in the Tower of London at the time in order to hoist out these great balloons and at-tempt to keep them in position as the air-raid horn would sound,” she said.

As the war effort continued, balloon shielding was seen as an invaluable defensive method and a male squadron was assigned to the duties.

“So we were left wondering what we’d be doing when they assigned us parachute packing duties,” Rose said.

“I packed hundreds of those parachutes for soldiers and eventually became strangely good at packing parachutes.

“I was assigned the duty with a team of others to pack the parachutes for the D-Day landing commandos, which were a specially designed parachute.”

“They were admittedly good times; there was a lot of loss and people often died for no reason. I re-member I once saw bodies being dragged out from a bunker under the streets of London, because someone had inadvertently covered up the air valve, so they couldn’t breathe down there,” she said.

“If you didn’t enlist they gave you something to do – there was a war on and parts of London were in ruins - so you couldn’t avoid it,” she said.

Kellie was assigned the role of communications and would later work on one of the Royal Air Force’s most famous air bombing missions

AT THE age of 18 Rose Boyd had

already seen terrible scenes of death throughout England.

She decided to contribute to the war effort by joining the WAAFS. She was assigned the job of balloon operator which involved anchoring large helium balloons throughout London to shield the city from air attacks. The role was extremely dangerous and often left the balloon operators as targets.

They lived by the motto “live for today for tomorrow we may die,” a belief all three ladies still carry today.

While their future husbands were busy battling in the skies above, the women were left to communications and transportation of pilots and crew to and from their missions.

known as the “Dambusters”.

The Dambusters were a group of international forces led by the British to destroy German dam walls. Lancaster bombers were modified to fly extremely low and methods were devised to skim a bomb across the water’s surface into the German’s dam walls.

Although the mission was heralded a victory, it claimed the lives of 53 men including 12 from Australia and 29 from Canada.

“I was assigned to relay the codeword to Sir Winston Churchill’s advisors in the USA at the time,” she said.

“It was very secretive and we couldn’t utter a word about the missions outside.”

Kellie would later climb the ranks to Sergeant of the communications division.

In her early 20s, while the war was raging, Margaret (pictured above), from Scotland, enlisted into the Women’s Auxiliary Air Force Service (WAAFS) where she was assigned the task of transporting pilots.

“At the time, you either did what you were told or you enlisted,” she said.

“So I enlisted.

Sometimes it was good, sometimes it wasn’t.

“I’d come from a quiet place in Scotland and this was a whole new www.tweedvalleyweekly.net.au

“We still went through it together and the good times were as good as they could be, that’s why we lived by the motto live for today for tomorrow you may die.”

Rose would later meet Thomas Murray Boyd in a pub in Manchester at the age of 20.

Rose and Kellie travelled by sea to Australia via the Sterling Castle, which according to their accounts was “quite nice”.

Whereas, Margaret was unfortunately left alone to travel on the Orbita, which she said was not a nice way to travel.

“After that voyage and after the Orbita returned back to England, it was scrapped,” Margaret said.

All three ladies remain close friends in Murwillumbah, where they raised children and families.

Kellie still remembers the Kiwi she almost married and the trucks she used to drive. Kellie remem-bers the tension of her position and excitement of the war years. Rose still remembers the terrible bat-tle scenes all around her in contrast to a simple life on the Condong cane fields.

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Thursday February 25, 2016

BOWLS NOTES

with Judy Tuckey

L to R: DISTRICT FOURS CHAMPIONS – Bob Gormly, Greg Matfin, Brian Kent, Dave Crow (Skip) SEMI finals, amid four evenly Cabarita crew were holding a two shot take the jack, and his toucher, into the matched teams in the District Open lead coming into the last end when a ditch to come to rest just 30 cm apart.

Fours Championships, were absolute resurgence from the Condong boys Now relegated to holding second shot humdingers of the highest degree. produced 2 shots to even the score at that was sitting just a tad more than 30 With all contestants displaying a very 21-21. A nail biting extra end resulted cm from the jack, Sheppard’s attempt high standard of bowling throughout in Dave Crow’s team taking the spoils to nudge it forward failed. Turner then the games, together with the final, by one shot. drew with his last bowl, and promoting spectators were treated to a feast Cabarita teams dominated the Sheppard’s second shot forward with of super entertainment all day. Both second semi with Barry Sheppard a misfired delivery, gave his shot semis resulted in draws after the (Skip), Laurie Freeman, Ian Crabb away allowing team Sheppard to completion of 21 ends, requiring an and Mick Morgan facing off against claim victory one shot up. extra end to determine the winners club mates John Turner (Skip), Brian The all in Cabarita final between who would go forward to contest the Moore, Greg Goode and Darren teams skipped by Barry Sheppard final.

Black. Team Sheppard held Turner’s The first semi had Condong’s Terry lads at bay, building up a comfy lead and Dave Crow produced a well Lee (Skip), Rowan Norris, Peter up to the 17th end. Turner’s team, played tough game, high lighted Ayres and Jo Andrassey challenging stepping up a notch, fought back with top quality bowling from these Cabarita’s Dave Crow (Skip), Brian gamely and reduced the deficit to one club stalwarts. The first ten ends Kent, Greg Matfin and Bob “Capon” shot coming into the final end where saw Sheppard’s boys holding a Gormly. The Cabarita lads held a they evened the score to produce a slender lead but the concentrated narrow lead up to the 11th end when draw. In a fiercely contested extra end, determination of Crow’s lads soon Condong scooped up a big 7 to snatch and still anyone’s game, Sheppard’s paid dividends as they slowly took the lead. 4 ends later and Cabarita team was holding shot when the skips over control and hold on to take the reciprocated, pulling in a big 6 shots returned to the mat to deliver the last title with a 6 shot advantage. to reduce the deficit. In a hard fought four bowls in the game. Turner, first on See you on the greens. Good encounter to the finishing line the the mat, delivered a dazzling upshot to bowling everyone.

Cudgen SLSC welcomes special visitor

Mr Vu and some of the members intending to travel to Vietnam to support lifesaving development.

CUDGEN Surf Club has hosted a lifeguard manager from Vietnam for the past month and this week plans were made for club members to visit Vietnam in July.

Nguyen Duc Vu from the Peoples Committee of Danang City visited Cudgen as part of the Club’s International Lifesaving Development Initiative. While in Australia Mr Vu learnt about approaches to aquatic management. Tweed Shire Council also assisted by showing him aspects of coastal land management.

Local Businessman Russell Zahn sponsored the cost of Mr Vu’s travel under the Zahn Scholarship that funds Cudgen to bring suitable people from South East Asia to learn about water safety and drowning prevention.

Now the club wants to follow up Mr Vu’s visit by travelling to Vietnam in July to support a number of lifesaving initiatives recently established in the Central region of Vietnam.

Tapped in to the waves

with Terry ‘Tappa’ Teece

Will We Be Fighting Winston on the Beaches?

CYCLONE Winston devastated Fiji last weekend and there is a swell of epic proportions predicted to hit the East Coast of Australia, especially our little part from this Friday/Saturday. The storm reached category 5 status and retained a phenomenal central pressure of 915 hPa as it crossed directly over Fiji early on Sunday; wreaking havoc as it sustained wind-speeds of 220 kilometres per hour, with gusts exceeding 300 kilometres per hour – and making it the strongest tropical cyclone ever recorded. Early reports have a 16 second period Easterly groundswell around the 8-10 foot plus mark peaking on Saturday afternoon.

This could either be epic or a dud. Saturday more than likely will be too big to surf anywhere unless you have the experience and fitness to get a jet ski out on the massive outer bombees. There may be a great show to watch Saturday from the top of Kirra Hill, but for all other human beings, unless you are qualified, super-fit, and super-experienced it will be best to become a spectator.

There are a few implications from this big swell. The Quiksilver Pro site, may be close to getting washed away. But for the organisers (Who by the way moved the

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event later to get a better chance of swell) it will be what happens to the bank at Snapper. It may well be washed away too. At least they have a week to pump sand like crazy from the bypass to fill the bank back up…

An interesting weekend ahead…….

Surfest to Wrap Up Monday

Newcastle is the current epicentre of the World Qualifying class of 2016. The Burton Toyota Pro for men, and the Tagget Women’s Pro have attracted as always a great field. Stephanie Gilmore is there getting back into her contest mode for 2016, as is her Aussie arch rival Sally Fitzgibbon and most of the Women’s World Championship surfers. Local girls having a crack

include Pottsville lass Brittany Nichol, Kingscliff surfer Codie Klein, and Ellie Jean Coffey. Palm Beach surfer and defending champion Ellie Brooks is in the first heat of round 3. Also Jack Freestone’s lovely lady is turning heads with her surfing instead of her Instagram, ripping in with some new school surfing.

For the men, Jack Freestone, Mitch Crews and Brent Dorrington will be flying the locals flag. Surfest is always a great event and you can watch it live from the WSL Website. The event wraps up Monday, then the circus will be off to Manly, for the Hurley Australian Open of Surfing.

Catch you in the waves!!

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SPORTS NEWS

Thursday February 25, 2016

Wicket to Wicket -with Steve Twohill

Cudgen Secure Hooker League Minor Premiership Defending Premiers Cudgen 9/173 secured the minor premiership with a solid win over contender Tintenbar East Ballina 108. Alex Williams 58, Caleb Ziebell 3/15 and James Julius 3/26 continued their good seasons for the Hornets. Whilst at Seabreeze Oval Pottsville 99 and 83 fell short of an outright win against Lennox Head 75 and 5/108. The Pelicans will be looking for a win in their final game and counting on a loss to Marist Brothers for them to secure a final four spot. The final round of the season sees the Hornets hosting Casino, whilst Pottsville travels to Fripp Oval to take on the Ballina Bears.

Coastal League Season Wraps Up In a local derby at Rabjones Oval Murwillumbah 6/204 put on their best showing of the season with a win over Cudgen 7/201 in a quality game. Dylan Stoddard scored an unbeaten 113 to set up a good total for the Hornets. In reply the Panthers young guns in Ashton Wilson 66, Sidney Ewing 57 and 2/46 and an unbeaten 38 from Jack Sims ensured a win with 4 balls to spare. The future looks bright if these guys hang around together with some experienced players stepping up next season. In the other games despite an unbeaten 54 from Ian Rowlings, Terranora 6/154 were well beaten by Ballina Bears 1/159, whilst Pottsville 38 were thumped by Byron Bay 8/234.

The final round this weekend see Murwillumbah hosting second placed Byron Bay, Terranora taking on Alstonville and Pottsville at home against Ballina Bears. Cudgen are on the road to play third placed Tintenbar East Ballina. It will be the first time in many years that no Tweed side will feature in the finals series. In saying that, there are a number of positives to come out of the season with most clubs containing young players successfully making the transition from juniors to seniors. Most sides have been competitive on their day which beckons well for next season.

Tweed Valley Finals Loom With the top three spots locked in with Murwillumbah’s Wildcats (74), Pumas (73) and Tigers (67), Cudgen (58) and South Tweed Thirstiers No. 1 (55) will battle out for fourth spot over the next fortnight. Kieron Walkers Bobcats have drifted from the field over the past month.

Highlights from the weekend included Thirstiers No. 1 upset win over Jason

Mortimer’s Wildcats and Cudgen’s 9/286 return to form win over Cabarita 8/127.

In Murwillumbah Brent McCloy’s Pumas side 1/105 was too good for the Bobcats 9/102 despite a half century from James Simpson. Blake Gilmore remained unbeaten on 50 for the Pumas, whilst Adrian Gorton 3/15 and Lionel McCloy 3/16 were the chief destroyers. Next door Paul Jones Tigers 8/412 were too strong for the Cubs 192. Unbeaten innings from Wayne Shortus 100, Curtis Strong 52 and Paul Jones 51 helped Matt Sutton 98 set an impossible target.

This week’s games see Dean Mangold’s Cudgen side play Shane Wilson’s Thirstiers No. 2 side, Brent McCloy’s Pumas side take on Cabarita and Thirstier’s No. 1 host the Tigers. In Murwillumbah Bryan Burrows Cougars play the Bobcats at Les Cave, whilst stable mates the Wildcats battle Reyman Gill’s Cubs side on Barrie Smith.

Tweed Valley T20 Blast The junior T20 Blast program finished up at Rabjones Oval this week. The 12 week mid-week format aimed at 8 to 12 year old boys and girls was a resounding success. Well done to Dave Parkes who coordinated the program which rotated around the four Tweed venues. Some of these kids will transition into the junior competitions next season.

Murwillumbah and Cudgen make Junior Semi Finals 3rd placed Murwillumbah U16’s travel away to play Alstonville over the next fortnight in their semi-final. Whilst Cudgen Green U 14’s play away to Lennox Head.

The winner of both games will advance to their respective Grand Finals.

There are two more rounds of games to complete the Under 12’s competition.

Murwillumbah Panthers remain in second spot of the seventeen team competition.

Far North Coast – Coast v Country Twenty 20 Games A number of Tweed juniors will participate in the inaugural Coast v Country Twenty 20 games at Oakes Oval Lismore this Sunday 28 February.

Murwillumbah players Travis and Joel Antonelli, Ashton Wilson (pictured) will join up with Cudgen’s Harvey Moase and Hayden Wilson. Pottsville’s Bailey Engler rounds out the local content.

The Twenty 20 games will be played consecutively from 10am.

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Between the Flags Cudgen Headland SLSC – Keith Kennedy A busy weekend ahead for members with the club championships being contested, the seniors on Saturday morning with the report time of 9 a.m. and on Sunday the Juniors will hold theirs with a 9 a.m. start.

These will give our serious competitors competition leading up to the series of N.S.W. Title carnivals commencing next week with the Junior, Masters and Open at Umina – Ocean Beach.

Although we can predict some winners we encourage all members to participate be it surf or beach events.

Our Junior President, Nigel Hughes was pleased with the attendance at the Comedy Night held at the Kingscliff Bowls Club last Friday night and thanked all sponsors, patrons and the Bowls Club for its support.

Only a small field in the social swim last Sunday with placings going to Russell Zahn, Alex Tarrant and Sue Hawkins.

Old Boys Association are now conducting fund raising at the Murwillumbah Riverview Hotel on Friday afternoon and its usual ‘Saturday Spin” which was popular at our previous venue and we would welcome supporters there.

This weekend the N.S.W. Champion Life Saver Championships will be conducted at Umina.

The club will be represented in the 15 yr. division by Anthea Warne and in the 17 yr.

by Lewis Warne.

The event consists in Physical Skills of surf, board, tube and beach sprint races, a theory paper of 40 questions and a practical resuscitation of live patient assessment and C.P.R. on a manikin.

Calendar: Feb.27th Club Championships Feb 28th Junior Club Championships Mar 4,5,6 N.S.W. Junior Championships – Umina Mar 9, 10. N.S.W. Masters Championships – Umina Mar 11,12,13 N.S.W. Open Championships – Umina Mar 13 Juniors Presentations – A.G.M. Mar 18 Qld. Masters Championships – North Kirra Mar. 19-20 Qld. Open Championships – North Kirra.

PATROLS: Sat. 27.2. – AM Barracudas – Sue Eke(c) PM Whales – Mick Kenny (c) Sun 28.2. AM Hammerheads – John Harbison (c) PM Mermaids – Sue Young (c)

Cabarita Beach SLSC – Belinda Pye An idea that arose from attending the 2014/15 Youth Opportunity Makers Workshop has inspired Brunswick SLSC surf lifesaver to patrol at every NSW Surf Life Saving Club and last Sunday.

The 17-year-old started to hone his idea after listening to the 2014 Volunteer of the Year, Andy Cross from South Narrabeen, who spoke about his journey surfing at every surf club in NSW to promote the Gold Medallion program.

“My inspiration within the Surf Life Saving movement would definitely have to be Andy Cross. I was lucky enough to have him as a presenter for the YOM program which I attended in April 2015,” said the final year school student.

Sam spoke to our Nippers and their parents about the two messages as to why he wants to patrol at all 129 clubs.

“I want to encourage all active surf lifesavers to patrol at a different surf life saving club and I also want to encourage the younger members of Surf Life Saving to be thinking about taking up committee roles within their respective clubs,” said Sam. The Brisbane teen spent his Christmas holidays discovering the Sydney clubs starting the first patrol at North Palm Beach on the 12th of December and then over the six weeks finishing up at Manly. Spending most of his time at South Narrabeen SLSC and at North Palm Beach SLSC for the first part of his Sydney Northern Beaches journey, Sam patrolled throughout the holiday period including every weekend and public holiday and performed his first rescue on New Year’s Day at South Narrabeen.

Apart from spreading his message, the surf lifesaver has learnt a great deal more than he expected, particularly about the way clubs manage their patrols and is eager to share this with the clubs on the FNC. “I’ve learnt a lot to do with the beaches and the different way patrols are run and how they manage having lots of people in the water. Coming from Brunswick Heads, we’ve only got 20 or 30 people in the water, so coming down to Sydney where you can have around 300 people to watch over is really quite amazing,” said Sam. Sam spent Saturday at Salt SLSC and Sunday with Patrols 4 and 3 from Cabarita Beach and certainly had a captive audience with our youth.

Sam will head back to Brisbane and concentrate on his final year of high school and on the weekends will continue to patrol at the Far North Coast clubs before the Easter holidays.

If you would like to follow Sam’s journey visit his Instagram account: patrol129beaches Opening hours for the bar - Friday to Sunday from Noon. Come and enjoy the beautiful views and great company.

Members Draw Friday and Sunday evenings.

Cabarita Beach SLSC Nippers -“Training Tomorrow’s Lifesavers Today” Patrol information: Saturday 27/02/16: Patrol 6 Sunday 28/02/16: (am) Patrol 8 PC Jordan, (pm) Patrol 5 PC Debra

Local para triathlete brings home a win

Ashton Wilson, Joel Antonelli and Ben Champley.

Local Triathlete Bill Chaffey was first home in the 2016 OTU Oceania Paratriathlon Championship In Devonport last weekend.

As the first paratriathlete home, he was the winner of the PT1 classification. This is another amazing achievement for Bill who has his sights set on Rio. Bill is a member of the local Tweed Valley Triathlon club. It is difficult not to be inspired by Bill and if you are, the local club is running a “Come and Try Tri” option which means you can take part on a Saturday morning for just $2 from now until the end of the season. So grab

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your goggles, borrow a bike if you need to, dust off your joggers and head down to the pool this Saturday morning.

Results for Saturday were Tri Mites 1st Madeline Smith, 2nd Tessa Hendrikse in the girls race and 1st Logan Smith, 2nd Jet Tunsted in the boys. Tiny Trimites- 1st Emily Walton, 2nd Ruby Trueman. Seniors- 1st James Simpson. 2nd Julie Webster.

Intermediate Open 1st Lachlan Partridge, 2nd Liam Parker. Intermediate Female 1 st Sharnah Bowen, 2nd Joan Gibbons.

See you at the pool!!

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