Tweed Valley Weekly, May 23, 2024

On May 14, 2024 the doors were opened to patients, staff and visitors. From now on, all emergency care and public hospital services are at Tweed Valley Hospital, 771 Cudgen Road, Cudgen.

The Tweed Hospital will not be accepting new patients. The Tweed Valley Hospital has a new telephone number: 02 6677 2000.

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Relief coming for Leagues Club

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Relief for leagues club

By Jonathon Howard

IN A major win for future-proofing the Murwillumbah (Brothers) Leagues Club against flooding, the construction of a new stormwater pump station has kicked into gear this week.

Work is expected to take about three months to complete (weather permitting) and the pump station should be operational by early September.

Two new pumps will stand about two metres tall and will be able to move almost 1,000 litres of stormwater per second at full speed.

The pump station will be automatically triggered and can be monitored remotely by Tweed Shire Council staff.

The $1.626 million project is being undertaken by Tweed Shire Council in partnership with the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), the NSW Reconstruction Authority (RA) and the NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and

Water (DCCEEW).

The new pump station is one of several projects being delivered in the Tweed as part of the Northern Rivers Recovery and Resilience Program (NRRRP).

A total of $6.67 million has been awarded under the NRRRP for several other projects in Murwillumbah, supported by an additional $2 million from the RA.

These projects include the Wharf Street pump station upgrade, Lavender Creek pump station upgrade, a new pump system within the east Murwillumbah levee, modifications to Alma Street, earthworks to Lot 4 on Quarry Road and modification of Condong Creek.

The Australian Government-funded NRRRP provides $150 million to deliver flood mitigation and resilience projects across the Northern Rivers region, which was devastated by flooding in February and March of 2022.

The aim of the NRRRP is to drive longterm resilience and ensure communities are better equipped to withstand and re -

cover from future disasters.

Member for Richmond Justine Elliot met with the council staff and contractors on site and said this project is an “excellent example” of how government funding can support communities in undertaking necessary steps to improve flood protection following the devastating 2022 flood events.

“The NRRRP is delivering real projects in the Tweed which are local priorities and will ensure communities like Murwillumbah are in a better position to recover from future severe weather events,” she said.

“I am very pleased to see construction is now underway with funding support from the NRRRP on this vital stormwater pump, which will boost flood resilience.

“The Albanese Government is committed to helping the Northern Rivers on the road to recovery and ensure we are all better prepared for future events.”

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Six local DV offenders arrested

By Jo Kennett

TWEED-BYRON Police arrested six people and extradited a man from Queensland as part of the state-wide Operation Amarok VI that targeted dangerous domestic and family violence offenders.

Police also carried out 132 apprehended violence order (AVO) compliance checks in their campaign: “to ensure the ongoing safety of victims.”

Detective Inspector Matt Zimmer said Operation Amarok VI ran from Wednesday, May 15, to Saturday, May 18, and focused on “identified domestic and family violence offenders where their intent, capability and access to victims is at an elevated level of threat.”

“The operation prioritises engaging with

dangerous family and domestic violence offenders,” Det Insp Zimmer said. “As a result we had six arrests.

“A 44-year-old male was charged with destroying/damaging property and will appear in Tweed Heads Local Court on Monday, June 3.

“A 45-year-old male was charged with two counts of contravening an Apprehended Violence Order (AVO) and was refused bail to appear at the Tweed Heads Local Court on July 10.

“A 43-year-old male was charged with two counts of using a carriage service (such as a phone) to threaten harm and one count of using a carriage service to menace/harass/offend.

“A 63-year-old woman was charged with

assault occasioning actual bodily harm and common assault and appeared in Tweed Heads Local Court on May 22.

“A 22-year-old male was charged with common assault, using a carriage service to menace/harass/offend, possessing a prohibited drug and carrying a cutting weapon upon apprehension and will appear in Byron Bay Local Court on June 3.”

Det Insp Zimmer said a 17-year-old male was charged with stalking/intimidating with the intent to cause fear and appeared at the Children’s Court on May 22.

“We also had an extradition of a 26-yearold male from Brisbane on May 17 to NSW,” he said.

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Bus route needs changing

Mick Hourihan is right (TVW, May 16, Motoring). Using The Village Lane at Cudgen as a turnaround for ‘out of service’ buses on the 601 hospital route shows little regard for local residents.

Mick provides the solution. The buses, when leaving the new hospital, turn right at the traffic lights on the Tweed Coast Road, go down to the roundabout under the M1 and return to the hospital for the northbound leg. Perfect in its simplicity, no residents or businesses affected, drivers not forced to negotiate a tight laneway with all its associated risk, and the buses safely use a main thoroughfare. Transport NSW — make this simple change.

Scott Morgan, Cudgen Cudgen bus changes needed

I agree with Mr Hourihan. Cudgen village is a tight place to negotiate, especially during school travel times. His proposal to use the roundabout at the M1 makes sense.

Larry Newell, Chinderah

I agree with Mr Hourihan

As a longtime resident of Crescent Street in Cudgen, I’m writing in support of Mick Hourihan’s alternative route for Kinetic bus route 601.

Cudgen cannot possibly accommodate all of this escalation in local traffic. Lives are literally at stake here. I’ve already written to the council GM and traffic committee expressing my desperate concerns.

Arch Redman, Cudgen Common sense on The Village Lane bus route

It beggars belief that Transport NSW have approved a twice hourly bus run down The Village Lane at Cudgen, a previously quiet one-way street leading to Cudgen school which is used by many schoolchildren daily.

The narrowness of the lane makes it totally unsuitable for buses, indeed one had to reverse out of Collier Street last week as it couldn’t fit around the corner due to other cars parked there.

What price do we put on the safety of our children? Surely we don’t have to wait till there is a tragedy to reverse this idiotic decision? The proposal put forward by Cudgen residents that the buses go down to the roundabout for the M1 and return is unfortunately the only option that leaves Cudgen and Kingscliff residents relatively undisturbed by half hourly buses.

The blame for this absurd decision rests solely with the hospital planners, who in their ignorance didn’t plan for a bus interchange inside the hospital site. They had a chance to deliver a practical solution with unlimited space available but completely ignored the obvious one.

Now it is left to both Cudgen and Kingscliff residents to deliver a plan to fix this mess, before innocent children are injured or killed on their way to and from school in what was previously a lovely, quiet and safe one-way street.

Barbara Roughan, Kingscliff Developers not always to blame on land banking

In reference to Mayor Chris Cherry blaming developers for land banking and not releasing land for sale (TVW, May 16, page 5).

One of the developments in question, name withheld, was first proposed in the late ‘70s and has had to pass through a number of owners’ hands before it reached the current stage we are now.

Simply put, a development of this size is not a simple quick or cheap process. To start with, sitting on land costs money, so it’s in the developer’s best interests to get it released for sale ASAP. The owners are not just sitting

on it hoping for an increase in land value.

Over the past 20 years the current owners have probably been paying the land off plus paying rates on property that they have not been able to receive an income.

They can’t subdivide the lots off and put them up for sale until certain levels of infrastructure are in place eg roads, electricity supply, etc.

Gone are the days when a developer/landowner could prepare a few blocks and then sell to get the cash to pay for the next lot of blocks.

Where do they get the money from to pay for the whole development in one go? They borrow it and it’s not easy to get finance for this size of a development. More cost to the landowner. Would you sit on something that would cost you money for 20 years and get no return? Doesn’t make financial sense to me.

From personal experience with Tweed Shire Council, a simple internal fit-out to an existing commercial property took 15 months for council to approve.

Another business in the same building got their approval in one week. Why? We had to pay for this property for 15 months and couldn’t use it.

Everyone wants to fix the housing crisis, let’s work together to make things happen faster, then everyone is happy.

T Brian, Kingscliff Volunteer transport question

We have been informed that Volunteering Gold Coast are now allowed to pick up people from Tweed Heads and Banora Point.

This area is covered by The Community Transport Company, NSW.

I am a driver for The Community Transport Company and volunteer my time.

How come a Queensland volunteer

company can pick up people in NSW and do it without being asked how they got this authority?

M Davis, Tweed Heads Good decision on water extraction

It was interesting to read the article in The Weekly last week (May 9, page 5) about a family water mining operation being pulled into line by the council — particularly as it appears to have a decision from the Land and Environment Court. Nobody should have unfettered access to profit from a natural resource such as underground water. I was pleased to see my rates being used to protect our precious environment.

Andrew Rutherford, Cabarita Doing nothing on weeds is short-sighted

I think that the statements by council staff (reported in TVW, May 16) that both weeds (giant Parramatta grass and giant devil’s fig) are unable to be eradicated due to the extent of the weeds and that the cost would be too significant for council and landholders to attempt eradication now, highlights that these weeds have been allowed to get out of control by government agencies and landholders simply by doing nothing so they become out of control.

Witness the current fire ant frenzy (thank you very much for the attempts), known about for 20 years.

It is the camphor laurel plague all over again. Do nothing and then it becomes too big to deal with financially and so that becomes the excuse to continue to do nothing.

DF Ryder, Murwillumbah

Please help Red Shield Appeal

With The Salvation Army’s Red Shield Appeal around the corner, I wanted to share a bit about why I’m so passionate in my work for the Salvos, and why I also put my money

where my mouth is as a regular donor. I see first-hand the people whose lives are transformed by the work of the Salvos — these people are given a new beginning in life.

I know a man who sleeps rough with his cat. He’s kind and stoic, and only asks for help when he’s “in a bind.”

He was thrilled when we sourced a swag for him.

I know a single mum who works very hard to provide for her kids. She earns just too much that she doesn’t qualify for public housing, yet she is priced out of the private rental market. Her tenacity and ability to pick herself up from setback after setback continuously inspires me.

I know a teen who lived in the disabled toilet of a train station when he was kicked out of home. He tried for as long as he could to keep going to school, but without any money, food, or amenities, he found himself at one of our crisis accommodation services. He’s now in his 30s, and passionate about using music to help other teens who are at risk or are experiencing homelessness.

The money raised allows us to support people to make safe, healthy, new beginnings in life. New beginnings that not only change the course of their lives, but positively change the lives of their children, and their children’s children. How do I know?

Because I’ve seen it.

To donate to this year’s Red Shield Appeal, or if you need support from the Salvos, visit salvationarmy.org. au or call 13 SALVOS. You can also donate at any Salvos Store.

Lauren Martin, Southern Sydney (Salvation Army Community Worker)

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Record council legal bill

By Jonathon Howard

LEGAL COSTS for Tweed Shire Council have hit a record high, with a bill for the 2022/23 financial year topping out at $2.87 million — over $1 million more than the previous year.

The bill shocked several councillors when it was revealed during their monthly meeting on Thursday, May 16, after it was raised as a question on notice (QoN) by Cr James Owen.

Cr Owen said he raised the matter via a QoN around the legal service costs because “it is a matter that is raised with me and Cr Rhiannon Brinsmead consistently”.

“Although some of our councillor colleagues find it difficult to accept that it is an issue of concern for the community,” he said.

“Tweed Shire residents and ratepayers tell me that they are concerned about the amount of their ratepayer money that council is spending on legal services costs, which is increasing exponentially under the current leadership of the mayor and general manager.

“By way of example council spent an eye-watering $2.87 million of ratepayer’s money on lawyers last year.

“Of equal concern is that council had originally allocated $1.2m to be spent on lawyers at the start of the year, a concerning figure in its own right, however, the end result was a legal services budget blow out of over $1.6m.

“No matter what reasons or ‘context’ the mayor and general manager provide for this, the fact is that its ratepayers who are burdened with this cost and they deserve to know how much they are paying for legal services so that they can decide

whether it’s bang for their buck.”

Mayor Chris Cherry has sought to defend the expenditure, stressing the legal bill is an important part of “defending what makes the Tweed special”.

“Although the amounts that council is forced to spend defending our planning controls is large, when we look at the total budget for the organisation it is usually less than one per cent,” Mayor Cherry said.

“It is incredibly important that council goes in to bat for our community against some pretty inappropriate developments, we need to protect the standards that our community has put in place, otherwise we may well end up losing what makes Tweed special.”

Mayor Cherry said readers should note that the 2022/23 costs were very high, but the largest case was one following up on compliance for a series of buildings that had been built with no approvals.

“Council is also likely to get much of those costs returned to us if costs are awarded, so those numbers are likely to be reduced,” she said.

“We need to defend the rights of our existing residents and protect where we live and going through the court process is often the only way council can do that.

The legal services costs for Tweed Shire Council have shocked some councillors

“I think the community expect us to protect them — just look at the petition we recently received urging and supporting council to stand up in court against the caravan proposal on flood lands just outside Pottsville.

“It is something our community demands and we will continue to make decisions based on merit and not bow to the threat of legal action.”

Cr Warren Polglase disagreed with the mayor and said council’s legal bill is “totally out of control.”

“The council is forced to pay in legal disputes most times,” he said.

“There was one legal case where the planning department gave advice to council over a development matter, only for council to also seek further legal advice, which resulted in very similar advice from the town planners, and it cost more than $50,000 for the external advice.

“The thing is, we’ve lost the art of negotiation between councillors and developers.

“Council staff are also being intimidated by a majority of the council decision, this makes the staff very nervous and makes them think twice about their recommendations.”

Continued on page 18.

Uniting Kingscliff redevelopment

By Jo Kennett

KINGSCLIFF RESIDENTS have three more weeks to have their say on a state significant development (SSD) application for a $233-million seniors independent living village lodged with the NSW Government by Uniting NSW/ACT under the Uniting Church.

The facility at 24A Kingscliff Street currently has 80 residential aged care beds. According to Uniting, the proposal, which is slightly scaled down from the original, includes plans to transform the existing residential aged care home into a ‘contemporary seniors’ community and provide a mix of 199 retirement and independent living apartments and 120 residential aged care places.

“The Kingscliff development has been designed to build a connected community for seniors — catering for various health and care needs,” Uniting said in a media release.

“By fostering a vibrant community with increased services and a strong emphasis on social connection, residents can embrace happier and healthier lives.

“Seniors will have the chance to live in a warm, inclusive and accessible environment with several communal areas for residents to enjoy, nestled into beautiful, landscaped gardens that will create an abundance of opportunity to socialise and meet new friends.”

Uniting said that the seniors’ wellness centre, if approved, will have an outdoor pool and gym, cinema, hairdressing salon and communal clubroom, as well as medical and allied health consulting rooms all on site: “adding to the functionality and convenience, making life a little easier for residents.”

“The co-location of the retirement and independent living apartments and residential aged care home, together with assisted living services, reinforces Uniting’s continuum of care model which supports residents as their care needs change,” Uniting said.

Uniting says projected population growth and Tweed Shire Council’s Draft Options Paper, Growth Management and Housing Strategy “outlines the importance of having different housing options to address shifting demographics, particularly those that cater to downsizing older residents, such as seniors housing and dedicated aged care aligned with health services.”

Uniting Director of Property and Housing, Simon Furness, says that while the Uniting Kingscliff residential aged care home served its purpose for over 30 years, “we recognise the need for a more contemporary village to meet the evolving needs of seniors who are living more independent lives for longer.”

“We take great pride in our connection with the Kingscliff community and are dedicated to nurturing the growth of the region by helping to meet the increased demand for quality homes and services for seniors,” Mr Furness said.

“The development will also stimulate the local economy through the creation of over 260 employment opportunities throughout the construction phase.”

After undertaking two phases of community consultation in mid-2022 and 2023, Uniting made adjustments to the original proposal, including reducing building heights from five to four storeys and reducing the number of independent living apartments from 235 to 199.

In addition to revising the scale, Uniting

has also made a series of amendments including an increased setback from neighbouring boundaries, “heightened privacy through thoughtful landscaping”, a reduced number of buildings from eight to seven, and the movement of the residential aged care home away from neighbour boundaries.

Uniting says they have relocated the swimming pool to the centre of the site to minimise noise and plan on cutting construction from three stages to two in an effort to reduce disruption.

The Uniting Kingscliff project was placed on public exhibition by the NSW Department of Planning and Environment last week.

“During this period, community members can have their say by making a formal submission about the project,” a Uniting spokesperson said.

“The demolition and construction timetable is yet to be determined and is subject to the planning approval processes.”

Submissions close on June 13 and can be submitted via: www.planningportal. nsw.gov.au/major-projects/projects/uniting-kingscliff-redevelopment

Living with purpose

Servo gas leak

A GAS leak has sent a Tweed Heads South service station into lockdown, with firefighters risking their own lives to check the leak was isolated on Thursday, May 16.

Fire and Rescue Banora Point responded to a report of a gas leak at a service station on Minjungbal Drive at 6.42am. Staff had already locked the service station down by the time firefighters arrived a short time later.

The firefighters found the leak was coming from an underground turret.

A second pumper from Fire and Rescue Tweed Heads was called in as backup as a precaution, and the incident was escalated to a command because of the complexity of the situation. Firefighters donned breathing apparatus and set up a hose line for fire protection.

Using a gas detector, atmospheric levels were checked, and a high LEL (lower explosive limit) reading was detected. Firefighters removed an access lid to the underground pit to confirm if the emergency shut-off had isolated the leak. The leak appeared to have subsided, although firefighters remained on scene throughout the morning until a gas contractor arrived.

The scene was handed over to the occupant later that morning. Fire and Rescue NSW Commissioner Jeremy Fewtrell congratulated local firefighters on their efforts, calling it ‘nice work’ in a post on the Fire and Rescue Banora Point Facebook page.

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An artist's impression of the Uniting Kingscliff proposal

Firefighters setting up a line to the Minjungbal Drive service station. Inset is firefighters detecting a high 'lower explosive limit' gas reading

Stop the pod bashing

By Jonathon Howard

THE BASHING and constant criticism of residents residing in temporary housing pods at both Pottsville and Kingscliff “needs to stop”, according to Deputy Mayor Meredith Dennis.

Cr Dennis joined in voting for a motion to extend the pod villages by another six months during council’s monthly meeting last week.

Cr Dennis emphasised that despite some early hurdles, the pod housing is working for flood victims.

“I’m sick of the public tearing down those flood-impacted and homeless people — 90 per cent of whom are Tweed residents — in the pod villages despite knowing very little about their situation,” she said.

Cr Dennis recently visited the Kingscliff temporary housing village, where she knows a resident, and can assure residents the situation has improved, and the “bad eggs” including alleged drug dealers and a meth dealer are gone for good.

“These are good people who are being lumped in with a few bad eggs,” she said.

“We need to understand that the bad elements have been moved on and the management of these sites is now professional and efficient.”

Cr Dennis said the idea that many of the residents are “deros” is “completely unjustified”.

“Pod residents often tell me that they know that some members of the community ‘want them gone’ and they feel devastated by being a burden, which they’re not,” she said.

“Give these people a break and try to understand they are mostly flood-impacted residents.

“The look on these people’s faces is one of complete devastation and they know what people think of them living in their pods.

“Without the pod villages where are these people going to go?

“Some of them had a house prior to the 2022 flood and are legitimately flood-affected people

— let’s not judge these people, let’s help them.”

Cr Dennis said she’s proposing an open day at one of the pod villages to invite residents into the facility and see the positives for themselves.

“I acknowledge that the pods will go, as is outlined by the housing minister, however, they are being used currently for their intended purpose,” she said.

“The drug dealers are gone, the management are more than capable, and there’s a need for the public to stop judging and start gaining an understanding of the need.

“I’ve discussed with the mayor and Cr Nola Firth about hosting an open day at one of the pod villages to show people just how well they are used and how friendly and just like anyone else who lost their home in a flood.”

YOUR THOUGHTS: Do you think the pod bashing has to stop and would you welcome an open day? Send your thoughts and letters to editor@theweekly.net.au

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Temporary housing village at Kingscliff, which is working well, according to Deputy Mayor Meredith Dennis

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Thank you to all our volunteers in the Tweed

This week is National Volunteer Week, Australia’s largest annual celebration of volunteering. The event aims to highlight the vital role volunteers play in communities across the country and right here in the Tweed.

Council will use this week to celebrate the significant contribution volunteers make across the region and to spotlight those who so selflessly give back to the community.

According to the latest Census, nearly 14,000 people in the Tweed reported doing some sort of volunteer work – this equates to 14.3% of the local population. Some Tweed Shire volunteers have already been formally celebrated this year for their tireless work.

At the 2024 Tweed Shire Council Australia Day Awards, resident Kate McKenzie, who co-founded Fingal Head Coast Care in 1986, took out the Volunteer of the Year Award (Individual) for her dedication to the local environment.

And the Chinderah Community Hub, established

in the aftermath of the 2022 flood, took out the Volunteer of the Year Award (Group) for their dedication to helping those in need across the Tweed.

Past winners of the Tweed Local Achievement Awards during Seniors Week have been long-standing members of organisations such as the NSW Rural Fire Service, people that support local wildlife and environmental organisations, and those that give their time to make the Tweed a more inclusive place.

Council offers a range of volunteer opportunities including at the Tweed Regional Gallery and Tweed Regional Museum, where passionate volunteers support visitors to have a more positive and enriching experience and are an integral part of daily operations. Other volunteer opportunities exist in events, environmental sustainability and projects.

National Volunteer week runs from Monday 20 to Sunday 26 May.

For information and resources about volunteering, visit volunteeringaustralia.org

Flood restoration work gathering pace on Urliup Road

Flood restoration work on the Tweed’s rural road network continues with Council engaging contractor Hazell Brothers Group to restore 6 damaged sites caused by landslips from the 2022 flood along Urliup Road.

The $5 million restoration project involves extensive ground restabilisation and road reconstruction works to restore the road to its pre-flood condition.

The work will be undertaken in 3 stages over approximately 42 weeks, with works currently scheduled for completion by October 2024, weather permitting.

The contractor has commenced works on 5 of the 6 sites on Urliup Road, with site establishment, vegetation clearing, and temporary access construction completed.

Council is acquiring some private land adjacent to

Urliup Road to help with the restoration process, while an easement has been created on a downhill slip site for future maintenance.

To ensure the safety of Council’s waste recovery contractor, temporary arrangements for a communal collection point for waste recovery services will remain in place until after the roadworks are complete, when the service will return to normal.

While works are underway, the road will be temporarily closed to traffic between 9 am and 3 pm, Monday to Friday, between 1041 to 1110 Urliup Road during Stage 1, weather permitting.

Outside of these times, sites will remain open under a single lane will traffic lights to ensure the safety of motorists and on-site crews, and to help facilitate the movement of heavy machinery and equipment.

Find out more about flood restoration works at tweed.nsw.gov.au/flood-restoration-works

In brief ...

Council adopts management plan and fee structure

Council resolved at the meeting on 21 March 2024 to adopt fees for vessel berths in Anchorage Harbour.

The Anchorage Island Harbour Management Plan was also adopted with no amendments.

Funds raised from these fees will be used to maintain assets in the area.

The following annual licence fees have been adopted in the Council budget:

• Pontoon berth (The Isle) – $535

• Swing mooring – $2,126

• Pontoon berth (Revetment) – $1,607

• Pontoon berth (Rotunda) – $1,607

• Fixed berth (Jetties Boardwalk) – $3,215

Visit yoursaytweed.com.au/anchorageisland to view the Council report and resolution for the adoption of fees.

Are you on the lookout for clean fill?

Council is looking for landowners interested in accepting clean fill from our construction projects and flood repairs.

Eligible landowners can now apply to take loads of clean fill to use on their property, for example to build up sites for farms sheds or pads above flood levels for stock and machinery.

A process has been developed to ensure the movement of fill is done safely within the fire ant biosecurity control zone and within guidelines set out by the NSW Department of Primary Industries. Express your interest online via a short survey at tweed.nsw.gov.au/disposal-of-fill

Properties must be suitable for a tandem truck to access. During periods of wet weather, fill will only be delivered to properties with all-weather access. Applications will be assessed against relevant planning and land zoning controls.

Help to restore Pottsville koala habitat

Residents are invited to plant a tree that will grow to become future koala habitat in Pottsville.

A community tree planting day will be held at the Cudgera Creek Nature Reserve, near Pottsville, this Saturday 25 May, from 9 am to 12 pm.

Come along to this family-friendly event and plant trees that will grow to become future koala habitat.

A second event will be held at the Pottsville Environment Park on Sunday 26 May.

‘Koala Food Tree ID – Learning through drawing’ is an engaging session where you can discover the main koala food trees in the region. The event runs from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm.

These events are part of Koala Conversations (18 May to 1 June) – a series of events which aim to engage communities across the Northern Rivers to preserve koala habitats.

Visit friendsofthekoala.org/koala-conversations to find out more.

Unite for World Environment Day on Sunday 2 June

Tweed residents can help restore wildlife habitat and learn about regenerative agriculture techniques at free community events to mark World Environment Day.

World Environment Day is on Wednesday 5 June and Council is helping to promote this year’s focus on land restoration, desertification and drought resilience.

To align with the theme, Council will host a community tree planting day along the banks of the Rous River at Kynnumboon, near Murwillumbah, on

Sunday 2 June, from 9 am to 2 pm.

The tree planting event is part of one of the biggest restoration projects in the Tweed. Over 3 ha of land has been planted with more than 12,000 native trees, shrubs and groundcovers, providing rainforest habitat for flying foxes and other fauna.

The free family-friendly event includes tours of the revegetation site, an Indigenous welcome to country, and a food and drink cart.

Register for the event at events.humanitix.com/ community-tree-planting-event-at-kynnumboon

Tweed Shire Council wishes to acknowledge the Ngandowal and Minyungbal speaking people of the Bundjalung Country, in particular the Goodjinburra, Tul-gi-gin and Moorung – Moobah clans, as being the traditional owners and custodians of the land and waters within the Tweed Shire boundaries. Council also acknowledges

right to speak for

Tweed Regional Gallery volunteers Salli Prendergast and Khalia Litzow are among the many volunteers we celebrate this week.

The tree planting site along the Rous River at Kynnumboon.

New Olley acquisition on public display for first time in decades

A rare and significant artwork by renowned Australian painter Margaret Olley is currently on display at the Margaret Olley Art Centre in Murwillumbah.

Generously gifted to the Tweed Regional Gallery collection by the Margaret Olley Art Trust in February, the exhibition marks the first time this painting has been on public display since it was painted 76 years ago.

The painting, titled Still life with pink paper and plums, was gifted by the Trust in recognition of the service of former long-term Gallery Director Susi Muddiman OAM, who led the Gallery from 2007 to 2023.

Painted in 1948, Still life with pink paper and plums showcases Olley’s precocious talent and confident approach to painting still life, signalling the start of a long and enduring career as one of Australia’s most celebrated painters of still life and interiors.

Gallery Director Ingrid Hedgcock was thrilled for this rare work to become part of the Gallery’s significant collection of Margaret Olley artworks.

“The rarity of a major painting like this to remain from this early part of Olley’s career is extraordinary. We are thrilled by the generosity of the Margaret Olley Art Trust to secure this artwork and gift it to the Tweed

Have your say on future sport and recreation and be a winner

Council is seeking feedback from the community on the draft Sport and Active Recreation Strategy 2023–2033.

With demand for sport growing, Council has developed a draft Sport and Active Recreation Strategy which will guide decision-making and spending for the next 10 years.

We want to hear what the community thinks of the Strategy and its Implementation Plan. The Implementation Plan outlines the actions and resources Council will use to address the community’s needs, based on feedback gathered through community engagement.

Visit yoursaytweed.com.au/activerecreation to share your feedback and be in with a chance to win a pair of Apple AirPods.

Youth aged 12–24 are encouraged to share their feedback by taking part in a youth-focused submission.

Share your thoughts on the Strategy and Implementation Plan by making a submission before 4 pm on Friday 31 May 2024.

Those who make a submission will automatically go into a draw to win a pair of Apple AirPods*. *Terms and conditions apply. See website for more details.

Regional Gallery collection,” Ms Hedgcock said. “Only a small number of paintings remaining from this period are held in public collections, so it is fitting that Still life with pink paper and plums finds its home at the Tweed Regional Gallery alongside the re-creation of her famous home studio, which allows unique insight into her life and legacy as Australia’s most celebrated painter of still life.”

Trustee of the Margaret Olley Art Trust Philip Bacon AO said the Trust was delighted to acquire the new painting which had been in private ownership for many decades.

“This is a seminal piece of work by Margaret Olley – it’s a beautiful painting that has been around for almost 80 years but is only now on public display for the first time for everyone to enjoy,” Mr Bacon said.

“We were thrilled to be able to acquire it for the Tweed Regional Gallery in honour of long-serving former director Susi Muddiman, whose devoted service and stewardship of the Margaret Olley Art Centre has made the Gallery such an incredible drawcard for the region.”

Ms Muddiman OAM said she was honoured by the

gift to the Gallery in her name.

“The Gallery and Margaret Olley Art Centre is such an important part of my life,” she said.

“I am so proud of the wonderful success of the Gallery. It has been a privilege to bring so much joy to so many people over the years.”

The painting will be on display until 11 August 2024 as part of a new exhibition in the Margaret Olley Art Centre, Margaret Olley: from the collection

Burringbar draft concept plan community feedback received

Council engaged with the Burringbar community in late 2023 to provide feedback on the draft concept plan for Burringbar Memorial Reserve and Masterson Park.

Thank you to everyone who participated, with a total of 102 submissions received by our Parks and Active Communities team.

The Community Engagement Report for the draft concept plan is now available for viewing on Your Say Tweed. The report is a compilation of community feedback received from surveys, both online and hard copy, and the additional submissions received through emails and phone calls as well as the pop-up event

held in the park.

The community was pleased a number of their suggestions and ideas previously developed in the Burringbar Village Community Plan had been integrated into the concept plan.

The top 3 priorities respondents outlined for the park were:

• a nature play space

• upgrades to park facilities (picnic tables, barbecues and seating)

• a large, sheltered community meeting space.

Read the full report on the project page at yoursaytweed.com.au/burringbar

Section 4.55(2) modification applications for public comment

The following Section 4.55(2) applications have been received by Tweed Shire

Tracking site located at datracker.tweed.nsw.gov.au for a period of 14 days from Wednesday 22

The proposals are not designated developments and Tweed Shire Council is the consent authority.

ApplicantLocation

K Ryan-MilroyLot 12 DP 1038726; No. 569 Pottsville Road, Sleepy Hollow; Lot 333 DP 1001758; No. 84 Sleepy Hollow Road, Sleepy Hollow

Proposed modification

Amendment to Development Consent DA21/0045 for use of existing unapproved structure as a restaurant or café

• Addition of external cooking area comprising BBQ, meat smoker and pizza oven.

• Removal of conditions limiting the cooking of food.

• Removal of condition to permit amplified music.

ApplicantLocation

Skeen Constructions Pty Ltd

Lot 2 DP 1014405; Charles Street, Tweed Heads; Lot 8 Sec 2 DP 3123; No. 5 Kennedy Drive, Tweed Heads; Lot 35 Sec 2 DP 3123; No. 54 Charles Street, Tweed Heads

Proposed modification

Unit 1

• Family increased from 5.7 m to 7.2 m.

• Balcony increased from 2.5 m to 4.0 m.

• Relocation of the pool. Alfresco widening (minor extent).

• Master suite and ensuite redesign and master suite extended from 4.87 m to 6.37 m.

• Removal of balcony.

• Reconfiguration of bathroom and linen closet relocated.

• Depth of bedrooms 2 and 3 increased from 3 m to 4.01 m.

Unit 2

• Increased depth to garage by 1 m and filled area behind the entry larger in area.

• Family room extended in width from 5.77 m to 7.8 m.

• Alfresco area increased from a width of 5 m to 6 m and a depth increase of 0.97 m.

• The depth of all bedrooms increased by 1 m.

• Larger ensuite and WIR and larger bed 2 and 3.

• Balcony included to the master suite.

• Reduction to window in the stairwell and extend the wall to allow more room.

Proposal

Amendment to development consent DA20/0027 for multi dwelling housing comprising 4 units, swimming pool and tree removal

Units 3 and 4

DA21/0045.01

DA20/0027.01

• Pool deck and plunge pool added and slab rearranged to suit the combining of units.

• Units attached.

• Reconfiguration to the internal layout and gym included.

• Pools to each unit included and associated decking.

• Balconies increased in area.

• Reconfiguration of bed 2 and 3 to create walkway to the pool deck.

• Inclusion of alfresco area.

• Larger butler’s pantry, dining, and living due to the joining of the 2 units.

• Larger master suite with the addition of a balcony.

• Width of garage increased to 6 m × 6.805 m.

• Widening of the pool deck to allow a door from inside to outside.

Any person may, during the period specified above, make a submission in writing to Council in relation to the modification application. Where a submission is in the form of an objection, then the grounds of objection are required to be specified. In accordance with Clause 118 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2021, there is no right of appeal under Section 8.8 of the Act by an objector.

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

Please note: Requirements regarding Disclosure of Political Gifts and Donations

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

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

Susi Muddiman OAM, Philip Bacon AO and Ingrid Hedgcock at the unveiling of the new Margaret Olley painting Still life with pink paper and plums 1948.

Community feedback is being considered in plans for Burringbar Memorial Reserve and Masterson Park.

Win a pair of Apple AirPods: Have your say before 31 May on Council’s Sport and Acive Recreation Strategy

Embrace sustainable food at free Murwillumbah workshop

Mark your calendar for a free upcoming workshop at Murwillumbah on sustainable and climatefriendly food actions.

Hosted by the Tweed Community Action Network, this event aims to empower people to take tangible steps towards a more sustainable lifestyle. The session will offer valuable insights and practical tips in growing your own food, composting, reducing food waste, worm farming and fostering food networks. The workshop will take place at the Murwillumbah Community Garden on Saturday 25 May from 2 to 4:30 pm.

the Planet competition.

Development application determinations

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

Application details

Approved

DA24/0107 – Patio, deck, swimming pool and retaining

Lot 18 DP 236820, No. 6 Summit Drive, Banora Point

DA23/0547 – Alterations and additions to existing dual occupancy

Lot 2 SP 12427, Unit 2/No. 10 Shell Street, Kingscliff

DA24/0122 – Inground swimming pool

Lot 38 DP 1227115, No. 18A Seaside Drive, Kingscliff

DA24/0134 – Alterations and additions to an existing dwelling including house raising

Lot 8 Section GDP 20361, No. 5 William Street, Murwillumbah

DA24/0092 – In-ground swimming pool

Lot 738 DP 1072580, No. 66 Mylestom Circle, Pottsville

DA24/0101 – Carport

Lot 208 DP 1237760, No. 5 Woodroffe Street, Terranora

DA21/0877 – Demolition of existing structures, earth-works, tree removal and construction of a residential flat building comprising 6 × 2 bedroom units and 3 × 3 bed-room units, car parking (2 basement levels), swimming pools (2) and associated works

Lot 2 DP 350710, No. 6 Boundary Lane, Tweed Heads

DA23/0400 – Proposed temporary installation of a ferris wheel for a maximum period of 12 weeks

Lot 7036 DP 1054009, No. 60 Boundary Street, Tweed Heads

DA24/0088 – Demolition of an existing building

Lot 100 DP 1255399, No. 38 Minjungbal Drive, Tweed Heads South

Approved – deferred commencement

DA22/0160 – Multi-dwelling housing (13 townhouses), swimming pools, signage, earthworks and vegetation removal

Lot 5 DP 1030979, No. 18 Kildare Drive, Banora Point

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

Community notice

The Pottsville Community Association monthly meetings are held on the last Tuesday of the month at 6:30 pm at St Marks Anglican Church, Coronation Avenue, Pottsville. Come along, get involved with the community and learn about upcoming projects. For more information call 0407 889 168.

Council’s Sustainability and Environment

Education Officer Jane Moad said the Tweed Community Action Network was focused on developing community-led solutions to climate change and sustainability challenges.

“If you’re interested in growing your own food, creating food secure food networks or reducing your environmental impact, this workshop is for you,” Ms Moad said.

“Everyone’s welcome to join the conversations.”

Places are limited – register at events.humanitix.com/ community-action-network-sustainable-food

Students, get creative for the planet!

High school students in the Tweed are invited to participate in the national Speaking 4 the Planet competition on the theme: Trees: the guardians of life.

Speaking 4 the Planet is an arts-based sustainability competition for high school students aged 12–18 years. The competition asks participants to submit creative entries in one of four categories: speaking, visual arts, writing or performance poetry.

Submissions must identify how trees add value to our world – whether it be through natural habitats, providing shade, conservation or health and wellbeing.

Prizes are up for grabs and entrants will be invited to showcase their work at future climate and sustainability events in the Tweed.

Council is sponsoring participation for youth in the Tweed as part of its climate action work with the community, which recognises the importance of young people’s voices.

Submit your entries by Friday 26 July at tweed.nsw.gov.au/sustainable-living

Contact Council’s Sustainability Education Officer Jane Moad at tsc@tweed.nsw.gov.au for more information.

Re-notification of development proposal for public comment

The following development application has been received by Tweed Shire Council and may be viewed on Council’s DA Tracking site located at datracker.tweed.nsw.gov.au for a period of 14 days from Wednesday 22 May to Wednesday 5 June 2024. The proposal is not designated development and Tweed Shire Council is the consent authority.

Applicant Location Proposal Application

Newton Denny Chapelle Lot 169 DP 1075495 and Lot 930 DP 1079118, No. 4-8 Bells Boulevard, Kingscliff 16 lot subdivision, new road and associated works

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

Please note: Requirements regarding Disclosure of Political Gifts and Donations

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

Proposed licence of Council-managed Crown land

your voice to decision making in the

Council, as Crown Land Manager under the Crown Lands Management Act 2016 Council-managed Crown land. The land has previously been managed

expired. Under the Act, Council is currently only able to offer a one-year

one-year licence agreement for their use of the premises.

Property: Lot 447 DP755701, Crown Reserve 63717

Term: One year

Permitted use: Public recreation and resting place (as per Crown Reserve dedicated purposes)

Licensee: Pottsville Beach Community Hall Incorporated

Have your say

Written submissions relating to this proposal are to be made by no later than 5 pm, Wednesday 19 June 2024 to Council via:

• mail – PO Box 816, Murwillumbah NSW 2484 • email – tsc@tweed.nsw.gov.au Subject: Pottsville Beach Community Hall

• online – yoursaytweed.com.au/pottsvillepublicrecreation

Please include your name, address and contact details with your email or mail submission. Note that under the provisions of the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 (NSW), such submissions may be referred to third parties for consideration.

Council reference: PN: 23512 Licence – Pottsville Beach

Community Hall Inc.

Enquiries: Kelly Lorkin, Technical Officer – Property

Phone: 02 6670 2400

In accordance with section 47 of the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW), Tweed Shire.

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

Come along to a free sustainable food workshop at Murwillumbah Community Gardens on Saturday 25 May.

Entries can be in the form of speaking, visual arts, writing or performance poetry for the Speaking 4

Laneway turnaround

By Jonathon Howard

TRANSPORT FOR NSW says it’s listening to community concerns over the route 601 ‘out of service’ bus using The Village Laneway at Cudgen and is working to investigate alternative routes.

A Transport for NSW spokesperson updated The Weekly after Cudgen resident Michael Hourihan raised the issue in last week’s edition.

“As you can see, it is a very tight turn into a very narrow lane, and buses are already damaging the grass area of my neighbour’s lawn on the corner of Collier Street and The Village Lane every 30 minutes — seven days,” Mr Hourihan told The Weekly.

“Tuesday is also our bin collection day and Solo Waste has always come up our one-way lane in the wrong direction to collect our bins, they have been doing this for the last 20 years that we have been here.

“They do this as it is easier for them to pick up the bins from the left side of the land heading towards Collier Street.

“This is bound to cause an issue with buses

coming in the opposite direction.”

Mr Hourihan suggested that the 601 turnarounds take place at the M1 roundabout near Chinderah, and Transport for NSW said it’s looking into the matter.

“Transport for NSW understands there are community concerns regarding the bus turnaround route through parts of Cudgen,” a spokesperson for Transport for NSW told The Weekly.

“This was the preferred option as it allowed passengers to be dropped off at the hospital and buses to start the next trip as soon as possible.

“We are committed to working to investigate other alternatives to this turnaround route as well as improved access for bus users to the hospital.

“We are treating this as a priority and hope to update the community soon.”

YOUR THOUGHTS: Do you think the 601 should detour to the M1 roundabout at Chinderah to turn around? Or do you have another idea? Please send your thoughts and letters to editor@theweekly.net.au

TIGHT FIT: The 601 out of service bus is currently using The Village Laneway at Cudgen

Say Goodbye to Septic Woes

Craig Huff

Weed scourge and ticks From the Farm with

NSW FARMERS’ Far North Coast Branch recently had the privilege of a visit from NSW Farmers President Xavier Martin who took time away from recent supermarket senate inquiries to head up the coast and visit our local members.

The visit was a great opportunity to discuss challenges facing local farming.

Biosecurity featured high in the discussion as the current lack of appropriate management from government agencies is likely to squeeze more local farmers out of the industry, as additional burdens make it even more difficult to remain economically sustainable.

Declining cattle tick management and the outbreak of invasive weeds, particularly giant devil’s fig were two of the main threats discussed at length with Xavier.

Some farmers, as well as government staff, managing infestations of giant devil’s fig believe it has the potential to have a greater local impact on our landscape than camphor laurel.

Unfortunately, the north coast is the only area of NSW that this weed is not listed by Local Land Services (LLS) as a weed that needs to be eradicated.

As a result, control is not prioritised, and appropriate funding is not allocated to it.

Our Far North Coast branch has expressed concern that less funding seems to be available to LLS and NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) for biosecurity management.

DPI staff are being called away from the tick management program to deal with fire ant outbreaks in NSW.

Tick outbreaks, farms under tick quarantine, cases of tick fever and resulting cattle deaths are reported to be on the rise.

Thanks to recent efforts and submissions from our local branch, policy has been updated to enable the NSW Farmers’ Association to lobby to help resolve the current issues.

Almost immediately after his visit, Xavier held meetings with the Minister for Agriculture to communicate the need for action and improved funding for our local biosecurity threats.

As an active branch with active members, it is possible to influence policy and help our local industry as we face an array of issues that will potentially impact farming.

Biosecurity is one of many emerging challenges.

Another massive burden looming is the possibility that farmers will need to document and report on all of their farm emissions.

Tweed farmers must not sit on the bench but become active, have their voice heard and ensure their concerns are communicated through our local branch.

Membership of NSW Farmers enables us to unite together to preserve our farming future. Our new Far North Coast branch certainly offers an improved pathway for local farmers to join together and help keep their operations sustainable.

I encourage all farmers to join the growing number of members so they can have their concerns heard and help contribute to the preservation of agriculture in the Tweed.

The health and wellbeing of every student is at the core of physical education, personal development and sporting programs at Murwillumbah Public School.

The school offers a wide range of programs to meet the needs and interests of students.

Murwillumbah Public School has a long and proud history of sporting success with students achieving outstanding results at school, district, regional, state and national levels in athletics, swimming, cross country and individual and team sports.

Around 40 students from the school were selected to attend the district cross country trials at Les Cave Oval Murwillumbah last Friday. Heavy, overcast and sometimes very wet conditions didn’t dampen the enthusiasm

and determination of competitors. 8, 9 and 10 year old students tackled the 2000m course with 11 and 12 year olds taking on the gruelling 3000m track.

There were many terri c performances and personal best times with 5 students qualifying for the Far North Coast trials to be held at Bilambil on 7th June.

Congratulations to Chayse, Liam, Arlo, Arlia and Maddison

These students will be after selection to attend the North Coast trials which will be at the North Byron Parklands site on 21st June.

Congratulations also go to students who have excelled in other sporting endeavours. Chayse quali ed for state trials in swimming, Maddison in tennis and Charlie in hockey.

Local farmer Craig Huf hosted a visit from Xavier Martin

Celebrate Tweed Palliative Support

By Jonathon Howard

AS NATIONAL Palliative Care Week and National Volunteer Week coincide, Tweed Palliative Support (TPS) and Wedgetail Retreat are in celebration mode.

TPS President Meredith Dennis has this week highlighted the significance of TPS and its volunteers, which have been a cornerstone of the Tweed Shire for 26 years.

Formed in 1998, TPS has provided care and support to thousands of clients and their families without any ongoing government funding.

“The organisation relies heavily on community support and the dedication of volunteers to sustain its operations,” Ms Dennis said.

“Wedgetail Retreat, managed by TPS, holds the distinction of being the only community hospice in NSW.

“The hospice and its associated services are entirely funded by the proceeds from two op shops located in Murwillumbah, which are run exclusively by volunteers as well as generous

donations from the public.

“Our organisation thrives because of the incredible support from our community.

“We couldn’t do this without our volunteers, who not only raise funds, but also deliver medical equipment and assist our registered nurses in caring for our guests at Wedgetail Retreat.”

While many volunteer organisations struggle to attract new members, TPS is celebrating the completion of its annual volunteer carer training, with 20 new volunteers ready to serve the community.

The new trainees will soon be active either within the community or at Wedgetail Retreat, continuing the tradition of compassionate care.

Ms Dennis wanted to extend a big “thank you” to those volunteers that keep Tweed Palliative Support operational.

TPS invites anyone interested in learning more about their services or wishing to support their mission to visit their website via www.tweedpalliativesupport.org.au or call their office at (02) 6672 8459.

Amarok nabs six local DV offenders

Continued from page 3.

“He was charged with a revocation of parole for domestic violence related assault — he’s gone on parole but hasn’t complied with his bail conditions and has gone to Queensland so we had him extradited and he has basically gone straight back to jail.

“We also conducted 132 AVO compliance checks on offenders and victims to ensure there have been no breaches of AVOs, to ensure the ongoing safety of victims.

“Overall they are very receptive to us ensuring their safety.

“We also prioritise engaging with high-risk offenders under the suspect target management plan to ensure their compliance with

current court orders and to ensure ongoing victim safety.

“This operation also provides an opportunity to engage with our partner agencies to ensure our continual sharing of information to prevent and lessen serious threats of family and domestic violence.

“It is a significant priority for the Tweed-Byron Police District.”

Victims of domestic and family violence can find support services by contacting 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732) or visiting: 1800respect. org.au. Reports of domestic and family-related crime or abuse can be made by contacting or attending your local police station. In an emergency, contact Triple Zero (000).

Lock up your caravans

By Jo Kennett

TWEED POLICE are investigating the alleged theft of two caravans, one from Bilambil Heights on Tuesday, May 14, with CCTV footage showing it being towed by a ute and heading for the M1, and the other from Chinderah on Sunday, May 19.

The Chinderah caravan was allegedly stolen from Wommin Bay Road, sometime between Sunday, May 19, and early on Monday, May 20.

The van had no number plates at the time.

Allan Lochery said his van, a 19-foot York caravan with York decals on the front and sides and NSW registration plates ‘TS-32-YS’, was taken from Mount Bilinga Circuit, Bilambil Heights, in the early hours of Tuesday, May 14.

He said he heard a vehicle outside his house in the middle of the night.

“I was in my front room and heard noise, and other neighbours said they heard dogs bark, but we are so used to vehicles here,” he said.

“Our neighbours have diesel utes and you hear them going out early all the time.

“I woke at 3am and I thought it was just the neighbour going to work in the ute, but what I was hearing was him taking it.”

The caravan was normally parked in the Lochery’s driveway, but Allan had moved it onto the grass in front of the house under the street light because it was so boggy and he had just taken it for a roadworthy.

“I went out and he had wheel chocks and one of them had sunk into the ground when he drove over it,” he said.

“He’s obviously rushed and there was a wheel clamp still locked on, so it’s done at least a kilometre where it would have been whacking the floor and the van, and it would have done some damage.

“I went down to the Spa supermarket at the bottom of our hill on Scenic Drive and they found footage of a diesel trayback ute at 3.17am — which looks greyish, but it was black and white footage — with our van.

“The lady at the Ampol service station had footage of it and she said it was a silver extra cab (one-and-a-half cabins) ute.

Allan went to the roundabout in the middle of Kennedy Drive under the overpass and found the wheel lock on the southern side of the big roundabout with the north off-ramp.

“If they were just going to go north it wouldn’t be sitting on the southern side; it’s like someone has picked it up off the road and put it near the big sign,” he said.

Allan thinks the caravan would have damage to the wheel and the wheel arch.

“I am trying to find a camera that would show his (the ute driver’s) number plates,” he said.

“The stock cameras actually are capable of picking at those number plates and there are speed average cameras going

south.

“I’ve put a request in for the police to look at it which would be amazing.

“We know he went down the hill and straight out towards the highway.

“The police told someone there were loads of caravans taken and some were taken down to the Murwillumbah area and were used for people to live in.

“I think there were some found there.

“The police came and said there were no CCTV cameras in our street, but the bypass under the tunnel and south on the highway have them.

“They are pretty sophisticated at picking up number plates, but if anyone saw the van being towed early in the morning, we would love your help.”

Allan said the van was his pride and joy.

“We loved it,” he said.

“This is ten years of modest savings for us and we can’t replace it.

“Mum lives downstairs and we are caring for her and so we can get a break.

“We just did a little four-day trip which was great so it really is a kick in the guts.”

YOUR THOUGHTS: Send us your best caravaning story and security tip? Send your thoughts and letters to editor@theweekly.net.au

Legal costs

Continued from page 5.

Cr Polglase used as an example a Cabarita unit development which was were recommended for approval by council staff but denied by a majority vote,.

“The applicant took council to court and cost council many thousands of dollars and the approval was ultimately granted by the courts with slight variations,” he said.

“Why couldn’t that have been negotiated with the applicant prior to the refusal to avoid these costs.

“It all boils back to the elected body. Cabarita units needed one additional car park and councillors voted against it, the settlements risked being cancelled.”

Cr Polglase said he believes his fellow councillors are running a “popularity contest” instead of following council staff recommendations.

“Councillors appear to be more concerned about their political image than looking at development applications on their merit,” he said.

Cr Polglase said his fellow councillors need to “put more weight on the recommendations from the council staff and less on their public image.”

“It’s all about ‘look at me’ at the moment and that needs to stop,” he said.

“I back the council staff’s decision-making.

“We employ very professional people and their career paths include looking at the policies that we operate upon, if council is not happy with the proposal they should change the policy.

“They cannot blame the staff and there’s too much pushback.”

Cr Polglase acknowledged that council needs a legal budget to defend and protect the Tweed Shire.

“However, spending in excess of $2.5 million per year on battling decisions without merit is lunacy and a waste of money,” he said.

Cr Polglase said there needs to be more room for negotiation.

“It’s about positive input with applicants and give and take from each side. I’ve had people come at me with proposals and I’ve told them straight that’s not something I would support in that form. By denying applications that are recommended for approval by council we are not only delaying the project, we’re also making applicants extremely frustrated and unsure if the council system works. Councillors need to stop playing favourites and start approving development applications that are recommended for approval.”

This van was stolen from Bilambil Heights

This van was stolen from Chinderah

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By Jonathon Howard

MURWILLUMBAH’S RIVERVIEW Hotel is undergoing a major upgrade of its riverbank, car park, outdoor area, deck, new rooms and further flood mitigation upgrades.

The hotel has remained open for business during its renovations, which are expected to be completed by June.

Riverview Hotel owner Michael Schlederer says he’s investing more than $500,000 to future-proof the hotel for years to come.

“We are in the process of shoring up the site following flood impacts and erosion,” he said.

“The bank was at risk of slipping away following the 2017 flood, which was the first time the Riverview Hotel ever flooded.

“We got about 20mm inside the pub in 2017 and about 500mm inside the hotel in the 2022 flood.

“This is an investment in the hotel’s future as an icon of the Tweed Valley.”

The riverbank works, undertaken by Crosana Civil Construction, are progressing well and are scheduled to take a total of eight weeks.

“We’re also re-establishing the deck and there’s some exciting new ideas coming soon,”

Mr Schlederer said.

The hotel has just completed two new rooms for visitors, making it a total of 11 rooms and each with an ensuite.

There’s also some good news on the car parking, which will be completely resurfaced and

allow for easy access.

The Riverview Hotel was opened in December 1962, but the site of the hotel has been used for a pub since 1893 under the previous title the Railway Terminus Hotel.

“Due to the hotel’s proximity to the river, it was due for some urgent updates to the footings,” Michael said.

“The new footings were drilled down 26 metres and are shoring up the site for many decades to come.”

Over 1000 tonnes of material was used for the retaining wall, of which most of the funds were spent.

All of the Riverview’s electrical and air-conditioning and cooling is now located on the roof, well outside flood levels.

A special mention to Mick Kearney who is coordinating the project and is deserving of the highest praise.

“Without him, this building work would not have been completed so successfully,” Mr Schlederer said

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The 'Riv's' owner Michael Schlederer said the works are progressing well

Tweed Regional Museum

$140,000 grant to upgrade lighting under NSW Club Grants Category 3

Congratulations to Museum Director Molly Green, Curator Erika Taylor, dedicated staff and all the volunteer Museum Ambassadors. The Tweed Regional Museum is one of Australia’s leading regional museums.

Hug a volunteer, they’re the Tweed’s backbone

By Jo Kennett

THOUSANDS OF amazing volunteers across the Tweed Shire who put in long hours of unpaid work for the good of their communities are being celebrated this National Volunteers Week, which runs from Monday, May 20, to Sunday, May 26.

Nearly 14,000 people in the Tweed reported doing some sort of volunteer work at the last Census, which equates to 14.3 per cent of the local population.

This year, the theme for National Volunteers Week is ‘Something for Everyone’, which aims to recognise the diverse interests and talents people bring to volunteering.

The Weekly is this week featuring some of our volunteer legends, who not only keep many community groups operating but also have extensive knowledge about the Tweed. Council’s Manager Inclusive and Creative Communities, Shannon

Carruth, said it was important the work of volunteers was recognised.

Tweed resident Kate McKenzie, who co-founded Fingal Head Coast Care in 1986, took out the Volunteer of the Year Award (Individual) for her dedication to the local environment at the Australia Day Awards this year.

The Chinderah Community Hub, established in the aftermath of the 2022 flood, took out the Volunteer of the Year Award (Group) for their dedication to helping those in need.

Mary Grant, who drives all over the shire and rescues injured seabirds as a Tweed Valley Wildlife Carer, won council’s 2024 Local Achiever Award.

Volunteers can be found running the canteens at schools and sports clubs, getting fields game-ready and working hard on game day. They are there, like our wonderful Rotary and Lions Club and Country Women’s Association volunteers, raising funds for those in need, and taking care of abandoned or neglected pets or injured wildlife.

Volunteers organise support groups for people suffering terrible diseases like cancer and work to ease the burden they suffer, they rally around those who have lost loved ones, and they take care of our elders. They are at our hospitals, art galleries, museums and visitor centres. These unsung heroes are out there endlessly working to raise funds to build preschools and daycare centres. They work in our op shops and community centres to help out those in need.

Volunteers even risk their own lives and spend a huge part of their year keeping the community safe on our beaches and waterways, as well as taking care of our land and beaches and

who is one of 63 information centre volunteers and has been volunteering for the past three years.

“I love it, I get to know the area and find out about what’s out there in this beautiful country of ours,” she said.

Dianne lives at Currumbin and volunteers twice a week.

“If you’re considering volunteering you can meet new people, learn more about the area and giving back to the community,” she said.

They were out there saving lives during the floods and then doing all they could to help flood-affected community members put their shattered lives back together. Volunteers battle storms and floods to rescue people whose lives are threatened, or to make sure their homes are habitable.

Volunteers are also there working on the front line in emergency services.

Many, like the Rural Fire Service volunteers at Cudgen, Tweed Coast, Murwillumbah, Burringbar, Bilambil, Chillingham, Uki, Kunghur and

Tyalgum and Tweed District Rescue Squad VRA volunteers are confronted by horrific scenes at car accidents on an almost daily basis.

Many of them have to try to hold down a job, which are constantly interrupted by callouts. During bushfires they might have to leave their homes for months on end to help others in need, a sacrifice for not only them, but also for their families.

Volunteers contribute their time and effort for free because they want to make a contribution to their community.

Let’s remember our volunteers and all they do this National Volunteers Week and maybe shout a volunteer you know a coffee or a beer.

Do you know a volunteer or volunteer group doing wonderful work in the Tweed Shire or Coolangatta? Contact us via email: editor@theweekly. net.au — so we can all celebrate their contribution.

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volunteers Salli Prendergast and Khalia Litzow. Photo: Tweed Shire Council

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Climate action needed

By Jonathon Howard

IN A BID to galvanise community action on climate change, Tweed Shire councillor Nola Firth has successfully lead the establishment of a Community Leaders Forum at the upcoming Tweed Home Expo in August this year.

Cr Firth received a unanimous vote from her fellow councillors to establish the group during council’s monthly meeting on Thursday, May 16.

She said that the formation of such a group is the next step in council’s Climate Action Plan and she hopes it will put climate change at the forefront of residents’ minds.

Cr Firth said she wants to engage Tweed residents in a more active and grassroots response to climate change.

“We know that climate change is upon us,” she said.

“What with the floods and April being the thirteenth globally hottest month in a row, the earlier we as a community make the necessary changes the better the outcome will be. There are many things we could do.

“For example, we could band together to buy heat pumps, with the result of lower emissions and lower costs.

“This is already occurring in many shires. Kyogle, for example, is investigating establishing battery micro grids and the sharing of electricity.

“It means cheap electricity from solar panels available at peak time but not peak cost.

“Microgrids can still be connected to the

grid and they are especially useful in times of emergency.

“Upper Hunter Shire is also working towards a microgrid attached to a pharmacy, a fuel provider and a grocer, as well as an emergency centre.

“Indigo Shire in Victoria already has a community-run microgrid at Yackandandah.”

Cr Firth’s successful climate emergency motion means a full report is now coming to the community on the progress and future direction of council’s Climate Change Action Plan.

“This will help set the scene for more active community involvement, as will the forthcoming Climate Change Reference Group for council’s internal climate change risk management,” she said.

Cr Firth said this initiative is a further step to empower residents to more actively participate in driving climate change solutions.

“We know people are very concerned about the issue and we already have residents here who have ideas to address climate change and who have expertise to take on such projects,” she said.

Cr Firth said the Tweed Home Expo provides a perfect platform to launch the Community Leaders Forum.

“The proposed forum would offer a space for residents to collaborate, innovate and drive meaningful change in response to the climate emergency,” she said.

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Celebrate Kinship Festival

KINSHIP FESTIVAL will return to Knox Park in Murwillumbah this Saturday, May 25, for a free cultural festival led by First Nations people.

The free festival takes place ahead of National Reconciliation Week and this year’s theme is ‘Yabulgu’, which means ‘together as one and unity for our children’s future’.

The festival’s coordinator Lara Lei said Kinship Festival has always been about unity.

“This year we wanted to inspire our community to come together for the shared future of all our children,” she said.

The Kinship Festival is an offering from the Aboriginal community, with the aim of connecting all families with a sense of belonging to country, community and culture.

Kinship Festival showcases local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture including cultural dancing, music, art and a free lunch for all.

“Food is a very important part of our culture and the Kinship Festival struggles to find a way, but we always do, to ensure that we can share in a meal together as a community, it is an important part of the ceremony,” Lara said.

The event starts at 10am with a Welcome to Country and smoking ceremony, followed by a corroboree with 10 different dance groups from across the Bundjalung nation and beyond celebrating kinship connections through dance.

The event will feature the always popular large scale interactive community sand art installation, language workshops, weaving, children’s nature crafts and traditional games, live music, youth space along with the Aboriginal Artisan Market.

Minjungbal hip hop artist JK-47 will be running workshops with local young people who will be invited to perform alongside him on the day.

Kinship committee member and Bundjalung woman Aunty Charline Emzin-Boyd (Aunty

Char) is greatly excited about the festival.

“This is an exciting time of the year for us mob here on the North Coast Bundjalung Jugan celebrating our ninth Kinship Festival,” Aunty Char said.

“Our Elders come along with family to enjoy the festivities of the day. They give back to the festival with their stories within the Story Telling Tent.”

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By Peita Gardiman

THE SEVENTH annual Murwillumbah Arts Trail, held from May 11-12, has concluded with resounding success, marked by strong sales and overwhelming community participation.

The event, organised by the Murwillumbah Arts Trail Committee, showcased the vibrant arts scene of the region, featuring a diverse range of artworks from local and regional artists.

The Murwillumbah Arts Trail, renowned for its unique blend of visual, performance, and interactive arts, drew a large crowd of art enthusiasts and visitors from near and far.

year's trail was the good sales figures, with many artists reporting a significant increase in sales compared to previous years.

The success of the event underscores the growing appreciation and support for the arts in the Murwillumbah community.

The high sales are a testament to the incredible talent of our local artists and the strong support of our community. We are grateful to everyone who participated and attended.

This year’s trail featured over 65 artists across 31 venues, including galleries, studios, and pop-up spaces, creating a dynamic and immersive experience for attendees.

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The Murwillumbah Arts Trail has become a highlight on the region’s cultural calendar, attracting artists and art enthusiasts from across the country. The event not only provides a platform for local artists to showcase their work but also stimulates economic activity and tourism in the area.

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THE MAGIC Round certainly was magic and continues to go from strength to strength. It is a real carnival atmosphere and everyone who is in attendance raves about the footy, the packed stadium and the feel of the place.

It is a great concept adapted from the UK SuperLeague and will remain in Brisbane for another three years.

What is also a great concept to go with it is the addition of Game 1 of the Women’s Origin game to extend the weekend to four days of quality footy for the next few years.

I attended the game on Thursday night and was amazed at the amount of people, predominantly

young footy fan girls who were in attendance. 25,000 people in the crowd doubled the record for the previous year in what is a great indicator the popularity of the sport is growing. Not only the popularity but the quality also. It was a very impressive contest by two quality teams and the game was great to watch. The sheer physicality of the women’s game now has reached a wonderful level and the match was full of proper athletic humans.

Some of the physiques exude power and strength and speed. None more so than or very own Jaime Chapman who scored one of the tries of the season and probably the best in Women’s Origin history. She is a genuine star of the game who is so personable, marketable and a real role model for the young girls of this generation and the indigenous people of our area.

I for one will be going to watch again next year - who knows I might hang around for a few days and watch the rest.

The reason the women’s game is improving so much is the exposure and opportunities they are receiving at a grassroots level. I have been in Wyong this week at the NSWCCC u/16’s and u/18’s trials and the quality has improved immensely in the last three years and will continue to do so. This can only improve the level

at the top end and with an increased professional approach, more funding and opportunity at junior levels and the expansion of the NRLW the future is super bright for our girls.

Coach number two has bitten the dust with the Eels cutting ties with Brad Arthur after a disastrous 18 months for the glamour club. You can understand why given his roster and failing to fire and the search for the replacement commences. Wayne is off the market having committed to the Rabbits for the next three years so you would expect we are going to see a first time head coach take on the Eels going forward. It’s a tough job with not much job security in what is a highly results driven business.

Many names have been thrown around and I’d love to see my old mate Josh Hannay get another crack but I feel Jason Ryles could be the man for the Eels.

Good luck to Tweed Heads Seagulls in the u/19 Mal Meninga final against Burleigh on Saturday at Redcliffe. This will be a quality contest and well worth watching.

Plenty of footy about this weekend with the juniors and NRRRL all back in action.

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Kingy Collective to open

By Madeleine Murray

KINGY COLLECTIVE is throwing an opening party on Saturday, May 25, with music, food, art and objects.

The innovative shop opened its pastel pink doors for the first time three weeks ago.

The collective was founded by a small group of passionate Tweed region locals with the intention of joining their favourite people, ideas, art and objects.

Situated on Marine Parade opposite the Kingscliff Community Hall in a white 1930s Queenslander, Kingy Collective is a combination of an ethical retail space, flower bar, art gallery and food truck with a view to hosting pop-up events, exhibitions and arts experiences.

“The inspiration for the store was born firstly by the location,” founder Libby Kilby told The Weekly.

“I live at Fingal Head and popped into town for dinner with a friend when we noticed the for lease sign out the front of the building.

“Next minute we inspected the property and met Michaela from Tweed Valley Flowers and it just made sense that we all team up, so we did! A few weeks later the doors were open and we’ve been really enjoying the process of

building the offerings and future potential organically.”

The focus is on slow fashion, artisan and ethically made products that range from clothing, jewellery, accessories, skincare, homewares, ceramics, art and gifts.

Teamed together you’ll find Julian Edwards Fine Art JEFA Gallery, flower bar by Tweed Valley Flowers, food truck by Burgerlesque and the retail store by Libby Kilby.

They are aiming to host regular group exhibitions and arts events, and are kicking off their first group show on Saturday, May 25, from sunset hour.

For the opening party, there will be a music trio headed by Peter Hunt (well known in the Northern Rivers region for his band ‘Kooii’), a margarita bar provided by Azteca Margarita, and flower art available for purchase by Tweed Valley Flowers. The food truck Burgerlesque will be dishing up burgers.

There may also be a secret appearance from one of the internationally renowned exhibiting artists such as Blak Douglas (Archibald Winner 2022), Tim Fry, Mandy Nolan, Carmel DeBreuil, The Space Cowboy, Megan Roodenrys, Daniela Bradley, Paper Hands, Susu Studios and the Woven Atlas.

Kingy Collective official opening and group exhibition is from 5pm-9pm on Saturday, May 25, at 82 Marine Parade, Kingscliff. For more information go to @kingycollective

Kingy Collective window display with outfits by Genkstacy and The Sewloist

Art curation by JEFA Gallery. Artists: Blak Douglas, Daniele Bradley, Megan Roodenrys and Ms G. Petyarre

By Ken Corbitt

MUCH EXCITEMENT is stirring as Murwillumbah Theatre Company prepares to present the classic Australian comedy/drama Cosi from May 31 to June 16 at the Murwillumbah Civic Centre.

Set in the remnants of a burnt-out theatre on the grounds of an asylum and drawing upon the political and social context of the Vietnam War, Louis Nowra’s Cosi challenges our perceptions about love, madness and politics.

Whilst the inmates in the asylum suffer from various degrees of insanity and drug addictions, they often appear saner than their visitors. Nowra uses humour, irony and cynicism to blur the boundaries and subvert the distinctions between madness and sanity.

Out-of-work actor Lewis takes an offer to direct a play in the mental facility, but he’s not sure where to start. One of the patients called Roy wants to perform Mozart’s opera Cosi fan Tutte — the trouble is no one can sing or speak Italian!

Cosi director Bryanne Jardine is excited at the prospect of bringing Cosi to the stage.

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“I’ve wanted to direct Cosi for a long time,” Bryanne told The Weekly. “It’s an insightful, revealing, yet humorous look at mental health. This is drama as therapy. It shows that theatre can communicate important messages about our world.”

Bryanne said she was lucky to have a star cast for Cosi.

“We have a really talented bunch of perform ers and they are doing a fantastic job in rehears als,” she said. “All the crew and company are on the ball.”

Performed around the world, Cosi became a hit movie and is a set text for senior high school students.

Cosi will be staged at Murwillumbah Civic Centre on Friday, May 31, June 7 and 14 at 7.30pm; Saturday, June 1, 8 and 15 at 7.30pm, and Sunday, June 2, 9 and 16 at 2pm. The play contains strong language and adult themes. There will be cabaret seating – BYO food and drink. Refreshments for sale. For details phone 0498 831 575.

Tickets are $25 adults/$22 concession/$10 school students from murwillumbahtheatrecompany.com.au or at trybooking.com/CNXKH.

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STATE MEMBER for Lismore Janelle Saffin

has welcomed a $140,000 NSW Government grant to upgrade lighting at Murwillumbah’s Tweed Regional Museum in its 20th anniversary year.

Ms Saffin congratulated Museum Director Molly Green on her successful application under the Infrastructure Grants Program, made possible by the Clubgrants Category 3 Fund.

This fund reinvests a contribution from the state’s registered clubs’ gaming machine profits back into community projects.

In a community recognition statement lodged in Parliament last week, Ms Saffin paid tribute to the professionalism and passion of Ms Green, Curator Erika Taylor and their dedicated support staff.

“It’s hard to believe it’s been two decades since three historical societies — Murwillumbah,

Tweed Heads and Uki & South Arm — signed a Memorandum of Understanding to amalgamate under Tweed Shire Council’s management,” Ms Saffin said.

“Over that time, the museum has grown exponentially into one of Australia’s leading regional museums.

“Molly Green is blessed by having a 30-strong team of volunteers, known as museum ambassadors.

“Tweed Regional Museum has amassed a collection of more than 100,000 objects housed in the former Tweed Shire Council Chambers, built in 1915, and extended with a contemporary space in 2014.”

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Monumental Art at UkiGallery gets major gift

By Madeleine Murray By Madeleine Murray

AT 6PM on Thursday, May 23, Art Post Uki celebrates its 50th show by exhibiting a monumental painting by Hobie Porter.

Mountain Shadow is large, very large. Its two-metre long widescreen cinematic format covers the entire exhibiting wall.

This majestic painting takes the viewer up into the mountains of the caldera to contemplate the sublime beauty of our natural world.

The spectator is captured by the painting’s exquisite detail which reveals new wonders on each viewing.

Hobie explained his painting style to The Weekly: “When I was an artist in my 20s I explored different painting styles but they all reached a dead end. They felt arbi trary. I felt I needed to ground myself in something substantial so I turned

to observational realism.

“I like to emphasise ethereal, transcendent, emotive qualities in my paintings as I ponder a sense of floating amidst the mountains. My intention is to try to visually communicate this feeling as a remarkable characteristic of belonging to this country.”

Hobie, who lives in the Tweed Valley, has been exhibiting regularly since 2004. He is represented by Art House Gallery in Rushcutters Bay Sydney, and his work is held in many public and private collections. He teaches visual art at TAFE NSW’s Murwillumbah Campus.

Mountain Shadow opens at 6pm on Thursday, May 23, and can be seen every day until July 3 at the Uki Post Office, 1464 Kyogle Road, Uki. Opening hours are 7am-5pm weekdays, 7am-12.30pm Saturday and 8am-12.30pm Sunday.

A VERY special Margaret Olley painting has arrived at the Tweed Regional Gallery.

The painting, called Still Life with Pink Paper and Plums, is a gift to the Tweed Regional Gallery collection from the Margaret Olley Art Trust. The beautiful work was given in recognition of the service of Susi Muddiman OAM as gallery director from 2007 to 2023.

During those years the inspirational leader oversaw the construction and opening of the Margaret Olley Art Centre, the incredibly detailed, evocative suite of three rooms in Olley’s fascinating house in Paddington. This quirky meticulous studio re-creation has been a huge success on every level, attracting thousands of tourists to the Tweed.

The Margaret Olley Art Trust was established by the artist in 1990 to acquire paintings for public collections. The Trust has continued to support Margaret Olley’s legacy since her death in 2011.

The painting has never been on public display since it was painted 76 years ago. Gallery director Ingrid Hedgcock is thrilled for this rare work to become part of the gallery’s significant collection of Margaret Olley artworks.

“Only a small number of paintings remaining from

this period are held in public collections, so it is fitting that Still Life with Pink Paper and Plums finds its home at the Tweed Regional Gallery alongside the re-creation of Olley’s famous home studio, which allows unique insight into her life and legacy as Australia’s most celebrated painter of still life,” Ingrid said.

Trustee of the Margaret Olley Art Trust, Philip Bacon AO, said the Trust was delighted by the opportunity to acquire the new painting which had been in private ownership for many decades.

“We were thrilled to be able to acquire it for the Tweed Regional Gallery in honour of long-serving former director Susi Muddiman, whose devoted service and stewardship of the Margaret Olley Art Centre has made the gallery such an incredible drawcard for the region.”

Unveiling the artwork, Susi

said she was honoured by the gift to the gallery in her name, and genuinely ‘delighted and surprised’ that this important painting had been acquired for the gallery’s collection.

“The gallery and the Margaret Olley Art Centre are such an important part of my life,” Susi said. “I am so proud of the wonderful success of the gallery. It has been a privilege to bring so much joy to so many people over the years.

“I am especially grateful to Philip Bacon and the Trust for their confidence in me in establishing the Margaret Olley Art Centre here. I am proud of what we have achieved here over such a short period of time.”

The painting will be on display until August 11 as part of a new exhibition called Margaret Olley: from the collection. For more information, go to gallery.tweed.nsw.gov.au

Hobie Porter's work is ethereal and transcendent. Mountain Shadow is 2m long and 1.13m high.

Susi Muddiman OAM, Philip Bacon AO and Ingrid Hedgcock at the unveiling of the new Margaret Olley painting Still Life with Pink Paper and Plums 1948.

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By Jo Kennett

LOCAL BUSINESSES are being invited to join in Purple Friday, an initiative between Rotary Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Islands and NSW Police to raise awareness of domestic and family violence.

Purple Friday was born in Ballina, after District Governor Dave Harmon from Rotary Club Ballina-on-Richmond, heard about a friend’s sister, who was tragically murdered in Melbourne in front of her three young children.

The initiative was taken up by Ballina’s Cherry Street Sports Group and their General Manager Tere Sheehan was on the Tweed Coast to launch Purple Friday at Pottsville Beach Sports Club on Thursday, May 16, with Mayor Chris Cherry in attendance.

Pottsville Beach Sports Club General Manager Ryan Clarke said Mr Sheehan has been a fervent supporter and catalyst for the campaign in Ballina,

“The movement in Ballina has seen a widespread surge of support following the tragic death of Lindy Lucena, a local woman whose life was claimed by domestic violence in January 2023,” Mr Clarke said.

“From Friday, May 17, staff at the club will wear purple shirts as a stand against violence and a symbol of solidarity and support for victims.”

Mr Clarke said that during the launch, Tere Sheehan recounted “a compelling story where the simple act of wearing the purple shirt enabled him to assist a woman in desperate need, demonstrating the profound impact community actions can have on individuals in crisis.”

“We’re not counsellors, and we don’t pretend to be, but we can help when someone reaches out,” Mr Sheehan told the guests at the launch.

“This woman approached me in the carpark at work, I got on the phone to a female member of Rotary who spent several hours talking to

this woman.

“She was trying to escape a domes tic violence situation, car packed and ready to go, when her partner slashed the tyres on her car.

“Rotary-on-Richmond was able to get her tyres fixed the next day and get her out of that situation.

“It really shows the power of the community being behind this initiative.”

“Our clubs serve as a crucial safe space for our community, and by joining this initiative, we reiterate our commitment to making our community a safer place for everyone,” Mr Clarke said.

“We invite other local businesses and indi viduals within the Tweed area to join us in this critical cause.”

Tweed Health for Everyone is also involved in Purple Friday.

For businesses interested in getting involved in this initiative Pottsville Sports asks you to contact the club directly at (02) 6676 1077.

Additionally, the 1800RESPECT hotline (Free call 1800 737 732) is available 24/7, offering counselling and support services to those affected by domestic and family violence.

Pottsville Beach Sports Club's GM Ryan Clarke with Tere Sheehan and Mayor Chris Cherry

The team at Pottsville Beach Sports Club at the Purple Friday launch with Tere Sheehan (centre) and Mayor Chris Cherry (right)

Positions Vacant

INFIELD TRACTOR DRIVER WANTED

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, team person to join our cane harvesting crew for the upcoming season.

Tractor or machinery operation experience is an advantage. Must have current class ‘C’ driver’s licence. Six on two off roster. Above award rate plus bonuses.

Season to begin mid-June.

Early morning starts. Season is June to December with 10-to-12-hour days.

Please send resumes to: daztax@bigpond.com

For more information phone: 0407 007 909.

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TWEED RIVER SEAFOOD is a local seafood

fresh and cooked seafood to the public.

have a full-time position available to someone who is passionate about seafood and is capable of providing great service to our customers You will work approximately 38-42 hours per week and be available for weekend and evening shifts. You will be paid above award wages including weekend and penalty rates with generous staff discounts for product purchased in store. Contact michael@tweedriverseafoods.com.au or drop your resume into the shop. National Transport & Logistics company requires HC/MC seasonal cane truck drivers at Condong, Broadwater & Harwood Sugar Mill sites. Competitive pay rates. Send Resumé/CV to Wendy.Keel@sctlogistics. com.au or call 0409 568 795 during office hours.

INNOVATIVE PAINTING BUSINESS growing. Requiring a 2nd or 3rd yr apprentice. Also full/ part time painter. Call Ian 0418 173 719 or Donna 0414 315 372

No need to sit alone at home, no need to be bored. Come along for genuine friendship & companionship. Ph: 0428 523 423 TO LET White Hall Lodge, Located in Coolangatta. Fully furnished single rooms only to

In loving memory of Russell John

Costin

Late of Limpinwood.

Protector of the Natural World

Passed away peacefully on Wednesday 15th May 2024. Aged 73 years.

Dearly loved Husband of Sharon. Cherished brother and brother-in-law of Roslyn & Raymond, Derek & Lesley, Maria (Dec), Paul & Kay, Sandra & Geoff, and Brad. Loved Uncle of Michael, Andrew, Sonia, Derek, Peter, Tracy, Michelle, Kym, Karen, Linda and Fiona.

Family and Friends are warmly invited to attend Russell’s Funeral Service to be held at the Tweed Valley Lawn Chapel at Eviron on Tuesday 28th May 2024, at 11.00am. In lieu of flowers, donations to Golden Retriever rescue would be appreciated, with a donation box and envelopes at the Service.

Murwillumbah

Alexander John REDMOND “Alex”

Passed away on 4th May 2024 at Murwillumbah Hospital Late of Pottsville. Aged 90 years. Beloved husband of Elaine (deceased), much loved dad and father-in-law of Janelle & Bruce Cloherty, Malcolm & Angela Redmond. Loving grandpa to Eleanor, Thomas and Dimity, proud great grandpa of Arthur and Isla.

Loved and remembered by all his family and friends.

A memorial service for Alex will be held in the Large Chapel of Melaleuca Station Memorial Gardens 9394 Tweed Valley Way Chinderah on Friday 31st May 2024 at 11:30am

Please

In Memoriam

Kevin (Stumper) Walsh

1936-2008

ose we love Don’t go away ey walk beside us everyday Unseen, Unheard, But always near So loved So missed So very dear, Always remembered

Beloved Husband of Dot ( Dulcie) and Loving father of Geo ry, Karen, David, Grandkids and Great Grandkids.

Thomas James BULLOCK 06/05/2024

Heritage Brothers 07 5599 1500

Reginald Rex SANDERS 12/05/2024

Heritage Brothers 07 5599 1500

Gwenyth Joyce SPENCER 14/05/2024

Heritage Brothers 07 5599 1500

Patricia Theresa CAMPBELL 16/05/2024

Heritage Brothers 07 5599 1500

Maureen Ann BELLETTE 18/05/2024

Heritage Brothers 07 5599 1500

Chris Lee FAIRHALL 11/05/2024

In Loving Memory

Beryl Florence Barlow.

21/04/1926 – 12/04/2024

We deeply appreciate the love and expressions of sympathy conveyed to us during our time of sorrow. Special thanks to the Management and Staff of Heritage Lodge, Dr Richard Wellm, Reverend Stuart Mason, June Rogan and Rev’d Kyungtae, Mum’s beautiful friends, our wonderful friends, and relations and especially Libby Varella and her team from McGuiness Funerals.

Marie, Janice, Margaret, Pam and Families

LOVED AND REMEMBERED FOREVER

Tweed teams ramp up

By Jo Kennett

THE TIDE is turning for Tweed NRRRL teams

IT WAS Round 7 of the NRRRL on May 19 with the Jets getting a good win over Marist Brothers, the Raiders holding undefeated Byron Bay to a draw and the Mustangs nearly getting the win over the much higher placed Rams on Sunday, May 19.

The Murwillumbah Mustangs played fourth-placed Ballina and had them on the ropes until the final minute when the Seagulls snatched a 26-22 win.

Coach Brendon Hill said the Mustangs were leading by 14 points with nine minutes to go, “but we didn’t finish the game off unfortunately.”

“It was a wake up call the week before and for 70 minutes we were the better team,” he said.

“We played well against Byron at the start of the season then had people away and put two really bad games in but we had a good game against Ballina.

“We are a young side; we have about eight or ten young blokes which is affecting our game management which is what lost us the game at the end.

“We were attacking their lines both times and through intercepted passes they got two length-of-the-field tries and we took the wrong option with a kick that could have trapped them down their end but we opened up the field for them instead.

“We were still in front and defended really

well in the last six or seven minutes and in the last minute they scored and won the game.

“All in all it was a much better effort from the boys.

“We have Mullumbimby next week. It’s a tight comp and I think anyone can beat anyone on the day.”

The Tweed Coast Raiders are yet to get a win on the board but they took on undefeated Byron Bay in a thrilling down-to-the-wire game that ended in a 12-12 draw.

The Raiders came out firing, scoring a try early, with Byron evening the score on the half time hooter and getting ahead early in the second half be fore Raiders scored in the final minute with a try out wide and a brilliant con version from Brayden Evans.

“That start was something we’ve been lacking in the last three games,” he said.

“The second half we’ve been mostly getting the bet ter of the opposition so the slow starts were something we needed to fix which we did today.

“Defence was really good but we let in two tries off kicks, just the bounce of the ball not going our way.

We talked about those 50/50 calls last week and we are just not getting them.

“There’s no one coming through us which is positive for our defence but we need wins.

“They are undefeated which gives us confidence but we are always confident because we have a good coach and a good team and we’ve been working hard and we know it’s going to change.”

The Bilambil Jets in sixth spot played the Marist Brothers Rams in fifth at home and took the points with a 44-12 win (we couldn’t get on to the team for a more degen had a bye.

Raiders Old Boys

THE TWEED Coast Raiders are holding their Old Boys Reunion at home in their Round 9 local derby against Murwillumbah Mustangs on Sunday, June 2. he club is calling on all ex Tweed Coast players, staff and supporters to spread the word and come along for what will be a great day and a chance to catch up with old mates.

Old boys and girls are asked to save the date and to tag, share and post any of their own Old Boys photos or memorabilia on the Tweed Coast Raiders Facebook page. “Remember, not everyone uses social media so please spread the word in person ’t forget to call or text those who would love to come along to our 2024 Old Boys Day,” the Raiders Bridey McNeven said.

Pump station

Continued from page 3.

Parliamentary Secretary of Disaster Recovery and Member for Lismore Janelle Saffin was also on site and said the new pump stations will make a big difference to the lives and livelihoods of people living and working in Murwillumbah.

“It represents real action on mitigation measures, so communities are better prepared and able to recover from the devastating impacts of floods,” she said.

“It demonstrates a willingness from all levels of government to get on with the job of increasing community resilience to future disasters.”

Mayor Chris Cherry said the stormwater pump station is a vital component of council’s flood mitigation strategy for Murwillumbah and aims to reduce the impact of stormwater flooding in the area.

“The pump station will not eliminate all flooding, but it will reduce the frequency and magnitude of nuisance flooding due to storm events,” she said.

“While we can’t stop flooding from occurring, the pumps will significantly improve drainage of the area following a rain event, helping to reduce the impact of flooding on local residents and Brothers Leagues Club in the future.

“Thanks to the generous support of NEMA, NSW RA and DCCEEW, this project represents a significant step towards strengthening our community’s resilience to flooding.”

Murwillumbah (Brothers) Leagues Club Chairman Clint O’Keefe said flooding has long been a problem for at Murwillumbah Leagues Club and he is excited to see work start on building this new pump station.

“Brothers is such an intrinsic part of the fabric of Murwillumbah life — not only on match days, but also as a centre for social gatherings — and t his pump station means we will be able to get back to normal operations a lot quicker after a big rain event,” he said.

Potters weekend a success

MURWILLUMBAH POTTERS

in conjunction with Clay Without Borders hosted another successful weekend of sales and community engagement for its ceramics market on Saturday, May 4 and Sunday, May 5.

The local club was exhibiting at Fernvale while the Clay Without Borders Group presented at Stokers Siding Memorial Hall.

Murwillumbah Potters member Christine Alexson updated The Weekly on the event and said it was “huge success”.

“We had 23 potters exhibited at Fernvale and 15 at Stokers Siding with good sales at each venue,” she said.

“Visitor numbers were steady over the weekend and we all felt the close proximity of both venues allowed for patrons to take in both locations with minimum travel.

“Stokers Siding experienced a significant number of cyclists taking a break from the Rail Trail.

“Devonshire teas, coffee and other refreshments were available at both locations making for a pleasant stop.”

Ms Alexson provided a photo of the Murwillumbah Potters raffle prize winner, Lucy (no last name provided) holding her prize.

“Murwillumbah Potters who will be donating the $700 to Wedgetail Palliative care from the proceeds of the raffle and fundraising,” she said.

Mitch Jackson, Leon McLean, council's Director Engineering David Oxenham, RA Program Director Geoff Waterhouse and Ethan Crowe

Young Raider Daniel Thompson in the early 90s

Raiders drew with Byron Bay 12-12

Real Estate Estate

FROM COAST TO COUNTRY

The top of the town luxury property buys

By Jo Kennett

THERE ARE currently 666 properties for sale in the Tweed Shire, which is a little spooky, although if you take out residential blocks of land it’s not quite so devilish.

Australia is the land of the eternal dreamer, with a national property obsession that should have us all thinking about a Bex and a good lie down, but why would you, when there are so many beautiful homes in our region to check out.

As part of The Weekly Real Estate’s three-part series we will look at the local market and this week we are starting with the top of the town — those stunning multi-million dollar pads most of us can only dream of — we will follow up next week with the best budget bargains in the shire and then a market update.

Of the 666 properties for sale, 63 are on the market for $2 million or over.

Tate Brownlee has a gorgeous Palm Springs-inspired home at 18 Sea Eagle Court (surely there are some cashed up Manly tragics

looking for their dream home out there) just a drop-kick from Casuarina Beach. It’s on the market with a price guide of $1,910,000 to $2,100,000.

The good thing about this property is that it is simple and elegant but homely and features a lovely breeze block exterior. It has all the modern features as well as some really nice unique touches.

It’s in a quiet cul-de-sac at South Casuarina with a low maintenance garden and some very nice entertaining areas. It’s also just a stroll up the beach to Cabarita. You will need to get in quick though

Open Homes

Saturday, May 25

Tate Brownlee

• 9 Glen Ayr Drive Banora Point, 9 -9:30am

• 1/33 Monterey Avenue, Banora Point, 9 -9:30am

• 2/33 Monterey Avenue, Banora Point,9 -9:30am

• 52 Wyangan Valley Way, Mudgeeraba,10 -10:30am (QLD Time)

• 21 Cashel Crescent, Banora Point,10 -10:30am

• 1/79 Oyster Point Road, Banora Point,1010:30am

as it goes to auction on May 29.

If you are after a rural retreat then 15 Hoop Pine Road, Dulguigan, might just be the place for you.

Tucked away down a country lane at the end of a sealed, tree-lined driveway, this 2.62-hectare (6.5 acre) property offers six bedrooms, three bathrooms and a garage big enough for your six Maseratis

The sprawling lawns and gardens have views across the cane fields to the mountains and the home has views of greenery from every window. There are brick and timber feature walls with high ceilings adding to the grandeur.

There is also a self-contained one-bedroom granny flat plus an

inground pool and it’s all just 9km from Murwillumbah and 25 km from the Tweed Coast.

It’s on the market with Jason and Tanya at Jet Real Estate with a price guide of $2.2 million to $2.4 million. Our last property is an absolute beauty. I know I always say that, but this 35-hectare farm would just about tempt the most ardent beach lovers west.

Number 32 Kellys Road, Eungella, is a three-bedroom, two-bathroom home with a big machinery shed and another great house site.

• 2 John Robb Way, Cudgen,11 -11:30am

If you are into horses or want to raise a few sheep or cattle this property is for you. There are five horse paddocks and a cutting arena, and the rolling green paddocks are pasture-improved with new electric fencing and cattle yards and excellent livestock carrying capacity. There are water troughs, three lovely dams, and creek and Oxley River frontage.

The home was built in 2018 and is beautifully done with rural views out every window as well as solar power and rainwater tanks.

• 12 Hillcrest Avenue, South Tweed Heads, 12 –12:30pm

• 7 Barton Place, Terranora,12 -12:30pm

• 17 Shamara Road, Terranora,1 -1:30pm

• 30 Lakeview Terrace, Bilambil Heights, 2-2:30pm

• K12 Blue Jay Circuit, Kingscliff, 2 -2:30pm

• 16 Surfside Crescent, Pottsville, 3 -3:30pm

• 20 Tyrone Terrace, Banora Point, 3 -3:30pm DJ Stringer Property Services

• 6 Admiralty Place, Banora Point 9-10:00am

• 96 Old Ferry Rd, Banora Point 9-10:00am

• 11 Monomeeth Avenue, Bilambil Heights 1010:30am

• 30 Pacific Drive, Banora Point 10:30 – 11:00am

• 20 Eliza Fraser Court, Terranora 11-11:30am

It’s all just a few minutes from Murwillumbah and half an hour to the coast and is on the market with First National Real Estate Murwillumbah for $2,690,000.

• 4/3 Island Drive, Tweed Heads 12-12:30pm

• 11/3-5 Barrett St, Tweed Heads West 1-1:30pm

• 251 McAuleys Rd, Terranora 1-1:30pm Tweed Coolangatta Real Estate

• 105/1 Harbour Place, The Anchorage Islands, Tweed Heads, 12pm-12:30pm

• 17 Stott St, Tweed Highlands Estate 1pm -1:30pm

JET

• 1 William Street, Murwillumbah 9:30-10am

• 17/41 Tweed Cost Road, Bogangar 11-11:30am

• 15 Yalla Kool Drive, Ocean Shores 12:30-1pm First National

• 105 Commercial Road, Murwillumbah,1010:30am

• 12 Condong St, Murwillumbah,11-11:30am

18 Sea Eagle Court Casuarina

Kitchen at 32 Kellys Road, Eungella

15 Hoop Pine Road, Dulguigan

Rural bliss at 32 Kellys Road, Eungella

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

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

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

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

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

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TWEED COOLANGATTA REAL ESTATE

Saturday25thMay1:00pm-1:30pm

Nestled on a generous 716 m² land size, this charming two-level house offers everything you’ve been searching for. The rus�c BBQ area includes a fire pit and 100 year old fence panels saved from a Piggabeen ca�le property.

Features:

• Ample space for entertaining guest’s or simply relaxing with family. The lower

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Street, Tweed Highlands Estate

rumpus is a bonus. Tassie oak kitchen and flooring

• 3 spacious bedrooms with walk-in robes, fans and planta�on shu�ers

• 2 bathrooms

• 3 car garage (includes separate 20m2 garage/workshop)

• Spacious wrap around deck for outdoor entertaining

• Low-maintenance lawn. Don’t miss this opportunity to make 17 Sto� Street your forever home!

Price:$1,100,000 - $1,150,000

Michael Smith 0413 454 350 michael.smith@tcre.net.au

Posi�oned in sought a�er ‘The Anchorage Islands’ this low set brick & �le villa home offers the re�rees dream.

Features:

• Secure gated complex, opposite the river and only minutes to Tweed Heads shopping centres, clubs & river walks.

Harbour Drive, Tweed Heads

• Three spacious bedrooms all with built-ins main bedroom with ensuite

• Large �led aircondi�oned open plan living, dining & kitchen

Price: $875,000 - $895,000 17 Stott

• Modern updated main bathroom & ensuite bathroom, separate laundry

• Internal access from auto lock-up garage

• Leafy outlook to the garden

• Solar panels

Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity for the ul�mate re�rement lifestyle!

Michael Smith 0413 454 350 michael.smith@tcre.net.au

Old Ferry Road Banora Point (Oxley

David Stringer

David Stringer Named In Top 50 For Qld!

Principal David Stringer has been named for the 4th time in the prestigious REB ‘Top 50 Agents Qld’ for 2024, placing this year at #34.

REB (Real Estate Business) is Australia's leading source of real estate news and market intelligence. The state-based ranking identifies agents who have recorded outstanding sales numbers and values in 2023 by building a strong presence in their local area and tailoring their services for both vendors and buyers.

David takes this opportunity to thank his clients for entrusting him with their real estate requirements and prides his success on relentless hard work over 22 years at the helm, honesty, total ethical conduct and is grateful of his dedicated support team around him that has made this award possible. REB Editor Grace Ormsby commended the agents' hard work and dedication to customer excellence.

When buying, selling or perhaps you simply require some general property advice, place your confidence in David to provide the best outcome for any real estate matter.

Please feel free to reach out to David Stringer on 0418 150 731 or david@djstringer.com.au Congratulations to David and all of the other recognised agents this year!

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Nestled in the serene heights of Terranora, this prestigious perfect north-east aspect five-bedroom residence epitomises luxury resort-style living. A grand gated entrance and a palm-lined driveway welcome you, hinting at the elegance that awaits within. As you step inside, the home unfolds dramatically, presenting a spectacular open layout framed by high ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows, that capture the immaculately manicured grounds and a stunning inground pool. This architectural marvel not only floods the space with natural light but also showcases unique and expansive views across the lush Northern Rivers and down to the sparkling coast.