DID YOU know that Tweed Shire residents can access a range of free fire safety services from their local Fire and Rescue NSW crews, including home fire safety checks, smoke alarm installations, personalised fire safety advice and specialist smoke alarms for people who are hard of hearing.
Fire and Rescue NSW Station 391 Murwillumbah is encouraging residents to take advantage of the free programs, which are designed to prevent emergencies before they happen.
Murwillumbah Fire and Rescue Station Commander Captain Johnny Taylor said while firefighters were best known for re -
“Working smoke alarms save lives”
sponding to emergencies, prevention was a major part of their role.
“Our role extends well beyond emergency response,” Captain Taylor said.
“A key focus of our work is improving community safety, preparedness and resilience through a range of free education and engagement initiatives.”
One of the station’s most popular services is the Home Fire Safety Visit, where firefighters will attend your home and check that you have working smoke alarms, that they are in good working condition, and are installed in suitable areas.
If you do not have one, firefighters will install a long-life battery-powered smoke alarm as well as replace existing smoke alarm batteries all at no cost. With your permission, firefighters will also ask you to show us around your home and property. This will allow us to give you personalised fire safety advice all free of charge.
Residents who are deaf or hard of hearing can also access advanced smoke alarms fitted with vibration pads and strobe lights to improve safety in the event of a fire.
“Working smoke alarms save lives and we are proud to offer this service to help keep our community safe,” Captain Taylor said.
In addition to home visits, firefighters regularly visit schools, TAFE students, community organisations and local groups to deliver fire safety presentations covering emergency preparedness and practical ways to reduce fire risks at home and in the workplace.
The station will also host a free community fire safety presentation at the Murwillumbah Services Club on Thursday, August 27 at 1700hrs, giving residents practical advice on fire prevention and emergency planning.
Captain Taylor encouraged locals to either attend the presentation or book a Home Fire Safety Visit.
“Our aim is to maximise community awareness and encourage local residents to attend and benefit from the information being shared,” he said.
Residents interested in booking a free Home Fire Safety Visit or learning more about Fire and Rescue NSW’s community safety programs can contact Murwillumbah Fire Station on 02 6690 6191 or visit the FRNSW Home Fire Safety Visit website to book a visit at https://www.fire. nsw.gov.au/fire-safety/home-fire-safety/ safety-visits.
Firefighters home assist Winter Ball for coast bridage
THE TWEED Coast Rural Fire Brigade will swap firefighting gear for formal wear next month as it hosts its inaugural Winter Charity Ball to raise funds for vital equipment and station upgrades.
The black-tie fundraiser, organised with the Tweed Coast Collective, will be held at Babalou Kingscliff and feature comedian Mandy Nolan as MC, live music and raffles.
The brigade has around a dozen active volunteers, aged from their late teens to their mid-70s, and is one of the few Rural Fire Service brigades to train every week of the year.
Despite being based in an urban area, the brigade is the first responder to emergencies across Pottsville, Cabarita Beach and Hastings Point because the nearest Fire and Rescue NSW stations are about
25 minutes away.
“This geographical quirk highlights the need for Tweed Coast brigade members to upskill beyond general bushfire capabilities to village qualifications, including breathing apparatus and search and rescue,” the brigade said.
Members also respond to ambulance and police assistance call-outs and played a major role in the 2022 floods and Tropical Cyclone Alfred clean-up.
While the NSW Rural Fire Service provides trucks and basic equipment, the brigade relies on community fundraising for many essential items.
Funds from the Winter Charity Ball will go towards new handheld radios, decontamination suits, station improvements, protective equipment and volunteer recruitment.
“The
opportunity to let the community know more about what we do,” the
said. For tickets and more information, please visit: trybooking.com/events/landing/1577583
Winter Charity Ball is also a great
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Tweed Coast RFB
Our dedicated Murwillumbah Fire and Rescue team are here to assit you
Clean up our roadsides
Driving the Gold Coast Highway through Currumbin and Tugun the verges of the highway are in perfect condition.
But as you pass the university, the gateway to Tweed is a disgrace with grass and weeds over the fences.
The On Ramp from the M1 and Kennedy Drive to the Gold Coast Highway needs immediate attention.
Having said that we have lived in the Tweed for the past 20 years and this area has been the same.
Council says the revitalisation of projects will attract more visitors to Tweed. If this is to happen then please clean up the entrance to Tweed.
Alan Rolph, Banora Point
We should resist the Trump-style in Australia
Pauline Hanson’s popularity has surged in the aftermath of the collapse of the Coalition, as conservative votes look for a place to go.
I didn’t expect myself to ever see the LNP in a positive light, but as they were, pre-Scott Morrison and his multiple secret self-appointed portfolios, at least they were capable of governing Australia.
Hanson’s message resonates with battlers, people who feel they didn’t get a go in life and those with grievances. Hanson sounds like one of us, she speaks her mind and shuns what she calls “wokism”.
But whose interest does she really have at heart?
Gina Rinehart appears to be funding some of Pauline Hanson’s campaign, and you might wonder why, because Rinehart, in my view, could not care less about battlers and their grievances.
The video still exists online where Reinhart laments about the expectations of Australian workers when workers in Africa are willing to work for less than $2 per day.
Rinehart bought Hanson a plane and has wined and dined her in Italy and took her to a fashion show.
Rinehart is all about business and I believe she would expect a return on her investment from One Nation.
The bait and switch manoeuvre is to put Hanson in people’s faces to rev them up by claiming climate change is a hoax, we need new coal mines, and new oil and new gas projects need not go through a stringent approval process.
Who will really be the beneficiary of this? Hanson has recently found another group to rile up and win over in male voters. Enter far-right figure
Tommy Robinson who was convicted for assault. Hanson claimed domestic violence was “a two-way street” and was interviewed by podcaster Jared Purcell who went to jail for violently assaulting his then wife, Rhiannon Purcell. Domestic violence is real crime, despite what Hanson says.
Anyone can check the statistics that around 87 per cent of domestic homicide perpetrators are male and 76 per cent to 84 per cent of all domestic violence hospitalisations are caused by male perpetrators.
Pauline Hanson wants to rile us up. It worked very well for Trump and now America is more divided than ever. We should resist this in Australia.
Owen Dixon, Terranora Be on alert for dead sea birds
Bird flu has now reached Queensland’s coastline, and that should concern every Australian who cares about our wildlife.
We can’t stop this virus, but we can boost the capacity of wildlife to survive and recover from outbreaks.
Australia has invested heavily in surveillance and early detection, and that preparation is working.
But finding cases is only the first step.
Once this disease reaches vulnerable wildlife populations, surveillance won’t prevent the devastating impacts we’ve seen overseas.
Seeing bird flu reach Queensland
is heartbreaking because we know what’s happened overseas.
Millions of wild birds and marine mammals have died, and unless we do everything we can to strengthen the resilience of at-risk populations, there’s every reason to fear Australia could face similar losses.
We are urgently calling on the Albanese Government to invest $200 million in a wildlife resilience package that would reduce the other pressures pushing vulnerable species towards extinction – for example, by accelerating feral cat and fox control, restoring habitat, protecting important breeding sites and expanding threatened species recovery programs.
These are practical, no-regrets investments that will help wildlife withstand bird flu while also making Australia better prepared for future disease outbreaks and other environmental threats.
We also urge Queensland and NSW residents to remain vigilant. If you find sick or dead birds or marine mammals, don’t touch them.
Record the location if it is safe to do so and report it immediately through the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline. Early reporting is one of the most important ways the public can help.
Dr Carol Booth, Invasive Species Council policy director
Redevelopment of old hospital
I live in close proximity to the proposed new development of the former Tweed Heads Hospital site and are in favour of what is proposed.
It will be an attractive development offering homes to many people in which local businesses will benefit.
The increased amount of rates council receives from the former hospital site can go towards council projects and maintenance of the local area.
Oliver Bode, Tweed Heads
Plenty of questions on waterfront apartments
I for one am not a fan of the pro-
posed redevelopment of the old hospital site (TVW, July 23, page 3).
This development towers above all neighbouring buildings and will be the catalyst to transform Tweed Heads into another high-rise jungle.
Surely there are enough high-rises on the southern end of the Gold Coast to satisfy those amongst us who wish to enjoy that style of living without destroying the lifestyle and natural beauty of what is Tweed Heads.
The concept of this development also providing more green space than is current, as stated by Minister Scully is absurd considering the Artist’s redevelopment impression.
How actually will these apartment blocks provide more greenery?
Minister Scully also states that these large apartment blocks will improve community access to the waterfront. Who is he kidding?
Perhaps he thinks that people buying into this complex will not need a vehicle and relevant parking facilities?
For his information, the basics that make high density living workable such as good public transport, access to shops, entertainment and associated services are somewhat limited in Tweed Heads.
With the number of people who will be living together in this 800-home development it is highly likely that Tweed residents will have to queue for access to the waterfront.
Brigitte Davis, Tweed Heads
Great local newspaper
Thank you so much for the article in Tweed Weekly, it was a great way to get the word out.
The workshop registrations jumped from 24 to 46 in a day and we now have closed it as we have twice as many people as we planned but most likely some won’t turn up on the day.
Siyavash Doostkhah, Zemzemeh, Murwillumbah
Parking must be priority
It is pleasing to see a decision has been made about the future of the old Tweed hospital site.
We are concerned about the proposed number of homes,but whether that number is 200, 400, 800 or some number in between, a vital consideration will be provision of parking.
The number of parking spaces provided must at least equal the number of homes (such as 200 homes need 200 car spaces to be provided onsite).
A minimum of one allocated car space onsite per unit.
The local area streets should not be used for, and indeed could not cope with, satisfying development requirements for provision of parking.
Dudley and Beverly Kelso, Tweed Heads
Battery-powered future must be safe
There can be too many glowing reports about Lithium-driven motor vehicles – but they often deny the omni-presence of fire risks.
The hybrid designs are a very good idea as the driver can be confident he or she have the required energy under the bonnet to get to their destination.
The unspoken criticism is the potential for fire. There have been a host of unexplained fires. Not long ago, a driver had to be removed from his burning vehicle by the fire brigade, by them smashing a side window of his car. Not long ago there was an unexplained fire in a house and in a caravan.
Until there is absolute confidence, in the usage of lithium batteries it must concern all of us.
Even when I charge my battery-powered electric lawn mower, I use an extension lead and charge it outside on the concrete.
The jury must surely be out at his time on the use of electric vehicles and other lithium-driven equipment.
Warren James, Tweed Heads
Mayor corrects the record
By Jonathon Howard
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The allegations prompted a point of order from Mayor Cherry, and after Cr Hone refused to withdraw the comments, she was ultimately removed from the meeting by NSW Police after a majority 4-3 vote.
Cr Hone has since posted footage from the June 5, 2025, council meeting, highlighting comments made by the mayor during a declaration of a conflict of interest.
During the June 5 meeting councillors voted on the endorsement of council-appointed NRPP members.
Three members of the NRPP are appointed by the state government and two permanent and two alternate members are nominated by council.
At the June 5 meeting, Mayor Cherry said she had a conflict of interest because “during the election I had Ned Wales on my list of preferences”.
She said she would manage the conflict of interest by remaining in the chamber and voting on the merits of the matter, which she was entitled to do.
However, the mayor said she mistakenly said she had put Ned Wales, an NRPP council-appointed member, on her list of preferences in the September 2024 council election.
This mistake was further clarified in a video she posted online on Tuesday, July 28.
Cr Cherry said it was instead Mr Wales that had preferenced her – of which he and others are entitled to do so and that she had no in-
volvement with.
This point was further confirmed via May or Cherry’s how-to-vote card printed in The Weekly prior to the election which did not have Mr Wales listed.
“What I should have said was that he [Mr Wales] had listed me on his list of preferences,” the mayor said.
“It’s an honest mistake that I’ve made. It doesn’t change the outcome.”
The mayor said claims circulating online had prompted her to publicly clarify the record.
“I’m here today, not because I want to be, but because of the character assassination is being waged online about me at the moment,” Mayor Cherry said in her video statement.
“And I really want to set the record straight for those of you who don’t understand the allega tion is that I have received preferences from the other candidates who was also on the NRPP.
“I was number five on Ned Wales’ preferences. He was not on mine.”
She also said she was elected on first-prefer ence votes and “didn’t need any preferences” to secure her position.
“I just want to say, if you’re going to judge me, judge me on what I have done, not what I haven’t done,” she said.
Mr Wales is a highly-qualified assistant pro fessor at Bond University who has served as a community representative on the Northern Regional Planning Panel for many years and has expertise in land-use planning, environmental management and quantitative research.
KINGSCLIFF NURSERY
Mayor Cherry's how-to-vote card from the September 14, 2024, council election
Men’s Shed plans for Elrond Drive,
By Jonathon Howard
THE KINGSCLIFF Men’s Shed has unveiled its first concept design and scale model for its proposed permanent home at Elrond Drive, saying overwhelming community support has given the group confidence to push ahead with its two-year campaign.
The proposed Men’s Shed would occupy about 30 per cent of the former flood recovery pod site at 99 Elrond Drive, while the building itself would have a footprint covering just 18 per cent of the land, leaving the remaining 70 per cent as public open space under Tweed Shire Council ownership.
The site, previously used to accommodate emergency housing pods following the 2022 floods, is currently being re-categorised as Community Land – General Community Use, a move that would allow the Kingscliff Men’s Shed to secure a lease over part of the land.
Kingscliff Men’s Shed President Norm Waters, along with 12 members, met with The Weekly onsite last week and said the group had reached an important milestone by revealing the concept plans, designed by Paul McDougall, along with a scale model built by member Steve Southey.
Mr Waters said the shed committee was encouraged by the level of community backing the proposal had received.
“We’re confident we can now push ahead with the Elrond Drive site,” he said.
“Our petition has now closed with 2,345 signatures in support, and we’ve also received strong backing from the majority of councillors.”
The group said more than 50 nearby residents signed the petition, while a survey of surrounding homeowners found only one resident opposed the proposal.
Letters of support have also been received from local businesses, schools, clubs and community organisations, while a recent public forum at Kingscliff Community Hall heard
speakers unanimously support the project.
The campaign follows two years of planning by the Kingscliff Men’s Shed, which was established in 2024 by former Pottsville and District Men’s Shed members Allan May, Kevin Strachan and Vince Silvestro.
The organisation has grown to more than 40 members and has around 50 additional men waiting to join once a permanent shed is built.
The proposed facility has been designed with two distinct areas to cater for a broad range of interests and abilities.
“The rear section will house woodworking, metalworking and repair workshops, where members can work on personal projects, undertake community projects and repair household items brought in by local residents,” Mr Waters told The Weekly.
“Workshop activities are expected to operate around three mornings each week from 8am to 1pm.”
Mr Waters said the front section has been designed as a quieter social space where members
“The group’s focus is on improving the health and wellbeing of local men”
can enjoy a cup of tea, read, play cards or take part in activities such as photography, cooking, computing and arts and crafts. The area could also be made available to other community groups when not in use by the shed.
“The building will be fully accessible for people using wheelchairs or walking frames and will include a covered outdoor area.”
He added that modern men’s sheds were about far more than woodwork or metal work.
“The workshop is only one part of what we do,” he said.
“The social side is equally important. It’s about creating a safe and welcoming place where men can meet, make friends, learn new skills and support each other.”
The group’s focus is on improving the health
and wellbeing of local men, particularly older residents.
Census figures show more than a quarter of Kingscliff’s population is aged over 65, while the town has around 1,200 men between the ages of 60 and 85.
Since forming, the Kingscliff Men’s Shed has already hosted public health seminars on prostate health and depression, with a dementia awareness session planned later this year.
Members will also support the Men’s Health Education Rural Van when it visits Kingscliff Shopping Village in September.
Tweed Shire Council’s ‘Have Your Say’ consultation on the proposed land re-categorisation remains open, with residents able to provide feedback through the council’s website before a final decision is made.
YOUR THOUGHTS: Would you welcome a new Men’s Shed at Elrond Drive? Please share your feedback and letters via email: editor@ theweekly.net.au
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Two tax cuts for every Australian taxpayer
Capping PBS medicines at $25, or $7.70 for concession card holders
Doubling bulk billing clinics from Tweed to Ballina
Giving first home buyers a fair go
Extending paid parental leave to a full six months
Making childcare cheaper
Banning supermarket price gouging
Australia’s first Environmental Protection Agency
Rare whale encounter
By Jo Kennett
TWO incredibly rare Southern right whales — a mother and her calf — have been spotted just beyond the breakers at Kingscliff Beach, delighting locals and conservationists alike.
The highly endangered pair were sighted on Thursday, July 23, with members of the Organisation for the Rescue and Research of Cetaceans in Australia (ORRCA) called in to film and monitor the whales.
Kingscliff filmmaker, drone pilot and ORRCA Marine Mammal Rescue volunteer Alex Forrest was granted a permit to film the pair after fellow volunteer Tanya first spotted the whales and reported the sighting.
“ORRCA notifies members of sightings that require monitoring, and in this case it was a Southern right whale,” Alex told The Weekly.
“I live at Kingscliff and I’m out here pretty much every day filming whales. My friend Tanya spotted them first and reported them to ORRCA before I headed out.”
Alex said the sighting was very significant, with only an estimated 250 to 350 Southern right whales remaining along Australia’s east coast.
“It’s very lucky to see a Southern right whale because they are so rare here,” he said.
“That’s why it’s so important to call the ORRCA hotline straight away so they can be monitored and protected.”
Alex said every sighting contributes to vital conservation research, with NSW National Parks running the Right Whale ID Program to track individuals and monitor the population’s health.
“They train citizen scientists and drone pilots to photograph these whales so we know how many there are and can keep track of the individuals,” he said.
“It helps to get an idea of the health of the population and the individuals.”
Southern right whales earned their name during the whaling era because they were con-
sidered the “right” whales to hunt due to their slow, docile nature.
Today, they are one of Australia’s most protected marine mammals.
The species typically calves in sheltered bays before migrating south towards subantarctic waters near the McDonald Islands and Antarctica.
Females give birth only once every three to five years, making population recovery a slow process.
Alex said seeing a mother and calf so close to shore was a privilege.
“They’re beautiful whales with a distinctive V-shaped blowplume,” Alex, who travels Australia filming for conservation and research initiatives, said.
“They are just beautiful, distinctive and very docile and it’s a privilege to film them.”
The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service has issued a Special Order requiring all vessels to remain at least 500 metres from Southern right whales and swimmers to stay at least 100 metres away in New South Wales waters until November 30, 2026.
Nature leads flood resilience
By Jonathon Howard
WHERE floodwaters once stripped away farmland and collapsed riverbanks, native trees are now taking root as the Tweed embraces a new, nature-based approach to flood resilience.
Four years after the devastating 2022 floods triggered the worst riverbank erosion ever recorded, Tweed Shire Council is delivering a series of nature-based restoration projects that are transforming vulnerable waterways into more resilient ecosystems.
The projects, funded through State Government grants and Council, combine timber piling, rock revetments and thousands of native trees to stabilise riverbanks while improving fish habitat, water quality and biodiversity.
One of the largest projects has been completed on the Tweed River at Condong, opposite the Sunshine Sugar Mill, where around 500 metres of severely eroded riverbank on Matthew Shoobridge’s cane farm has been restored and replanted.
The project involved reshaping the bank, installing large boulders and timber structures, and re-vegetating the site with about 2,000 native trees and shrubs to create a permanent buffer between farmland and the river.
Mr Shoobridge said years of erosion, made worse by the 2022 floods and boat wash, had placed productive farmland at risk.
“Our farm has been severely impacted by boat wave erosion, and it was obvious that we needed to take action to stop losing productive farmland,” he told The Weekly, estimating he’d lost about an acre of his land.
“Council staff, particularly Tom (Alletson), were great to engage with and explore options.
“I am really happy and proud of what’s been delivered, which will protect precious farmland, help river health and promote fish habitat.”
The project was such as success that Mr Shoobridge is encouraging others to engage with council and explore their options.
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A rare Southern right whale mother and calf Photo @forrestfov/ORRCA
Alexander Forrest Matthew Shoobridge's farm has been severely impacted by boat wave and flood erosion
POLICE WILL resume the search for missing Tweed Heads man Patrick Liedke after his wallet was found less than a kilometre from his car earlier this month.
Patrick’s sister Nicole contacted NSW Police with the news of the find and reported that a major search is now planned for the weekend of August 8 and 9.
Patrick’s wallet was found in Cobaki on Friday, July 3, more than two years after he disappeared in 2024, during a community search organised by Nicole.
The wallet and identification was found by a volunteer in a dried-up creek bed, while searching what was described as “difficult terrain”, less than one kilometre from where his car was found at Cobaki.
Nicole said the police were called, with a detective and crime scene officer attending to conduct a forensic assessment and retrieve the wallet.
Since the discovery Nicole has been advocating for a renewed police rescue including police dogs and a vertical rescue team as well as SES and VRA volunteers and community support.
On Friday, July 24, Nicole announced her pleas had been successful.
“NSW Police will resume a targeted land search for Patrick Liedke on Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 August 2026 in the Cobaki area, supported by specialist resources,” the family said in a media release.
“Nicole, Patrick’s sister, said the family remains grateful to everyone who has helped search and provided support since Patrick went missing.
Nicole said that on July 3, 2026 the family’s community search team discovered Patrick’s wallet and driver’s licence, and the family is still searching for answers.”
“We are still searching for Patrick, he is my
little brother, and he is on his journey home to us,” Nicole said.
Nicole asks anyone who may have information relevant to Patrick to contact Crimestoppers.
Nicole also appealed to specialist volunteers to support the search, including SES and VRA members, who are urged to join the effort where appropriate and in line with NSW Police direction.
Community members who would like to assist, including local volunteers, are asked to contact Nicole directly via DM on her Find Patrick Liedke Facebook page so she can coordinate involvement with police and the search teams.
The search will take place during National Missing Persons Week, an annual week of action in Australia during the first week of August to raise awareness of the significant issues surrounding missing persons.
THREE PEOPLE charged following the death of a 34-year-old Vaughn Cummings, after an alleged assault at Bray Park, have had their matters adjourned to Friday, September 18.
Michael Harding, 42, and Luke Manning, 31, were each charged with manslaughter, while Sandi Williams, 43, is charged with hindering the discovery of evidence relating to a serious indictable offence.
The charges stem from an incident at Bray Park in the early hours of April 8, when emergency services were called to a Bellevue Avenue home following reports of a man, namely Vaughn Cummings, was acting suspiciously.
Police will allege officers found the 34-year-old Cummings suffering serious injuries after he had been detained by two men on the footpath.
He was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being taken to Gold Coast University Hospital in a critical condition, where he died two days later on April 10.
Detectives established Strike Force Raison
to investigate the circumstances surrounding the man’s death.
Following investigations, the two men and one woman were arrested at Tweed Heads Police Station on July 2 and charged.
Police investigations under Strike Force Raison are continuing.
The three co-accused appeared separately before Registrar K Gavenlock at Tweed Heads Local Court on Monday, July 27.
The matters involving Harding and Manning were adjourned for a brief committal status mention on September 18.
Harding’s bail was continued without change, while Manning’s existing bail undertaking was continued.
Williams’ matter was also adjourned until September 18 for a police mention, with her bail continued.
She was excused from attending court provided she is legally represented.
Police out in force for funeral
A NSW Police operation monitored hundreds of outlaw motorcycle gang (OMCG) members who attended the funeral of prominent Mongols member Harley Barbaro at Chinderah on Saturday, July 25.
“Officers from State Crime Command’s Raptor Squad and officers attached to Northern Region were deployed last Saturday (25 July 2026), as part of a joint NSW-Qld operation,” a NSW Police spokesperson told The Weekly.
“To monitor several hundred OMCG members attending a funeral at Chinderah.
“A subsequent road-traffic operation resulted in three people being arrested on outstanding
warrants and traffic-related offences.”
The service was held at Melaleuca Station Memorial Gardens, with hundreds of Mongols members and affiliates from the Villains motorcycle club travelling from across Australia to attend. A convoy of Harley-Davidson motorcycles, a Rolls-Royce and a Lamborghini accompanied mourners, while a biker performed a burnout salute outside the chapel before Barbaro’s golden casket was escorted north along the M1 to Mudgeeraba Cemetery on the Gold Coast. Barbaro, 34, died suddenly at his Gold Coast home on July 4 after returning from a boxing tournament.
Patrick's sister Nicole has continued the search for Patrick and is appeal for help
Search for vessel called off
A MULTI-agency search for a vessel believed to have capsized off the Tweed River bar on Wednesday, July 22, was called off after crews located no flares, or debris, and confirmed no vessels were missing or overdue.
Tweed Heads Water Police NSW Marine Area Command Coordinator Sergeant Andrew Parker said a Marine Rescue Point Danger operator believed they saw a vessel capsized “between 500 metres to one kilometre off the Tweed Bar.”
“They thought they saw a vessel and when they looked back it looked like it had capsized,” Sgt Parker said.
“Then they thought they saw flashing lights in the water.”
“We deployed everything to it and nothing was located and there were no reports of any persons overdue.
“It happened right on sunset so it’s that peri-
od when it’s very hard to see what’s going on.
“You have that sun setting over the water and a lot of reflection back.
“We get quite a few false alarms around that time, sunrise and sunset.”
The report sparked a search involving several agencies.
“We had Marine Rescue Point Danger, Tweed Water Police, Westpac Helicopter Rescue, general duties police on land and Surfing Life Saving NSW were doing the foreshore,” Sgt Parker told The Weekly.
“We suspended the search at 8.08pm.
“We had no reports of missing persons, no debris and no overdue vessels.
“We threw all the resources we had at it because it’s not something you can sit on.
“The first hours are critical so you have to throw everything at it immediately.”
A Westpac Rescue chopper and emergency service boats search missing vessel off Duranbah
“I would encourage all Tweed landowners to engage with Council around waterway health, campaign for measures to stop the destructive boat damage that’s occurring, prepare for future flood events and promote native vegetation,” he said.
Another major project at Riverside Park, Uki, restored 700 metres of flood-damaged riverbank using more than 1,700 hardwood timber piles, rock protection and native vegetation to rebuild the river naturally while protecting habitat for platypus, fish and other threatened species.
Council has now worked with around 100 landowners over the past two decades on river restoration projects and is encouraging more property owners to apply for River Health Grants to improve waterways across the Tweed catchment.
Council’s Team Leader Coast and Waterways, Tom Alletson, said the long-term health of the Tweed River depended on partnerships with landowners.
“The future health of the Tweed River is in the hands of landowners. It’s important that we work together for everyone’s benefit, particularly in the upper catchment,” Mr Alletson said.
“By re-vegetating we can slow the flow and reduce the intensity of floods downstream.”
Mr Alletson said the projects demonstrated that effective flood recovery did not have to come at the expense of the environment.
“The approach we’ve taken at Uki and Condong starts with understanding how the river has evolved in the landscape,” he said.
“Good design includes nature-based strategies to restore river health over the long term. The community expects recovery works to be effective and resilient to future floods, without affecting the ecology of our waterways.”
Tweed Shire Council Director Sustainable Communities and Environment Naomi Searle said the work was about far more than repairing flood damage and extended to addressing a future of changing climate.
“Climate change is increasing the frequency and intensity of flood events across the Tweed,” Ms Searle said.
“In 2019, Council declared a climate emergency and committed to taking urgent action at every level of our work. The environmental recovery program is part of that commitment.
“When we invest in healthy riverbanks and native vegetation, we’re not just repairing flood damage. We’re building the natural infrastructure this region needs to be more resilient for decades to come.”
Local Sport Grant program now open
Sport and recreation clubs across the Tweed are encouraged to apply for funding through the Local Sport Grants Program.
This year’s Local Sport Grants Program provides grants ranging from $2,000 to $20,000, with up to $50,000 available in each electorate. The funding supports projects that encourage greater participation and long-term involvement in sport, create more inclusive opportunities for under-represented groups, and enhance the capability, sustainability and facilities of community sporting organisations.
Applications close 1pm, Monday, 17 August
Visit www.nsw.gov.au/grants-and-funding for further information and to apply.
Tweed Link
Step inside the places that keep the Tweed running
Go behind the scenes this Local Government Week, from Monday 3 to Sunday 9 August, and discover the people, places and services that are part of your everyday.
Council will open the gates to the new Murwillumbah Depot as part of Local Government Week.
This year’s program includes tours and events across the Tweed, finishing with the Depot Open Day on Saturday 8 August (10 am – 12 noon) to celebrate the opening of Council’s new Murwillumbah Depot. You can also explore the water journey through 3 tours that take you from the catchment at Clarrie Hall Dam, testing at the Tweed Laboratory Centre and what happens after you flush at the Murwillumbah wastewater treatment facility.
Other events include a curator-led tour of Ritual at Tweed Regional Museum, an end-of-life planning information session at Tweed Valley Cemetery, a popup stall at Tweed City to help you reduce your energy consumption and waste, as well as a flying-fox ecology tour and workshop.
Some tours have limited places and bookings are essential. To view the program and register, visit tweed.nsw.gov.au/local-government-week
Building a flood barrier out of trees
Matthew Shoobridge grows sugar cane beside the Tweed River at Condong, opposite the sugar mill. Over years of erosion, made far worse by the 2022 floods, he watched about an acre of it go into the river, along with part of his front yard. He did not know who to ask for, so he emailed Council's general address. That email started a conversation that has since restored around 500 m of riverbank.
"There's beautiful soft alluvial soil here. It grows by far the best sugar cane on my farm, so it's very, very precious," Matthew said.
Crews battered back the bank and laid rock along the toe to stop the scouring. They set large eucalypt stumps and timber pins into the intertidal zone, where reeds can take hold and fish can shelter at high tide. Then came 2,000 native trees, planted in a buffer about 10 m wide.
"The work on the riverbank at Condong looks to stabilise erosion as well as improve fish habitat and riverbank vegetation condition," Tom Alletson, Team Leader Coast and Waterways said. What it does for everyone downstream Condong is one site. Across the Tweed, more than 132 km of riverbank has been actively protected
with on-ground works, 51,370 trees have gone in since the 2022 floods and conservation support has been provided across more than 750 hectares of private land.
"We won't have clear water or good fish stocks in our estuaries if we don't have healthy catchments," Tom said.
It is not a quick return. The trees at Condong will take decades to do their full job, and the ones that matter most are the ones that eventually fall in, because a log in the water slows the flow and gives fish somewhere to live.
"Council has been working for 20 years on projects like this, both in the upper freshwater tributaries of the Tweed River and downstream in the estuarine saltwater environment. All of these projects add up over the years and are having a long-term benefit for the Tweed River," Tom said.
If you have a creek on your place Council's River Health Grants program has been running since 2006. More than 200 landholders have taken it up, and it is open to anyone in the Tweed with river or creek frontage.
"We're here to support anybody who owns riverfront or creekfront land who wants to improve the environmental condition of that land," Tom said. "We'll work out a plan that improves not only the environmental values of the creek bank, but also the health of adjacent farmland and the welfare of animals or the growth of crops in that area."
At Condong, the change is already visible from the water. There is a no wash zone now, and more kayaks, paddleboards and people fishing the bank than before.
"Reduce sediment, reduce erosion into the river. They're the big ones," Matthew said.
"I hope this is a big boost to everyone who uses the river the right way."
Do you have river or creekfront land in the Tweed?
If that sounds like your place, visit tweed.nsw.gov.au/river-health-grants-policy
Council trivia
This week's question.
Council is relocating from its Buchanan Street depot to the new Murwillumbah Depot in Industry Central at South Murwillumbah.
In what year did Council establish facilities at Buchanan Street?
Think you know the answer?
Read next week's edition for a new question.
NSW Council League Table and Council’s performance
Development applications (DAs) are moving through the system faster in the Tweed, with average assessment times improving by 37 days over the past year as teams work to streamline processes and reduce backlogs.
Over the past 12 months, significant improvements have been made to the way DAs are processed, resulting in faster assessment and lodgement timeframes.
In July 2025, the average development application assessment time was 130 days. By June 2026, that figure had fallen to 93 days – an improvement of 37 days. During the same period, average lodgement times improved from 14 to 10 days.
The improvements follow a concerted effort across multiple teams to reduce backlogs, improve workflows and make the DA process more efficient.
Average DA assessment times
A key milestone was reached in September 2025 when assessment times fell below the NSW Government's previous target of 105 days. Performance then continued to improve, reaching 90 days in January 2026 and remaining at a similar level through to the end of the reporting period. While the results represent strong progress, development activity across the Tweed remains high. Between the June and July 2026 reporting periods, the number of outstanding applications increased from 290 to 382. Much of that increase was driven by new development applications and continued demand across the DA system. Large and complex projects, including Kings Forest, are also contributing to ongoing workloads as they move through various stages of assessment and delivery.
From 1 July 2026, a new NSW Government target of 90 days came into effect, setting a higher benchmark for councils across the state. While reforms aimed at supporting faster assessment timeframes continue to be rolled out, work will continue to improve performance while maintaining the robust assessment process expected by the community.
Tweed Shire Council wishes to acknowledge the Ngandowal and Minyungbal speaking people of Bundjalung Country, in particular the Goodjinburra, Tul-gi-gin and Moorung – Moobah clans, as being the traditional owners and custodians of the land and waters within the Tweed Shire boundaries. Council also acknowledges and respects the Tweed Aboriginal community’s right to speak for its Country and to care for its traditional Country in accordance with its lore, customs and traditions.
Discover the Tweed's water journey from catchment to tap, and beyond.
Eucalypt stumps and timber pins along river bank in Condong.
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Sustainable Living Festival inspires action at home and in the community
Whether you're planning a native garden, repairing household items or exploring electric vehicles, the Tweed Sustainable Living Festival has something for everyone.
The festival returns on Saturday 12 September 2026, offering a free, family-friendly day packed with ideas. Enjoy workshops, guest speakers, live entertainment and community stalls, with activities focused on reducing your environmental impact, improving resilience and preparing for emergencies. Fix your stuff at sewing and repair workshops too.
Event details
Date: Saturday 12 September 2026
Time: 10 am – 3 pm
Place: Kingscliff High School
Visit tweed.nsw.gov.au/sustainable-living for more information.
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
DA26/0149 – In-ground swimming pool
Lot 464 DP 31998, No. 150 Broadwater Esplanade, Bilambil Heights
DA26/0222 – Carport and bin enclosure
Lot 283 DP 31041, No. 91 Lakeview Terrace, Bilambil Heights
DA26/0085 – Alterations and additions to an existing dwelling including carport
DA26/0234 – Use of existing pontoon, deck and fencing and proposed deck and pergola
Lot 187 DP 249155, Lot 220 DP 249155, No. 5 The Mainbrace, Tweed Heads
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
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Kings Forest tree planting
STUDENT LEADERS from five Tweed Shire schools took part in a National Tree Day planting on Monday, July 27, at Stocklands Kings Forest, where more than 30,000 native trees will be planted as part of the project’s long-term environmental restoration program.
Stocklands says the plantings are aimed at transforming former pine plantation land into thriving wildlife habitat.
Student leaders from Kingscliff Public School, St Anthony’s Catholic Primary School, Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School, Cudgen Public School and Bogangar Public School took part in the planting, supporting the growth of new native vegetation while contributing to the site’s ongoing rehabilitation.
The planting forms part of a staged environmental program across 127 hectares – an area equivalent to almost 180 soccer fields – and
contributes to more than 300 hectares of dedicated conservation land across the Kings Forest community.
The program includes 66 species of locally native plants, including eucalyptus, banksias, paperbarks, grass trees, sedges, rainforest trees and flowering shrubs, carefully selected to recreate natural ecosystems, strengthen wildlife corridors and support threatened species including koalas and the Wallum Sedge Frog. Member for Tweed Geoff Provest welcomed Stockland’s commitment to environmental restoration at Kings Forest.
“Kings Forest is set to deliver new homes for many families in the years to come and the 30,000 native trees being planted will deliver native homes for a diverse array of wildlife families including our precious koalas,” Mr Provest said.
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BOTTOM: Front - Evie, Eva, Scout, Willow, Zara, Gus Back - Alex Koerber (Stockland Kings Forest Project Director), Karl Robertson (Biodiversity), Geoff Provest MP. TOP, FROM LEFT: Rachel Fleming (Biodiversity) and Evie; Scout and Eva; Karl Robertson (Biodiversity) and Zara
A LOCAL FAMILY, A LOCAL LEGEND
CELEBRATING 20 YEARS OF SERVICE WITH MARK FIELD
Murwillumbah locals know that when it comes to making a house feel like a home, trust and experience mean everything. This month, locally owned and family-operated Border Blinds Shutters & Awnings is celebrating a massive milestone - not just for the business, but for a familiar face who has been helping transform local homes for two decades.
Founded in 2004 by Murwillumbah locals Stewart and Helen Conroy, Border Blinds Shutters & Awnings was built on a simple premise: providing top-quality window coverings with honest, oldfashioned customer service. But any great family business is only as strong as the people behind it.
That is why Stewart and Helen are incredibly proud to celebrate the 20-year work anniversary of their dedicated Sales Manager, Mark Field.
Joining the Border Blinds family shortly after its inception, Mark has been a cornerstone of the business. As a fellow Murwillumbah local, Mark understands the unique climate, style, and needs of our community. Over the past 20 years, he has guided thousands of homeowners through the process of selecting the perfect window and outdoor coverings to suit their lifestyles and budgets.
“Mark isn’t just our Sales Manager; he is an integral part of the Border Blinds family. His dedication over the last 20 years has been extraordinary. He treats every customer’s home as if it were his own, and his knowledge of the industry is second to none. We are so incredibly lucky and proud to have had him by our side on this journey.” Stewart and Helen
A 20-year partnership built on trust. Murwillumbah locals Stewart (left), Mark (right) and Helen are proud to celebrate Mark’s 20th anniversary of providing the Tweed Valley with quality window coverings, custom curtains, awnings, blinds, shutters, and security screens and honest, all-year-round pricing.
What is unique about your school?
Fingal Head Public School
AT FINGAL Head Public School, every child is genuinely known, celebrated for who they are and encouraged to become the very best version of themselves.
Our small size is our greatest strength, allowing us to build meaningful relationships with every student and family while providing learning experiences that are personalised, engaging and purposeful.
We are proud to celebrate the rich Aboriginal culture of our community, with culture woven authentically into everyday school life through meaningful partnerships, learning experiences and a deep respect for Country.
Surrounded by the natural beauty of our unique coastal community, our students grow with confidence, kindness and a strong sense of belonging.
We are proud to be a school where children feel safe, supported and inspired to learn every day.
Fingal Head Public School is currently welcoming enrolments for Years 2-6. Kindergarten and Year 1 are currently at capacity.
BEHIND every successful student is a school community dedicated to nurturing curiosity, building confidence and creating opportunities for lifelong learning.
Across the Tweed, those communities are thriving.
As part of Education Week 2026, Tweed Valley Weekly is proud to celebrate the outstanding schools that inspire thousands of local students every day.
The Tweed is home to passionate teachers, innovative programs and caring school communities committed to helping every child reach their potential.
In this special feature, we showcase a selection of the region’s thriving schools, highlighting their achievements, opportunities and their unique qualities.
Hare Krishna School
AT BHAKTIVEDANTA Swami Gurukula, also known as Krishna School, we believe education is about far more than academic achievement. We aim to nurture every student's intellectual, emotional, physical, social and spiritual growth in a caring environment where each child is known, supported and encouraged to reach their full potential. Our school culture is built on strong values, high expectations and genuine relationships. Paired with excellent academic outcomes and rich opportunities in leadership, the arts, sport and service, this foundation ensures our students graduate with the knowledge, character and confidence to make a meaningful contribution to their communities.
What is unique about your school?
Let's come together to celebrate the incredible achievements and excellence of NSW public schools.
Condong Public School
CONDONG PUBLIC School is a close-knit, vibrant community where every student and their unique story lies at the heart of our learning and growth.
Founded in 1888, Condong Public School takes great pride in its small, close-knit community, big heart, and vibrant school spirit. After the 2022 floods, we are excited to welcome students into our brand-new, state-ofthe-art facilities, offering a modern and inspiring learning environment.
Rosellas Community Preschool
WHAT MAKES Rosellas Community Preschool unique is the strong, genuine connections we build with our children and families. Our team of dedicated, long-term educators provides children with consistency, security and a strong sense of belonging, while allowing us to truly know and understand each child as an individual. We pride ourselves on creating a warm, supportive community where every child and family feels valued, welcomed and cared for.
Wollumbin High School
SMALL ENOUGH to know every student. Big enough to open every door. Wollumbin High School combines the warmth of a country school with exceptional opportunities in creative and performing arts, sport, academic achievement and community-connected pathways. Here, every student is known, valued and supported to thrive.
Tumbulgum Public School
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Mt Warning Community Preschool
OUR PRESCHOOL is unique as we have so much time playing outdoors in a beautiful natural environment, with little bush walks beyond the gate. Our preschool community is a big family. We are also so grateful for our jarjums (children) learning Bundjalung language and culture with Jason King under the Ninganah No more (Quiet No More) grant until 2029, and hopefully beyond!
Stokers Siding Public School
STOKERS SIDING Public School offers specialised programs such as the Nature Explorer's program, which fosters environmental awareness through hands-on outdoor learning, and a vibrant music program with lessons and ensemble performances at events like COMPASS and the Murwillumbah Festival of Performing Arts. Students enjoy diverse sporting opportunities that promote physical health and teamwork, supported by specialised coaching. As a small school, every student is personally
Stokers Siding PUBLIC SCHOOL
Educati on Week is the perfect ti me to celebrate all the unique things that make Stokers Siding Public School a wonderful place to learn and grow. Our students have shared what they love most about being a part of Stokers Siding Public School.
Be part of our special Educati on Week celebrati ons and discover fi rsthand what makes our school truly unique. On Friday 7 August at 10am at Dunbible Stokers Siding memorial hall, we will be holding a special Educati on Week assembly followed by open classrooms.
Or call our friendly offi ce on 6677 9236 and arrange a tour of our school with our Relieving Principal Tracey James.
Everyone is welcome - experience the difference at Stokers Siding Public School!
“My favourite subject is math, English and PDHPE”
“The teachers are always fun and nice”
“Mrs McRae inspires me to do better at school”
known and valued, allowing teachers to closely monitor academic progress, wellbeing, and social development in a supportive, close-knit environment.
‘Small School, Big Family’
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“I love doing art”
“I like going to Base Camp… Base camp is somewhere we can go out of school and go to the Rail Trail. We can play with friends and make bases”
“I love doing math games with Mrs James”
“I really like how everyone is super nice and kind to each other, and how everyone plays super well and no one is mean”
CRYSTAL CREEK PUBLIC SCHOOL Growing Together
At Crystal Creek PS, your child won’t get lost in the crowd.
We’re a small school where every child is known by name, cared for like family and given the space, the grounds and the opportunities to grow into exactly who they’re meant to be.
Our dedicated teachers are the heart of the school, greeting every child with familiar faces and genuine care each morning. Committed to delivering high-quality, personalised learning, they challenge every learner to grow, achieve and thrive.
Crystal Creek PS offers students the space to learn, play and explore. Our facilities include a full-size tennis court, indoor basketball court, modern playground equipment and a thriving food forest, providing endless opportunities for sport, outdoor learning and hands-on environmental experiences.
Learning doesn't stop at the classroom door. Through our signature Beyond the Classroom program students experience excursions and authentic learning opportunities that spark curisosity, build confidence and encourage them to dream big.
"You feel recognised, important and supported." - Crystal Creek student
"Our child came from a large city school, and we were initially concerned about the move. She has absolutely thrived. Her personality has not only been recognised, it has been embraced." - Crystal Creek parent
"There is always something exciting happening. The children enjoy new learning experiences and form friendships across all age groups." - Crystal Creek parent
Come and discover the difference a small school can make located just 5 minutes from Murwillumbah in the jewel of the Tweed.
Dungay Public School
AT DUNGAY Public School, every child is known, valued and challenged to thrive.
Our small size isn't a limitation, it's our greatest strength. It allows us to build genuine relationships, understand every student's strengths and create a culture where every child belongs.
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Crystal Creek Public School
CRYSTAL CREEK Public is a small school with big opportunities.
Learning at Dungay is purposeful and connected to the world around us. Our stunning natural environment becomes an extension of the classroom, while specialist programs in Music, Sport and Nature Science, alongside authentic EL Education projects, inspire curiosity, creativity and confidence. We also believe that every child deserves big opportunities. Whether it's leadership, public speaking, debating, sport or creative arts, our students are encouraged to step outside their comfort zone and discover what they're capable of.
Crystal Creek sits on generous, leafy grounds that give children room most schools can only dream of. With a large playing field,
Perhaps the real magic of Dungay isn't something you can capture in a brochure. It's the feeling you get when you walk through our gates, a school where children know they matter, families feel they belong and every day is filled with purpose, possibility and connection.
basketball and tennis courts, shady trees and open natural spaces to explore, there's always something inspiring happening. It's a place where children have the freedom to run, discover and unlock possibilities beyond the classroom.
Experience the Dungay Way
Joey's Pouch
FOR MORE than 35 years, Joey's Pouch is the only not-for-profit Early Education and Long Daycare Centre in Murwillumbah.
Over this time, we have established a reputation for providing warm and nurturing environments in which children are encouraged to grow and learn.
This is achieved through a strong focus on making and maintaining meaningful relationships.
Just ve minutes from the heart of Murwillumbah is a school where every child is truly known. Nestled amongst rolling farmland, towering trees and wide open spaces, Dungay Public School offers something increasingly rare: a place where children are known, valued and inspired to thrive.
At Dungay, we know that when children feel safe, connected and challenged, remarkable learning follows. Our dedicated teachers take the time to understand each student’s strengths, interests and potential, creating a culture of high expectations where every student is challenged to achieve their personal best.
Our natural environment is more than a beautiful setting. It is part of our classroom. Every learning experience is purposeful, connected to who we are as a school and designed to inspire curiosity, build confidence and challenge every student to achieve their personal best. Through specialist programs in Music, Sport and Nature Science, alongside rich extracurricular opportunities, we extend every learner, including our high potential and gifted students.
While families are often drawn to Dungay for its peaceful setting and strong sense of community, they stay because of our people. The real difference at Dungay is our exceptional teachers and staff. Their passion, care and belief in every child create an educational experience that is deeply personal, inspiring and built on genuine relationships.
If you’re wondering what makes Dungay special, ask one of our parents. They’ll tell you about the relationships, the opportunities, the high expectations and the genuine care shown to every child. They’ll tell you their child is known, valued and excited to come to school each day.
We warmly invite our community to our Celebration of Student Learning on Thursday 24 September at 9.30 am, where every classroom will be open and students will proudly share their learning with families and the wider community. Lock it into your calendar and come and experience the Dungay Way for yourself.
Our Joey's Pouch parent and community management committee are committed to providing an affordable high-quality service for families in our community. Our educational programs values inclusion, diversity and is centred around play, exploration, and creativity; with outdoor learning being the foundation of Joey's pedagogical approach.
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From the Farm with Craig Huf
NSW Farmers - Far North Coast Branch
Cattle tick funding falls short
A COUPLE of months ago, the NSW Government announced a “$7 million boost” to the state’s Cattle Tick Program.
It was welcomed cautiously by the Northern Rivers beef industry — not because anyone believed it was sufficient, but because it appeared to signal that the government had heard producers and taken the Independent Biosecurity Commissioner’s report seriously.
As it turns out, the picture is more complicated than the media release suggested.
In late June, I attended a meeting in Lismore called by the Cattle Tick Program’s newly appointed leadership.
What emerged in that room was at odds with what the Minister’s office had communicated publicly.
The existing funding base — around $4 million — had approximately $3 million added to it. That’s a $3 million increase, not $7 million. The government appears to have presented the total program budget as new investment.
Producers deserve straight answers, particularly on an issue where trust has already been badly eroded.
Independent Biosecurity Commissioner Dr Katherine Clift’s report was explicit about what’s needed: more compliance capacity, more DPI officers on the ground for traceability, outbreak response and producer support. These are functions that cannot be outsourced to producers. An additional $3 million does not address that gap in any meaningful way. It’s also worth putting the figure in perspective. $35 million has recently been announced for
NSW shark management.
Compare this with the Queensland Government, which, responding to its own tick incursions, has committed an extra $100 million and deployed 50 additional staff, with another 50 currently being recruited.
The claim from the Minister’s office that ticks “have always been around” is technically true but misleading as a framing. Yes, cattle ticks have been present in NSW for over a century, and outbreaks have occurred before.
But the historical record also shows that when the program was properly resourced, tick numbers were driven to near-eradication. This is not an uncontrollable pest — it’s one that has been historically well managed when properly funded.
The Biosecurity Commissioner’s recommendation of eradication as the program goal is the right one. You won’t achieve what you don’t aim for. But eradication requires a genuine, sustained government commitment. Tick-infested properties and cattle deaths from tickborne disease have followed an exponential trajectory over the past three years, a trend the Commissioner directly attributed to the dramatic reduction in on-ground staffing.
This tokenistic funding will not reverse that trajectory in any meaningful way. It is a very disappointing result for the industry, our local branch of the NSW Farmers Association and all those who have worked so hard to get the government to give this issue the attention and funding it deserves.
HISTORY with Sandra Hawken
The Country Women’s Association (CWA) has been a powerful force in Australia since its establishment at a Bush Woman’s Conference being held in conjunction with the Sydney Royal Easter Show in April 1922.
It began out of necessity, when country women and children living in regional and remote areas of NSW, faced isolation, poor living standards and lack of health care. In Australia, an estimated 60,000 children died in childbirth during the WWI period.
This is equivalent to the number of Australians who died in military service during the same period, and in the thirty years prior to the establishment of CWA, 9,000 women died in childbirth.
Many other children died from preventable diseases because there were no health facilities located in rural and regional areas.
Clearly, there was a significant need for change and it was the drive and resourcefulness of country women in the CWA who initiated the establishment of baby health clinics, bush nurse services, rest homes, schools and maternity wards in hospitals in rural areas.
Shortly after that very first meeting, 3,000 branches of the CWA were established across the states.
In November 1927 a group of ladies met in the old council chambers on the corner of Main Street and Queensland Road, Murwillumbah, to discuss the establishment of a CWA branch in Murwillumbah.
The large number of ladies in attendance, unanimously voted to create a branch and meet on the second Tuesday of each month. Mrs Jay, wife of the sitting Mayor was elected President, Mrs Cameron the Treasurer and Mrs Freeman the Secretary. The first goal of this new branch was to establish a rest room for women and
children, because at that time there were no public bathroom facilities or recreational places locally available.
The Murwillumbah Branch of CWA was officially opened on 21 March 1928, and since then, CWA women have been actively involved in our community in a wide variety of ways. It’s not only cooking and handicrafts that motivate CWA members, although they are important and two of our local ladies demonstrated their fine talents in baking at the recent State Conference, by winning sections of the cookery competition.
The CWA is regularly a quiet force advocating for positive change and social justice, and addressing issues such as health, education, aged care, agriculture and the environment.
The CWA members of the Tweed Shire are proud to be planning the celebration of a centenary of CWA advocacy in their local area and invite the involvement of the wider community in this endeavour.
Readers are welcome to submit recollections, photos and historical articles about the CWA in Murwillumbah via cwasecmurwillumbah@ gmail.com to contribute to the historical story of Murwillumbah’s CWA.
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AT THE FOOTY with Quinny
SIX ROUNDS to go and the top eight is still anyone’s guess. Penrith won the battle of the west and the Roosters fell in against a gallant Newcastle outfit.
The up and down Rabbits held on against the Storm who will struggle now without Grant and Munster for a few weeks.
The Bulldogs are hanging in and a strong win against the top three Warriors keeps them in the hunt.
A bounce of the ball has probably ended the Broncos season with it highly unlikely they are not making the semi’s as reigning premiers which doesn’t happen often.
The Titans went back to back for the first time since early 2025 and will be hoping a packed Cbus Saturday can be the scene of a hat trick.
The Sharks are in the box seat for a top 4 finish and with Nicho Hynes goal kicking the lights out going up in 6’s is only going to help their cause. They took care of a hapless Manly side who looked to have petered out after a fabulous start to the Kieran Foran coaching stint.
The big story of the week is the Tigers and the Adam Doueihi saga. To say the Tigers are a trainwreck is simply an understatement. In a week where the focus should have been on debutante Javon Andrews, Doueihi and the Tigers managed to make it an absolute circus that culminated in a 50 point hiding. Javon’s story is one of courage and resilience of the highest calibre after breaking his c4 and c5 hitting an upright when he was 15. Millimetres from never walking again let alone playing, Javon has fought back and has debuted as a 19 year old with huge potential and he is a quality
human to go with it, maybe Doueihi could learn something from the young man - Benji also.
The big guns are flying high in the NRLW but the form of Chapman and new addition Levi to the Titans has been sublime. The women’s Magic round goes bush this week with all games being played in Wagga Wagga - the place will be buzzing.
Three rounds to go in the NRRRL and some ripper games coming up will decide the top 6. Mustangs v Marist this week is a grand final rematch and will determine the order of the top 3 on Sunday in Murbah.
Sad news this week of the 12 year old girl who took her own life in the Newcastle area this week. Emotional scenes as her team and the team they were playing honoured her on the weekend. Check ya mates and be kind to each other - rest easy young lady.
See you at the footy, Quinny
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Casuarina rugby celebrates
THE CASUARINA Beach Rugby Club is gearing up for a massive celebration on Saturday, August 1, marking a double milestone: 25 years of junior rugby union and 10 years of senior rugby.
The club’s roots date back to 2002, when junior players from the Tweed/Coolangatta Barbarians relocated to Casuarina following the Salt and Casuarina housing developments.
The junior club eventually stood on its own with seven teams.
To accommodate the booming local population, the club expanded in 2016, establishing a locally based senior team to enter the Far North Coast Rugby Union (FNCRU) competition in 2017.
Founding senior team president Brian Laybutt said a major catalyst for the senior club’s launch was securing high-profile coach Adam Leach, a former Waratah with international Rugby World Cup coaching credentials.
His presence attracted significant interest in the club and helped recruit players.
Under his leadership, the club rapidly expanded.
By 2020, Casuarina had grown to 15 teams, spanning Under-6s to Under-16s, Colts (Under-18s), a senior women’s team and two men’s senior grades.
“The club has been built by the generosity of members volunteering their time and skills.
The club has also received various grants that have enhanced the grounds and facilities,” Brian Laybutt said.
The past decade has yielded impressive silverware, including a senior women’s premiership, a second grade premiership and three Club Champion titles.
In 2025, every competitive junior team (Under-12 to Under-16) made the grand final, securing three premiership flags.
The club has also successfully built elite player pathways, producing top-tier talent such as
Wallaby representative Angus Blyth, current Australian Under-20 representative Tavita Loughland, Queensland Reds player Zoe Hanna and international referee Jordan Way.
“While on-field success is important, the offfield experience is the cornerstone of the club,” co-president Brian Laybutt said.
“The club offers a family-oriented environment that values sportsmanship, fair play and giving your best.”
The community is invited to celebrate these milestones at the “Back to Baa Baa’s Day” on August 1, kicking off at 1pm.
The main event will see the first grade side take on Evans Head, preceded by a special curtain-raiser between the “Busted Baa Baa’s” (Golden Oldies) and a Casuarina Old Boys team, rumoured to feature a few former Wallabies.
The day will also include the announcement of the Casuarina Beach Team of the Decade, a 2025 second grade premiership jersey presentation, auctions, a spit roast, live music and drinks. All are welcome.
Looking ahead, the club is already preparing for the 2027 season. Anyone interested in playing, coaching or volunteering can contact the club at info@casuarinabeachrugby.com.au.
It's party time at Casuarina Beach Rugby Union
Photo by Charlie Hoggard
La Vie en Rose
By Madeleine Murray
MARIE-FRANCE ROSE, who died last month at the age of 70, was an important and muchloved person in Uki and beyond. She contributed to the community in many ways.
Her bronze sculpture of the man called Pomme, who used to sweep the footpath of Uki, is in the centre of the village. A tile mural done by local school children is on the end wall of the buttery with a plaque.
The beautiful French Canadian loved to dance and went to the ecstatic dance mornings in the Uki Hall every Friday as long as she was able to. Many people enjoyed her wonderful hospitality at the colourful, elegant house that she and Tony had built, or studied ceramics in her airy spacious studio.
Marie-France and her husband Tony were a romantic couple. At her 70th birthday party in February, Tony who had been Pontius Pilate in Jesus Christ Superstar, sang Always on my Mind, and read a tribute he wrote for her called ‘Seventy is a Lovely Age to be.’ They were deeply in love.
“She would say to me, ‘They don’t make them like you any more,’ which paradoxically applied much more to her than to me,” Tony said.
“She was the most endearingly exotic, loveable and rare woman I had ever met and I am so lucky she became the love of my life.”
When news of her death spread recently one morning in the village of Uki, many people were crying openly.
Marie-France Boissonneault and Tony moved together to Uki from Coolum in 2007. They bought a five-acre
property at Malabar Avenue and designed and built a new house.
She bought a large kiln for firing ceram ics and started work immediately sculpting and holding workshops.
Local artists such as Jo Armstrong and Lyndall Bensley were among the many who signed up. Marie-France was an inspiring teacher who influenced many ceramicists working today.
The couple added a purpose-built studio to the house where she produced sculpture and paintings, and held workshops, while Tony continued with his architecture practice which included the brilliant redesign of the Uki post office.
“In 2012 we decided after being together for seven years it was a suitable engagement period and we had a wonderful home marriage. She was then Marie-France Rose,” Tony said.
“This was a period of high productivity for France, during which, among other things, she won the Best Fine/visual Artist award Beats 2015 in Murwillumbah.”
Marie-France showed work at the Mud Trail, Ukitopia, Husk Distillery and the Tweed Regional Gallery. She was an active part of the Murwillumbah art scene and arranged for a group of Quebecois artists to visit and be part of the Murwillumbah Art Trail, which was held yearly 2015 to 2018.
She exhibited and took part twice in a yearly art festival in Baie St Paul, Quebec, making the long trip there with art work on board, and producing more while there. She was instrumental in the initiation of the Murwillumbah Art Trail, based on the Baie St Paul festival.
Marie-France was a charming, generous, creative force for love and life in Uki for 18 years and will be greatly missed. She is survived by daughter Emily, son Alex, and three grandchildren.
Melinda’s tribute to Barbra
By Rada Campbell
MELINDA SCHNEIDER was only three years old when Barbra Streisand first broke her heart.
The six-time Golden Guitar winner remembers falling asleep backstage beneath her mother Mary Schneider’s fur coat, listening as Mary performed The Way We Were.
Not long after, her mother taught her the chords on ukulele.
“Not easy chords for my little three-year-old fingers to reach for, but I did it and used to sing and play it for Mum’s musician friends,”
Melinda told The Weekly.
“I remember I would often well up with tears while I was singing. I felt the emotions Barbra’s voice, those beautiful melodies, chords and lyrics evoked, even back then.”
That early ache became more than a childhood memory. Melinda says it was probably where her love of sad songs began, and a big part of why she became a songwriter.
Now she brings that lifelong admiration to the Twin Towns stage in The Way We Were, a concert celebrating the music and life of Barbra Streisand.
Melinda is clear from the outset: this is not an impersonation.
“There will only ever be one Barbra Streisand,”
she said.
“I focus mainly on embodying Barbra’s spirit, truth and authenticity and the emotions behind the lyrics.”
The show features the songs that made Streisand famous, woven with stories from a life spent pushing through expectation, criticism and fear.
For Melinda, Streisand’s reputation as “difficult” or “a control freak” says as much about how brilliant women are treated as it does about Barbra herself.
“Nobody would ever call a man with such vision those things,” she said.
“I love that Barbra was so single-minded and had such self-belief. Even when people turned her down, even when she was scared, she always tried to go further than her fear.”
Backed by a live band, vocal harmonies and strings, The Way We Were is designed to move audiences without trapping them in nostalgia.
“My aim is for the audience to feel uplifted, emotionally moved and ultimately hopeful,” Melinda said.
“Music is a healer.”
The Way We Were: The Music and Life of Barbra Streisand is on Saturday, August 22, at 8pm, Twin Towns, 2 Wharf Street, Tweed Heads. Tickets are available via twintowns.com.au
Melinda Schneider brings glamour, strings and Streisand-sized emotion to The Way We Were
France and Tony married after 7 years together
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Big Wins in NRRRL
By Jo Kennett
THE Tweed Heads Seagulls and Murwillumbah scored big wins in round 13 of the NRRRL, with Casino now leading the competition, Murwillumbah second and the Seagulls fourth. Murwillumbah hosted Northern United, with the Mustangs women putting up a strong fight before going down 24-10 to the competition leaders. The unbeaten Mustangs Under 18s defeated the Tweed Seagulls 26-14. The mercy rule came into play in both senior grades, with Murwillumbah crushing Northern 72-12 in Re -
serve Grade and 64-4 in First Grade.
The Tweed Heads Seagulls hosted Lower Clarence, with their Ladies League Tag side continuing its dominant season with a 46-0 victory. Murwillumbah, Tweed Coast and Cudgen remain in the finals mix.
The Seagulls Under 18s lost 26-14 to Murwillumbah, while Reserve Grade produced a convincing 58-8 win.
First Grade carried extra significance following the theft and recovery of the club’s Indigenous Round jerseys. Tweed Byron Police were thanked during a pre-game presen-
tation, with a smoking ceremony by the Biren Cultural Group and jersey designer Alyce Togo presenting officers with a commemorative jersey.
“The jumpers look absolutely sensational,” Seagulls coach Craig Fields said.
“We knew it was going to be like a semi-final. Our defence was outstanding and there were some really good individual plays.”
The Seagulls held on for an important victory after leading 16-8 before Lower Clarence fought back.
Cudgen’s clash with Evans Head was postponed after rain closed the fields.
Bilambil travelled to Ballina, where the women lost 22-10 but the Under
18s won 18-12. The Jets Reserve Grade side stayed on top of the competition with a dominant 52-6 win, while First Grade fell just short 34-32 despite scoring more tries than Ballina.
Tweed Coast enjoyed a successful day against Byron Bay. The Raiderettes honoured the memory of Jodie Kirk with a 20-4 victory, while the Under 18s also won 22-16. Reserve Grade went down 16-12, but First Grade finished strongly for a 32-12 win.
This weekend, Tweed Coast host Northern, Bilambil travel to Ballina, Cudgen are away to Casino and Murwillumbah host Marist Brothers in their final home game and sponsors day.
Tweed Heads Seagulls got the win
Photo Alyce Togo
Weekly In Memoriam
Funeral Notice
memory of BRIAN TAYLOR
Late of Banora Point
Born 30.05.1945 passed away peacefully on 24.07.2026 at home surrounded by family.
Funeral service to be held at Tweed Heads Memorial Gardens & Crematorium, 176 Kirkwood Road, Tweed Heads South at 11am on Monday 3rd August.
Afterwards the family would love to invite everyone back to Coolangatta Tweed Golf Club, 62 Soorley Street, Tweed Heads South to celebrate and remember Brian.
In loving memory of
Colleen Dawn Cheetham
née Huggins
Late of Murwillumbah
Passed away peacefully on Friday 24th July 2026
Aged 87 years
Dearly loved Wife of Kevin
Loved Mother and Mother-in-law of Sandra & Richard, Paul & Helen and Jeanette & Darren
Cherished Nana of Nick & Emily, Britt & Ben, Sarah & Matt and Alex & Erin
Loving Great-Grandmother of Luca and Archer Loved Sister and Aunty
A Private Family Graveside Service will be held for Colleen.
Following the service, family invite friends to share some light refreshments and re ect on Colleen’s life on Friday 31st July at Murwillumbah RSL at 12:30pm
Family invite you to please wear a touch of pink as this was Colleen’s favourite colour.
(02) 6672 2144
In loving memory of
8.3.1957 ~ 18.7.2026
Aged 69
Loving Husband to Kerry
Devoted Dad to his three boys; Randal, Stacey, Kieren and their loved ones.
A ceremony in celebration of Bob’s life will be held at Melaleuca Station - 9394 Tweed Valley Way, Chinderah, on Friday 7th August at 11am.
Family and friends are warmly invited to attend and join the celebration and honouring of Bob.
Chinderah Ph: (02) 6674 3777
Notice
In Loving Memory of Nancy Boyd
22/02/1923 ~ 17/07/2026
A celebration of Life for Nancy will be held on Thursday, 30 July 2026 at 2:30pm, Tweed Heads Memorial Gardens & Crematorium, 176 Kirkwood Road, Tweed Heads South
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Loving Memory
- 14.07.2026
Loved Husband of Erika
Late of Murwillumbah, formerly Kunghur and Brisbane Passed Away Peacefully at Home In accordance with Ken’s wishes the family will come together for a private celebration of his life
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FROM COAST TO COUNTRY
RBA likely to wait and see on rates
By Jo Kennett
AN AUGUST rate rise is looking less likely according to finance analysts, with the Reserve Bank governor saying property prices had softened more than they expected since the war in the Middle East began.
That’s good news for local home owners and anyone looking at financing to buy.
Governor Michele Bullock addressed the Anika Foundation Fundraising Lunch in Sydney on Tuesday, July 28, on the topic Monetary Policy in an Era of Shocks.
“A defining and recurring feature of the global economy in recent years has been the increasing frequency and impact of supply shocks,” Ms Bullock said.
“The conflict in the Middle East is disrupting energy markets, severe weather events have affected production and trade around the world, and continuing trade tensions add further ambiguity,” she said.
“The outlook can change quickly, and uncertainty can re-emerge even as earlier risks begin to ease.”
She said inflation had been a world-wide challenge since the pandemic and that while Australia had fared relatively well reigning it in, it was still higher than she wanted and that the outlook was still
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uncertain.
“Ongoing commodity price volatility seems likely, which makes it even more difficult to assess the ultimate effect on inflation and activity,” the governor said.
“Likewise, because monetary policy operates with a lag, the full effects of this year’s cash rate increases are yet to be felt.”
Ms Bullock said “new dwelling inflation picked up noticeably in the May CPI data, partly reflecting higher fuel and construction costs.”
“One sector of the economy that has been weaker than expected is the housing market,” she said.
“We had expected conditions to ease in response to the changed outlook for monetary policy and the rise in the cash rate earlier this year.
“But the housing market has eased by more than we had anticipated in May.
“This appears to reflect a range of factors, including recent policy developments affecting the housing market, and a general softening in housing market sentiment.
“Price declines have been concentrated in the Sydney and Melbourne markets, but prices in these markets remain around where they were before interest rates started to rise in February this year.”
The Home Price Index shows the median price of a home in Australia
in June was only $6,000 higher than in February, with annual growth having dropped from 9.1 per cent to 5.8 per cent.
Ms Bullock said that despite the challenges, the RBA is confident households will be able to navigate the current volatility and that while consumer sentiment might be down, consumer spending was still up.
NEGATIVE EQUITY RARE
Recent data indicate that despite falling housing prices, negative equity remains rare, affecting fewer than 1 per cent of borrowers, with only a small proportion experiencing severe repayment difficulties.
“This is not to downplay that this would be stressful for those affected,” she said.
“But it does indicate that financial stability risks are contained, and borrowers, in aggregate, have built up considerable savings buffers over recent years.”
The RBA expects housing prices to fall when interest rates rise, but Ms Bullock reiterated that monetary policy does not aim to control house prices.
“Rather, what matters for monetary policy is how changes in housing prices affect household spending, investment decisions and inflation,” she said.
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As the RBA prepares to announce its next interest rate decision on August 11, she said forecasting remains difficult, with the labour market weakening more than expected in recent months. She said the unemployment rate increase was “somewhat more” than the RBA had predicted.
“Five months have passed since the conflict began and while there are now some signs of the impact on inflation activity, conditions can change quickly,” she said.
“The key question in the period ahead is whether the tightening in monetary policy earlier in the year is sufficient.”
WHAT THE BIG 4 SAY
There were rate rises in February and March to 4.35 per cent.
Westpac is the only one of the big four banks expecting a rate hike, with Commonwealth Bank, National Australia Bank and ANZ expecting the bank to hold as it assesses the effects of earlier rate rises.
The Australian Securities Exchange shows markets had been pricing in a 43 per cent chance of a cash rate increase on July 24, with that number dropping to 28 per cent on July 27.
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