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Ken Sapwell submission period, establishing a community liaison group and im- NSW Lands Minister Tony Kelly has proving the level of liaison between made a fl ying visit to Tweed Heads to his department and the Planning calm growing disquiet in local Labor Department. Party ranks and the wider commu- Th e Minister also agreed to person- nity over his department’s draft plan ally read more than 70 submissions of management for the shire’s crown which individuals and community lands. groups had written objecting to more Mr Kelly (pictured), one of the few than a dozen development propos- ministers left standing in their port- als, ranging from marinas to holiday folio aft er the recent bloodbath, faced parks on prime waterfront reserves. ‘He seemed interested in what we were talking about and I believe the meeting was very fruitful,’ Ms Boyd said of the meeting organised by local ALP branches. One of Mr Kelly’s staff, Alex It was all smooth sailing for Simon Hill, Duncan Gibbs and John Richard Everett-Caldwell of the Gold Coast when McGregor, who accompanied him they navigated the Tweed River in their sloop Ruwach during the Tweed River Festival’s classic-boat regatta last on his lightning visit, said the Minis- weekend. The trio took to the regatta like ducks to water travelling, from Chinderah to Murwillumbah in their rep- ter assured the meeting the draft was lica 1800 Winkle Brig, a vessel which plied the Thames River in England during the 19th century. Photo Jeff Dawson ‘not a binding planning document but more a strategic document’. antee that the money would stay in She believed closer liaison between Th e National Party MP says he is ‘He acknowledges the community’s the Tweed, he said ‘I don’t want to the planning and lands departments worried that some of the revenue concerns over the draft plan and has give a guarantee or anything like that would highlight planning and envi- raised from any developments on undertaken to receive further submis- but it’s not going to be highway rob- ronmental restrictions facing some of crown land will be diverted to the sions and to establish a community bery – there’s no intention to take the the more controversial development state’s coff ers to help the cash-strapped liaison group,’ he said. money and run. proposals such as the two marina government pay for major infrastruc- ‘The group will work with the ‘And it’s not our intention to lock projects. ture projects in Sydney. questions from a small group upset Lands Department, government the community into something they Mr Kelly had been told that the ‘Th e government said that mon- over most of the development pro- agencies, the council and the broader don’t want’. draft plan also raised concerns about ey from its new poker machine tax posals contained in the draft and its community to explore individual pro- Mr McGregor said he was also un- inappropriate development, over- would be spent in the community but lack of detail and clarity. posals that might arise from the plan able to say whether the state govern- development and the impacts on the that hasn’t happened and I suspect the It included three representatives of management.’ ment or the council would be the con- health of the Tweed’s coastal water- same will happen with crown land from the village alliance whose Mr McGregor said any revenues sent authority for any developments ways. revenues,’ he said. spokesperson, Julie Boyd, emerged raised from developing the crown on crown land. Meanwhile, Tweed MP Geoff Mr Provest said the government, from the meeting to say she was hap- land would no longer just be spent Ms Boyd said the community rep- Provest says he still intends to at- in a little publicised move two years py Mr Kelly had acknowledged their on maintaining crown reserves but resentatives at the meeting tackled tend a meeting with Mr Kelly and ago, had also decided to divert roy- concerns and taken some steps to ad- would go to community and public the Minister over concerns about the his department’s director general, alties from sand extraction in the dress them. facilities such as schools and hos- process as well as the confusion cre- Warwick Watkins, scheduled for this Tweed away from community proj- She said Mr Kelly agreed to a range pitals. ated by the document’s presentation week to further discuss community ects and into their general revenue of requests, including reopening the Asked if the Minister would guar- and lack of supporting detail. concerns. fund. %* STOREWIDE TO RELOCATION SALE 50OFF *Excludes gift cards, Carryboy. Navigation & items already on sale. 20 *% off regular ticketed price. Sale ends 25th Oct ‘08 J>?I
AUTOQLDNO2130 Local News Jim prepares for the fl ight of his life Madeleine Doherty
Stokers Siding’s Jim Watson (pictured) is not one to do things the conventional way – and that includes taking in the sights of the Himalayas in India. Most travellers would be content to trek, take a bus or charter a small plane to take in the majesty of the world’s highest peaks. But not our Jim Watson. For the last year Jim has been a familiar sight on the hills around Stokers Siding as he climbs to the top with a heavy pack on his back High adventure Th en he runs as fast as pos- sible down the hill and lifts into the air for a short distance are found in the Himalayas,’ ity is not limited to paragliding. ‘Don’t even think about it,’ when the wind is just right. Jim he said. He recently found Jet Man on Jim’s partner, Chris, called has taken to the air paraglid- Paragliding is Jim’s current You Tube. Jet man has wings from the kitchen. ing and is getting ready for the passion and at 60 years of age that fold out and four small jet Anyone interested in more Kingscliff Village adventure of his life. he’s had a few, but this one is engines attached to his body. information on paragliding His preparations have been the real thing, he said. He’s taken up in a small plane contact: Paragliding Centre, a source of entertainment for Dental It all started last year on a trip and then jumps out free falling SE Queensland on 07 5543 locals with the village children to Rainbow Beach in Queen- until his jet engines cut in. 4000. and the occasional cow gather- Shop 20 sland where he saw paragliders Jet Man recently flew the If you or someone you know ing to marvel as Jim goes up Kingscliff Shopping Village skimming above the landscape. English Channel landing on is involved in an adventure or and down the hill on a Sunday Cnr Turnock & Pearl Streets He was hooked. terra fi rma by parachute, Jim an interesting hobby Th e Echo aft ernoon. Kingscliff NSW 2487 His interest in defying grav- said with a glint in his eye. wants to know: 02 6672 2280. Leaving nothing to chance kvd@coastaldentalcare. Jim has reduced his body com.au weight to get better lift -off , pol- ished his boots, checked and re- Terri’s a good Samaritan checked his gear and weighed Ph: (02) 6674 3344 A Tweed Heads woman moved his pack to get through the air- Fax: (02) 6674 4497 into action aft er hearing about port without excess luggage. how some pensioners were do- On weekends he also travels ing it tough and is now hand- to Mt Tamborine in Queens- ing out free bread and grocer- land to get more practice for ies every week. the fl ight. Terri Bradley is not one to Whole person dentistry Preventative care Blue horizon sit idly by watching people Orthodontics Neuromuscular balance struggle. TMJ, head and neck Cosmetic treatment On November 4, Jim will be ‘I heard how some pen- pain treatment Major rehabilitation driven a kilometre upwards sioners were struggling and Holistic services A full range of dental treatments from the village of Bir, India decided to do something,’ Ms to suit the entire family and will then launch himself Bradley said. Early intervention childhood orthodontics into the blue horizon and glide With the help of a friend she over the snow capped Himala- organised for loaves of bread yas within only a piece of light- to be delivered from Bakers weight fabric linking his soul Delight at Varsity Lakes on the to this life. Gold Coast. ‘I’ll be climbing about 12 to Once the word was out an- 14 thousand feet up from the other woman donated grocer- launch pad,’ Jim said. ies to be given away to those Where do you get your copy? With the highest grade wool- feeling the pinch. Tweed’s Terri Bradley is lending a helping hand to pension- ers feeling the pinch by off ering free bread and groceries on If you don’t receive The Echo at home or the weather len thermals and an array of Th e groceries include tins Wednesdays at 12.30pm at Jack Evans Boat Harbour, Tweed is too bad for house to house delivery, pick up a other woollies to fend off the of meat, nuts and biscuits as copy of your Echo from the following places: freezing temperature, Jim will well as pasta and other es- Heads. be soaring. Banora Point: Banora Point Shopping Murwillumbah: Echo offi ce, Visitor sentials. Village, Tweed Heights Shops Centre He will have the chance to Two weeks ago Ms Brad- fi rst give-away, but with little be back again on Wednesday at Burringbar: Real estate agent and Pottsville: Supermarket, bottleshop, paraglide for about 30 kilome- ley set up with her loaves and publicity there were not many 12.30pm (DST ) at the harbour service station newsagent tres, camp overnight and then takers. loaded up with her goods for Byron Bay: Echo offi ce, Visitors Centre, South Tweed Industrial Estate: Casa groceries at Jack Evans Boat newsagent, Community Centre Del Cafe, Dolphin Juice Café, Eat Me do the return trip the next Harbour, Tweed Heads, for the Not to be deterred, she will those in need of a hand. Cabarita Beach: Beach Bar, SLSC and Cafe day. cafe, newsagent Stokers Siding: Store ‘Paragliding is fantastic. It’s Casuarina/Salt: IGA, Salt Bar, Terranora: Supermarket Free entry for Tweed show this year bottleshop Tumbulgum: Post Offi ce store exhilarating and like being in a Chinderah: Art Gallery, pub, Tweed City: Information desk time machine. You look down It’s Tweed Valley Show time Th e show gets underway on Th e horses are back in huge newsagent Tweed Heads – Minjungbal Drive: and out and see so far in each again with the two day event Friday, October 31, with the numbers after shrugging off Coolagattta – Griffi th Street and South Tweed Bowls Club, Tweed The Esplanade: Three newsagents, Tavern, Community Centre/Library direction knowing that if you starting Friday, October 31. Southern Cross Rodeo taking the disastrous equine infl uenza Visitor Info Centre, 7-11 Supermarket, Coolangatta Sands and Coolangatta Tweed Heads – Wharf Street: Ivory were on the ground your world President of the Tweed Riv- centre stage at 6.30pm. Side- outbreak last year. Hotel, Surf Club Tavern, Hospital main foyer, Tweed is limited visually. Th e world Heads Bowls Club, newsagent, Twin er Agricultural Society, Janice show Alley is ready for the Commercial and stud beef, Condong: Store Towns, Coolangatta Senior Citizens just opens up,’ he said from his Glasby, is excited. young at heart and the wood- dairy cattle, sheep, cane, dogs, Fingal Head: Sheoak Shack Club home this week. ‘We’ve had a great spring, choppers are chomping at the poultry, animal nursery, birds Hastings Point: General store, service Tyalgum: Store station Jim won’t be alone as he Uki: Store, pub the show grounds are looking bit. and heritage areas are all put- Kingscliff : Bowls Club, Library/ hovers in the Himalayas. He’ll good and we’re all geared up A new and exciting attrac- ting their best foot forward Community Centre, two newsagents, West Tweed: Seagulls, Cellarbrations, Broadwater Village Retirement Park, have the company of feathered for a bumper 108th Tweed Val- tion will be Pro Wrestling, and looking forward to crowds Mooball: Pub and cafe Spar Supermarket, Kennedy Drive Mullumbimby: Echo offi ce Newsagent, friends. ley Show,’ Mrs Glasby said. sponsored by Industry Cen- viewing their entries. If you miss your printed copy of The Echo get it online at ‘I’ve been told it’s common ‘The big news this year is tral, with six sessions Friday And the pavilion will be for eagles to fl y around with that entry to the show is free,’ and Saturday afternoon and overfl owing with fl owers, pro- www.tweedecho.com.au you and other large birds that she said. evening. duce and all kinds of craft . 2 October 23, 2008 Th e Tweed Shire Echo www.tweedecho.com.au Local News Pre-loved toys help hospital Shopping centre court clash
Ken Sapwell be confi rmed by a reaction of pany has also failed to properly disbelief from a residents’ as- inform residents of the scope A developer hoping to get a sociation spokesman. of development works and has jump on its rivals by becoming Dennis Parker, the residents’ played down its visual impacts the fi rst to establish a major association vice-president, says on the landscape by comparing shopping centre outside Tweed the location of a shopping cen- it to a smaller centre. Heads is heading for a costly tre had been discussed at sev- It will involve a huge amount courtroom showdown with eral meetings, but if it boiled of excavation work, a retaining Tweed Council on Monday down to the choice of a large wall up to 10-metres high, a (October 27). centre in the village or at Sea- 24-hour petrol station servic- Th e court has set aside fi ve breeze, the association believed ing haulage trucks and an ob- days for an appeal by Metricon Seabreeze was the best loca- trusive acoustic barrier along against a deemed refusal by the tion. what is now a scenic route, she council for a ‘substantial shop- ‘The association wouldn’t says. ping centre’ it wants to build on mind something the size of a four-hectare site on its Sea- Flame Tree or even slightly ‘New town centre’ breeze residential estate near bigger’, he said, adding that he Ms Murdock says a big shop- Pottsville. did not think it would be three ping centre at Seabreeze would The company is challeng- times the size. totally fracture the town and ing the council’s retail strategy ‘I fi nd that hard to believe wreck its sleepy image because which seeks to protect the char- but I can’t comment further it would virtually amount to a acter of its villages by limiting because I haven’t seen the new town centre. them to neighbourhood style plans,’ said Mr Parker, whose Th e Pottsville businesswom- centres while keeping Tweed association has signed off on a an has also strongly denied Ken Sapwell Tweed Hospital Auxiliary volunteer Ricky Koolmeer hanging Heads as a regional centre. locality plan which designates what she says are untrue and some of the stuff ed toys out to dry. Photo Madeleine Doherty the yet-to-be developed Dun- defamatory suggestions circu- Stuff ed toys hanging out to dry Turf war loe Park further south to be lating in the town that she’s re- would not normally be consid- ing outside the civic centre last week’s fete raised $31,016 It follows a long-running turf the preferred site of any large sponsible for the design of the ered potential lifesavers. when the doors opened for the – which would have been the war among at least fi ve big play- shopping centre. town’s controversial streetscap- But Ms Ricky Koolmeer’s fete last week,’ said president highest amount raised in the ers for supermarket supremacy Ms Murdock, a former ing works and is behind a push cuddly menagerie has been a June Young, who is at a loss to country if they hadn’t been on the coast’s southern end, council candidate, has taken to relocate the town’s oval and mainstay of the Tweed Heads explain its growing popularity nudged into second place by including the developers of a a broad swipe at Metricon’s village green. Hospital’s annual fete which despite an explosion of other the John Hunter Hospital fete new Coles shopping centre at joint venture with the Pen- ‘There is no suggestion by raises more money per head retail experiences. in Newcastle. Casuarina Beach, Kings Beach insula Development group anyone that I’m aware of, in- for oft en vital life-saving equip- ‘I think people in this area ‘It’s the fourth time they’ve No 2 Pty Ltd. which initially wants to build cluding the council, to relocate ment than any other fete in have always been community beaten us for the award,’ says Kings Beach lost a bid in the a 3250sqm supermarket, the oval,’ she said. NSW. minded and they like support- Ms Young ruefully, who doesn’t Land and Environment Court 1500sqm of speciality shops Meantime, several Seabreeze The bubbly hospital auxil- ing traditional events like this,’ need reminding that Newcastle earlier this month to join the and a 24-hour service station residents who spoke to The iary worker, who collects hun- she said. is NSW’s second biggest city. council in defending the ap- on the estate. Echo said they were upset to dreds of pre-loved dolls and peal on the grounds that they learn that the company was animals each year from donors Last year the auxiliary gave the hospital $100,000 are ‘regional competitors’ and Retain the village pushing for such a big shop- or by scouring op shops, says for life-saving medical equipment, with a third of it would be aff ected by the out- Th e council wants to limit ping centre when its market- she loves patching them up and come of the case. Seabreeze to a neighbourhood ing material indicated that a getting them in spic and span coming from the proceeds of its annual fete Pottsville business associa- retail centre of around 500sqm smaller neighbourhood-style shape. tion president Tania Murdock while identifying the existing centre was planned. ‘I send them around in the ‘I’m not sure whether the The auxiliary is raising says Metricon kept quiet about village as having the potential Stephen Segal, who has been washing machine then hang harder economic times have around an extra $70,000 this the scale of the development for a full-line supermarket of involved in several courtroom them out to dry and quite of- more people looking for bar- year through Border Park which she says verges on a ‘re- up to 2500sqm. stoushes with the council in ten they come up looking as gains because we’ve had the Raceway raffles, a fashion gional centre’ until it lodged its Council planners say the vil- a so-far unsuccessful bid to good as new,’ said Ms Kool- same steady increase in num- parade and Christmas raffle development application ear- lage should be retained as the establish a regional shopping meer, who’s among the auxil- bers over the years. with tickets going on sale next lier this year main commercial and retail centre on his land at Chinder- liary’s 172 men and women ‘I overheard one couple say- month. Ms Murdock says market- hub, saying the concentration ah, will be cheering the council who’ve volunteered to give our ing that it was just like a good Ms Young says the millions ing agents conducting a door- of retail services in one place from the sidelines. cash-strapped hospital a help- oldfashioned country fete raised over the years is spent at knock campaign have indicat- would create a vibrant mixed- Mr Segal said he did not ap- ing handout. which I found quite interest- the discretion of the hospital’s ed to residents that the centre use centre and reduce shop- ply to join the council in its Last year the auxiliary gave ing.’ CEO who the auxiliary be- would be comparable to the pers’ vehicle fuel bills. court case because he was un- the hospital $100,000 for life- Apart from Ms Koolmeer’s lieved was in the best position Gold Coast based company’s But the council’s former ad- aware until now that Metricon saving medical equipment, popular stall, fete-goers can to decide. shopping centre at Flame Tree ministrators put a fi nal deci- was planning anything bigger with a third of it coming from pick over everything from re- Th is year the money will be Park. sion on hold until the newly than a neighbourhood centre. the proceeds of its annual fete stored jewellery to homeware spent buying 10 new electron- ‘Few residents realise it will elected council considered the A spokesman for Metricon which continues to pull in items in the bargain bonanza ic beds which she says should be up to three times the size of fi ndings of a site-suitability in- said he did not want to com- growing crowds of curiosity bin while being sustained by a make rest easier for patients the Flame Tree Park complex vestigation which will soon be ment on the claims ahead of seekers and bargain hunters. 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4 October 23, 2008 The Tweed Shire Echo www.tweedecho.com.au Local News Keeping a bird’s-eye watch over Tweed’s ospreys
Luis Feliu
Tweed’s eagle-eyed bird- watching group is using na- tional Bird Week starting this Sunday to highlight its work monitoring and protecting one of the shire’s largest and better- known raptors, the osprey. Th e theme for the week is ‘Revealing Raptors’ and the Eastern Osprey (Pandion cristatus), which is listed as vulnerable in NSW, is the fo- cus of eff orts by the Tweed Bird Observers (TBO) to sustain or increase its population. TBO, which has up to 60 volunteers, is part of a local osprey breeding monitoring program which began in the early 1990s to watch nests in the Tweed and Brunswick river very vulnerable to disturbance Members receive a newsletter catchments for breeding activ- between May and November/ twice a year and a calendar of ity and fl edgling success. Other December. outings. program partners ‘feathering’ ‘People should not ap- TBO oft en provides bird sur- the osprey nests are National Tweed Bird Observers member Linda Brannian keeps an eye on an osprey nest atop a purpose proach to the point where veys for Landcare and private Parks and Wildlife Service built (power) pole near Tumbulgum. Photo: Luis Feliu. Osprey nest photo: David Palmer birds fl y away from the nest property owners and works in (NPWS), Country Energy and as this leaves eggs and chicks conjunction with the Tweed Tweed Shire Council. ‘As yet we don’t have final catchment in the last three to ‘I’m sure we don’t know all of exposed to the elements and Valley Wildlife Carers. TBO conservation officer fi gures for how many have or four years, possibly due to de- them, and it is imperative that predators.’ TBO was formed The group also authors a Linda Brannian told Th e Echo will fl edge chicks this season, velopment. they are listed so they can be in 1999 and is affi liated with bird brochure highlighting there were 16 osprey nests but some have already been ‘However, we have a new nest protected,’ she said. the nationwide group, Bird bird walks around the shire, which were active this year in successful with others still with this year further up the Tweed ‘Old trees along the coast are Observation and Conserva- available at all tourist informa- the two river catchments. chicks in the nest.’ River which is encouraging.’ very important to ospreys for tion Australia (BOCA), which tion outlets, and maintains a ‘This means the birds are Ms Brannian said the pro- Ms Brannian urged anyone building nests in and to collect has been established for over list of bird species observed in present at the nest, have rebuilt gram has been very eff ective in knowing of any osprey nests sticks for nest-building. 100 years. the Tweed. or added sticks to the nest, but helping to sustain/increase os- in the Tweed/Brunswick area ‘Ospreys seem to be able Th e group has monthly out- For further info visit its web- may not necessarily have pro- prey populations in the North- to call NPWS Murwillumbah to adapt to suburbia, but the ings around the Tweed Valley site at http://www.bigvolcano. duced eggs or chicks,’ Ms Bran- ern Rivers region but numbers on 6670 8600 or TBO member ones that have always nested in and weekly walks around the com.au/custom/birdos/index. nian said. had dropped in the Tweed Faye on 6677 9095. undeveloped natural areas are Tweed Heads/Kingscliff area. html Slattery takes Foreign students taste Tweed life
Charles Virtue, son of Dr. Doreen Virtue, will be housing job teaching an intensive 3-day training class for the fi rst time in Australia. Alex Mitchell After this class you will be a ‘Certifi ed Angel Healer’ and able to give ‘Angel Readings’ and Genevieve Slattery, former ‘Healing’ to clients, friends, family, and yourself. executive offi cer to the Tweed The course will cover working with the Angels and Shire Council administrators, Ascended Masters, Basic Mediumship, Oracle has relocated to Sydney with a Card Readings, Practising all skills and techniques senior position on the staff of learnt, plus more. new Housing Minister David For further details on class content please go to Borger. www.seavisionproductions.com or contact Ms Slattery’s Murwillumbah Donna Grey-Virtue. appointment came to an end Registration $555.00, payable through paypal via last month when council elec- website or contact Donna for further payment methods. For bookings of four or more discounts apply. tions were held and the three Sixteen students from newly arrived migrant and refugee government-appointed admin- families are enjoying the hospitality of the Tweed this week, Location: Ballina Beach Resort, East Ballina NSW. For more details go to Discount accommodation available, 02 66 868888 istrators stood down. courtesy of Wollumbin High School. www.seavisionproductions.com or call/email Donna Grey-Virtue on 02 66 816475 During her two and a half [email protected] November 14-16th, 2008. year role as executive offi cer, It was a microcosm of the people to give you a real idea November 14-16th, 2008 Ms Slattery advised the council world that gathered at Wol- of what a culture is like and we on issues management, com- lumbin High School this week are very grateful to the families Need Staff? Need Work? munications strategies and liai- with teenagers from Afghani- involved.’ son with business and commu- stan, Armenia, China, Colum- During the week, the visitors call 1800 670 914 nity groups and ratepayers. bia, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, went off to Currumbin Wildlife Ms Slattery, who is married Saudi Arabia, Sierra Leone and Sanctuary and Crabbes Creek Need Training? with a son, Joe, has a Bachelor Tibet. Public School to work with call 1800 266 425 of Arts degree from the Uni- Wollumbin High School Mullumbimby High students versity of NSW majoring in principal Karen Connell said on farming while tomorrow Tursa Employment & Training political science. the students, who were en- (Friday, October 24) they will Your Regional Employment and Training Network Her new boss, David Borg- rolled in the Beverly Hills and join Wollumbin High students er, is a former mayor of Par- Chatswood Intensive English in down-town Murwillumbah MURWILLUMBAH KINGSCLIFF SOUTH ramatta and one of the rising Centres in Sydney, were visit- at 9.30am for a drumming per- 50 Main Street Shop 6A, 1st Floor TWEED HEADS stars of the NSW Labor Party. ing for a comprehensive taste formance. Ph. (02) 6672 6712 Kingscliff Shopping Village 6/81 Minjungbal Drive Only elected to parliament 18 of life on the North Coast. Th e whirlwind visit will wrap Email: tursa. 28 Pearl Street Ph. (07) 5523 4825 months ago, he was promoted ‘Th e most important part of up aft er a visit to Kirra Beach murwillumbah Ph. (02) 6674 0699 Email: tursa. into the Cabinet when Nathan their experience will be living this Saturday. @tursa.com.au Email: tursa.kingscliff [email protected] Rees was made premier. with the families of our stu- ‘It will be a wonderful ex- @tursa.com.au Ms Slattery said housing was dents,’ Ms Connell said. perience for the visitors and CONVENIENT OFFICES IN: NO t Southport t Nerang t Coolangatta t South Tweed Heads t Kingscliff one of the government’s most ‘Th ere’s nothing like spend- our students and I’m confi dent FEES! t Murwillumbah t Mullumbimby t Brunswick Heads t Byron Bay t Ballina t Lismore pressing policy issues and she ing normal family time – chat- horizons will be permanently t Casino t Kyogle t Grafton t Maclean t Yamba t Coffs Harbour t Woolgoolga t Bellingen looked forward to the chal- ting, eating and spending lei- broadened as a result of the check out www.tursa.com.au lenge of helping to ease it. sure time with ordinary local visit,’ Ms Connell said. www.tweedecho.com.au Th e Tweed Shire Echo October 23, 2008 5 Local News Dragon boats race for charity
Above: Action during last Sunday’s Kids in Need dragon boat races at Jack Evans Fashions and Boat Harbour, Tweed Heads. Hundreds of people lined the fi llies on the shore for the family fun event which raises money for the fi eld children’s charity. Photo Jeff ‘Cox’ Dawson
Left: Rhianon Durkin, 4, of Tweed Heads, enjoyed wearing a painted face at the Tweed River Festival lantern parade at Jack Evans Boat Harbour last Saturday night. Photo Jeff Dawson
Above right: Thin Green Line manager, Theme Rains enjoys the races. The picturesque racecourse at Tygalgah near Murwillumbah was an even prettier picture on Monday afternoon with a fashions on the fi eld event adding an ex- tra splash of spring colour to the Tweed Tourism sponsored Tweed Coast Vet race day hosted by Tweed River Jockey Club. Photo Steve Senise
Right: Eungella businessman Gerald Hart Attrill (aka Jessa O’ My Heart) cut a dapper fi gure in the bookies ring Open 7 Days just before heading off to the Mon to Fri 8.30am-6pm, Sat & Sun 9am to 2pm fashion parade with a friend. 14 Tweed Coast Road, Cabarita Beach Photo Luis Feliu (02) 6676 3199 Bunnings of South Tweed Heads have created a peace- ful oasis for troubled minds at Hospital’s garden of Tweed Heads Hospital. More than 20 team members tranquility from Bunnings hit the hospital last week to create a new gar- den for Alzheimer and demen- tia patients. Tweed Heads Hospital CEO Trish Hogan, in one of her last duties at the hospital, opened the garden with the Bunnings team joining in the ceremony. Ms Hogan praised the kind thoughts and efforts of the hardware retailer, saying Alzheimer and dementia pa- tients now had a peaceful ref- uge in which to relax devoid of the hospital corridors, which had been their only place to get some exercise. Bunnings donated the gar- den, Tweed Shire Council gave the mulch while Surfside Buses donated the bus stop sign. Ms Hogan was thrilled to see the garden completed and the Tweed Heads Hospital chief executive offi cer Trish Hogan (cen- community pitch in to give so tre) and Bunnings staff members Sammy Dunemann (left) and generously to those in need of Mat Degroot try out the bench in the hospital’s new tropical a little peace and quiet. garden for Alzheimer and dementia patients. 6 October 23, 2008 Th e Tweed Shire Echo www.tweedecho.com.au Local News Ban sparks formation of Tweed All Blacks Luis Feliu
An author writing a book on Aboriginal rugby league history before World War II is seeking information on a team called ✶ Games ✶ Magic ✶ Costumes the Tweed Heads All Blacks which formed as a result of a ban on coloured players. WE SELL FUN Canberra writer David Hug- Shop 8, 43 Greenway Drive (Cnr Corporation Circuit) gonson provided this photo of Tweed Heads South 07 5523 2263 the All Blacks to Th e Echo in the hope of eliciting informa- tion from surviving relatives of the players. He said the formation of the All Blacks team highlighted the popularity of white suprema- cist notions that the eugenics philosophy had fostered in Aus- tralia, including the Tweed. (Th e Shorter Oxford Diction- The Tweed Heads All Blacks - do you know any of them? Back row: Percy Lena, Zane Corowa, ary defi nes eugenics as the sci- Tommy Slockee, Colin Appo, Victor Slockee, Cecil Perandis, Les Slockee, Garney Nuggins, Joe UÊ>ÛiÊÞÕÀÉv>ÞÊ ence pertaining to the ‘produc- Bekue, Roy Mye, Steve Chadburn, Walter Slockee. Middle row: Jackie Terare, Wally Muckin, i`>ÃÊvÀ>i` tion of fi ne off spring’). Jackie Thorpe, Alex Itong, Cecil Dodds, Willie Williams. Front row: Hector Terare, Billy Terare, UÊ iVÌ>Lià According to his research, Charles Dodds, Colin Appo, Allan Lena. Photo courtesy Tweed Heads Historical Society. UÊ*iÀÃ>Ê/Ài>ÃÕÀià shortly before the 1930 foot- UÊ iÀ>L> ball season, the executive of the was discovered that the eugen- He said he was sent many Mr Huggonson said he hoped Tweed Heads Rugby League ics philosophy diminished per- more photographs but could to have the book finished by WAR/SPORTING Club prohibited coloured play- manently.’ not identify those pictured as December next year when the - ers from playing for the club Mr Huggonson said he be- many people did not write on NSW Parliament celebrates the UÊÕ}iÊÀ>}iÊvÊ`iÃ}ÃÊ and the ban was maintained for lieved many of the families of the back of the photos. 100th anniversary of the Abo- EÊvÀ>iÃÊÌÊV ÃiÊvÀ the 1931 season by a close vote those pictured were still in the Mr Huggonson also re- riginal Protection Act 1909. UÊÀ>i`Ê«ÀviÃÃ>ÞÊ He said the game of rugby ÕÃ}Ê } iÃÌʵÕ>ÌÞÊ of 17-15. district ‘which was and still is a searched the participation of >ÌiÀ>à ‘Th is action led to Aboriginal stronghold of rugby league’. Aborigines in World War I and league did not spread to coun- 4/25 Industry Drive, and Islander communities de- He said that during his re- found that they had been in- try areas such as the Tweed till South Tweed Heads NSW 2486 ciding to form their own foot- search for the book entitled Ab- volved in every conflict Aus- 1915. Aussie diggers played it in ball club which they named the original participation in Rugby tralia took part in. In 1993, he France during World War I. Ph/Fax 07 5523 4101 Tweed Heads All Blacks,’ Mr League from 1908 until 1958 held a photographic exhibition If you know any of the play- Huggonson said. he also sent old photographs at the Australian War Memorial ers in the photo or want more ‘Th e team went on to produce of some Palm Island teams to called Too Dark for the Light info call Mr Huggonson on 02 many great players including a newspaper in north Queens- Horse. 6288 2722. state and national representa- land which published them and Th e retired teacher and pub- tives. Th e team was obviously he was ‘inundated’ with people lic servant said he was inspired a top side but we don’t know if wanting the photos. to compile his book aft er seeing it won a competition because ‘Th ey gave me background of an NRL photo exhibition in a eugenics was at its height and their ancestors and how some museum and found ‘no Abo- Adolf Hitler and the Nazi re- of the families ended up in a rigines in the pictures at all till gime took it to extremes. concentration camp on the is- Artie Beetson came along and I ‘It’s amazing how popular it land.’ thought that was not right’. was here, particularly among Aboriginal and Islander ‘I know Aboriginal commu- farmers… they put Nordic rac- families in both regions played nity was fanatical about rugby es at the top of the (racial) hier- rugby league from its very in- league, particularly in country archy and it was not till DNA ception. areas.’ Big fun for littlies at Mt Warning Th e Gold Coast may have its Big Day Out festival but Mt Warning Community Pre- school will host its own annual Inspired, personalised, quality catering crowd pleaser this Sunday with the children’s Little Day Out. and events coordination. Th e crowds will be smaller, in number and stature, but the Your place or ours? annual fundraising event is fun for the whole family, set in the If required, we can manage your whole event – food, decorations, lush gardens of the preschool. entertainment, photography – the complete package according to Entry is free and includes a balloon for kids, who can join your budget or style. in each activity for just $1. Th is year’s fun will include Weddings Book now for Christmas parties a treasure hunt, face painting, Corporate events wet sponge throw, cupcake Small conferences Jowjubujpo!Dvjtjof decorating, a kids dress-up Staff training venue www.invitationcuisine.com shop (just in time for Hallow- Anniversaries Phone for an information pack een), hair extensions, colour 18th & 21st birthday parties (02) 6674 2808 hair stencils, tattoos, trampo- School formals lining, art and crafts, and a Gala dinners Email: [email protected] game of pull the magic string. Live music and a circus Inspired catering on site or at Plantation House adjacent to Tropical Fruit World troupe will provide entertain- ment, and food and drinks will be available. Th e Little Day Out runs from Finn Irvine (left) and Cooper Geer get dressed for fun at the Mt 10am till 3pm at 120 Glenock Warning Community Preschool’s Little Day Out to be held this Road, Uki. Sunday, October 26, at Uki. www.tweedecho.com.au Th e Tweed Shire Echo October 23, 2008 7 Local News Helen’s unique jewellery inspired by nature Sharing Madeleine Doherty to the North Coast to put her nursery new skills into practice. Murwillumbah TAFE jewel- As a serious jewellery de- rhymes lery student Helen Luna is signer, Helen did not rest Murwillumbah Public Library very craft y and has designs on on her laurels but continued is running a regular six-week a better life. learning and studying to push program called Baby Bounce Helen loves jewellery, so ahead of the fi eld. and Rhyme from Friday, Oc- much so that she has been ‘Th is year I have gone back to tober 31, at 10am. making it for many years. TAFE at Murwillumbah part- Baby Bounce is a 20-30 ‘My love for jewellery aris- time doing visual arts,’ she said. minute session designed to in- es from the unique mix of With a wealth of experience troduce your baby, and reintro- creativity, technical skill and under her belt Helen is well duce you, to the joy of sharing hands-on manipulation of and truly in business. the rhythm and rhyme of nurs- materials that are involved,’ ‘I mainly make jewellery, sell ery rhymes, fi nger plays, poems Helen said through galleries including and songs with your baby. Inspired by nature, especial- the Tweed River Art Gallery Each session involves sing- ly all the ‘fantastic organic tex- and the Tumbulgum Gallery. ing, clapping, musical instru- tures to be found in plants, an- I also sell through Artisan in ments, rhymes and lots of fun imals and the landscape, from Brisbane and Craft Victoria with your baby. All parents, microscopic to macroscopic’ and Charles Smith Gallery in grandparents, carers and their Helen set off on her quest to Melbourne and do custom babies are invited to participate create unique jewellery. private orders,’ Helen said. in this free program. ‘I have always loved to cre- Helen will soon be joining It is mainly designed for ate so much so that my pas- an artists’ collective in Byron children aged under two, but if sion took me to Melbourne to Bay. For more information on parents need to bring older sib- a selective college to complete her jewellery phone: 6684 4163 lings along, ask them to bring an Advanced Diploma in Jew- or 0409 152 885, or check out a teddy so that the older child ellery Design and Metalsmith- www.helenluna.com.au. can participate as well. ing,’ she said. To book a child into or for In Melbourne, Helen ex- Right: Murwillumbah TAFE further information call the celled. She exhibited and won jewellery student Helen library on (02) 6670 2427. an award for excellence. Luna at work in her studio at But once the sheen wore home. Photo Jeff ‘Family Jewels’ off Melbourne, she returned Dawson Writers Centre brings top reporters to region Legendary investigative jour- dio National’s Mick O’Regan. nalist Chris Masters, head David Marr appears a week reporter for the ABC’s Four later, at 6pm, on Sunday, No- Corners, and David Marr, lead vember 9, to talk about his new feature writer for the Sydney book, Th e Henson Case, an in- Morning Herald, will be on depth behind the scenes look UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT the North Coast next month at the ‘arts scandal of 2008’ to speak about their work. and the demonising of one of Th e well-known journalists the country’s most highly ac- ALL AREAS OF will be part of the Northern claimed and internationally Rivers Writers Centre’s spe- regarded artists, Bill Henson. TWEED SHIRE cial series of ‘out of Festival’ He will be in conversation with events. fellow journalist David Leser. UÊKingscliff UÊMurwillumbah Chris Masters (pictured spanning more than 40 years Tickets are $25 per event, right) will appear at 6pm on and refl ecting in particular, on or $40 for both, available now Sunday, November 2, at Byron the legacy of his ground break- from Byron Community and UÊCarpets UÊVinyl UÊTimber Flooring Community and Cultural Cen- ing 1987 report, Th e Moonlight Cultural Centre, phone 6685 UÊLaminate Flooring UÊBlinds tre, looking back on a career State, in conversation with Ra- 6807. 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It’s going Mr Connell says he’s appre- changes in Tweed Shire tect the vast array of projects. to be a tough role because there ciating his new work environ- Council’s top echelons natural resources.’ Along the way he picked up are issues out there relating to ment in a rural council even ‘I briefed myself nine prestigious awards, in- the environment but I knew though he has a much higher with four new directors by reading all the cluding one for a strategy to that when I took the job. profile. appointed following reports and I pretty boost the tourism potential of ‘The challenge is keeping up ‘Here it is much more relaxed retirements. In this well know what inner-west municipalities and with the population increase and open with people willing to expect,’ said the another for developing a sus- by providing housing and em- to come forward to seek your edition, Ken Sapwell 44-year-old who tainability strategy for South ployment opportunities in a views and opinions.’ profiles planning now hopes to make Sydney which involved a com- cushions director Vince Connell. his home perma- prehensive LEP. nently in the Tweed Mr Connell says his work co- weed Shire Council’s with his family. incided with a gentrification of new director of plan- ‘I see myself as a the inner city and a new breed T ning, Vince Connell new person up here of residents who were environ- (pictured), admits he faces a – I have no align- mentally aware and wanted to sharp learning curve as he steps ments, I have no be part of the council’s deci- out into unfamiliar territory to Mr Connell took on the high political background and no sion-making process. perform a delicate balancing profile job just last July, taking business interest in the area – ‘The gentrification was the act under the full glare of the over from the now-retired Gar- basically I’ve come here to start main driver of change because public spotlight. ry Smith who had been warm- afresh.’ the people moving into the Mr Connell, who is the ing the seat following the early As a town planning graduate area had different expectations fourth person in five years to retirement of the former direc- from the University of NSW, and the environment came to step on to the highwire, is con- tor of planning, Noel Hodges, he joined the Department of the fore – there is certainly a fident the experience he picked 10 months ago. Planning’s Rockdale branch strong Green movement com- up during 21 years working in Mr Hodges was Beaudesert’s as an assistant planner for two ing through on many councils. the planning departments of water and sewage engineer years before going to Randwick ‘As a result Marrickville had three inner-city Sydney coun- when the former sacked coun- Council where he was im- a strong policy towards envi- cils will give him the skills to ronmental issues.’ pull it off. ‘I have no alignments, no political back- He says his job entailed stag- ‘The crux of this job is being ing major community consul- able to balance the demands ground and no business interest in the area.’ tation events and negotiating of accommodating large pop- outcomes in what he says were ulation inflows by facilitating cil controversially appointed mersed in statutory planning sometimes ‘highly politically appropriate levels of social, him to take on the crucial plan- matters. sensitive environments.’ daybeds economic and physical infra- ning role after the resignation In 1993 he moved to South ‘I definitely feel community 3 ti-tree plce. structure while protecting the of the long- beleaguered David Sydney Council as its strate- consultation is an important arts industrial estate more sensitive elements of the Broyd five years ago. gic planner where he took on part of the process. I believe in byron bay natural environment,’ said the The embattled Mr Broyd one of his biggest projects – the value of good public rela- 6685 5714 man chosen to guide the direc- quit in disgust following a long overseeing a structural master tions and the value of consulta- tion of the shire’s future devel- campaign by some former plan to redevelop an industrial tion. In my mind it adds value opment for the next five years. councillors to unseat him amid wasteland near Moore Park to a project,’ he told The Echo. ‘While there’s some planning claims that he was anti-devel- into a brand-new residential ‘It was certainly a good issues I wasn’t exposed to in opment. A subsequent inquiry suburb, commercial precinct grounding working closely Sydney, such as the scale of res- cleared Mr Broyd but slammed and railway station now known with the elected council and the idential subdivisions and new the councillors. as Green Park. community to advance some roads, the planning principles Mr Connell says he came After four years he joined major projects. The communi- and processes are pretty much into the job well aware of the Marrickville Council where he ty in inner councils is strongly the same even though it may council’s history and the ‘in- spent the next 10 years until his aware so for that reason you be on a broader canvas.’ teresting challenges ahead in current job gaining experience are very accountable. Farm-fresh produce a health and taste winner Burringbar produce growers and Narelle suggested we sell Rob and Narelle Andrews be- them at the markets, that was lieve there is huge future on around 8-to-10 years ago and the North Coast for small- we’re still doing it. scale farmers like themselves ‘We still wholesale to some because people are increasingly shops and it keeps the whole wanting to buy fresh food di- family employed. It’s also a rect from growers. big social outlet for us. The The pair, both born and bred New Brighton market is very on the Tweed, are familiar friendly and has a very relaxed faces around farmers markets atmosphere.’ throughout Tweed and Byron Rob recalled many years ago ST ANTHONY’S CATHOLIC shires as they own and oper- share-farming vegies on the ate the Gourmet Salad Hut red soils of the Cudgen plateau SCHOOL which specialises in mostly where he also helped other KINGSCLIFF hydroponically grown vegeta- Rob Andrews and his daughter Emma Rose, 20, at their Gour- farmers build hydroponic bles such as fancy lettuce and met Salad Hut stall at New Brighton farmers market. farms. Where Parish and Family culinary herbs. Tweed growers such as the Partnership is Primary! ‘I believe there is a huge fu- vegetables which keep longer. willumbah Hospital. Andrews are getting a big slice ture for this as produce mar- The biggest thing I’ve dis- ‘We’ve been doing this on our of the action at the New Bright- Our great Parish School kets are now a big part of the covered is people saying how two-and-a-half hectare farm on produce market held each is enrolling now for 2009 North Coast lifestyle,’ Rob told well it keeps, they’e taking it at Burringbar for the past 20 Tuesday morning from 8am- Telephone today for The Echo. home and using it all instead years… we have about a third 11am at the local sportsfields. Enrolment Information ‘The markets give a sense of of throwing some of it away of the land under cultivation Market manager Judy Mac- or a meeting with our Principal community with people deal- because it stays fresh longer. and grow some in-ground ve- Donald said the market was ing directly with growers and ‘It just makes sense produc- gies such as gourmet potatoes. always in need of more farmers St Anthony’s Catholic Primary School producers and and that helps ing and selling locally and there ‘We used to do a lot of willing to sell their fresh pro- 8 Pearl Street Kingscliff 2487 keep transport miles (and our should be more of it. wholesaling in the early years duce at the market including Phone: 02 6674 1368 carbon footprint) down. ‘I grew up in Tumbulgum up the coast, running up there organic growers. ‘This is a much better way and Narelle in Burringbar – three days a week. One time, For further info or to book a 2008 Total School Fees = $1565 (1 Child) for people to get fresh fruit and Narelle also still nurses at Mur- we had a fair bit of extra stock stall, call Judy on 6672 5042. www.tweedecho.com.au The Tweed Shire Echo October 23, 2008 9 Comment The barbarians were running the show he fall of the Roman buy a house and you’ll be rich, Australia took to emulating ryone could have a piece of Empire, the end of capi- amazing, I don’t know how we the wealthy and their modes of the pie: Australia’s version of Volume 1 #9 October 23, 2008 T talism as we know it, got here, but we’re here.’ investment like the proverbial Shiller’s ‘gold rush’. Unfortu- the worst fi nancial crisis since While Shiller may not be duck to water. Unfortunately, nately, like any gold rush in the Great Depression – like certain of the road, many ana- for many, they had none of history, many will have lost the ‘war on terror’ the ‘global lysts agree that it has its roots the net worth or experience to their life savings. When big is not better fi nancial crisis’, as it has now (in recent history at least) in feather their nests. Traditionally the market was been dubbed, has drawn a host the sharp economic downturn For most Australians, it’s not a place for speculators only, a of analogies, comparisons, pre- that followed the September 11 the sub-prime mortgage cri- capital-raising platform that, The outcome of next week’s Land and Environment Court hear- dictions, and longer bows than bombings. In an eff ort to boost sis that aff ects them per se but like any, is high risk, high yield ing over the proposed major shopping centre complex at the that of Robin Hood. confi dence US fi scal policy was where their hard-earned super but a place where innovation Seabreeze estate near Pottsville could have a big impact on the The rapacious growth that determined to make credit or retirement funds have been and imagination can fi nd fi n- future shape and character of the southern Tweed Coast area. fuelled a fall so great – driven cheap, slashing interest rates to invested (in the past couple of ance. However, the flood of The developers want a much larger than planned or expected by an inadequately regulated nuevo investors and the sub- shopping complex, complete with 24-hour service station, at the corporate sector, a boom- sequent boom has left the ASX fast-growing estate which is already dwarfi ng the once sleepy ing mineral-driven economy, Jann Gilbert looks at the morning after. a long way from its roots and village of Pottsville. (Have a look at the area on Google Earth and cheap credit and unrealistic its raison d’être. Listing costs you’ll get the picture). property prices – smacks of Th e rapacious growth that fuelled a fall so on the main board are now in Tweed Shire Council has planned sensibly ahead with a retail little else but greed. great – driven by an inadequately regulated excess of $100,000, not to men- strategy in place for future population growth. But the company Th e sub-prime mortgage cri- corporate sector, a booming mineral-driven tion the expensive annual fees, is challenging that strategy which, importantly, aims to protect sis that downed the fi rst dom- which seems to have encour- the character of the shire’s villages by limiting them to neigh- ino turns out to be a pass-the- economy, cheap credit and unrealistic prop- aged more reputation than in- bourhood style centres while keeping Tweed Heads as a regional parcel game between lenders erty prices – smacks of little else but greed. novation. centre. to ensure that their particular Naturally enough, an out- institution scraped as much raged public wants to know Metricon, as a joint developer of the proposed complex, should cream off the top as possible a mere one per cent to stimu- weeks super and retirement why the forces that caused such be satisfi ed with a village style complex to service its housing but did not end up with the hot late a fl ailing economy. Th is, funds have had up to 40 per- a maelstrom should be deliv- estate which has already made them handsome profi ts. The potato. Naturally enough, the coupled with protection from cent wiped off them), wheth- ered from it, compliments of Tweed community is saying ‘no’ to this type of senseless over- spud had to stop somewhere rising fuel prices, led to the big- er they will have a job in the the public purse. ‘Let the bas- development and the company should really be thinking about and, much to everyone’s dis- gest spending spree in recorded predicted recession, and how tards tumble,’ seems to be the giving back to the community rather than trying to take more by may, it came to a halt, withered history. As Paul Barry, the Four much the actual cost of living prevailing sentiment. Th at is, pushing the envelope. It wasn’t that long ago that many Murwil- and burned, at the doors of Corners report’s author says, will rise. of course, until people can’t get lumbah residents were upset by this company’s controversial some of the biggest and most ‘With all this cheap money to But while banks have been their money out of the bank; a housing subdivision in their town, which was bound to aff ect prestigious banks, worldwide. be had, America’s banks were the whipping boys for an in- nightmare that governments their amenity, particularly in traffi c issues, and this latest saga ap- A textbook example of the old desperate for customers.’ credulous public and govern- everywhere are attempting to pears to be more of the same. adage – the bigger they are, the However the binge on lend- ments across the globe, in Aus- avoid. Even the Reserve Bank The push for a much bigger and no doubt more profi table harder they fall. ing wasn’t only confi ned to the tralia a couple of key players Governor has done a monu- shopping complex irrespective of residents wishes or needs de- As Professor Robert Shiller US. Australians were encour- have kept their heads well and mental backflip on the gov- fi es logic. For years Pottsville residents and council have worked from the Yale School of Eco- aged to use credit like there truly pulled in. ernment’s savings guarantee to create an environment that refl ects the lifestyle they want, yet nomics said in a recent Four was no tomorrow, as witnessed Following the recession in policy. developers from far away eye off the potential created on the Corners report, ‘Both the hous- by the mountain of credit card the 80s the market had no Ultimately the crisis high- ing boom and the dot-com debt and associated upwardly place to go but up. Th e bull was lights what has been the el- backs of locals. And it’s not because the developer cares about boom occurred close in time, mobile rate of infl ation. Cus- awake and charging. Suddenly, ephant in the room for some our communities – it’s all about how many dollars they can make. it was the same people, it was tomers who wouldn’t normal- the market was the place to be, time: that western, patriarchal Have they absorbed nothing from the recent events in the US fi n- driven by the same sense of ly stand a chance in Hades of and share portfolios, hedge consumerism and capitalism ancial system? Isn’t it now bleeding obvious that it’s time to rein economic possibility and it getting a mortgage actually funds and margin lending is totally unsustainable and, in greed and rampant consumerism and turn to more sustainable was like a gold rush. You know got one or even two or three became the new dinner party in fact, destructive, unfair, un- developments that complement established communities rather when they discover gold, peo- and, at the height of the glut- conversation. just, opportunistic, exploitative than exploit them. ple go out staking their claim. tony, 100 per cent lending was Leading the common and elitist. Instead of a bailout The residents of Seabreeze made their home there, aware Th at was the dot-com boom all the rage. charge (along with the media) maybe it’s time to return to of the charm of nearby Pottsville village and surrounds with a and now people, it’s remarka- ‘No doc’ or ‘low doc’ loans the then Prime Minister, John that unpretentious and pithy low-key and laid-back coastal lifestyle the big attraction. They ble, think they’ve found gold in suddenly became the war cry Howard, went out of his way 70s bumper sticker sentiment, saw a village shopping and neighbourhood centres, community their own backyard, all they’ve of the average suburbanite on to encourage ‘mums and dads’ ‘live simply so that others may gardens, coff ee shops, bakeries, parkland and the like made for a got to do is buy a house and the path to affl uence. Like the to buy something they already simply live.’ real family destination and wanted a slice of that little paradise. so, it’s a remarkable delusion I aspiring merchants and indus- owned in a market they knew If anyone wants to experience the delights of a large shopping think that has developed. Just trialists before them, suburban nothing about. Suddenly, eve- ■ Mungo is on holiday centre they can drive 10-15 minutes to Tweed Heads South and take in the vista that comes with shopping centres – car parks Replacing an electrical Reduce and traffi c. Many locals there moved away from the big cities hot water service? your and its fast pace and stress for the quiet coastal living which this Ask how you can development is set to shatter. household get a new solar And where is the tourism in all this? Tourism is one of the main running costs! hot water industries of the Tweed. It’s probably safe to say that tourists Head over don’t come here to go to a shopping centre. system and the tracks behind We sell ourselves as a holiday destination – natural iconic be eligible the railway station to landscapes, seaside villages, the river and fresh produce all set for in a relaxed North Coast atmosphere. Bung in a huge shopping centre and you can kiss that point of diff erence good bye! rebates*
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10 October 23, 2008 Th e Tweed Shire Echo www.tweedecho.com.au Letters and Comment Premier Rees should leave spin to spiders t his first press con- lame excuse and someone else briefi ng notes and sip lattes. tive staff . In all, his ministerial It means that in the daily was a consummate practitioner ference on becom- was always to blame. When I fi rst joined the Press offi ce staff numbered 20. war for truth and information, of selling ‘spin’ to the media A ing NSW Premier last Within days of taking over, Gallery in Canberra 45 years Admittedly, he had three the journos are outnumbered conglomerates and the Can- month, Nathan Rees said, ‘I Rees cut the number of me- ago, Prime Minister Robert portfolios to manage but it was about seven to one. berra Press Gallery. During his think the public are absolutely dia advisers in his own offi ce Menzies had a personal staff of still a phenomenal number of While it is a natural func- 11 years in offi ce the bill for fed up with spin, fed up to their from 12 to six and he ordered three – private secretary Frank minders for one politician to tion of governments – and a government advertising was a back teeth.’ other ministers to follow his Jennings, secretary Hazel Craig have on call. perfectly legitimate one – to colossal $1 billion (that’s all in His remarks drew cheers lead. Sanity seemed to be pre- ‘sell its message’ to the voters, taxpayers’ dollars) and he had a across the land from voters and vailing. State of Aff airs the process becomes anti-dem- collection of hand-fed journal- taxpayers who have become For the record, the former ocratic and an off ence against ists at his constant disposal. utterly exasperated by the State unlamented Iemma Govern- Th ere was always a the public interest when two Nathan Rees has started his Government’s press release ment had 335 media and pol- lame excuse and some- things happen: premiership saying that it won’t blizzard, the re-announcement icy staff , on which it spent the tUIFDPSQPSBUFNFEJBJTTF be media-driven or poll-driven of announcements, unvar- grand sum of $63.8 million in one else was always to duced by government advertis- and he has elevated action and nished propaganda, 10-second 2006-07. By comparison, the blame. ing to become a party to the practical results as the bench- TV ‘grabs’, radio sound bites State Opposition has just 17 government’s political agenda; marks of his administration. and incessant spin doctoring. media and political staff . Can with Alex Mitchell and Well and good. But the 20- It was as if government there be any clearer demon- t SFQPSUFST USBOTNJU VOBM plus percentage anti-Labor administration in this State stration of the power of incum- and press secretary Ray Maley Currently there are 23 jour- loyed ‘spin’ to the public pre- swing in last weekend’s by- had been hijacked by public bency? followed by Tony Eggleton. nalists from newspapers, TV tending that they are writing elections which saw Ryde lost relations consultants. All sub- Th ese 335 ministerial staff ers One year ago, when I left the and radio in the Press Gallery ‘exclusives’ or genuinely re- to the Liberals shows that near- stance had vanished and been don’t save lives, mend families, NSW Parliamentary Press Gal- at State Parliament while there searched information. They fatal damage has already been replaced by media spin. No put out fires, rescue people, lery, a Government minister are more than 150 press sec- cease being watchdogs and be- done. minister or senior bureaucrat teach kids, drive buses or keep had a total of 14 press secretar- retaries attached to ministers, come lapdogs. Still, he’s nothing to lose by ever took responsibility for hospitals and schools running. ies plus policy advisers, elec- government departments and Former Prime Minister John giving it ‘a red hot go’ and leav- anything. Th ere was always a Th ey write press releases and torate staff and personal execu- government agencies. Howard, aka the lying rodent, ing the spin to the spiders. Letters to the Editor Fax: 6672 4933 Hands off Bay Street! PRECISION DENTURES Email: [email protected] Deadline: Noon, Tuesday ■ I wish to thank Councillor which was to proceed with the complex containing a cafe, res- David Stanford Smith Letters longer than 200 words Katie Milne for questioning sale of this part of the valuable taurant with alfresco dining, Adv Dip. DP (Syd), Dip. DT (Syd) may be cut; letters already the administration of Tweed Bay Street thoroughfare. gallery to showcase local artists published in other papers will not Dental Prosthetist be considered; pseudonyms not Shire Council over the non- Richard W Murray and a water sports hire facility acceptable. Please include your full tender sale of one dual lane of Tweed Heads built within the grounds of the Technical & Clinical Excellence name, address and phone number. Bay Street adjacent to the Jack old border caravan park, with Evans Boat Harbour. ■ Mike Rayner in the Tweed an outlook across the harbour, Finely crafted for Comfort Pot and kettle Why did the council’s man- Shire Echo (October 16) states would have more credibility in Engineered for Function ager thrust this outrageous that only a small volume of activating the Jack Evans Boat In response to Mr Alan McIn- proposal to sell part of this traffic uses the part of Bay Harbour area. Designed for Living tosh’s question to Cr van Lie- busy boulevard, shown in the Street that is to be sold off to Council is being driven by shout about the vocal minori- Tweed Heads Master Plan as developers. He also tells us that dollars from developers to sell ties in the Tweed that ‘don’t a shared zone for a Bay Street the two-way road doesn’t need off our road. If they get away represent the community’. weekend market? Perhaps it to be 30 metres wide. with this, where will it end? Unique He must mean the property was to take advantage of newly What he doesn’t say is the Stephanie Deane Individual developers that want to over- appointed councillors or help southern side of Bay Street is Tweed Heads Beautiful develop and destroy the char- council’s financial stress in a major exit road from Tweed acter of our beautiful coastal Suite 5/97 Stuart St, Mullumbimby 6684 3677 their newly constructed $17 Centro. I doubt that the driv- ■ We in the Tweed Shire went hamlets and villages. I agree million Murwillumbah car ers of Woolworth’s delivery to the polls a short while ago. I with you, Alan, that these peo- park and pool! semitrailers, who usually end do not remember seeing Mike ple don’t represent the Tweed, Th e four-lane Bay Street is up driving up on to the median Rayner’s name on any ballot they don’t care about the im- an important Tweed Heads strip to complete their turning paper. pact of overdevelopment on boulevard and should re- circle to enter and exit Woolies Why would he? He has the the environment and the local main in public ownership in delivery dock, would agree that power without the pesky in- Thinking of selling your home communities, and many don’t its current use as pedestrian the road is too wide. convenience of facing the even live here! and traffi c access. Its planned Mike states the proposal will people, and yet he is still there in a residential park? Nobody wants to be sur- use should be available as a facilitate commercial activation behind the scenes calling the What are your rights? rounded by ugly, cheaply built terminus for future intercity of Bay Street. Yes, I am sure shots. concrete flat blocks built by public transport including that tourists aft er they have ne- The first council meeting Thinking of buying a home greedy people who only care light rail. gotiated two lanes of busy traf- was more of what supposedly about money. Lastly, Alan, you Within the master plan, the fi c will enjoy sitting in a cafe was the sackable behavior of in a residential park? forgot to tell Cr van Lieshout to Tweed Mall ‘Centro’ site al- located on a road and making kowtowing to developers. Yet What are the fi nancial read the Ruker Report that was ready has a ten-storey building eye contact with drivers as they here we go again. commissioned by Tweed Shire height and the capacity to pro- pass by. And the aroma of pet- How dare they sign off on and other risks? Council town planners. (Th e vide future retail and footpath rol fumes with your latte will selling our street space for de- Find out what you need to know at a Ruker Report recommended cafes fronting Bay Street and be a major drawcard. velopers? Th ere should be no no three-storey fl at buildings harbour parkland. For added entertainment such thing as a closed council FREE INFORMATION FORUM and all development be post- I trust in the commonsense tourists will be able to have meeting. Th ey are not ASIO, Legal Aid NSW, together with the Northern Rivers poned until a village plan is of the new Tweed councillors a birds-eye view of the semi- they are our servants and they Tenants Advice & Advocacy Service and the implemented). and request that they support trailers negotiating the loading should not forget it. Tenants’ Union, is holding free information forums for Paul Flanagan Cr Milne’s concerns and re- dock of Woolies. Myrna Hughes people who are thinking of selling or buying a relocatable Bogangar scind their previous motion I would have thought a small Tweed Heads home in a residential park. The information forums will be followed by the from the Japanese economy will accept ‘our’ money with people’s donations are finite Heads off opportunity to get free one-on-one tenancy crashing years ago due to ab- open arms and continue to do and reached breaking point What an absolute farce this and legal advice. global financial situation is. surd real estate prices? I’m sure the same things they’ve been several years ago. Worse still is Th e greedy scum of the earth they did, but they don’t care doing. Th ese CEOs on 60-80 the fact that this current situa- Ballina Tweed Heads have suddenly made a trillion you see, they only care about or so million dollars a year tion will actually benefi t those 10am–12pm 10am-12pm dollars disappear – just like making that dollar today! should be in jail or at the very at the top of the food chain, Tues 4 November 2008 Wed 5 November 2008 that. The money was never What really annoys me, least not get paid out at all. creating unemployment, pro- The Lodge Room, The Vision Room, there mind you, it was ‘invis- apart from the fact that tax- We need to put an end to the viding them with cheaper la- Masonic Centre Twin Towns Clubs & Resorts ible’ money created by fat cat payers’ money is being used greed of fi nancial institutions, bour, etc. 56 Cherry St (cnr Swift St) Wharf St, Tweed Heads sump-headed nerds sitting at a to bail them out, is that no speculators, real estate agents, Isn’t it funny how govern- computer playing with monop- government leader has said oil companies, multinational ments worldwide can come up Morning tea will be provided. oly money, driving up prices to they would put reforms in food chains, etc. with thousands of billions of For more information about the forums call ridiculous levels. place to make sure it doesn’t Sooner or later someone has dollars to bail out the parasites, (02) 9219 5657 or 1800 649 135 Did they learn anything happen again. Th ese parasites to realise that working class continued overleaf www.tweedecho.com.au Th e Tweed Shire Echo October 23, 2008 11 Letters Climate change denial not a popular position ■ ‘Human induced climate the number of people who at- to public/private generated ■ What’s wrong with our busi- able to provide food security lation growth and per capita change is a medieval-type tended. I was there myself to power and transportation to ness communities in Murwil- for future generations. consumption via a free market myth…’ say two irresponsible have an understanding of what reduce road traffi c. lumbah and Tweed Heads However, unlike them I am have led to the inevitable end right-wing hooligans, Carter other issues are out there be- No one back in the early pe- that they have allowed their willing and able to face up to game of universal dysfuntion. and Moran (reported in the sides the frontline issues that riod of life considered adopt- chambers of commerce to be the reality of climate change Of the two crises, global Tweed Shire Echo, October are globally advised by all of ing statistical information, and hijacked by an out of date ex- and search out ways in which warming is the more sinister 16). the government, UN and some only by ‘ground truthing’ [tree ecutive? we can address this urgent and potentially more cata- The argument that human NGO organisations of global trunks, rocks] do we have an Th is month, these dinosaurs problem. Solutions are already strophic by far. Both prob- behaviour has nothing to do warming. idea of previous weather mod- are still promoting doubts available – solutions such as lems could be helped not by with the massive and global As a 59-year-old I feel that els. Now we seem to collect about climate change instead energy effi ciency, transport ef- consumer spending but by ecological degradation and cli- in my lifetime there have been data from the ocean, air and of taking action to prepare for fi ciency and renewable energy. spending on sensible sustain- matic catastrophes going on at enough signifi cant changes to earth with more precise in- the future. Th e fi rst two of these actually able productive long term in- present has enough holes in it the climate and geomorphol- formation for our needs and, Meanwhile Lismore is host- save us money, which counters frastructure projects. Mass rail to sink a fl eet of battleships. ogy within Australia to con- yes, it is of concern how our ing its biggest ‘North Coast the fear of it all costing too transport, renewable energy Only a blind fool could be- sider that there is an impact planet is coping with the added National’ in 20 years, this year much, and the latter (renew- systems, local organic food lieve that humans bear no re- happening. pollutants and noxious gases, badged as a ‘Sustainability able electricity generation) has production, on-site water col- sponsibility for this disaster. One point that was not including major land clearing Expo’. brought an economic boom to lection and on-site household Toxic chemicals pervade our raised by the eminent speak- and burn-off s that are allowing Some recycling is overdue Germany and could provide byproducts recycling are just a food chain and choke the earth, ers was the statistical increase increased warming prediction on the Tweed – before they trot Australians with much needed few examples. the oceans and the air. Who in population since the late upon our planet. out a fl at earth ‘expert’. employment in these diffi cult Specifically a regular rail do you think puts them there? 1800s when the ‘Industrial Age’ I for one agree with Katie David Johnstone times. service between Casino and Santa Claus? Carcinogenic commenced and power-gener- Milne that ‘you need to err Murwillumbah Rather than freeze in the Robina via Tweed, solar hot- electromagnetic radiation satu- ated industries and machines on the side of caution’. Who headlights like frightened rab- water panel rebates and en- rates every cubic centimetre of started turning the ‘wheels of cares if it is just a normal cycle ■ I was shocked to read that bits we need to overcome our couragement for local organic our environment. Who do you progress’ to what we have to- of our earth ‘warming/cool- around 300 people had paid fears and get on with the vital produce would stimulate the think puts it there? Extrater- day. Signifi cantly, we have not ing’ process…? I care to fi nd $20 each to attend a climate task of securing our future, be- local economy and help save restrials? And you think none fully developed an infrastruc- new alternatives to fossil-fuel sceptics get-together recently. cause if we remain frozen in the planet. of this has any eff ect on the cli- ture that will change our de- generation and appliances. It’s What I fi nd particularly upset- denial it will truly cost us the Th ere is much talk, moan- mate? Wake up! pendence on fossil fuels since a hot topic and it deserves to ting is the underlying fear that earth. ing and groaning about carbon Unfortunately, as Roman the late 1800s. remain hot as it will refl ect in led to this gathering – for it is Dr Fiona McCormick pollution reduction measures. Emperor Marcus Aurelius Th e period of the Industrial history upon our generation fear which makes us cling to Burringbar But to give one good news sto- once commented, ‘Th e world is Revolution to today has shown as to what we delivered to our a paradigm which is frankly ry, consider a very large water full of fools. Why be surprised an incredible population jump, future generations. outdated. ■ Th e two current major global wheel for Fiji, currently being when you meet another one?’ and because of the jump, more If we do nothing and it all Like the attendees of that crises, global warming and fi s- contructed in Murwillumbah, John Jennings fossil-fuel appliances are re- goes wrong, then sorry, chil- talk I would infi nitely prefer cal meltdown, are essentially which will give decades of free Murwillumbah quired and greater generation dren’s children. If we act, then to live in a world which is not symptoms of the same basic energy and return a local and of power is necessary because the future generations can warming, where the oceans associated problems: continual global dividend. ■ Just read your article ‘Cli- of this increase. More and laugh at how silly we were to are not becoming so acidic population growth and a blind The possibilities are only mate-change dinosaurs offer more cars are upon our roads consider threats from global that their rate of absorption belief in growth economics. limited by our imagination illusory hope’ (Th e Echo, Octo- and somehow governments are warming. of CO2 is slowing down. Like No organism can continue and lack of possible attitude. A ber 16). As a participant of the not willing to participate in a Roger Graf them I would prefer to be able growing exponentially without win-win is possible and indeed meeting, I was surprised with greater responsible alternative Fingal Head to show my grandchildren a killing itself or its host and all essential. vibrant unbleached Great Bar- booms end in busts. Th e lack Hop E Hopkins rier Reef and would hope to be of controls to regulate popu- Murwillumbah Your continued from page 11 Victorian times – those in so- doesn’t need another sacked while homeless levels continue ciety decided that rape was not council. to rise and public health and the subject for discussion in a R Anderson move... education systems in their lady’s sitting room. Th e word Pottsville countries are a joke. I say ‘off was frowned upon by polite Meet Adam Ford, with their heads’. society, completely outlawed, Plea for diversity Jeannie O’Callaghan Ray Cook and then its banishment writ- Great to read ‘Letters to the and Colin Larkin – Tweed Heads ten into law. Editor’ for a selection of views three highly qualifi ed The word bloody, featured from around our shire. But Pressing business recently in both local and in- alas, last week Hop E Hopkins and experienced Tweed Councillor Warren ternational advertising cam- is standing on his soapbox accountants from Polglase claims he is too busy paigns for trayback trucks and again. But no, Gavin Lawrie Jenkins, Mayberry at work to be able to serve on tourism, refers to menstrua- and Doug Ogilvie’s names [are & Associates at any of Council’s important tion, being an abbreviation of listed] as well. subcommittees. the words ‘By My Lady’ – origi- Th e other frequent contribu- Murwillumbah. However, I’m told by resi- nally shortened to ‘b’m’lady’. tors may fi nd it irresistible to If you are in business and dents of the Noble Park estate If I was inclined to take of- pass up a new forum to project would like to fi nd out how where Mr Polglase and his wife fence, then I think, as a wom- their predictable political and to reduce tax are employed as managers that an, I would be more off ended religious views constantly. Th e and increase profi ts the site office is frequently by the latter than the former frequent writer list will reveal closed when Mr Polglase has ‘swear’ word. itself as your publication pro- (legitimately) it could be other business to attend to. Josie Flett gresses. really worthwhile to speak Mr Polglase might excuse the Murwillumbah I personally hope Th e Echo’s to this accounting team. electorate for wondering wheth- ■ Ms Flett’s derivations are im- pages refl ect everyone’s views, er it’s time he made the choice aginative, but entirely imagi- comments on current issues Find out how to: of either representing them full- nary – Ed. and add new facts to the mix, Ê UÊÀÜÊÞÕÀÊLÕÃiÃÃÊÌ ÀÕ} ÊÌ>ÝÊivviVÌÛiÊÃÌÀÕVÌÕÀiÃÊ time, or resigning from Council but mostly it remains an open and devoting his eff orts to his Stand aside forum to promote discussion, Ê UÊ ÕÌÊÌ ÀÕ} ÊÌ iÊÀi`ÊÌ>«iÊ>`Ê}iÌÊÀiÃÕÌÃÊÜÌ ÊÌ iÊ/" managerial position. Councillors were elected at education and exchanges of Ê UÊÊ-iÌÊÕ«ÊÞÕÀÊÃivÊ>>}i`ÊÃÕ«iÀÊvÕ`ÊÌÊLÀÀÜÊ>`Ê Jeremy Cornford great expense, and are paid at viewpoints. ÛiÃÌÊÊi}>ÌÛiÞÊ}i>Ài`Ê«À«iÀÌÞ Kingscliff the shire’s expense. I love the heated debates Councillors were elected by your letters promote but many Ê UÊ"«ÌÃiÊÞÕÀÊÜi>Ì Ê>VVÕÕ>Ì]Ê>}ÊÜÌ ÊÌ>ÝÊÃ>Ì What the… the people to work as a group, of these ‘writers’ contribute to Th e F word discussed in Mar- to be constructive not obstruc- every publication just to have It’s your move! Contact the accounting team for your business... go Sutton’s article (October 9), tive. Th ese are duties laid down their opinions heard, not chal- originated in medieval times by council, if they can’t or won’t lenged. I can hear the com- Jenkins, Mayberry & Associates as a legal term. When accusa- perform those duties they ments, ‘everyone’s got a right tions of rape were abbreviated, should stand aside to allow to an opinion’, ‘freedom of the four letters thus produced someone else to do the job. It’s speech’, etc – yeah, I agree but corner King & Brisbane Streets, Murwillumbah F.U.C.K, standing for Felony still early days for Council so if ‘give some one else the micro- Phone: (02) 6672 4044t&NBJMKFBOOJFP!KFONBZDPNBV Under Carnal Knowledge. anyone has a problem now is phone, please!’ Some time later – possibly in the time to resign. Th e Tweed continued opposite 12 October 23, 2008 Th e Tweed Shire Echo www.tweedecho.com.au Articles
Survey fi nds Generation Y is Researchers study whale behaviour prepared to wait for housing Th e importance of Byron Bay additional information on the A new study looking at housing as a resting area for hump- behaviour of the whales. aff ordability and Generation Y back whale mothers and their ‘When you look at the north- has found that young people calves is the subject of a new ern migration the whales tend are prepared to delay buying research project under way by to be moving fairly quickly, their fi rst home for fi ve years or the Southern Cross University but on the southern migra- more to ensure they can aff ord Whale Research Centre. tion there’s more backtracking. something that meets their ex- Th e study is being coordi- Rather than just a stream of pectations. nated by Kathryn Brown, an whales there are more com- Melanie Thomas, an Ho- Honours student in the Bach- plex fl ows and turns,’ she said. nours student at Southern elor of Environmental Science Th e males are competing to be Cross University’s School of and Management. closer to the females. Commerce and Management, Kathryn said there was some ‘Th e information we are col- took a group of 18 to 28-year- evidence that Byron Bay was lecting will assist in the devel- olds from the Gold Coast and used by the female whales as opment of management plans northern NSW to two display Honours student Melanie Tho- a resting place during their for the Cape Byron Marine homes and then surveyed their mas surveyed Generation Y. southern migration. Park. Th ere are a number of opinions in an in-depth study ‘Th e Federal Government’s threats facing whales as they to determine attitudes towards mers, and an increasing reluc- Humpback Whale Recovery swim through populated ar- home ownership. tance by banks to loan adds to Plan has recognised the pos- eas, so it’s vital we know their ‘Th e indication is that this the strain, with many young sibility that Byron Bay is a rest- behaviour patterns and what is demographic is prepared to si- people pointing out that even ing area. We are collecting that important habitat.’ gnifi cantly extend the amount with the lowest of standards, data so we can be certain,’ she The project is being con- of time before they buy a house there is very little available for said. ducted from September to No- rather than compromise their what they can borrow. ‘Th e aim of the project is to mothers are nursing and teach- whales. Th e pods are identifi ed vember, with Kathryn leading expectations,’ said Melanie. But Melanie said that des- survey the position of the pods ing the calves survival skills. using a modifi ed camera with a a team of volunteers – mainly ‘For example, having an area pite the current credit crunch, as they travel past and deter- They have to feed the calves compass attached. fellow Southern Cross Uni- to entertain friends rated as one it was important to understand mine which areas they travel fairly regularly and they tend ‘From the top of the Cape versity students who spend of the most important conside- the needs of Generation Y. through. We want to know if to travel close to the shore,’ she Byron Lighthouse we sight the three days a week spotting the rations for this demographic ‘Th e evidence suggests that they are going on the eastern said. pods through the camera and whales from the top of Cape when buying property, and Generation Y will delay buying side of Julian Rocks or coming The survey is being done then the soft ware program cal- Byron Lighthouse. most plan to wait until they are housing for some time, but not into the bay. We are also look- with tracking soft ware, devel- culates the exact position and The study is being con- able to aff ord something that forever,’ said Melanie. ing at how fast they are mov- oped by Dr Eric Kniest from feeds it into a database. We can ducted with assistance from meets this need, rather than ‘Th ere has been very little re- ing and whether they are adult Newcastle University, which then track the movement of the the NSW National Parks and settle for second best.’ search into young people and whales or mothers and calves. can pinpoint the geographic diff erent pods,’ Kathryn said. Wildlife Service and NSW As expected, the research housing but the more that is ‘It’s a sheltered bay. The location of individual pods of The researchers then add Marine Parks Authority, and is found that rising house prices known about the attitudes of continued from previous page possibly be held early next has it to do with the Senator being supervised by Associate have hit the demographic hard, Generation Y the better pre- How paradoxical, the only week and we would be con- if many older Aussies who are Professor Peter Harrison, the with the average age of first pared investment companies, time I’ve put pen to paper is to tacted when and if the meeting more than likely grandparents director of the Southern Cross time home buyers rising. developers, banks and others ask that we not be bombarded would occur. choose aft er paying their bills University Whale Research Reduced supply of housing can be to look aft er their needs by letters from the same people As residents of Seabreeze to buy their grandchildren Centre, and Daniel Burns, a due to increased investment when the time comes – and the over and over again. I hope Th e Estate in Pottsville we believe something for Christmas? Un- PhD researcher at the centre. home ownership by baby boo- better service they will receive.’ Echo becomes the paper of the we are entitled to attend meet- der normal circumstances they Tweed as it has in Byron Shire ings about this development may not have been able to af- for many years. and have some input. This ford it, particularly if they have NEW SERVICE Parsons Karen Gail does not appear to be the case. fi ve or six grandchildren. Th e POTTSVILLE - CABARITA - MURWILLUMBAH Crystal Creek Tania Murdock does not live vast majority of pensioners are Bus & Coach in Pottsville she owns a busi- responsible and do their best to MON - FRI (EXCLUDING PUBLIC HOLIDAYS) MON - FRI (EXCLUDING PUBLIC HOLIDAYS) AM PM Pottsville centre ness there and is simply trying meet fi nancial obligations. Sunnyside (Murwillumbah) 9:00 Sunnyside (Murwillumbah) 1:30 Why are Tweed ratepayers pay- to protect that business. Surely I say good on Kevin Rudd SERVICE Seabreeze Estate - Ballina St 9:25 Kyndalyn Crt, Nunderi 1:37 SERVICE ing for yet another legal chal- common sense can prevail and and the Federal Member for Pottsville Shops 9:28 lenge against a shopping cen- the residents can have a say as Richmond Justine Elliot for not Condor Place, Clothiers Creek 1:43 tre development at Seabreeze, to what developments happen only helping out all pensioners Overall Dr / Kellehers Rd Coast Rd (Beach Resort) 1:53 (Black Rocks) 9:32 Pottsville, when the majority in their community. including the disabled but pro- Banksia Ave, Cabarita 1:55 Pottsville Water Shops 9:35 of residents want the develop- Paul and Loretta Gill viding strong direction for the Cabarita Rd 1:56 ment? Pottsville nation as a whole. I suppose we Opp Pottsville Caravan Park (Sth) 9:37 Sandalwood Dr, Cabarita 1:57 Why was a residents’ meet- will have some ‘words of wis- Pottsville Primary 9:39 Ti Tree, Cabarita 1:58 ing held on Saturday October Cool it, Scrooge dom’ from the Nationals’ Sena- Hastings Rd, Cabarita 9:45 18 at 1pm by ‘invitation only’ It would have to be a National tor Fiona Nash next time she Hastings Rd (Sth from Ti Tree) 1:59 Banksia Av, Cabarita 9:46 to discuss the above shopping Party Senator who displays ‘pops in’ on the matter, but don’t Koala Beach (Turn Off) 2:06 centre with Kirston Gerathy, such a mean-spirited attitude hold your breath for a positive Cabarita Rd 9:46 Ambrose Brown Park 2:08 acting solicitor for Tweed Shire when it comes to pensioners response from the Senator. Sandalwood Dr, Cabarita 9:47 Pottsville Waters Shops 2:09 Council (at ratepayers’ expense receiving a fi nancial boost in Sue Hatzfeld Ti Tree, Cabarita 9:48 again?) and the community at Kevin Rudd’s package to stim- Murwillumbah Overall Dr/Kellehers Rd Coast Rd (Shops) 9:51 large excluded from any input ulate economic growth so as to (Black Rocks) 2:12 Tanglewood Rd 9:55 to this meeting? help all Australians. Th e Na- ■ Letters also received from J Pottsville Shops 2:18 Yandala Pl, Clothiers Creek 10:02 At 4.30pm on October 9 tionals’ Barnaby Joyce says the M Jackson, Murwillumbah, D Seabreeze Estate Ballina St 2:20 aft er reading an article about money that pensioners get on Ogilvie, Bilambil, G Lawrie, Condor Pl 10:03 Sunnyside (Murwillumbah) 2:46 the forthcoming meeting we December 8 ‘could be wasted Murwillumbah. Kyndalyn Court, Nunderi 10:08 contacted Tania Murdock and on Christmas presents’ (Daily Writers, please check the Sunnyside (Murwillumbah) 10:17 Phone 6672 2353 were told the meeting had not Telegraph, October 15). groundrules for letters given Depot - Nullum St, Murwillumbah taken place and that it would Well, shock horror, what on page 11. SOUTHERN CROSS ORGANIC BUTCHERY 2/$"( + 7 PROSPERO ST, MURWILLUMBAH. PH 6672 1064 Organic Chicken, Lamb Certifi ed affordable organic chicken, beef, lamb. and Veal Schnitzels (crumbed in Put you & your family’s organic crumbs) health fi rst! 10 for $14 HOME DELIVERY AVAILABLE WE’RE TAKING TO MOST AREAS CHRISTMAS Orders in store, over the phone or by email: [email protected] ORDERS NOW! www.tweedecho.com.au Th e Tweed Shire Echo October 23, 2008 13 Melbourne Cup 2008
‘Loving Cup’ Trophy
Emirates Melbourne Cup Trophy is a stunning 18 carat gold trophy valued at $125,000. Noted for its ‘Loving Cup’ design, the trophy is one of the most identifi able sporting trophies anywhere in the world. It is a national icon embedded in Australia’s cultural fabric and strikes many emotions with all ages around the country. Step Out in Style for Race Day Melbourne Cup, Melbourne Cup is held in their finest frocks and From the chefs, pizza on the first Tuesday in suits and head to the cooks and kitchen staff is billed as ‘The November by the Victoria local race track, pub or to the front of house race that stops Racing Club, on the luncheon. staff, every one is proud Flemington Racecourse of the product and take With so many venues a nation,’ – the in Melbourne. great pride in their jobs. SHOES to choose from in the biggest horse This Melbourne Cup race, Tweed Shire, there is Owners Marty and Wendy BAGS the most popular handi- somewhere for everyone have duplicated the HATS racing event capped horse race not to enjoy this year’s cup. menu so both restaurants FASCINATORS in Australia. only in Australia but all have the same food over the world, has the News from with the exception that The race covers a dis- highest capturing atten- Cabarita is fully licensed GJ Shoes tance of 3,200 metres tion all over the world. It The and you can have dine and has become an boasts of about 700 mil- in pizza for both adults 35 Wharf St Murwillumbah ph 6672 1965 international event. lion subscribers spread Cottage and children. all over 120 counties. Marty and Wendy from You can view the menu This international event Cottage on Coronation at the web page www. is the most legendary Pottsville have now cottageoncoronation.com annual celebration in opened Cottage at Book your christmas par- Australia that has run for Cabba in Cabarita ties now. 146 years. Tradition has it Beach. that people literally stop Phone: 02 6676 3955 as they observe this very Owner /chef Marty and historic event that has chef Adam cook the been long ingrained in award winning food be- the culture of Australia. tween both restaurants. Young and old, experi- Adam Ramsay has been enced and occasional working as part of the punters down tools Cottage team for over across the nation to two years. He has also place their bets on the worked with Marty at most famous horse race Byron Bay and travelled in the world. and worked overseas. Horse race aside, Marty and Wendy have Australians see this as a put together two very day to get dressed up experienced teams. Melbourne Cup Day Tuesday 4th November Two Course lunch special only $20 Entrée - Baby Caesar Salad OR Natural Coffi n Bay Oysters Choice of Main - Grilled Barramundi resting on a garden salad OR Grilled Chicken Breast on mushroom risotto with a garlic cream sauce
Complimentary Prizes for Phone best dressed Champagne & funny & best hat & money (for auction) much much 07 5536 1506 more on arrival
14 October 23, 2008 Th e Tweed Shire Echo www.tweedecho.com.au Melbourne Cup 2008
Greenmount SEAGULLS Beach PROPOSED BUS TIMETABLE 1,7 1 Ê, Ê "1,- BUFFET PHONE RADIO 97 (07 5524 4497) TO BOOK TICKETS MELBOURNE CUP RACE MEETING club BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL (except for Murwillumbah Buses) Indulge in a special /ÕiÃ`>ÞÊ ÛiLiÀÊ{ GOLD COAST NSW Time Melbourne Cup Luncheon Located at the beautiful Tugun Surf Club 10.30am The tradition returns to the beautiful Greenmount Beach, the with the delectable Kirra Surf Club 10.40am Murwillumbah Race Course on seafood buffet at the Greenmount Beach Club Tweed Mall 10.45am Melbourne Cup day with the offers a fantastic array of award-winning Loaded Kennedy Drive Bottleshop 10.50am annual gala race meeting featuring: services to both visitors Dish Waterfront Buffet at Tweed City front pick-up 11.00am and members alike. 11.30am and 1.30pm. Banora Point Hill (southbound) 11.05am UÊ>Ê}Ài>ÌÊÈÊÀ>ViÊV>Ê«À}À> Chinderah Tavern 11.15am With second to none Offering all-you-can-eat UÊë>VÕÃÊ}ÀÕ`ÃÊÜÌ ÊÌÀ>VÃ`iÊ`}Ê>`Ê«VVÊ>Ài>ÃÊ>Û>>Li views of the entire Gold tantalising fresh seafood TWEED COAST UÊ>à ÃÊÊÌ iÊi`ÊëÃÀi`ÊLÞÊ/Üii`Ê ÌÞÊ- ««}Ê iÌÀi Coast from the balcony, including prawns, oysters Pottsville (Professionals) 10.30am UÊÛiÊÕÃVÊiÌiÀÌ>iÌÊÀ}Ê>`Ê>vÌiÀ a full bar with profes- and fish, succulent roasts Cabarita (Ray White) 10.45am UÊÊ «iÌÞÊvÊ«ÕÌ}ÊÕÌiÌÃÊÜÌ ÊÕÌ«iÊ/ÌiÊÕÌiÌÃÊ>`Ê sional staff and sensa- and vegetables, a Cudgen Surf Club 11.00am >ÊvÕÊÀ}ÊvÊL>iÀÃ]ÊÌiÀÃÌ>ÌiÊ>`ÊV> tional meals served by variety of salads and Chinderah Tavern 11.10am UÊ>«iÊv`Ê>`ÊLiÛiÀ>}iÊÕÌiÌÃÊÃÌÀVÌÞÊ "Ê 9"Ê "" ® Head Chef Glen and his fruit, Asian dishes, rice MURWILLUMBAH FREE team, our Club provides and noodles, bread, UÊLÕÃiÃÊvÀÊ/Õ}Õ]Ê/Üii`Êi>`Ã]Ê*ÌÌÃÛiÊEÊ >L>ÀÌ>ÊÀiÌÕÀÊvÀÊ Town Clock 11.00am f£äÊL}ÊiÃÃiÌ>ÊvÀÊÀ>`ÊÇÊÊäÇÊxxÓ{Ê{{Ç® you with a great spot to cheese, biscuits and de- 11.30am UÊLÕÃiÃÊvÀÊ ÕÀÜÕL> ÊvÀii celebrate race day. licious deserts – vegetar- 12.00am ians and carnivores alike 12.30pm -«ÃÀÃÊÊÌ iÊ«À}À>Ê>Ài\ can be gastronomically- 1.00pm 7>ÃÊ,ÛiÀÊ-Ìii]Ê ÃÊEÊ >ÝÌiÀÊ-VÌÀÃÊEÊÌÌÀiÞà satisfied for only $28 for >Ãi>Ê7iÃÊ9iÜÌ>Ê ÕLLiÃ]Ê>ÃÊ ÀiÞÊ iÀ> members and $30 for Gates open at 10am NSW time non-members. Returns begin after $10 RETURN the last local race Go Racing On The Tweed To make sure you enjoy the race, every adult lunch booked at the Loaded Dish Waterfront Cudgen UKI CAFE Doors open at 10am with Buffet will receive a free Come and join us at the a complimentary cham- glass of sparkling wine. pagne and funny money Leagues Uki Cafe this Melbourne on arrival. The day will be celebrated Cup for lunch at 12noon. Seabreeze Bistro at with promotions, sweeps, Starting with a glass of There’s a Fashions on the a hat parade and prizes Cudgen Leagues Club floor competition with is the place to be this sparkling on arrival lunch for best dressed male includes a choice of; MELBOURNE CUP DAY prizes for best dressed and female, and the Melbourne Cup. female & gent and best asian chicken salad, race and the fanfare will From 12pm-2pm receive CELEBRATIONS hat. warm beef salad or be shown on the numer- a complimentary drink mixed roast vegetable Sweeps Auction with funny ous screens around the with garlic bread and and feta tart with des- Best Dressed money heaps of prizes, club. bruschetta upon arrival serts including chilled sweeps, raffles, lucky Followed by free and then treat yourself to watermelon and rose- Best Hat door prize, plus heaps entertainment by the a choice of hot and cold mary pudding or choco- more. All money on the delights for only $22 per Fashion Parade fantastic Issi Dye in the late ice cream pie. day goes to our nip- person. Connections Lounge. and much more... pers and surf life saving 1 course is $25 pp Sweeps and TAB facilities members. The Children’s Recreation 2 courses $35pp Proceeds to Uki Public School are available and there Room will be open to 3 courses $45 pp As well as the special will also be live entertain- Come and watch the race live with us keep the children 2 years Melbourne Cup lunch, ment on offer, making A cheese platter of of age and over, PHONE FOR BOOKINGS our normal menu will this the place to be this assorted cheeses and occupied for up to three also be available on the race day. fruits, marinated ol- 2 Rowlands Creek Rd, Uki NSW 2484 hours. day. ives and crackers is Bookings can be made also available for $28. ph: 02 6679 5351 • ph/fax: 02 6679 5851 Book online at www. Phone for bookings: at the Cudgen Leagues Reserve a table now – seagullsclub.com.au or 07 5536 1506 Club reception or by 02 6679 5351. Don’t miss call 07 5587 9000 phoning 6674 1816 a great day out. [DON±=@ Cottage at Cabba Restaurant & Bar MELBOURNE CUP LUNCH Tuesday 4th November 2008 Free glass of bubbly on arrival with compliments of HIGHTIDE VINEYARDS Bread s 'ARLIC INFUSED OLIVE OIL GLAZED 4URKISH BREAD WITH BALSAMIC REDUCTION PINK SALT m AKES Entrée Tuesday November 4th s "URNT BRANDY PRAWNS ON DATE ROASTED PEAR PILAF OF RICE WITH ISLAND BRIE FRESH HERBS Melbourne Cup Day s 3PRING ROLLS OF WOMBOK SHITAKE MUSHROOMS FRESH CORIANDER BEAN SPROUTS Live Entertainment WITH SWEET CHILLI DIPPING SAUCE )NDONESIAN SOY this weekend at Hastings Point s 'RILLED CHICKEN #AESAR SALAD LETTUCE WARM BACON CROUTONS SHAVED PARMESAN Market Day AND EGG WITH ANCHOVIES OPTIONAL Mains Saturday 25th from 6pm – Raffles, Prizes, Sweeps, Music s ,AMB RACK ON ROASTED CAPSICUM WITH TOSSED SNOW PEAS GARLIC CHAT POTATOES ROSEMARY RED WINE GLAZE pianist Kerry Swan s 2ICOTTA CHEESE SWEET POTATO FRITTERS WITH TOMATO RED ONION MINT SALSA ON Full TAB Facilities SEARED BABY SPINACH LIME YOGURT s 0ASTA OF SMOKED SALMON SCALLOPS CAPPERS CHERRY TOMATO LEMON MYRTLE Great value family meals Courtesy Bus SAFFRON THREAD WHITE WINE SAUCE $55 per person Melbourne Cup BOOK NOW FOR 3 COURSE LUNCHEON $22 Ask your wait staff for our selection of desserts $10 each NO BYO ON MELBOURNE CUP DAY Special Menu CUDGEN LEAGUES CLUB No smoking in restaurant area Call for details Wommin Bay Rd, Cudgen Shop 1&2 35 Tweed Coast Rd Cabarita Beach Phone 02 6676 3955 Mobile 0410 056 058 Palms Licensed Restaurant ÜÜÜ°VÌÌ>}iVÀ>Ì°VÊÊUÊÊÜ>ÌiÀÃÜÀ`JL}«`°V Phone: 02 6674 1816 North Star Holiday Resort, Hastings Point. Phone: (02) 6676 2010 One bill per table G.S.T inclusive www.tweedecho.com.au Th e Tweed Shire Echo October 23, 2008 15 Television Guide 1. Johnny Rotten fi res again in The Sex Pistols (SBS, Friday 10.25pm). 2. Will Ferrell is funny in pretty much anything, but American stock car racing (Talladega Nights – the Ballad of Ricky Bobby, NBN, Friday 8.30pm) is an incom- prehensible joke outside the USA. 3.We’re Here to Help (Prime, Friday 9pm) is a popular New Zealand fl ick based on a famous case of tax bureau- cracy running wild. 4. Clive James he’s not, but as a talk-show host Graham Norton (ABC2, Thursday 10pm) is just as smart, and much more fun. He is preceded by the equally enter- 1 2 3 4 taining Myles Barlow with his Review. 4.30 GP (PG) Repeat. 7.00 Lateline Repeat. 5.20 World News in various languages. 6.00 Sunrise 9.00 The Morning Show 11.00 6.00 Ten Early News 5.30 Today 5.30 Spicks And Specks (G) Repeat. 7.35 Lateline Business Repeat. 1.00 The Food Lovers’ Guide To Playhouse Disney 11.30 Seven News 7.00 Kids’ Programs 9.00 Mornings With Kerri-Anne (PG) 6.00 Kids’ Programs 8.00 ABC Fora Australia (G) Repeat. 6.00 Sunrise 8.30 Puzzle Play 11.00 Danoz and Guthy Renker 11.00 The Lion Man (G) Repeat. 9.00 Asia Pacifi c News 1.30 Insight Repeat. 9.00 The Morning Show (PG) 9.00 9am With David & Kim (PG) 12.00 The View (PG) 11.25 Aussie Animal Rescue (G) Repeat. 9.30 The 7.30 Report Repeat. 2.30 The Body Hunters (PG) Repeat. 11.00 Raggs pre-schoolers program. 11.00 Ten News 1.00 Ellen Degeneres Show (PG) 12.00 Midday Report 10.00 Kids’ Programs 3.30 Living Black Repeat. 11.30 Seven News 12.00 Dr Phil (M) 2.00 Days Of Our Lives (PG) 12.30 Rewind (PG*) Repeat. 4.30 The New Inventors (G) Repeat. 4.00 The Journal 12.00 Movie: The Bandits (M,v, 2001) Stars 1.00 Oprah Winfrey Show (PG) 3.00 Fresh Cooking (G) 1.30 Spicks And Specks (PG) Repeat. 5.00 7.30 Select 4.30 Newshour With Jim Lehrer Bruce Willis, Cate Blanchett. 2.00 Ready Steady Cook (PG) 3.30 Here’s Humphrey Repeat. 2.00 Sinatra: Dark Star (M*,v) Repeat. 5.35 Catalyst (G) Repeat. 5.30 Eco House Challenge (G) Repeat. 2.30 Discover Tasmania (G) 3.00 Infomercial (PG) 4.00 The Shak 3.00 Kids’ Programs 6.00 Compass: A Christian Education 6.00 Global Village: Tabaski Festival (G) 3.00 Masterchef Goes Large (G) 3.30 Huey’s Cooking Adventures (G) 4.30 National News 4.50 RollerCoaster (G) Repeat. 6.30 World News Australia 4.00 It’s Academic 4.00 Animalia 5.00 Antiques Roadshow (G) all new. 6.00 Message Stick (G*) Repeat. 6.35 The People Watchers (G) 7.30 Once A Queen (G) Repeat. 4.30 Seven News 4.30 The Bold & The Beautiful (G) 6.00 Evening News 6.30 Can We Help? 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Masterpiece from USA on soul musi- 12.00 V8 Supercars: Nikon Indy 10.00 Video Hits (PG) 11 .00 The Music Jungle (PG) 10.00 Songbook: Squeeze (PG) Repeat 3.00 rage (G) Repeat. cians. Repeat. 6.00 Seven News 12.00 Pat Callinan’s 4X4 Adventures (G) 12.00 Horse Racing: Cox Plate Live. 11.00 Black Books (PG) Repeat. 5.00 rage: Guest Programmer Pnau (G) 2.50 In Nureyev’s Steps (G) Masterpiece 6.30 Movie: Toy Story (G, 1995) Stars 12.30 Animal Lifeline (G) battling for the 5.00 The Garden Gurus (G) 11.30 The Cook And The Chef (G) Repeat. 6.05 The New Inventors (G) Repeat. from France. Repeat. Tom Hanks, Bruce Willis. bears. 5.30 Antique Roadshow (G) Repeat. 12.00 Stateline Repeat. 6.35 Robin Hood (PG*,v) Repeat. 3.50 Tim Marlow On Highlights Of The 8.15 Movie: Toy Story 2 (G, 1999) Stars 1.30 House: Behind The Scenes (PG) 6.00 Evening News 12.30 Australian Story Repeat. 7.30 The Einstein Factor (G) Repeat. New Tate Modern (G) Repeat. 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Ty Burrell. 12.10 rage (M) 1.55 Life Support (M,du,s) Repeat. 1.30 Infomercials 2.25 WeatherWatch Overnight 4.00 Religion Seven QLD program same as above except: 9.00 Toon Disney 10.00 Backyard Science 10.30 Time Trackers 11.00 V8 Supercars 5.00 Scrubs Prime HD program same as above except: 10.15 Movie: Jeepers Creepers 2 (V,h,cl, 2003) NBN QLD program same as above except: 12.15 Ultimate Access 5.00 The Good Life 5.30 The Garden Gurus 5.00 rage 7.00 The Cure: Trilogy, Live In Berlin (G) 6.25 World News in various languages. 6.00 Religion 6.00 Religion 6.00 Danoz and Guthy Renker 6.30 Kids’ Programs Repeat. 10.00 Dateline 6.30 Crefl o A Dollar 7.00 Wormwood 7.00 TVP Direct 9.00 Insiders And Inside Business 8.00 jtv Live: Eskimo Joe (G) Repeat. 11.00 King Of Clubs: Chelsea football. 7.00 Staines Down Drains 7.30 Totally Wild 7.30 Biomagnetics (G) 10.30 Off siders 9.00 The Guitar Show with Tommy 11.30 Cycling: Paris-Tours 2008 7.30 Weekend Sunrise 8.00 Meet The Press 8.00 Sunday News 11.00 Asia Pacifi c Focus Emmanuel, Paul Barrere, Brett 12.00 IAAF World Road Running 10.00 Kockie’s Business Builders (G) 8.30 State Focus 9.00 Wide World Of Sports (G) 11.30 Hymns Of Glory (G) Repeat. Garsed, Jeff Lang, Rod McCormack. Championships ‘08 Rio de Janeiro. 10.30 Sea Change, Tree Change (G) 9.00 Video Hits First (G) 11.00 FINA Arena SwimmingWorld Cup 12.00 Landline 9.30 Montreux Jazz Festival 2003: 70s 1.00 Speedweek Geelong. 10.00 Video Hits (PG) Highlights 1.00 Gardening Australia (G) Repeat. Rock (G) Repeat. 2.00 FIFA Futsal World Cup ‘08 11.00 V8 Supercars : Nikon Indy Live. 12.00 I Fish (G) 12.00 Speed Machine (G) 1.30 Message Stick (G*) 10.30 triple j tv With The Doctor 3.00 Football Asia 6.00 Seven News 1.00 RPM (PG) motorsport. 12.30 Boarding Pass travel show. 2.00 Air Australia (PG) Final. 11.30 triple j tv presents Gotye (G) 3.30 UEFA Champions League 6.30 The Outdoor Room With Jamie 2.00 Weighing In (G) Final. 1.00 WWE Afterburn wrestling. 3.00 How To Eat Your Watermelon In 12.00 London Live (G) Music. Repeat. Magazine Sport. Durie (G) Japan. 3.00 Netball Test Series: Test 5 Australia 2.00 Movie: The Master Of Disguise White Company – And Enjoy It 12.30 Red Dwarf (PG) Repeat. 4.00 Les Murray’s Football Feature 7.00 Kath & Kim The American Series vs New Zealand (G,v, 2002) Stars Dana Carvey, Jennifer (M*,s,n) doco on Melvin Van Peebles 1.30 Planet Rock Profi les: Franz 5.00 The World Game Football. (PG) 5.00 Ten News With Sports Tonight Esposito, Brent Spiner. 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Repeat. 12.00 Movie: Facing The Enemy (M,v, 2001) 12.00 Dr Phil (PG) Repeat. 12.00 The View (PG) talk show. 12.30 Himalaya: Summits Of Humility (G) 10.00 Kids’ Programs 3.30 Insight Repeat. Stars Linden Ashby, Melanie Wilson 1.00 Oprah Winfrey Show (PG) Repeat. 1.00 Ellen Degeneres Show (PG) 1.30 The Cook And The Chef (G) Repeat 4.30 Gardening Australia (G) Repeat. 4.30 The Journal 2.00 All Saints (M) Repeat. 2.00 Ready Steady Cook (PG) 2.00 Days Of Our Lives (PG) 3.00 Masterchef Goes Large 2.00 Grass Roots (PG) Repeat. 5.00 Message Stick Repeat. 5.00 The Crew (G) student video (G) 3.00 Infomercials (PG) 3.00 Fresh Cooking (G) 3.00 Kids’ Programs 4.00 It’s Academic 5.35 Can We Help? (G) Repeat. production. 4.30 Seven News 3.30 Huey’s Cooking Adventures (G) 3.30 Here’s Humphrey Repeat. 5.00 RollerCoaster 6.05 Collectors (G) Repeat. 5.30 Corner Gas (G) Comedy. Repeat. 4.00 Outback 8 Kid’s travel to the 4.00 Lab Rats Challenge kids’ game show 6.00 Landline Extra 5.00 M*A*S*H (G) Repeat. Repeat. 6.35 The People Watchers (G) 6.00 Global Village Italian Light Show. Australian Outback. 4.30 National News 7 6.30 Talking Heads: Blanche D’Alpuget 5.30 Deal Or No Deal (G) (G) 7.30 Something In The Air (G) Repeat. 6.30 World News Australia 6.00 Seven and Prime News 4.30 The Bold & The Beautiful (G) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow (G) all new. 8.00 triple j tv 7.30 Top Gear Australia (PG) Part 5 of 8. 7.00 Home And Away (PG) 5.00 Ten News 6.00 Evening News Y 2 7.00 ABC News 8.30 The Hack Half Hour (M*) 8.30 Swift And Shift Couriers (M) New 7.30 Border Security – Australia’s Front 6.00 The Simpsons (G) Repeat. 7.00 A Current Affair A 7.30 7.30 Report with Kerry O’Brien 8.00 Australian Story 9.00 Good Game comedy series. Line (PG) 6.30 Neighbours (G) 7.30 Two And A Half Men (PG) Repeat. 8.30 Four Corners 9.30 Death Note (M*,v) drama 9.00 Bogan Pride (M,a,s) comedy series. 8.00 The Force – Behind The Line (PG) 7.00 Friends (PG) Repeat. 8.00 Til Death (PG) all new. 9.20 Media Watch 10.00 triple j tv presents: Kaiser Chiefs 9.30 World News Australia 8.30 City Homicide (M,v,s) 7.30 Australian Idol (PG) 8.30 CSI (M) all new. 9.35 Enough Rope With Andrew Live At The Wireless 10.00 Shameless (M,a,cl,v) Comedy. 9.30 Bones (M) 8.30 Good News Week (M) comedy. 8.45 Lotto 10.30 Out Of The Question (M) MOND Denton 10.30 Stereophonics: Rewind 10.55 Movie: Sleepless (MA,v,n, 2000) 9.30 Supernatural (M) 9.30 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (M,v) 10.35 Lateline 12.10 Close Drama/Crime from Italy. 11.00 Louis Theroux And Michael 10.30 Late News With Sports Tonight 10.30 True CSI (AV) all new. 11.10 Lateline Business 12.55 Movie: A Better Tomorrow 2 Jackson (M,cl,a) 11.15 Late Show With David Letterman 11.30 Just Shoot Me (PG) 11.35 The Elephant (G) Repeat. 12.15 Auction Squad (G) Repeat. (MA,v,cl, 1987) Action from Hong 1.10 Danoz, Expo and Guthy Renker 12.00 Everybody Loves Raymond (PG) 12.00 Shipwrecked (PG) 12.30 Movie: The Spanish Main (G, 1945) Kong. Repeat. 2.00 Guthy Renker and Danoz Seven QLD program same as above except: Stars Paul Henreid, Maureen O’Hara, 2.40 WeatherWatch Overnight 6.30 Today Tonight 12.30 Judge Judy (PG) 3.30 Good Morning America Walter Slezak. Prime HD program same as above except: 1.00 Infomercials 5.00 Early Morning News 2.10 Movie: Roadblock (PG, 1951) Stars 12.00 Kevin Hill 1.00 Movie: Veronica Guerin 4.00 Religion to 6am. Charles McGraw, Joan Dixon. (M,v,,du,cl, 2003) 2.45 Harry’s Practice 3.15 Get Ed! 3.25 Bowls: QLD Open 2008 Repeat. 3.35 The Great Outdoors 10.30 Alias 11.30 Ross Kemp On Gangs 12.30 Commando: On The Front Line 1.30 Out Of The Question 4.30 GP (PG) Repeat. 7.00 Lateline Repeat. 5.20 World News in various languages 6.00 Sunrise 6.00 Ten Early News 5.30 Today 5.30 Spicks And Specks (PG) Repeat. 7.35 Lateline Business Repeat. 1.00 The Storm Rages Twice (G) Repeat 9.00 The Morning Show (PG) 7.00 Toasted TV & Kids’ Programs 9.00 Mornings With Kerri-Anne 6.00 Kids’ Programs 8.00 Four Corners Repeat. drama from Lebanon. 11.00 Raggs pre-schoolers program 8.30 Puzzle Play 11.00 Danoz and Guthy Renker 10.00 Behind The News 8.45 Media Watch Repeat. 2.00 Don Matteo (PG) Drama series from 11.30 Seven News 9.00 9am With David And Kim 12.00 The View (PG) 10.35 Arrows Of Desire (G) Repeat. 9.00 Asia Pacific News Italy. 12.00 Movie: Where There’s A Will (M,v, 11.00 Ten Morning News 1.00 Ellen Degeneres Show (PG) 11.00 Sleek Geeks (PG) Repeat. 9.30 7.30 Report Repeat. 3.00 Here Comes The Neighbourhood (G) 2006) Stars Frank Whaley, Marion 11.30 TTN (G) 2.00 Days Of Our Lives (PG) 11.30 Carbon Cops (G) Repeat 10.00 Kids’ Programs 3.30 Food Safari: Sri Lankan Ross, Keith Carradine. 12.00 Dr Phil (M) 3.00 Fresh Cooking (G) 12.00 Midday Report 4.30 A Place In Slovakia (G) Repeat. 4.00 The Journal 2.00 All Saints (M) Repeat. 1.00 Oprah Winfrey Show (PG) Repeat. 3.30 Here’s Humphrey Repeat. 12.30 The Einstein Factor (G) Quiz show. 5.00 Talking Heads (G) Repeat. 4.30 Newshour With Jim Lehrer 3.00 Masterchef Goes Large (G) 2.00 Ready Steady Cook (PG) Repeat. 4.00 Lab Rats Challenge kids’ game show. 1.00 The New Inventors (G) Repeat. 5.35 Game Ranger Diaries (G) 5.30 Corner Gas (G) Comedy. Repeat. 4.00 It’s Academic 3.00 Infomercial (PG) 4.30 National News 1.30 Catalyst (G) Repeat. 6.35 The People Watchers 6.00 Global Village 4.30 Seven News 3.30 Huey’s Cooking Adventures 5.00 Antiques Roadshow 8 (G) (PG) Excentriiks. (G) (G) all new. 2.00 Grass Roots (PG) Repeat. 7.30 Something In The Air (G) Repeat. 6.30 World News Australia 5.00 M*A*S*H (G) 4.00 Totally Wild 6.00 Evening News 3.00 Kids’ Programs 8.00 Australian Story Repeat. 7.30 Insight: Toxic Imports 5.30 Deal Or No Deal (G) 4.30 The Bold & The Beautiful (G) 7.00 A Current Affair Y 2 4.55 RollerCoaster 8.30 Hamish Macbeth (PG) Repeat. 8.30 First Australians (PG) fair deal for a 6.00 Seven and Prime News 5.00 Ten News 7.30 The Chopping Block (PG,cl) A 6.05 Time Team: Wicken (G) 9.20 The Bill (M*,v) Repeat. Black race. Part 6 of 7 doco series. 7.00 Home And Away (PG) 6.00 The Simpsons (G) 8.30 Two And A Half Men (M,sr) double 7.00 ABC News 10.55 MDA (M*cl,sr) Repeat. 9.30 World News Australia 7.30 The Zoo (G) 6.30 Neighbours (G) episode. 7.30 7.30 Report with Kerry O’Brien 11.45 Close 10.00 Hot Docs (M) doco from the US. 8.00 Find My Family (PG) 7.00 Friends (PG) Repeat. 9.30 20 to 1 (M) all new. 8.00 Navy Divers (G) 12.05 Movie: The Death Of Mr Lazarescu 8.30 Packed to the Rafters (PG,a,du) 7.30 The Simpsons (PG) 10.30 Survivor: Micronesia (PG). 8.30 How Kevin Bacon Cured Cancer (PG) TUESD 9.30 Foreign Correspondent (M,cl,n, 2005) Drama from Romania. 9.30 All Saints (M) 8.00 Kenny’s World (PG) 11.30 Girls Of The Playboy Mansion (M) 10.00 Artscape (G) Final. 2.40 WeatherWatch Overnight 10.30 My Shocking Story (PG) all new. 8.30 NCIS (M) Repeat. 12.00 E R (M) Repeat. 10.30 Lateline 11.30 Beyond Boiling Point (M) 9.30 Rush (M,at) drama. 1.00 Outrageous Fortune (MA15+) 11.05 Lateline Business 12.00 Room For Improvement (G) Repeat 10.30 Late News With Sports Tonight Repeat. 11.30 Four Corners Repeat. 12.30 Danoz, Expo and Guthy Renker 11.15 Late Show With David Letterman 2.00 Guthy Renker Australia 12.20 Media Watch Repeat. Seven QLD program same as above except: 12.00 Everybody Loves Raymond (PG) 3.00 Danoz (G) 12.35 Movie: Slaughter Trail (PG, 1951) Stars 6.30 Today Tonight Repeat. 3.30 Good Morning America Brian Donlevy, Gig Young. Prime HD program same as above except: 12.30 State Focus Repeat. 5.00 Early Morning News 12.00 Kevin Hill 1.00 Movie: Darkness (M,h,cl,a, 1.00 Infomercials (PG) 1.55 Movie: New Faces Of 1937 (G, 1937) 2004) 2.45 Harry’s Practice 3.15 Get Ed! 3.35 The Stars: Joe Penner, Milton Berle. Great Outdoors 10.30 Urban Legends 11.00 Night 4.00 Religion to 6am. 3.35 Murder Prevention (M*,cl,v,du) Stalker 12.00 Lost 1.00 Scrubs 4.30 GP (PG) Repeat. 7.00 Lateline Repeat. 5.20 World News in various languages. 6.00 Sunrise 6.00 Ten Early News 5.30 Today 5.30 Spicks And Specks (G) Repeat. 7.35 Lateline Business Repeat. 1.00 Movie: A Song For Martin (M,a,cl,s, 9.00 The Morning Show 7.00 Toasted TV & Kids’ Programs 9.00 Mornings With Kerri-Anne 6.00 Kids’ Program 8.00 Landline Extra Repeat. 2000) Drama from Sweden 11.00 Playhouse Disney 8.30 Puzzle Play 11.00 Danoz 10.30 Behind The News Repeat 8.30 Foreign Correspondent (G) Repeat. 3.00 Salam Cafe (PG) Repeat. 11.30 News 9.00 9am With David And Kim 12.00 The View (PG) 11.00 Naked Science (G) 9.00 Asia Pacific News 3.30 Stock Squad (G) Repeat. 12.00 Movie: Straight From The Heart 11.00 Ten Morning News 1.00 Ellen Degeneres Show (PG) 12.00 Midday Report 9.30 The 7.30 Report Repeat. 4.00 The Journal (PG,a, 2003) Stars Teri Polo, Andrew 12.00 Dr Phil (M) Repeat. 2.00 Days Of Our Lives (PG) 12.30 National Press Club Address 10.00 Kids’ Programs 4.30 Newshour With Jim Lehrer McCarthy, Greg Evigan. 1.00 Oprah Winfrey Show (PG) Repeat. 3.00 Fresh Cooking (G) 1.30 Talking Heads (G) Repeat. 4.30 Once A Soldier (G) 5.30 Feast Bazaar (G) Syria. 2.00 All Saints (M) 2.00 Ready Steady Cook (PG) 3.30 Here’s Humphrey 2.00 Grass Roots (PG) Repeat. 5.00 An Island Parish (G) 6.00 Living Black 3.00 Masterchef Goes Large (G) 3.00 Infomercial (PG) 4.00 Lab Rats Challenge 3.00 Kids’ Programs 5.35 Time Team (G) Repeat. 6.30 World News Australia 4.00 It’s Academic 3.30 Huey’s Cooking Adventures (G) 4.30 National News 4.50 RollerCoaster 6.35 The People Watchers (G) 7.30 The Hairy Bikers’ Cookbook (G) 4.30 Seven & Prime News 4.00 Totally Wild 5.00 Antiques Roadshow (G) all new. 5.00 M*A*S*H (G) Repeat. Y 29 6.05 Art Museums Of The World (G) Repeat 7.30 Something In The Air (G) Repeat. 8.00 Inside Australia (PG) Repeat. 4.30 The Bold & The Beautiful (G) 6.00 Evening News 5.30 Deal Or No Deal (G) A 6.30 The Cook And The Chef 8.00 ABC2 Live presents: Opera 8.30 Dateline in the U.S. Presidential 5.00 Ten News 7.00 A Current Affair 7.00 ABC News Australia’s La Boheme Live. election looms. 6.00 Prime & Seven News 6.00 The Simpsons (G) Repeat. 7.30 Two And A Half Men (PG) double 7.30 The 7.30 Report 10.05 My Small Breasts And I (PG*) Repeat 9.30 World News Australia 7.00 Home And Away (PG) 6.30 Neighbours (G) episode. 8.00 The New Inventors (G) 11.00 Bad Boy Racers (PG) Repeat. 10.00 NEWStopia (M) Comedy 7.30 Crash Investigators (PG) new series 7.00 Friends (PG) Repeat. 8.30 The Mentalist (M) crime series. 8.30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 11.45 Close 10.30 Movie: The Cost Of Living (M,cl,nu,s, 8.30 Criminal Minds (MA,v) double episode 7.30 Jamies Ministry Of Food (PG) Final. 8.45 Lotto 9.00 Stupid Stupid Man (M*,sr) 2003) Comedy from France. 10.30 Alan Sugar: The Apprentice (M,cl) 8.30 House (M) 9.30 CSI: NY (M) all new. 9.30 Summer Heights High (M*,cl) Repeat 12.25 Movie: Arahan (M,v,a,cl, 2004) 11.50 Billy Connolly’s World Tour Of New 9.30 Life (M) 10.30 How To Have Sex After Marriage 10.00 At The Movies Action adventure from South Korea. Zealand (M,cl,s,at) Repeat. 10.30 Late News With Sports Tonight (MA) WEDNESD 10.30 Lateline 2.25 Weatherwatch Overnight 12.50 Danoz, Expo and Guthy Renker 11.15 Late Show With David Letterman 11.30 Just Shoot Me (PG) Repeat. 11.05 Lateline Business 12.00 Everybody Loves Raymond (G) 12.00 All Of Us (PG) 11.30 Rebus (M*,v,at) Final. Seven Qld program same as above except: 12.30 Infomercials (PG) Repeat. 12.30 Twins (PG) 12.40 Movie: Journey Into Fear (G, 1942) 6.30 Today Tonight 4.00 Religion to 6am. 1.00 Mad TV Stars Orson Welles, Joseph Cotten. Prime HD program same as above except: 2.00 Guthy Renker Australia 2.00 Movie: My Forbidden Past (G, 1951) 12.00 Kevin Hill 1.00 Movie: Quiet American 2.30 Danoz (M,cl,d,v, 2002) 2.45 Harry’s Practice 3.15 Get Ed Stars Robert Mitchum, Ava Gardner. 3.35 The Great Outdoors 10.30 Dr Danger 11.00 3.30 Good Morning America 3.25 National Press Club Address Repeat Gear 11.30 Make Me A Supermodel 12.30 Alan 5.00 Early Morning News Sugar 4.30 GP (PG) Repeat. 7.00 Lateline Repeat. 5.20 World News in various languages. 6.00 Sunrise 6.00 Ten Early News 5.30 Today 5.30 Spicks And Specks (G) Repeat. 7.35 Lateline Business Repeat. 1.00 Australian Biography: Don 9.00 The Morning Show 7.00 Toasted TV & Kids’ Programs 9.00 Mornings With Kerri-Anne 6.00 Kids’ Programs 8.00 National Press Club Address Burrows (G) Repeat. 11.00 Raggs pre-schoolers program. 8.30 Puzzle Play 11.00 Danoz and Guthy Renker 11.00 Monarchy (G) Final. 9.00 Asia Pacific News 1.30 The Big Lie (PG) Repeat. 11.30 Seven News 9.00 9am With David And Kim 12.00 The View (PG) 12.00 Midday Report 9.30 The 7.30 Report Repeat. 2.30 Dateline 12.00 Movie: Code 11–14 (M,v, 2003) Stars 11.00 Ten Morning News 1.00 Ellen Degeneres Show (PG) 12.30 Parkinson (G) Repeat. 10.00 Kids’ Programs 3.30 Chefs of the Great Hotels of the David James Elliott, Terry Farrell. 12.00 Dr Phil (PG) Repeat. 2.00 Days Of Our Lives (PG) 1.30 The Collectors (G) Repeat. 4.30 The Einstein Factor (G) Repeat. World: Hotel Corvinus Budapest (G) 2.00 All Saints (M) 1.00 Oprah Winfrey Show (PG) Repeat. 3.00 Fresh Cooking (G) 2.00 Grass Roots (PG) Repeat. 5.00 The Cook And The Chef (G) Repeat. 4.00 The Journal 3.00 Masterchef Goes Large (G) 2.00 Ready Steady Cook (PG) 3.30 Here’s Humphrey 3.00 Kids’ Programs 5.35 ABC Fora 4.30 Newshour With Jim Lehrer 4.00 It’s Academic 3.00 Infomercial (PG) 4.00 The Shak 4.50 RollerCoaster 6.35 People Watchers (G) 5.30 FIFA Futbol Mundial Sport. 4.30 Seven News 3.30 Huey’s Cooking Adventures (G) 4.30 National News 6.05 Amazon Abyss (G) 7.30 Something In The Air (G) Repeat. 6.00 Global Village (G) 5.00 M*A*S*H (G) Repeat. 4.00 Totally Wild 5.00 Antiques Roadshow (G) all new. 30 7.00 ABC News 8.00 Spicks And Specks (PG) Repeat. 6.30 World News Australia 5.30 Deal Or No Deal (G) 4.30 The Bold & The Beautiful (G) 6.00 Evening News Y 7.30 The 7.30 Report 8.30 Stupid Stupid Man (M*, sr) Repeat. 7.35 Inspector Rex (PG) crime series from 6.00 Prime & Seven News 5.00 Ten News 7.00 A Current Affair A 8.00 Catalyst 9.00 Summer Heights High (M*,cl) Repeat Austria. Repeat. 7.00 Home And Away (PG) 6.00 The Simpsons (G) Repeat. 7.30 Getaway (PG) travel series. 8.30 Menzies And Churchill At War (G) 9.30 Review With Myles Barlow (M*at,cl) 8.30 The Eagle (M,v,a) drama series from 7.30 Make Me A Supermodel (PG) 6.30 Neighbours (G) 8.30 The Strip (M,v) crime series. 9.30 The Intervention (M*,cl) NT region. all facets of life. Denmark. Repeat. 8.30 The Amazing Race (PG) 7.00 Friends (PG) Repeat. 9.30 RPA (M,mp) 10.25 Lateline 10.00 The Graham Norton Show (M) 9.35 World News Australia 9.30 Heroes (M) 7.30 Are You Smarter Than A 5th 10.30 Amazing Medical Stories (M,mp) URSD 11.00 Lateline Business 10.30 Ideal (M*,cl,du) 10.05 Movie: Manslaughter (M,v,a,s, 2005) 10.30 Prison Break (M) Grader? (G) 11.30 Seinfeld (PG) H 11.30 Sanctuary: Lisa Gerrard (PG) 11.00 Bromwell High (M*,cl) Repeat. Drama from Denmark. 11.30 Scrubs (PG) 8.30 Law & Order: Criminal Intent (M) 12.00 Movie: Snakes & Ladders (MA15+, T 1.00 Wildside (M*,at,v,cl) Repeat. 11.25 Close 11.55 Queer As Folk (MA,cl,s) Repeat. 12.00 The Loop (PG) 9.30 Law & Order: SVU (M) Repeat. 1996) Stars Pom Boyd, Gina Moxley. 1.50 Psychic Investigators (M*,v) 12.45 Movie: Dark Horse (M,cl,s, 2005) 12.30 Sons And Daughters (G) 10.30 Late News With Sports Tonight 1.50 Newton Faulkner (PG) Music. 2.20 Movie: Blackbeard The Pirate (G, Comedy from Denmark. Seven Qld program same as above except: 11.15 Late Show With David Letterman 2.00 Guthy-Renker Australia [s] = Sex [cl] = Coarse language 6.30 Today Tonight 1952) Stars Robert Newton, Linda [a] = Adult themes 2.35 Weatherwatch Overnight 12.00 Everybody Loves Raymond (G) 3.30 Good Morning America Darnell, Keith Andes. [sr] = Sexual references Prime HD program same as above except: 12.30 Infomercials (PG) 5.00 Early Morning News [n] = Nudity [mp] = M edical 12.00 Kevin Hill 1.00 Six Degrees 2.00 Make Me 3.55 The Glass House (M*,cl) Repeat. [du] = Drug use procedures A Supermodel 2.45 Harry’s Practice 3.15 Get Ed 4.00 Religion to 6am. [dr] = Drug references [st] = S upernatural 3.35 The Great Outdoors 11.30 Heroes 12.30 Final Programs are correct at the time of going to [v] = Violence themes Approach (part 1) press but beware – all stations like tin kering [*] = Could offend [ie] = I ssues about SBS advises viewers that programming between 6pm Most Prime programs between 6.30pm and 11.30pm All Ten programs between 5pm and 11pm (approx) with things at the last minute. 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Maybe I livemusic desert wind that sweeps study music, I just had private guitar, or cello. They are diff er- ‘I think the music I make should make a name for the through Alice Springs lessons, and then on and off ent, the instrument really sets is a bit genreless – I think genre...’ culture where she lives. Mei Lai Mei Lai is about to attend Swan is an Indie artist with a JBSeed Project funded a diff erence. For a start she’s workshop for musicians based in the Northern Ter- Voice of a Swan focusing on music manage- gigguide ritory, and secondly it’s the ment. combination of her voice Mei Lai Swan on Saturday at the Civic Hall, Mullumbimby eatingout with cello and violin that ‘The workshop is about makes her performance so the music industry – it’s hard captivating. work, (becoming a musician) cinema it’s a massive learning curve, Mei Lai has just fi nished I have only been doing it for up a full time job to pursue two and half years. puzzle music. When we chat she is packing the car preparing ‘The music industry is for a four day road trip to changing so much even for stars Melbourne. a self managed artist, it’s the ‘I am basically homeless booking the writing, the dig- now,’ she laughs. ‘It’s kind of ital thing. I could have a full giveaways new for me. I have been living time job doing digital man- in Alice for three years and agement, writing a whole lot working here, been taking of blogs. In fact I tried a new breaks and touring when I thing for this tour and for my have holidays. I fi nished my single release I put it out on job at the end of July and iTunes.’ now I am living out of a Mei Lai looks forward to suitcase!’ her gig at the Mullum Music Mullum Fiercely intelligent Festival as a solo artist. and blessed with a social Some may have seen her as Music conscience, Mei Lai has just the violinist in Lothlorien Festival fi nished up her work as a on several tours. She’s defi - To celebrate the launch Community Development ‘I love songwriting and I love playing the cello. I write on piano and sometimes nitely worth catching. Ms of the Mullum Music Offi cer with the Land Coun- on guitar, or cello. They are diff erent, the instrument really sets the parameters Swan’s music is intoxicating. cil. Now she does part time Festival scheduled a song can go in.’ Mei Lai plays on Saturday for 20-23 November holiday programs running at the Civic Hall with the in beautiful downtown music workshops. Band of Brothers and on Sun- Mullumbimby I have ‘I really love it here,’ she I started playing cello a few the parameters a song can go day in the Drill Hall. double passes to give it’s funny because when you says, ‘I love the space up years ago, there are a lot of in. Piano and guitar are more away to shows over apply for festivals, you have Check the website for a here. I don’t tend to do urban similarities with playing the voice oriented, but when I the weekend. Email to put a genre in, and I can’t comprehensive program: music anyway.’ violin, and I wouldn’t say I am compose on violin or cello I [email protected]. work out where I fi t, I think www.mullummusicfesti- au with subject header Mei Lai had a more clas- the world’s best cellist – but do it more orchestrally.’ there is a new genre of ex- val.com and for ticketing ‘mullums got the sical introduction to the it really helps me focus on Mei Lai Swan is an artist perimental singer songwriters information. Tix can also be moves.’ music world. songwriting.’ whose music escapes genre that draws from a range of purchased by phoning 02 ‘I started playing violin ‘I love songwriting and I generalisation. She laughs genres, but what we are do- 8250 1102. 18 October 23, 2008 Th e Tweed Shire Echo www.tweedecho.com.au Full many a glorious morning have I seen Flatter the mountain-tops with sovereign eye, Kissing with golden face the meadows green, Gilding pale streams with heavenly alchemy; Anon permit the basest clouds to ride Are we there yet? Mandy Nolan Going on holidays with my kids is like of my kids has been drinking. I search for the with Mandy Nolan starring in my very own National Lampoon suspect: a KFC refresher towel, but fi nd half movie. It’s always an adventure. (In retro- a fresh carrot and orange juice spilled onto Falling over Art at spect.) I worked all through the kids’ school the fl oor, hidden by the car mat and a couple the Kliff holidays so I know the sting of mother’s guilt of pillows. It has already started fermenting. as surely as I know the pinch of an uncom- Last weekend I walked the By evening we should have our own source fortable shoe. After years of wear I am sure Bondi to Tamarama sculpture of alco-pops. It’s a mission to clean it up. I ask that I have developed a guilt bunion. It’s show Sculpture by the Sea. my son why he didn’t tell me.… didn’t you irritated and causes pain every time I can’t It’s great to see so many people think I’d notice? He told me he was planning attend an assembly or a school sports day or out in nature, exercising and on throwing out the mat and the pillows forget to make them lunch. enjoying art at the same time. and to continue his secret mission. Don’t you I know the horror of the working mother Interestingly, these type of think I’d notice the sudden disappearance of – it is a legacy of endless toil. To make up for events draw people who aren’t half the luggage? leaving the kids in the car during the school your usual art lovers. These With eight hours of driving ahead of us holidays I decided to take them on a trip to are dog walkers, families with I decided to pick my battles, and it’s not a Sydney – yay! There’s nothing that cements kids, old people, young spunks good start to commence a day’s drive with a family harmony more than ten hours in a and everything in between. lecture on being responsible. Although, it’s confi ned space. I remember doing it as a With such spectacular coastal Standup comedian Kitty Flanagan at tempting, and frankly I could do with hearing kid. Pre-air conditioning, kids would stick like areas in our region it’s only a the Byron RSL on Monday November 3 it myself. It’s a relief to be back on the road. matter of time before we clued unpricked sausages to the vinyl seats as hot The kids garner some amusement from up and got people enjoying twang of Dexter and Sinistra, Cheynne who is a nationally wind blew in the windows of the Kingswood imagining living in the shitty roadside shacks their art in the great outdoors. Karma County have ranged recognised songwriter with and together we’d sing every parent’s favour- along the highway. We stop at a servo and The Burleigh Arts Group has across an eclectic music terrain television appearances, radio ite mantra ‘Are We There Yet?’ my daughter refuses to use their toilet. ‘Let’s spearheaded the whole art to conjure their own sonic airplay and some major sup- First we fi ght for a radio station. The kids get out, Mum, it’s like Wolf Creek’. ‘You haven’t outside campaign by coordi- landscape – lush, melodious, ports including performances win. I am forced to listen to pop FM. The next seen Wolf Creek.’ ‘No, but I’ve seen the cover.’ nating a new event called Art thoughtful and emotive. They with Pete Murray, Tex Perkins, fi ght is about the front seat. We haven’t left She’s right. When we drove out I’m sure I saw the driveway yet. Everybody wants to sit in at the Kliff . have just released their new Richard Clapton amongst John Jarratt at the pump. album Headland, which is a others. the front seat. I am tempted to let them and This will be a series of We look for a lunch spot. We are tempted collection of 36 tracks across 2 ‘These songs were all very then get in the back and have a nice sleep. events where local artists by the Restaurant at Kew, called, you guessed discs with songs from all 5 of much inspired by the hills and After tears and a biting episode we decide on showcase and sell their work it: Far Kew. Instead we drive through to Taree their previous albums includ- brooks of Byron. The hills carry a roster system which the kids monitor to the in marquees in the park. Other and fi nd a pub for lunch on the river. It’s very ing the ARIA award winning such a sense of freedom, a minute. events include Art in the Park pleasant although it’s hard to digest your Into the Land of Promise. The deep soul connection, I wanted In a Holden Commodore stationwagon at Burleigh and Art on the food. No-one in the beer garden had a neck. boys will be supported by to catch this feeling in an the size of a small truck, the front seat isn’t Boardwalk Hope Island. These The fi ghts about pillow space start. Ipods run country songstress Sara Tin- authentic way, so we kept the even as comfortable as the back. It is about events encourage community out of charge. There is no radio range except engagement in the arts as well dley. www.thesoundlounge. recording stripped back and re- status. I only make it to Coff s. The farting, com.au ally focused on acoustic guitars fi ghting and fussing do my head in. We book country stations that play music from the 50s. as help artists get their work We are forced to chat. Finally we are in NOVA shown and possibly started in and harmonies as a basis of the into Opal Cove – it’s big and kid friendly and sound.’ the kids love it except one of them decides range, an hour or two outside of Sydney. creative businesses. Deya Dova I check my watch. I have timed it perfectly. The next Kingscliff event will The recording process to develop a phobia about lifts and won’t Deya Dova, vocalist and singer involved a lot of spontaneous get in. Never mind. It’s a big foyer. While I At this rate we should be hitting Sydney at be held on Sunday October peak hour! Yes, an extra two hours in traffi c! 26 from 9.00-2.30pm DST at songwriter, has pioneered her unrehearsed performances have a mini-recovery nap the kids attack the own musical style through from local musicians which mini-bar. Mistaking it for the family fridge Being a country kid myself I still remember Marine parade Kingscliff . The the excitement of driving into a city, the thrill event is also being held as a blending roots in the ancient helped capture a rich organic they manage to work their way through musical traditions with live feel, according to Cheynne. He everything except the beer. (They always that high density living gives: the feeling that precursor to a new festival this is a place where something is happening called KAFE (Kingscliff art food looping technology to create has a series of upcoming gigs prefer vodka, must be because that’s what I all of the time. The kids experience the same and entertainment ) Fiesta a truly unique world music to promote the CD, starting drank when I was pregnant). In 20 minutes thrill but in the bumper to bumper traffi c it being held in Kingscliff in May sound. Her music traverses with a feature performance at they’ve clocked up enough damage on the wears off . Someone has a headache. No, two next year . tribal chant, world beat, soul the Mullumbimby Folk Club mini-bar to sink the economy of a third world and resonates with Arabic, on Thursday October 23 country. I hate mini-bars. Why do they fi ll it of them have a headache. Someone needs African, Asian, Aboriginal and and then October 31 at the with sugar? Why don’t they put health food the toilet. I won’t stop. I can’t stop. I make it Andy Bull and Balkan scales. Brunswick Hotel. Both shows in there, and then no-one would touch the across the bridge, gliding across six lanes of Recent performance high- will feature the fi ne harmonies bloody thing. traffi c to the welcome of city beeps. We hit Karma County at the lights include Splendour in the and guitar of Mark Heazlett The kids insist on swimming in the resort Newtown, negotiating streets that are so Soundlounge Grass Music Festival, Woodford and expect some special guest pool. It’s 7.30pm. It’s raining and it’s cold. tightly packed with parked cars I don’t know The Soundlounge will be Folk Festival, Brisbane Multicul- appearances from some of the But they’re on holidays. Why not. I stand in how anyone keeps their duco. A kindly old presenting this Thursday tural Festival, Noise TV, Exodus musicians who recorded the the drizzle and watch them frolic. We are woman driving in the other direction tries to October 23, Sydney’s Andy Live Festival, and the MusicOz EP including Toby Andrews on defi nitely almost having fun now. Day two push past me but I can’t move, she’s forced Bull, supported by Brisbane’s Awards. lead guitar and Guy Anderton back on the road. After a $350 one night cash to back up. She winds down her window and Tom Cooney. Andy Bull plays Deya Dova will be playing on drums and percussion. haemorrhage at reception I repack the car. It shouts ‘moron!’ Ah, welcome to Sydney. Let some very tidy keyboards and, at the Buddha Belly Cafe at Chalkboard will be open smells like an alcoholic. I wonder which one the games begin. with his backing band, makes Mt Warning on Friday. Entry from 7pm for any original fantastic live music. Andy Bull is $12 at the door. songwriters who would like was here recently (ish) support- the opportunity to get up and perform a couple of songs. ing The Panics. Tom Cooney Mullumbimby Folk supports, and comes to The Mullum Folk Club is on this Soundlounge promoting his Club Thursday at the Old Drill Hall, Doors open at 7.45pm, show very fresh release, Presque The Mullumbimby Folk starts at 8.00pm, tea, coff ee Vue. Friday October 24 sees a Club is in for a real treat this and cakes available only $5.00 very welcome return of Karma coming Thursday with their entry. www.myspace.com/ County – one of Australia’s fa- feature act, Cheynne Murphy cheynnemurphy vourite mainstream alt-country showcasing his new EP along acts. Karma County are getting with another folk club favourite better and better with every talented singer-songwriter visit, and they’re keen to play Mark Heazlett. The duo have Shannon at Seagulls for their loyal Gold Coast audi- worked closely together on the Shannon Noll’s upcoming ence! One Karma Country visit new recording which is heavily concert on his No Turning Back per year is barely enough! From harmony based with a folk pop national tour will take in the the initial acoustic strumming feel. Stardust Room at Seagulls on Shannon Noll at Seagulls on Friday October 31 of Postcard to the funky latino This is the third EP from Friday October 31 at 8.30pm. www.tweedecho.com.au Th e Tweed Shire Echo October 23, 2008 19 Full many a glorious morning have I seen Flatter the mountain-tops with sovereign eye, Kissing with golden face the meadows green, Gilding pale streams with heavenly alchemy; Anon permit the basest clouds to ride This concert celebrates the Loving Lisa Mitchell Mitch Finglas – Guitar and songs are melodically rich and decided she needed to be the have guessed, Tahir is back release of Shannon’s latest al- vocals, Jay Carter – Bass Guitar straight from the heart. Sun- boss of everyone and set out to by popular demand. Tahir The name will ring a bell, but bum No Turning Back: The Story and Brent Quirk – Drums and day from 2-6pm at Sphinx direct her own work. The result has headlined most comedy maybe you can ‘t quite place So Far, featuring 10 of the big- backing vocals. LeBelle’s com- Rock Cafe. is the short fi lm Dating Ray venues around the country, her. Lisa Mitchell was fi rst gest hits of his career and fi ve positions capture the essence Fenwick. as well as being involved in introduced to Australia as a new songs, including the new of modern rock, with their Kitty appears with support major comedy festivals, panel stand-out fi nalist on the 2006 single Summertime. Shannon’s powerful, majestic sound, hard It’s Chenanigans act Nick Penn, an impres- shows, television debates and series of Australian Idol. Her relatively brief career has pro- hitting hooks, beautiful piano with Flanagan sive headline comic who has even celebrity theatresports! extraordinary natural talent melodies and stunning vocal moved from Sydney to the In 2004, Tahir appeared in the duced a long list of hit singles If you ask anyone in the shone through a shy 16 year- harmonies. Supporting LeBelle Nimbin region to enjoy the fourth series of Pizza on SBS as including What About Me, Loud, comedy industry to name the old exterior and it was clear on Thursday night are some of country life. It’s become the the much loved and hilarious In Pieces, Lift, Shine, Now I Run, top three Australian women to all that Lisa has something the fi nest musicians Australia perfect base for Nick who character Habib. He was also Lonely, Don’t Give Up and Drive, comics, Kitty Flanagan’s name very special. But Lisa wasn’t to has to off er, folk trio, Jeunesse. works all over the country, an integral member of the and new tracks Summertime, would rate right near the take the road of an overnight Jeunesse’s sound combines headlining comedy clubs and team in the hit movie Fat Pizza. No Turning Back, You’re Never top. Kitty is one of the most pop-star. Rather she’s spent the intricate, smoky fl avours of performing as a corporate act. More recently, Tahir hosted the Alone, Tomorrow and Crash. accomplished comics around – the past two years developing Folk, Blues and Jazz, in addition Incorporating didge and a very smash hit comedy standup Gaining a national profi le starting out in Full Frontal over her craft in her own time and at to catchy hooks, and edible loud jacket, Nick’s repertoire is production Show Us Your Roots. when he competed in the a decade ago, Kitty is a pretty her own pace. melodies – this band is very rapid fi re. His most recent shows were fi rst series of Australian Idol, girl that has the most curious Between 2006 and now this easy on the ears. Kitty Flanagan appears at Hollywood Kebabs and Live and Shannon has, since this time, talent for characterisation. folk pop darling from Albury, Writing together on and the Byron Pandanus Lounge Circumcised. pumped out the hits, toured It’s the source of her hilarious has been busy developing off for four years they have with Nick Penn and Mandy Friday. 8pm. $15. Bookings the country and performed charm. A successful standup her sound and show. She toured live across Australia Nolan (me) as MC on Monday and enquiries: 07 5588 4000. at some of the highest profi le up comedian and TV writer/ independently recorded and and abroad. Don’t miss these November 3 at 8pm. Tix are performer in Australia, Kitty events nationally. Shannon released EP’s Said One to the two talented bands perform $20/25 and can be Flanagan moved to the UK in Noll has gone from strength Other’ ((2007) which reached #1 their music in the laid-back sur- purchased at the 2001 to further her comedy to strength and continues to on the iTunes Charts and Wel- roundings of Unplugged in the club or booked on career. gain respect as an artist and come to the Afternoon (2008). Basement – the best Thursday 6684 3443. Since returning from London grow his massive fan base and Both garnered critical acclaim night out on the coast! Tickets where she became a regular profi le. With the release of this and gained airplay on Triple $7 before 8pm, $10 after 8pm. latest album, Shannon has J and community radio. Lisa on the top UK comedy circuit Fat pizza for fi rmly made his mark in the teamed up with a number of including the prestigious skinny Gold Australian music scene. This is similar minded artists including The Sumptuos Miss London Comedy Store, she also Evermore, Ben Lee, Old Man managed to travel the world Coast folk your chance to listen to enjoy Sarah a night full of top 40 hits live in River, and Bob Evans for advice performing in festivals and This Friday the the Stardust Room, performed and inspiration. She toured With the January release of comedy clubs everywhere from Western suburbs by the man himself, the boy the country several times her new record Teapot Trees Paris to Berlin, Dubai to Tokyo of Sydney come and Lovebirds Sarah Hum- and Canada to Cannes…. from Condobolin. developing a real fanbase and to the Gold Coast performed regular live shows phreys is quickly becoming She has also appeared on Arts Centre when on her MySpace page to her the songwriter to watch in ’08. The Micallef Show (AUS) and Tahir from Fat TaikOz younger fans from Idol. Produced by Michael Carpenter The Sketch Show (UK). There Pizza headlines at have also been numerous Featuring Australia’s premier Having previously toured at Love Hz Studios in Sydney, Comedy in the this is an album of 60’s inspired TV standup appearances, drum ensemble, Riley Lee, with Australian indie rock Basement. He legends Ben Lee, Tex Perkins folk/pop songs that will make including The World Stands Up grand master of shakuhachi wowed audiences and Evermore, Lisa is relishing you cry and smile at exactly the on Comedy Central (US). Not and Timothy Constable, per- with sell-out shows the chance to headline her same time. content to be constantly di- Sarah Humphreys cussion virtuoso. With ancient in 2007 and 2008, own tour. ‘I’m really looking The last few years has seen rected by others, Kitty recently at Sphinx Rock on Sunday practice at its core, TaikOz so as you might forward to coming home and Sarah touring the country with combines tradition with the doing these shows. Being on the likes of Kasey Chambers, latest Australian and Japanese stage with a band of musicians Sara Storer, Mick Hart and compositions. Combining the will be a new thing for me as I Diesel. This, combined with primal power of the Japanese usually play by myself.’ She’s at Triple J, FBI (Sydney), RRR taiko drums with the ethereal the Currumbin SoundLounge (Melbourne) and community tones of Riley Lee’s bamboo on Thursday. radio support means her inde- shakuhachi, TaikOz are explor- pendent records are enjoying ing a synthesis of East and success around Australia. Her West, old and new. ‘Sinewy and LeBelle are Beautiful 2005 release, an EP by the muscular physicality... a winner, Mesmerizing four-piece band name of Ghost On The Roof, irresistible to all listening affi lia- LeBelle headline Unplugged recorded at Sarah’s house in tions in its visceral engagement in the Basement this Thurs- Wamberal on the NSW Central with the deep sources of merci- day with folk trio Jeunesse as Coast, received rave reviews for lessly pounded sound. Sydney support. Formed in October its organic and honest delivery Morning Herald. 2005 LeBelle has been busy and radio airplay around the Saturday October 25 at performing their atmospheric country, all of which exceeded 8pm, Lismore City Hall, Lis- rock songs on the local stages her expectations. more. Tickets are A$45, C$37, of Gold Coast and Brisbane. ‘I was hoping to sell 100 J$20. Bookings at www.norpa. Band members include, Sheri copies! I thought that would Tex Perkins at Twin Towns on Saturday November 1 org.au Motiekaitis- Piano and vocals, be terrifi c. I took a break from music for nine months, then put the EP out. The break and TWEED VALLEY JAZZ CLUB the rest made me remember why I love doing what I do, I PRESENTS remembered that as long as I was playing, that’s all I needed. JOHN HOFFMAN with So all the teenage dreams of becoming a rock star went ELIZABETH LORD & SHARNY RUSSELL out of the window and I just enjoyed every moment, what- FRIDAY 31ST OCTOBER AT 8.00PM ever was happening. I stopped Greenhills On Tweed, River St, South Murwillumbah chasing and wondering and that’s when everything started (BLACKBOARD MENU & BAR SERVICE AVAILABLE. NO BYO) happening for me,’ says Sarah. It was then repackaged and COST: Members $15, Visitors $20, U/18’s $5 re-released to the delight of her steadily growing audience. Early band: The Julian Holland Quartet from 6.30pm A natural singer, her voice and songs come from a very honest RAFFLES & MEMBERS DRAW place. Drawing inspiration from ALL WELCOME 0 BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL a broad range of infl uences including Nick Drake, Joni PHONE 02 6672 1697 Cheynne Murphy at the Mullum Folk Club at the Drill Hall on Thursday October 23 Mitchell, Frente and ELO, her 20 October 23, 2008 Th e Tweed Shire Echo www.tweedecho.com.au We are not sure if a DESCENT of relatives refers to hereditary lineage or to the way they descend on your place at Christmas. After dining on a DIVING of teal, a DOPPING of ducks, a DOADING of sheldrakes and a A Z DOWN of hare they may drop like a DECK of cards. 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The Body Oasis 66 86 0595 www.tweedecho.com.au Th e Tweed Shire Echo October 23, 2008 21 Full many a glorious morning have I seen Flatter the mountain-tops with sovereign eye, Kissing with golden face the meadows green, Gilding pale streams with heavenly alchemy; Anon permit the basest clouds to ride into their possession contains designed, maudlin potboiler. top secret government inform- Prejudices aside though, for all gig guide events and entertainment on the coast ation. Their scheme goes pear of its sumptuousness, atten- shaped and all of the charac- tion to detail and apparent SATURDAY 25 ■ SEAGULLS – STARDUST ters find themselves embroiled integrity, this over-long film is FRIDAY 24 3PM NORTHERN in an intricately conceived and critically nobbled by the fact ■ CURRUMBIN RSL ■ GOLD COAST ARTS RIVERS SYMPHONY sometimes hilarious farce that that not one character emerges SOUND LOUNGE CENTRE THE ORCHESTRA is bloodied out of the blue by with whom you would want KARMA COUNTY AFRIKAANS CLUB OF CONNECTIONS 3PM a turning point of startling to spend more time than was AUSTRALIA ■ GOLD COAST ARTS TREVOR WHITE: BOOT violence. This act and a murder absolutely necessary (and the THE BASEMENT 7PM SCOOTIN’ FUN CENTRE, 8PM COMEDY of maniacal brutality wipe the feeling is mutual, for these JAZZ IN THE IN THE BASEMENT ■ SPHINX ROCK CAFE, MT smile off oury face and ham- types would brush you as soon BASEMENT: LISA SHAH BURRELL 2–6PM SARAH (TAHIR–FAT PIZZA) mer home the quintessentially as look at you). ■ SALTBAR, KINGSCLIFF HUMPHREYS & bleak world view that under- Charles Ryder, a chinless STEPHEN HEAD MC 8.30PM MASON RACK FRIENDS pins all of the Coens’ work. wonder for the ages, goes up TERRY HENSEN 7PM ■ SEAGULLS – ■ MARINE PARADE, Their long time composer to Oxford to study history, but DANCED IN THE CONNECTIONS 6PM KINGSCLIFF 9AM– with John Campbell Carter Burwell’s music – recall- he really wants to be a painter. SPOTLIGHT SHEREE FERGUSON 2.30PM ART AT THE ing his monumental score for The aspiring artist meets and is ■ SALTBAR, KINGSCLIFF 9PM CLOSER KLIFF Burn After Reading Fargo – sometimes feels too beguiled by Sebastian Flyte, a ■ SOUTH TWEED 8.30PM COAL BUCKET Now that the dust has settled, BOWLING CLUB 3–6PM ■ POTTSVILLE SPORTS ■ SEAGULLS – STARDUST it’s clear that the most lasting JAZZ JAM SESSION CLUB HAVE A GO ROOM 8.30PM WAKA impression of Joel and Ethan ■ TYALGUM HOTEL 8PM SHOW TOA – UNIQUE MAORI Coen’s over-hyped No Country WOBBLY BOOT ■ BEACH HOTEL, BYRON CULTURAL EXPERIENCE For Old Men was made by Javier ■ THE PALMS 4.30PM THE FERAMONES CONNECTIONS 9PM Bardem’s haircut. Lifting a line RESTAURANT, 8PM DJ EGO from W B Yeats might have SEDUCTIVE SOUL ■ HOTEL GREAT HASTINGS PT KERRY been clever enough to win ■ UKI CAFE JAM NIGHT NORTHERN, BYRON THE SWAN 6PM them an Oscar but it did not ■ BEACH HOTEL, BYRON ■ DAWN COLLECTIVE + BUDDHA BELLY CAFE, automatically mean that the 9.30PM THE BIRD UKI DEYA DOVA TOM COONEY poet’s vision would illuminate ■ UKI CAFE MOHINI COX ■ THE RAILS, BYRON 6PM ■ HOTEL GREAT their movie and now, with their ■ SHEOAK SHACK, FINGAL NORTHERN, BYRON DA THE ROMANIACS latest curio, Brad Pitt’s fabulous HEAD 7PM ANDY KARPO ■ LA LA LAND, BYRON Kookie coif threatens to once BURKE ■ THE RAILS, BYRON 7PM CAPTAIN KAINE again steal the show. We love ■ BEACH HOTEL, BYRON THRILLBILLY STOMP ■ HOTEL BRUNSWICK 3PM the Coens because they let us 9PM THE FERAMONES FOSSIL ROCK 7PM CHRIS think we’re smart and, even ■ LA LA LAND, BYRON ■ HOTEL GREAT ARONSTEN better than that at street level, DANIEL WEBBER + NORTHERN, BYRON ■ LISMORE WORKER’S CLUB ‘alternative’ – notwithstanding RYAN RUSHTON 9PM AFRO FIESTA 4-7PM JIM KELLY this year’s admission into ■ HOTEL GREAT ■ THE RAILS, BYRON QUARTET FEATURING: the conservative fold of the NORTHERN, BYRON DA 6.30PM ROC WATER SHARNY RUSSELL VAN Academy. KARPO ■ LA LA LAND, BYRON HERP Though und oubtedly gifted ■ HOTEL BRUNSWICK 7PM LIVEWIRE and original, filmmakers as BIG MUSIC ■ HOTEL BRUNSWICK 7PM MONDAY 27 pleased with themselves as ■ TAPAS TAPAS, SUPER FREAKS ■ CONRAD JUPITERS 8PM the brothers so blatantly are ■ TAPAS TAPAS, BRUNSWICK 8PM DJ NICK AKASA can get a wee bit tiresome, es- TAYLOR BRUNSWICK 8PM DJ NICK ■ SEAGULLS – STARDUST pecially when they repeatedly ■ TAYLOR PIPPI’S RESTAURANT, NEW ROOM 11AM E KEL– fall short of delivering on their weighty when overlaying the stitched-up homosexual whose irreverence, but a penchant for overbearing, devoutly Catholic BRIGHTON 6.30PM ANDY SUNDAY 26 ANNE BRANT tantalising promises. In this we selling the bogus as profound mother, Lady Marchmain, has HOLM ■ THE RAILS, BYRON have John Malkovich quitting ■ GOLDCOAST ARTS is a stock in trade for many been driving him to alcoholism. ■ WINSOME HOTEL, 6.30PM BRIAN WATT the CIA in a grand huff after LISMORE DJ EL CENTRE, 7.30PM being demoted. He harbours contemporary artists. Charles becomes a regular at ■ BANGALOW A&I HALL, SCORCHO & DAN UNPLUGGED IN THE self-deluding plans to write a Meanwhile, Malkovich Brideshead, the family house, BASEMENT – LE BELLE 7.30PM APPRECIATION memoir while his soon to be exasperatedly sprays ‘what the where he falls in love with OF THE ART OF GARDEN estranged wife, Tilda Swinton, fuck!?’ so many times that you Julia, Sebastian’s sister, but his DESIGN (LECTURE) bearing a spooky resemblance wonder if an attempt is being atheism and her inculcated TUESDAY 28 to Julia Gillard, cheats on him made at breaking the world sense of gulit put the kibosh on with George Clooney, a mar- record for the phrase’s appear- any desire the pair might have ■ SEAGULLS – LAKEVIEW ried Lothario who plays the ance in a script. On reflection, to get up close and personal. LOUNGE 5.30PM internet dating game. Loopy, however, those three words Charles, as an intimate outsider, MICHAEL KING gum chewing Pitt and Frances may well summarise the theme doesn’t do much else other ■ TWIN TOWNS, TWEED McDormand, needing to raise of the movie, if not the Coens’ than observe the Flytes as they HEADS 11AM BACK TO the money to pay for some cos- entire œuvre. Could that be struggle with and are consoled THE TIVOLI metic surgery, are co-workers part of the joke? Whatever – I by the tenets of their faith. ■ THE RAILS, BYRON at Hardbodies gym who at- thoroughly enjoyed it. Matthew Goode is perfect as 6.30PM KIM CAMPBELL tempt to blackmail Malkovich, Ryder, which is a backhanded + SHOEBOX mistakenly believing that the Brideshead Revisited compliment at best, Ben CD of his jottings that has come Whishaw’s Sebastian is darker WEDNESDAY 29 It would be interesting to know and more self-pitying than exactly how many people will ■ SEAGULLS – LAKEVIEW was TV’s Anthony Andrews’s come to this movie having interpretation, while Hayley LOUNGE 1.15PM DON seen the TV series as opposed WHITAKER Atwell successfully juggles to having read the book. the demands of being both ■ TWIN TOWNS, TWEED Asserting that an adaptation resilient and vulnerable as HEADS 11AM BACK TO has remained faithful to the Julia. Michael Gambon does an THE TIVOLI television version does not agreeably reprobate Old Man Fri 24 6.00 The Visitor (M) quite cut the mustard when Flyte and, as his Italian mistress, THURSDAY 30 (M15+) 7.45 When did you last see your father? compared to being able to how sobering it is to see that ■ CURRUMBIN RSL relate it to the original written Sat 25 2.30 Wall-E (G) years have also caught up with – SOUND LOUNGE LISA 4.15 The Bank Job (MA) word – of which, I admit, I am the adorable Greta Scaachi. But MITCHELL 6.10 The Visitor (M) entirely ignorant. it is Emma Thompson who tow- ■ SEAGULLS – (M15+) 8.00 When did you last see your father? Wringing one’s hands for ers over them all as the stony, CONNECTION 6PM KEN Sun 26 2.40 Wall-E (FINAL) (G) the trials and tribulations of daunting matriarch. Waugh ALEXANDER (M15+) 4.30 When did you last see your father? England’s landed gentry is a bit came to Catholicism late in life 6.00 The Bank Job (MA) like losing sleep over the fate 8.00 The Visitor (M) and, if this is anything to go by, GIG GUIDE DEADLINE Tues 28 6.00 The Visitor (M) of Wall Street financiers, but it his religious awakening only (M15+) 7.50 When did you last see your father? remains ever fashionable and served to underline the old tru- 12pm tuesday [email protected] 5 Brisbane St Murwillumbah it is given deluxe treat ment in ism that converts are the pits. 02 6672 8265 this beautifully shot, exquisitely ph. 6672 2280 fax. 6672 4933 www.cinemaregent.com Pretty but dismal. 22 October 23, 2008 The Tweed Shire Echo www.tweedecho.com.au Full many a glorious morning have I seen Flatter the mountain-tops with sovereign eye, Kissing with golden face the meadows green, Gilding pale streams with heavenly alchemy; Anon permit the basest clouds to ride Turner-Mann, and teacher McLaughlin himself falls into involved, by joining a quilt- Peter McLaughlin, who is also both categories, but he’s quick ing group or taking classes. At president of the Jazz Club. to recognise the area’s strong Mooball sisters Jill Barrett and The club, which meets in artistic tradition. He gives a lot Susan Hoskinson opened their the delightful surroundings of of the credit for that to the sup- sewing and haberdashery shop Greenhills on Tweed at Murwil- port of the Anthony family and Moomoo Stitches just over a lumbah, puts every cent it to the 80-year-old Eisteddfod year ago, and are now deluged makes from its monthly events event, which now has some with people signing up. back into the education of 6,000 entrants annually. ‘And of Classes include patchwork- young musicians like the Hol- course the area has attracted ing, Christmas gifts, landscape land boys. That’s some $2,000 a large number of retired or quilting (with Mt Warning to fund the annual schools semi-retired musicians, who as the current subject of the workshop, and as much again do some classes and put on collaborative class quilt) and to provide prizes and trophies concerts.’ jacket-making. A charity group each winter for the musical A teacher for the past 17 meets at the shop every sec- categories in the Festival of the years at Mount St Patrick, he ond Wednesday afternoon to Performing Arts, still known has been closely involved with make knee quilts destined for to many locals by its original both public and private schools places like the Coolamon aged name, the Eisteddfod. The club in music programs. When the not only ensures that winners club brought jazz legend Don care facility, where every resi- with Judith White dent receives one as a welcom- [email protected] receive a sum of money and a Burrows to perform at Green- trophy, but books them their hills, he also gave a master class ing gift. If there’s a skill you’d fi rst professional gig. at Kingscliff High School. Club like to learn that Jill and Sue Jazzing up education ‘All our surplus funds go to members have also partici- don’t have, they’ll do their best the education of young local pated in stunningly successful to fi nd a tutor. You can even When the John Hoff man Trio musicians,’ says McLaughlin. programs to place unemployed book for a weekend retreat. and their support act take the ‘We tend to keep a low profi le youth in the entertainment For more information, go to stage at the next meeting of in the area. You could say we’re industry. www.moomoostitches.com.au the Tweed Valley Jazz Club on quiet achievers.’ The club’s program for this or call 6677 0200. October 31, it will be a living The jazz club committee month refl ects the scope of Right in the centre of Murwil- demonstration of a remark- is united in its commitment its contribution to the area. lumbah, Sewing Pleasures able partnership in musical to the endeavour. It includes On the one hand there is John also off ers classes for begin- education. secretary-treasurer Graham Hoff man, who has played with ners and advanced quilters, John Hoff man, a Queensland Robinson, who along with the likes of Frank Sinatra, Ella and current classes there also Conservatorium lecturer and McLaughlin was a founding Fitzgerald and Ray Charles, include one for making Christ- former lead trumpet with the member 12 years ago, vice- and is happy to teach school Buddy Rich Big Band, taught mas decorations and gifts. Call president Joan Daniels, and Bill students. And then there is last week’s 250-strong schools Sandy on 6672 1131. Gracie, Len Dods, Virginia Field Julian Holland, who grew up in workshop at the Civic Centre At Banora Point, the Tweed and Syd Sycamore. Murwillumbah, won multiple in Murwillumbah. He will be Valley Embroiderers’ Group Clockwise from bottom left: If you’ve ever wondered at gold medals at the Festival of joined in his trio by Elizabeth meets on the fi rst and third Quilting class at Moomoo. the profusion of school bands the Performing Arts, and is now Lord and Sharney Russell. Tuesdays of the month, from Jill Barrett and Susan in the area, and the signifi cant studying classical guitar at the Support act, the Julian 9.30am to 1pm. Hoskinson of Moomoo numbers of young people who Conservatorium in Brisbane. Holland quartet, consists of For those aiming at the Stitches, Mooball. go on to musical careers, the They may be quiet achiev- young award-winning brothers dizzying heights of art prizes, Greenhills on Tweed, venue reasons are not least the dedi- ers within the community, but Julian on guitar and Nigel on Art Quilt Australia recently an- for the jazz club. cation of local teachers and the jazz club is sure to raise the percussion, Bundjalung man nounced its fi rst major national Brook Turner-Mann, who the enthusiastic support of the roof on the last Friday of each and didgeridoo player Brook competition, to take place next will play at the jazz club region’s performing musicians. month. year. The entry deadline is July with the Julian Holland Tweed Valley Jazz Club, Quartet, seen here in a October 31, 6pm. Greenhills 24, 2009, and an exhibition of selected entries will take place recent appearance at on Tweed, River St, Murwil- Escape Gallery where he lumbah. Entrance for members at Canberra’s Craft and Design Centre in November and De- played Bob Stainlay’s rare and guests $15, dinner and glass didgeridoo. drinks extra. cember next year. Entry forms are available by email from Ready for the opening: quiltmakers@ozquiltnetwork. Cath Grant puts up her new Right side of the org.au or by post from Art Quilt gallery sign. Peter McLaughlin, Australia 09, Ozquilt Network quilt president of the Tweed Inc, PO Box 528, Springwood Quilting is one of those skills Valley Jazz Club. NSW 2777. that’s both an ancient craft and a highly developed modern art form. These days the fi nest Creative healing examples often make their way Art therapy is now widely into museum collections. The accepted by medical practi- National Museum of Australia tioners and educators alike in Canberra has some beauties, as having great benefi ts for and they speak volumes about participants. But it’s something our social history. of a revelation to fi nd that one ART AS HEALING WORKSHOP The craft has hundreds of of the pioneers of the practice Facilitator – Lorraine Abernethy. devotees in the Tweed region, is a local woman who grew up and you can be sure that some The workshop is designed as experiential and is suitable for personal and professional development with an emphasis on the journey. Using of them will be heading this in the Tweed district to become a professional artist. techniques and mediums such as Mandalas, Dream work, Visualisation, weekend for the Craft and Clay, Sand Play, Movement etc., these will enable the participant to Quilt Fair which runs until Lorraine Abernethy gain further tools and insight in discovering their own healing journey Sunday at Brisbane’s Exhibi- founded the original TAFE Lorraine Abernethy has had many years of experience working with tion Centre on South Bank. course, Art as Medicine and individuals from all walks of life, from students to professional people. Features of the event include now conducts her own creative She also has an ongoing interest working creatively with art in mental the National Quilting Exhibi- workshops using techniques health, disabilities and the aged. from sand play to the crea- Lorraine founded the original, TAFE: Art as Medicine Course. She is an tion, currently touring Australia award winning Fine Artist and a practicing Transpersonal Art Therapist. in support of the Royal Flying tion of mandalas. Numbers for Doctor Service. The winning each class are strictly limited, COURSE COSTS: $50 deposit + $275 for the course, quilt, by Jocelyne Leath of no more than six at a time, to materials included. ensure an empathetic environ- Classes are small, up to 6 participants Western Australia, entitled and strictly limited. Beyond the Dream ... the Impos- ment and enable her to assist WHERE: ABERNETHY STUDIO. sible Dream, will be there along each participant in his or her 4 Boomerang Street, Kingscliff with 20 other outstanding journey. TIME: Tuesday Nov 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th and pieces. For more information phone Dec 2nd, 9:30 am to 3:30 pm. Closer to home, there 6674 4019 or email Morning tea provided. Enquiries 02 6674 4019 or email [email protected] are many ways to become [email protected] www.tweedecho.com.au Th e Tweed Shire Echo October 23, 2008 23 Full many a glorious morning have I seen Flatter the mountain-tops with sovereign eye, Kissing with golden face the meadows green, Gilding pale streams with heavenly alchemy; Anon permit the basest clouds to ride eating out guide all the best restaurants and cafés on the coast birdsbayoysterfarm OLIO RISTORANTE Lakeside Café Join us for Melbourne Cup Day Italian And Mediterranean Cuisine Fresh Crab & Oyster Dishes Alfresco Family Restaurant Lunch Wed-Sun Best hat and best dressed Dinner Tuesday – Saturday Birds Bay West Tweed Melbourne Cup table will Dine In Or Takeaway win a bottle of bubbles! 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Tel: 07 5587 9033 Friday & Saturday Nights Not to be missed.’ www.seagullsclub.com.au Fully Licensed Free Delivery Australian Gourmet Traveller, March 2008 2 Rowlands Creek Road, 34 Machinery Drive Open for dinner 7 days Uki NSW 2484 Sunday lunch 4 courses $45pp ph: 02 6679 5351 South Tweed Heads ph/fax: 02 6679 5851 Beach Hotel, Byron Bay Winner Best Club Dining 2008 Bookings 66 807 055 Business Excellence (BEX) Awards [DON±=@ Book review with Victoria Cosford PUMPKIN SOUP TO DIE FOR Supplied by Dolph and Gilly COOKING THE BOOKS from the Dolphin Juice Cafe ‘Koto – A Culinary Journey for two years in the project - So, for example, the Mekong to rice, which in this country is Ingredients Do not have the heat too Through Vietnam’ and ultimately the publication Delta features rice paper, the a part of life itself. The com- 20mls of vegie oil high or the pumpkin onion and garlic will burn. You Vietnam seemed, some years of the cookbook. coast fi sh sauce, the Central mon greeting ‘An com chua’ 1 big kent (Jap) pumpkin just want to sweat the back, to overtake Thailand Andreas, an academic, is Highlands artichokes. Prefacing peeled and cut into 1cm translates directly to ‘Have pumpkin. and Indonesia in terms of largely responsible for the text, most recipes is an interesting you eaten rice yet?’ but actu- cubes Secret Chef’s Technique popularity and as a fashionable Tracey for the recipes, and a comment on the dish or on a ally means ‘Are you well?’ The 1 bulb of garlic destination. Friends returning London-based commercial certain ingredient in writing of- Sweating the pumpkin in section at the back entitled 2 brown onions this manner brings out the from trips there rave about photographer called Michael ten so vivid you feel compelled ‘Vietnamese Pantry’ explains full fl avour. It’s time the countryside, about the Fountoulakis for the glorious to start cooking immediately. 2 teaspoons of Masseal those more obscure ingredi- Vegie Stock consuming (30 – 60 mins) people – and especially about visuals. The result is a fascinat- The book divides Vietnam’s ents – ingredients which are, but yields the best fl avour. the food. And yet it has taken a ing insight into this country, fi fty-nine provinces into seven water Health care note: True cookbook to truly inspire me to whose 2,000 year old history main food regions, and the however, fundamental to the cuisine. The book winds up Celtic sea salt has 82 visit this country. has been characterised by recipes themselves are a mix Wash and peel pumpkin, minerals and should not be with a fascinating discussion ‘Koto’ is both the name of struggles against oppression of classics such as beef noodle gut and wash again, then confused with table salt the book and the name of a and occupation by much big- soup (pho bo) and less com- of the various beverages to be cube. which has 2 minerals. restaurant project designed to ger, more powerful countries mon dishes like eel fi lled with had – including a type of coff ee Wash and peel onions then People on a salt restricted provide street kids with em- – countries, however, which left pork and lemongrass. To be made from coff ee beans which fi nely dice them. diet can use true Celtic sea ployment and life prospects. their own distinctive stamps sure I found many of them have been fed to weasels then Crush peel and wash garlic salt without complication Well before Jamie Oliver had (the Chinese rice, Buddhism called for hard-to-fi nd or spe- later reclaimed from the drop- then fi nely dice it. so this soup is a very healthy vegetarian meal. in his fl amboyant and much- and Confucianism; the French cialised ingredients – and I was pings; and rice liquor sold in Put 2 teaspoons of stock televised way introduced opera houses, transport sys- also struck by the amount re- large glass jars wherein fl oat into 1 litre of water. After a time you will note that the pumpkin soup will the concept of Fifteen, an tems and pastries, for exam- quiring deep-frying – but there curled-up snakes, sea-horses Australian-Vietnamese expat ple…). were as many I was eager to resemble a puree. Add the and silkworms! Put a big pot on the heat stock and water. called Jimmy Pham devised a Movingly and often amus- try, mouth-watering in descrip- add the oil and then sauté Finally, not only is the book Use whatever tool you way to involve disadvantaged ingly written, it traces his- tion and simple enough for a dedicated to all the trainees, the onions and garlic. Vietnamese youths in the tory, tradition and culture in cook unversed in Asian culinary have to make the pumpkin volunteers and staff at Koto, Then pour the cubed hospitality industry, provid- a tone of both respect and technique. Lemongrass Tofu, into a soup; food but all its royalties will go back pumpkin in to the pot processor, blender, potato ing them with training and humility, refreshingly devoid Pippis Steamed in Beer with stirring to mix well. masher, fork etc. employment fi rst in a small of condescension: evoca- into the Koto project. Chilli and Lemongrass, Baby Put the heat to low simmer. sandwich shop then, as success tive writing which transports Chicken Char-Grilled with ‘Koto – A Culinary Journey Add more water if needed. followed, in larger training you to the deltas and the Kaffi r Lime Leaf, Taro Cakes and Through Vietnam’ by Tracey And liberally shake Celtic Serve with sour cream and sea salt onto the pumpkin to restaurants. A chance meeting Lister and Andreas Pohl, Hardie tiny croutons (sippets). riverways. Recipes interweave Rice Porridge with Fish and help the sweating. with visiting Melbourne chef the sections devoted to the Dill: these dishes all had me Grant Books. Works well with garlic Tracey Lister and her husband various regions and centres of mentally preparing my next For further information on Place lid on the pot and stir Turkish toast. occasionally. Andreas Pohl resulted in the Vietnam, each which comes dinner party. the KOTO project go to www. latter immersing themselves with its ‘featured ingredient’. An entire chapter is devoted koto.com.au 24 October 23, 2008 Th e Tweed Shire Echo www.tweedecho.com.au Full many a glorious morning have I seen Flatter the mountain-tops with sovereign eye, Kissing with golden face the meadows green, Gilding pale streams with heavenly alchemy; Anon permit the basest clouds to ride fi re, this week sees you lively and changes you may have been rich smorgasbord, something vibrant: relaxing your emotional dreading are becoming easily avoided by uttering the Cryptic Crossword 009 guard, expanding your social inevitable, but they’ll be nowhere occasional no thanks. STARS horizons, getting new projects near as bad as you imagined. You CAPRICORN: The present fi ery, under way, fi nding killer bargains can even make them pleasurable at the sales… by dedicating this week to conceptual buzz is made up of enthusiasm, high ideals and a GEMINI: As Venus moves from slowing down and tuning in deep and meaningful to easy to the beauty and music of life signifi cant proportion of hot and breezy, the arrival of visitors around you. air. Enjoy its wit but focus on looks immInent in this week’s LIBRA: This week lights a fi re in what’s important to Capricorns: stars. Of course your schedule’s the hearts and minds of the Libra cultivating helpful connections. beyond full, but your success and tribe as something you’ve been Work this week by combining WITH LILITH wellbeing are inextricably linked hesitating to move on gets the who you know with what you to helping those around you – if go ahead with an offer you’ll be know. SPRING’S IN THE AIR, LIFE’S they’re happy, you will be too. in no mood to refuse. An infl ux ON THE MOVE AND LOVE’S AQUARIUS: Venus in a frisky CANCER: At last! As this week’s of guests should outweigh minor IN THE GROOVE AGAIN AS mood moves into her light spring spritz sprinkles some inconvenience with unexpectedly VENUS IN FAIR AND FRIENDLY hearted, fun loving aspect, SAGITTARIUS TAKES THE welcome fairy dust on fi nancial pleasant consequences. tickling your excitement glands BRAKES OFF STALLED anxieties, unfulfi lling job SCORPIO: Enough of nostalgia NEGOTIATIONS, BRINGING prospects develop promising and retrospect – this week’s – while the planetary shift to RESOLUTION TO THE GLITCHES potential and new partnership about moving forward. Don’t the sign of passionate intensity AND BITCHES OF RECENT possibilities blossom. Life even think of wasting time trying stirs up the emotional soup WEEKS... shimmers with a new sparkle, and to get someone to agree with again. 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Rocky face of Though Kramnik and Leko with me in my 1997 world title always that Vishy becomes Bonn 2008 Game 2 singer Richard (5) champion so it was something share the same manager, they match in Lausanne against White: V Anand special that we had the last game have been long-time rivals, cul- Karpov,’ the Indian explained, Black: V Kramnik together and that I could be the minating in Leko’s world title ‘but that was more than 10 years Opening: Nimzo-Indian first to congratulate him. I know challenge to Kramnik in 2004. ago. It is normal for him to take 1.d4 ‘In my match against Leko, I prepared how hard he was working for it Leko was leading the title con- an attractive offer.’ only for his usual 1.e4 and when he played 1.d4 all his life so he deserves it.’ test before the final game but Leko insisted that he remained I sat there in shock,’ said Kramnik. ‘I learned my Three months later, Leko allowed Kramnik to reach a 7-7 on excellent terms with both lesson. Against Anand I was preparing for tie and retain his crown. Anand and Kramnik. ‘Actually 1.d4 and 1.c4 and 1.b4 and every other first began working with Vladimir move.’ 1...Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Nc3 Bb4 4.f3!? d5 Kramnik to defeat Anand. ‘I have been working with it’s great to see these two play- 5.a3 Bxc3+ 6.bxc3 c5 7.cxd5 Nxd5 8.dxc5 Leko’s move to become one of Vlad since the start of the year,’ ers – the greatest players since f5!? 9.Qc2 Nd7 10.e4 fxe4 11.fxe4 N5f6 Kramnik’s support team was the Leko admitted, ‘but if it is a secret Kasparov retired – finally get to 12.c6! bxc6 13.Nf3 Qa5 The first new move best-kept secret surrounding the then it must be kept secret.’ play a match.’ in an old-fashioned line, popular in Leko’s Being a top ten player gives home country Hungary in the 1960s. 14.Bd2 Leko no special privileges in the Ba6 15.c4 Qc5 16.Bd3 Ng4 17.Bb4 Qe3+ © Lovatts Publications team – he will be holed up in the 18.Qe2 0-0-0 19.Qxe3 Nxe3 20.Kf2 Ng4+ Kramnik camp throughout the 21.Kg3 Ndf6?! 21...Nge5 was safer. 22.Bb1! match, often analysing through h5 23.h3 h4+! 23...Ne3 24.Ne5! is good for White. 24.Nxh4 Ne5 25.Nf3 Nh5+ 26.Kf2 Send your letters and feedback to the night and sleeping while his Nxf3 27.Kxf3 e5! Now White’s dead bishop employer plays. on b1 gives Black compensation for the pawn. [email protected] or fax 6672 4933 Leko made a rare appearance 28.Rc1 Nf4 29.Ra2 Nd3 30.Rc3 Kramnik And check out our website – at the tournament venue during was expecting 30.Bxd3 Rxd3+ 31.Kg4. 30... www.tweedecho.com.au game two. ‘I just wanted to see Nf4 31.Bc2 Ne6 32.Kg3 Rd4 Draw Agreed Kramnik (left) and Anand square up at the start. As we go to press Anand leads by 4.5 to 1.5. what the hall was like!’ he said. Short of time, Anand could see nothing to do. 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The Cudgen Surf Club would and coaching team as Gary Members who are competing The game of Croquet was first Broadbeach, Southport and rate highly in the world rank- like to congratulate their five Cain is assistant manager and need to contact Gary Cain or introduced to Murwillumbah Mt Tamborine, and as a region ings of Croquet. members who have won se- Ken Small will be the assistant Ken Small by Friday to finalise in the back yard of the private is affiliated with the Croquet The Murwillumbah Club lection into the NSW Country coach. arrangements. residence of Mrs ‘Babe’ Elli- Association of Queensland holds many competitions SLS team. In the Open Men, In another part of the world, On Sunday the Old Boys As- ott in Prince St and had a very (CAQ), and play under their throughout the year: the March Rob Miles, Jarrod Cain and the first surf carnival in Thai- sociation will be having a so- good following amongst the lo- rules. Doubles Association Tour- Rohan Small will represent land was an outstanding suc- cial bowls morning at Cudgen cal ladies from 1921-2008. The Club members play As- nament attracts players from outrclub. Nathan Sharpe will cess. Organised by David Field, Leagues Club. Interested play- As interest in the game grew sociation which is the ultimate New Zealand and all Austral- take his place in the under 16s the event was held in Phuket ers please contact Kim or Keith the ladies applied to the Bowl- game of Croquet, Ricochet ian States to this prestigious and Ben James is a reserve on with 100 lifesavers competing by Thursday. ing Club to have a lawn built and Golf Croquet. The Club is event. The Region also holds the team. and it is in the plan to be run For more information about for croquet next to their Club. open for play Sundays, Tues- the annual July Gold Coast The NSW team will contest again next year. the club visit: www.cudgenslsc. (In those days ladies were not days, Wednesdays, Thursdays Tweed Region Association the Tri-series with the Central Eleven tradesmen put in org.au allowed to play bowls!) Ap- and Saturdays. Coaching for Doubles Tournament again at- Coast and New Zealand teams the hard yards on Saturday to proval was given and for the new players is arranged for tracting players from far and in New Zealand from January complete work on the roof over If you have any news from princely sum of Forty Pounds Sunday afternoons, or any wide and Murwillumbah Club 2-12 next year. the new balcony. Members and the beach and the surf rental per annum, the ladies other time suitable to the hosts many of these events on Robbie Miles has been guests are now welcome to use about your SLSC, swim- became Croquet Members of Coach and the prospective their lawns. named team captain and Ben the area and we are very grateful ming or boardriding club’s the Bowling Club. new member. Four free les- Competitions in their own James as the reserve will com- for the workers time and effort. events and activities, However when the war end- sons are given before signing Club are also exciting events. pete in round 2. On the weekend the junior email news to: ed the Bowling Club needed up as a member. Equipment Having singles matches be- [email protected] Nathan Sharp who has tans- club will hold their ‘Cudgen their lawn back to accommo- is supplied and the only req- tween members is an excel- fered from Cabarita will con- and results to: date their returning bowlers, uisite asked for is soft soled lent way to improve one’s own Classic’ on Saturday and on [email protected] test the beach events. Sunday will be travelling to and the ladies were conse- shoes. Present membership is game, and doubles with a more quently asked to vacate their 40 players, the youngest being experienced player again is a lawn. Fortunately, the Tweed 39 – a lovely age to commence step up to becoming a better Shire Council came to the res- this fascinating, challenging player. cue and found them land in game. A special invitation is issued Knox Park to set up a Croquet Croquet has been likened to to all who like a challenge, and Club which is still in use after the game of chess for the strat- want to try this game for the 81 years. egies used in both games – it active mind, the fresh air, and The Club is a part of the fol- is also known as ‘Snooker on the camaraderie that exists in lowing eight clubs known as the Grass’. The old idea of Cro- the Croquet world. the Gold Coast Tweed Region; quet being for retired ladies For more info phone club Byron Bay, Murwillumbah, has long gone – male and fe- captain Margaret on 6672 1870 Tweed Heads, Coolangatta, male alike play in competition or Marj on 6672 8198 or email: Burleigh Heads/Palm Beach, against each other and both [email protected]. Lindisfarne at State Championship Regatta Lindisfarne finally arrived af- Howcroft-Kemp and Isabella (Cox) finalists, Year 10 4X in a ter the long anticipated trip to Eisler. 16 boat event. Rockhampton, to compete at All of these rowers per- Rhys Herriot and Nathan the Queensland Schools State formed at their best, and with Goldstone were semi finalists Championship Regatta held re- the standard of competition in the 23 boat event for the cently on the Fitzroy River. The being extremely high, they Year10 2X. trip was a major success for the should be very proud of their Rhys Herriot was a semi fi- small crew. achievements. nalist, Under 16 1X in a mas- Lindisfarne was represented Some of the results of the sive 45 boat event and Nathan by students Jessica Coy, Clau- team over the weekend are: Goldstone was a finalist in the Last week the Pottsville Bowls Club hosted the Pelican Fours. Winners of the competition, dia Elkins, Sophie Duncan, William Howcroft-Kemp, Jake Under 16 1X another great ef- Cabarita are pictured: G Coustley, M Hunter, J Lake and G Cartwright are with sponsor from ‘The Rhys Herriot, Nathan Gold- Williams, Rhys Herriot, Nath- fort in a 45 boat event. Point’, Kevin Campion, centre–. More bowls results can be found below. stone, Jake Williams, William an Goldstone and Jessica Coy Well done Lindisfarne. drawn with the winners being B club on 6676 1077 and follow the GOLF B.Polley 39 pts c.b A.Fraser 39 pts +4 & C.Dennis +2 c.b 2nd Hole in SPORT RESULTS Stone (Ocean Shores) and C Cecil prompts. Chinderah Veterans Social Golf N/Pin 2nd D.Wallis 5th B.Neil 10th One 5th P.Thomas Eagle on 18th BOWLS (Pottsville). Second prize winners CRICKET Results for Thursday 16/10/08 - D.Wallis17th B.Polley B.R.Down to P.Taylor N/Pin 2nd C.Oakshott Pottsville Women were J Wright (Byron Bay) and M League Stroke 35 pts c.b 5th A.Kohler 17th P.Neilson B/R/ On Tuesday, October 14, the club Campbell (Pottsville). Round 1 of the LJ Hooker Cricket Winner “A” grade - Harry Eustace - Tuesday 14th Oct Women’s Flag Down to -1 hosted the Pelican Fours with a Thursday October 21: League was completed on Saturday net 54 - new h/cap 13 Event in 3 Grades Winner Div Murwillumbah Women good roll up of bowlers from vari- A great Friendship afternoon was and a couple of major surprises. R/up - Dudley Wallis - net 57 - new 1 B.Blunden 67 net R/Up Div 1 Single Stableford A Grade ous clubs in the District. held at our club on a very windy, Murwillumbah’s win over final- h/cap 8 A.Amisano 74 nett c.b Winner Div Winner....M Reynolds. 37 points. The morning began with morn- gusty day. The sun shone brilliantly ists East Ballina-Tintenbar was the Winner “B” grade - Lock Olsen - net 2 V.Ireland 70 nett R/Up Div 2 Runner Up.. J Hamilton 34 points ing tea followed by two rounds of and everyone had a great time major upset. Defending 219 the 59 - new h/cap 17 A.Pendergast 72 nett Winner Div 3 c/b. B Grade Winner...C Fogo 37 eleven ends. battling the elements. Club mem- young Murwillumbah team applied R/up - Harry Wain - net 60 (c/back) J.Roche 73 nett R/Up Div 3 D.Colter points.c/b Runner Up.. B Thomp- Prizes were announced and award- bers asked a friend, or two, from themselves in the field to see Easts - new h/cap 19 75 nett c.b N/Pin 2nd J.Watts 5th son. 37 points. C Grade Winner ed over afternoon tea. another club to come and play. Af- dismissed 9 runs short. A superb Ball rundown to net 60 F.Chadwick & L.Johnston 10th D Colter 38 points. Runner Up..G The Mystery Prize went to a Potts- ter everyone had introduced their double by captain, Paul Dhillon in- Results for Monday 20/10/08 - L.Schirmer 17th G.Shoobridge & Somerville. 36 points. ville team of J Afflick, D Connolly, friends, the ladies went on to the spired the visitors. After scoring 102 Stroke & 1st round Championships J.Cahill B.R.Down to 76 nett c.b SURF LIFE SAVING V Scott and E Macdonald. Third green where ‘spiders’ were waiting. last week, Dhillon took 5 for 37, ably Winner “A” grade - Norm Armour - Wed 15th Oct A.Grade K.Dean 43 Cudgen round winners were K Freeman, Afterwards there was a sumptious assisted by Aaron Chapman 4/67. net 58 - new h/cap 11 points & C.Hulme 41 pts B.Grade Run-Swim-Run: 1 Craig Spears, 2 M Comerford, M Campbell and D afternoon tea with winners being Lennox Head win over semi finalist R/up - Barry Martin - net 59 (c/back) J.Gooley 40 pts & G.Fidler 39 points Charlie Buchanan, 3 Barry Cowell. Buckley (Pottsville). Second Round announced. Marg Shanley, Murwil- last season, Souths also a turn up, a - new h/cap 1 Veteran C.Hulme 41 pts N/Pin 2nd Board: 1 Craig Spears, 2 Charlie winners were M Alcorn, M Hay, lumbah and friend of Vice Presi- close one also Lennox a narrow win Winner “B” grade - June E Holmes - C.Beard 17th G.Rogers B.R.Down to Buchanan, 3 Jan Gielis. P Bowden and S Hinks (Cudgen dent Heather Woodbridge, won of 2 runs. Ballina Bears are the early net 56 - new h/cap 16 34 points c.b Leagues). First round winners were both first and second Raffle prizes. front runners following an outright R/up - Jo McKeague - net 57 - new Thu 16th Women’s Individual Sta- C Caine, J Whaites, R Morris and M Lucky lady! The winning team was win over Marist Brothers in Lismore. h/cap 19 bleford Winners B.Blunden 30 pts Chisholm. Placings for the day were Heather Pierce-Wilcox, Cath Lynch Byron -Brunswick narrowly averted Winner “C” grade - Maree Platt - net N/Pin 2nd C.Waugh 5th J.Gielis & 6th – Pottsville, 5th – Kingscliff, 4th and Julie Kent. Runner Up was Jan an outright against Cudgen. 57 - new h/cap 28 H.Mackay 10th E.Crawshaw 17th Byron Bay, 3rd – Pottsville, Runners- Richards, Jenny Afflick and Mary- Scores; R/up - Ted Robinson - net 60 (c/ J.Gielis B/R/Down to 28 pts c.b Up – L Sandall, J Wotherspoon, M ann Sweetnam. Congratulations, Murwillumbah 219 def East Balli- back) - new h/cap 23 Fri day 17th Women’s Winner SLSC PATROLS Trapnell and L Fleming from Cudg- ladies. na-Tintenbar 220, Cudgen 271 def Ball rundown to net 61 (c/back) B.Blunden 30 pts & Mmebers Win- Cudgen en Leagues with the winners being Updates: Oct 27: District Shield at Byron-Brunswick 151 & 8/135, Al- Chris Hassall - hole-in-one 18th ner A.Brooks 38 pts B.R.Down to Saturday 8.30 ‘Hammerheads’ M Hunter, G Cartwright, G Coustley Pottsville. stonville 6/118 def Terranora 115, 27/10/08 - 2nd round Champion- 36 pts and volunteers and J Lake from Cabarita. Congrat- Visitor Info: Fri 1.30 pm mixed pairs Ballina 207 def Marist Bros. 128 ships Saturday 18th .V’s Par Win- Sunday AM ‘Sea Horses’ ulations to you all. with jackpot. Thurs Women’s So- & 43, Tweed 2/ 104 def Pottsville Murwillumbah Golf Club ners A.GradeA.Harrison +5 R/ PM ‘Crabs’ The three money trees were won cial Bowls 9 am. Order lunch and 95 & 7 /107 Casino 4 /108 & 2/48 Sun 12th Oct Ind Stableford Wom- Up J.Robertson +3 B.Grade nb – afternoon patrols please make by R Morris (Murwillumbah), C enjoy our warm & friendly club. def Lismore Workers 90 & 9/148, en’s Winner B.Blunden 36 pts & R,.Richards +4 c.b & B.Woodham sure the construction site is locked Shaw (Pottsville) and C Cecil (Potts- For new bowlers, should coaching Lennox Head 171 def Southern S.Ritchie 44 pts B/R/Down to 34 +4 C.Grade J.Cousins +6 & up before leaving. ville). Two numbers boards were be required, please contact the Districts 169. Monday 13th Veterans Winner K.Stevens +4 D.Grade P.Nicholls 26 October 23, 2008 The Tweed Shire Echo www.tweedecho.com.au Sport [email protected] TIDE TIMES PHASES OF THE MOON Letting the good times roll First Quarter 6th Nov 3.04 pm Scorpio Full Moon 13th Nov 5.18 pm Last Quarter 20th Nov 8.32 am Historically a form of sports the tradition of roller derby as New Moon 28th Nov 3.55 am entertainment, roller derby the fast pace full contact sport FRI High 10.29 am 1.8 Sunrise 6.06 am dates at least as far back as 1922, it is as well as mixing it up with 17th 11.07 pm 1.3 Sunset 6.55 pm Low 4.03 am 0.3 Moonrise 9.48 pm when an American newspaper, the glam roller derby had in 5.06 pm 0.2 Moonset 7.18 am the Chicago Tribune, used the the eighties. SAT High 11.19 am 1.7 Sunrise 6.05 am 18th Sunset 6.56 pm name to describe flat-track Though there are rumours Low 4.47 am 0.3 Moonrise 10.57 pm roller skating races. of a men’s league starting, 6.05 pm 0.2 Moonset 8.11 am SUN High 12.05 am 1.2 Sunrise 6.04 am Roller derby was very popu- roller derby is currently only a 19th 12.15 pm 1.7 Sunset 6.57 pm lar in the 70s and 80s when woman’s sport in Australia and Low 5.38 am 0.4 Moonrise 7.10 pm 0.3 Moonset 9.12 am women in short, short, short the new local team caters for MON High 1.10 am 1.1 Sunrise 6.03 am outfits would bash and crash women of all shape and sizes 20th 1.18 pm 1.6 Sunset 6.57 pm Low 6.40 am 0.5 Moonrise 12.01 am their way around the rink but and fitness levels. Skating expe- 8.22 pm 0.3 Moonset 10.18 am these days it is more of a true rience is not a requirement and TUE High 2.23 am 1.1 Sunrise 6.02 am 21st 2.28 pm 1.6 Sunset 6.58 pm sport than a spectacle and the skating lessons are available at Low 7.52 am 0.5 Moonrise 12.57 am 9.34 pm 0.3 Moonset 11.26 am resurgence of Roller Derby has Epic Skate Tweed Heads. WED High 3.39 am 1.1 Sunrise 6.05 am since spread to Canada, Ger- Gold Coast Roller Derby 22nd 3.41 pm 1.5 Sunset 7.14 pm Low 9.10 am 0.6 Moonrise 2.06 am many, Ireland, the Netherlands, is looking for female skaters 10.38 pm 0.3 Moonset 12.31 pm New Zealand, Sweden, the UK over 18 years old and male and THU High 4.46 am 1.2 Sunrise 6.04 am 23rd 4.49 pm 1.5 Sunset 7.15 pm and Australia. female referees, officials and Low 10.26 am 0.5 Moonrise 2.44 am Contemporary roller derby volunteers. 11.31 pm 0.3 Moonset 1.39 pm is a 5 a side competition with Anyone interested in the new Eastern Standard Time. Heights in metres. a strong interchange system league is invited to come along Courtesy of NSW Tide Charts, Manly Hydraulics Laboratory, NSW Dept of Commerce which has a strict code of safety In days gone by, roller derby was more about the showmanship usually attributed to the profes- to the Broadbeach Library, 61 conduct and specific require- sional wrestling arena. These days it is more about sport, with the occasional fishnet on show. Sunshine Boulevard Mermaid ments including helmets, pad Pictured above, American Roller Derby queens show how it’s done 2008 style. Waters on Saturday November MONTHLY MARKETS and mouth guards. It is con- 1 at 12.30pm for a meeting to 1st Sat Brunswick Heads (02) 6684 4437 sidered a bona fide sport while track women’s leagues, a few North Brisbane, Melbourne, Gold Coast Roller Derby discuss the league. 1st Sun Murwillumbah Cottage Markets still retaining many of the mens leagues, and there are Perth, Adelaide, Sydney, Bal- hopes to be up and running For more information phone 0417 759 777 glamorous aspects of costume well over 300 roller derby larat, Canberra and Geelong early next year and the group is Jane, 0413 503 569 or Vanna 1st Sun Banora Point Farmers’ Market and drama. leagues world wide. and now in a resurgence in the looking for new members. 0438 149 148 or visit: www. 0417 759 777 1st Sun Byron Bay (02) 6680 9703 Currently America has hun- Australia has 11 leagues in- sport’s popularity, there is a The girls of the Gold Coast myspace.com/goldcoastroller- 1st Sun Pottsville (02) 6676 4555 dreds of flat track and banked cluding Tasmania, Brisbane, new league starting right here. Roller Derby team have kept derby. 1st Sun Tweed Heads (07) 5599 1714 2nd Sat Kingscliff (02) 6674 0827 2nd Sun The Channon (02) 6688 6433 Equestrian event in Pan Pac Masters hosts 10,000 athletes 2nd Sun Lennox Head (02) 6672 2874 The 6th Pan Pacific Masters November 1, there will be 34 The Gold Coast Convention 2nd Sun Coolangatta (07) 5533 8202 memory of Cliff Games will be held from No- sports on the program with and Exhibition Centre will 2nd Sun Tweed Heads (07) 5599 1714 vember 1 to 9 at several loca- team sports including softball, be the official Games Village 3rd Sat Mullumbimby (02) 6684 3370 tions in and around the Gold touch football, soccer, basket- for the 2008 Pan Pacific Mas- 3rd Sun Murwillumbah Cottage Markets Coast. ball and baseball to individual ters Games. It will feature live 0417 759 777 3rd Sun Ballina 6687 4328 The slogan of this year’s Pan sports ranging from swim- nightly entertainment, a sport’s 3rd Sun Banora Point Farmers’ Market Pacific Masters Games is ‘Play ming, athletics, tennis and ar- expo, fully catered hospitality 0417 759 777 it, Live it, Love it!’ which en- chery. and a venue for the Games 3rd Sun Nimbin (02) 6689 0000 capsulates its competitive, par- No qualifying standards or sportspeople to socialise, meet 3rd Sun Tweed Heads (07) 5599 1714 ticipatory and social environ- times are required to enter the up and enjoy the camarade- 3rd Sun Uki (02) 6679 9026 ment and spirit in which the Masters Games. The only crite- rie the event is renowned for, 4th Sat Kingscliff (02) 6674 0827 games is held. ria is that participants meet the including entertainment by 4th Sun Bangalow (02) 6687 1911 It is anticipated that over minimum age requirement for Darryl Braithwaite and culmi- 4th Sun (in 5 Sun month) Coolangatta (07) 5533 8202 10,000 participants from all their respective sport, which nating in the farewell party on 4th Sun Murwillumbah 0422 565 168 corners of the world will com- for the majority is 30 years of Saturday Novemeber 8. 4th Sun Tweed Heads (07) 5599 1714 pete in the multi-sport event age. It is not too late to enter 5th Sun Nimbin (02) 6689 0000 which has stamped itself on the Participants compete in yourself or your team in an 5th Sun Tweed Heads (07) 5599 1714 calendar at the beginning of their age group ensuring that event in the games. For more Cliff Cartwright’s daughter Farren on her hack, La Trobe, at the November biennially. the sport is played fairly, com- information on the schedule FARMERS MARKETS Each Sat 8-11am Bangalow (02) 6687 1137 Currumbin Hack and Western Show 1994. Farren and her mum At these games, whose open- petitively and in tremendous for the games, visit: www.mas- Each Thu 8-11am Byron Bay (02) 6687 1137 Judy remember Cliff as a social man who liked to gossip his ing ceremony will be held on spirit. tersgames.com.au. way around the equestrian arena. Judy Cartwright remembers gotten, the light bulb flashed in fondly, sending hubby Cliff off both their minds and the Cliff to register their daughter Far- Cartwright Memorial Hack ren in equestrian events at car- Show was born. nivals. ‘He would be gone for Due to EI the event was can- GET A long time,’ says Judy. ‘He was celled last year, so the event held a very social person who liked this Sunday at the Murwillum- to stop and chat to people on bah Showgrounds will celebrate HEAD START the way to registration and we its 4th running. often used to laugh and wonder The event has grown is size if he had put her name down and popularity and boasts a full in time.’ schedule of events for junior ON SUMMER! Sadly, 5 years ago at the age riders and novice ponies right of 57, Cliff was taken too early up to the open age group and ARE YOU READY TO GET RID OF YOUR by cancer. In the weeks leading purebreds. WINTER COAT? up to his passing he had a visit This fundraising event in from friend and Tweed Val- proudly sponsored by South- ley Equestrian Group president coast Nissan-Mazda Tweed Kim Jackson. Cliff spoke about Heads who will be displaying a what the future held for him range of new cars at the event. and said, ‘when you’re dead, As well as the cash and prizes you’re gone,’ pondering if and the business have generously how he would be remembered. offered a donation to the club In recounting the conversa- for any car sold as a result of JOIN TODAY AND RECIEVE tion to Judy many months later, the show. 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Sustainable and user friendly design solutions 0405 295 012 EDIBLE LANDSCAPES TWEED SHIRE ECHO SERVICE DIRECTORY TINY EARTHWOR Philip Toovey 0409 799 909 ALAN WALKER PLUMBING Colour display ad: .%7 ).34!,,!4)/.3 -!).4%.!.#% ph/fax 02 6684 3208 +)4#(%. "!4(2//- ,!5.$29 2%./3 s (/4 7!4%2 $28 per week various implements available for limited access projects n 3/,!2 ,0 '!3 s $2!). #,%!2 n 3%7%2 34/2- 7!4%2 #,%!2%$ 53).' ()'( 02%3352% 7!4%2 *%4! L14685 Lic. Including GST with a minimum 8 week MOTORING ä{ÓÇÊÇ£ÊÇnÇÊUÊäÓÈÈÊÇ£ÊÇnÇ booking, 4 weeks payable in advance. Licence No. Line listing: 76NH>9: G69>6IDGH!L>C9H8G::CH 158031C 6C96>G8DC9>I>DC>C< TRINE Trine Solutions $70 for 12 weeks 24 Hours 7 Days SEWAGE MANAGEMENT SPECIALISTS Serving Tweed and AUTO COOLING Byron Shires Natrad SERVICE CENTRE Sustainable environmental outcomes Got any questions? Please call Where else would you take a leak! Drainage, Gasfi tting & Plumbing Danielle Francis on (02) 6672 2280 ,OT 7ILFRED 3T "ILLINUDGEL 0H 6680 2358 / www.trinesolutions.com.au / 0407 439 805 www.tweedecho.com.au Th e Tweed Shire Echo October 23, 2008 29 Classified Ads Playgroups FOR SALE BUSINESS OPP. Noticeboard The Family Centre currently has ECHO CLASSIFIEDS COOLAMON GARDENS WARNING places available in our playgroups The Department of Fair Trading has Get Up running on the Tweed Coast, Banora 6672 2280 PLANTS FOR SALE warned people to be very careful about Getup is an independent commu- Point and Murwillumbah. Call (07) Natives & exotics for the home garden responding to advertisements offering nity advocacy organisation aiming 5524 8711 for further information. and larger landscapes. Great prices & work at home. Readers should be PHONE ADS huge range. Come and browse. Ocean to hold politicians accountable on wary if asked to pay money upfront for issues such as climate change and Ads may be taken by phone on 6672 2280 Shores end of Coolamon Scenic Drive. employment opportunities and never Library hours Open 7 days. 66805505 send money to a post office box. reconciliation. We are internet based The Richmond-Tweed Regional Li- 8.30am-12pm Wednesday but hold monthly meetings at Potts- TRAMPOLINES, REPLACEMENT MATS brary Service would like to advise all 9am-5pm Monday to Friday SEEKING HEALERS of all modalities, ville’s Neighbourhood Centre. Our members and visitors that as of Sat- & parts. 66851624 or 0409851624 sustainable bus. Sarah-Jane 66803141 Ads can’t be taken on the weekend next meeting is scheduled for Oc- urday, October 25, the Murwillum- GRAPHIC DESIGN / MARKETING Well tober 28. Interested people please bah Library will extend its opening AT OUR OFFICE BAMBOO PLY Established, excellent client base, modern email [email protected]. from $10.50sqm & Bamboo Flooring. hours to open from 9am-3pm. studio. Contact 0431044254 Classifi ed ads may also be lodged at our offi ce: For ceilings, walls, doors, etc. Charity bingo Suite 1, Warina Walk Arcade, Murwillumbah Ph 66884188 - sample & brochure AIRPORT TRANSFER business est. 7 yrs Cages wanted www.bambooply.com.au providing passenger transfers from Gold Murwillumbah Apex and Murwil- Just joined the Tweed Wildlife Carers, RATES & PAYMENT lumbah Lions Club hold Community LOCALLY HAND-MADE CUSTOM Coast Airport & Byron Bay. 3 vehicles, Dinah Morgan is on the lookout for $13.00 for the fi rst two lines (minimum charge) airport operation licence, website, asking Charity Bingo every Saturday. Kick- bird and animal cages to use in care $120K. Ph 0401622228 ing off at 11am at the Murwillumbah $4.00 for each extra line (these prices include GST) JEWELLERY for injured animals. If you can help, by Helen Luna 66844163 Services Club, just over the bridge she can pick them, phone (02) 6676 Cash, cheque or credit card – Mastercard or Visa. www.helenluna.com.au PROPERTY FOR SALE on Wollumbin Street. There is a $500 3136. Prepayment required for: Garage Sales, Share GARAGE SALES Cash Jackpot as well as variety prizes Accommodation, Short Term Accomodation, Wanted Fantastic Investment to win. Cost is $7 per book. Contact Waiting skills course enquiries on 6672 1388. to Rent and Work Wanted classifi cations. ECHO ACCOUNTS POLICY: Ads in this Designed for Centrelink clients, section must be paid by credit card or in Murwillumbah students will be eligible for RSA DEADLINE person at time of placement. 3 bedroom, 1 sunroom, newly Palliative support (Responsible Service of Alcohol) and Tweed Palliative Support’s spring 12pm Wednesday for display ads renovated Queenslander RCG (Responsible Conduct of Gam- MOTOR VEHICLES close to schools and fundraiser features a concert by the bling). Hoping to begin course next 12pm Wednesday for line ads shops. Fantastic fi rst home popular local group Variety Plus Tuesday, October 28. Call Christine and will be held at South Tweed Account enquiries phone 6684 1777 CAR AUCTIONS opportunity, or investment Tosi on (02) 6674 7242 to book your Buy at Dealers only through us. property currently rented for Sports Club, 4 Minjungbal Drive, place at the information session, to Phone David 0414306152 $1430/month. $345,000. South Tweed (wheelchair access) on be held next Monday, October 27, at PUBLIC NOTICES TAX DOCTOR! CHOICE MADE, $$$ SAVED. Phone 0424 505 195. Wednesday, October 29, at 10am 10am, Kingscliff amC pus. Ronald H Wolff, former officer with for a 10:30am (DST) start. The cost Attendance: 2 days per week for 6 PHOTOS Tax Dept is happy to keep you in good CAR BODIES is $5 and includes morning tea and weeks, Tuesday and Wednesday, All photos handled by The Echo tax health incl. GST. For personal and HOLIDAY ACCOM. lucky door prizes. Enjoy a morning professional tax services call 66794129 9am-3pm. - all care & no responsibility taken. REMOVED FREE of entertainment and help support Will make house calls. $$$s for most. PETS OK Mullum, lush, pool, spa, for – CLASSIFIEDS – Phone 0418189324, 0438189323 single to family. Louella 0434497774 TPS. Bookings are essential. Call the Hospital auxiliary Can be booked any time during HEALTH office on (02) 6672 8349. Pay at the Sincere thanks are extended to business hours Monday to Friday by SHORT TERM ACCOM. door. all members of the community phoning 66722280 who assisted in any way towards Please be very clear about what you KINESIOLOGY ECHO ACCOUNTS POLICY: Ads in this Senior Carers the success of the Tweed Hospital want to have printed in your ad. Our Clear subconscious sabotages. section must be paid by credit card or in Are you a Senior Carer with an adult Auxiliary’s fete which was held on Echo staff will read your ad back to you. Reprogram patterns and beliefs. Your personal motor vehicle dealer person at time of placement. October 11. A sum of $31,000 was Please help us by making sure we have De-stress. Restore vibrancy and child with a disability? Would you correct details and phone numbers. physical health. Clear allergies. DON’T BUY A LEMON! SHARE ACCOM. like to have a relaxing break from raised, and this money will be used Please also have your credit card ready SANDRA DAVEY Let a professional help you. your care duties? The Rivers Social for the purchase of electric beds for for ALL ads placed over the telephone. Reg. Pract. 66846914 Phone 0427 667 177 ECHO ACCOUNTS POLICY: Ads in this Club (M’Bah) will commence Tues- the hospital, among other things. section must be paid by credit card or in day, November 4 until November Winners of the raffle were 1st Mrs SUBSCRIBE TO THE ECHO REMEDIAL MASSAGE now available at Licensed professional dealer person at time of placement. B. Eastoe, 2nd Mrs L. Knox, 3rd If you want to be sure of your copy each Cabarita Barber, Home Brew & Beauty. MD20399 25, 10am til 2pm, at the Canvas & www.autoagent.net.au Kettle Meeting Room, M’Bah Civic Margaret Burger, 4th Mrs Burnie. week, or if you have a friend who’d like $40 per hour. Ph 66760866 POTTSVILLE BEACH mature indep pers to have a subscription, why not send req’d for share house. Own bedrm, bthrm, Centre. Lunch provided. Meet others The Mary K Cosmetics prize was OSTEOPATH them one? $35 per quarter or $125 per & living room. Private gardens & pool, in an informal setting; enjoy creative won by B. Grimley. The name of the A biodynamic approach to BARGAINS year, post incl. Write to ‘The Echo’ spacious & light, $190pw. Ph 0407098993 activities at no cost to you. You can boy doll was Clarence – guessed by Osteopathy in the cranial field 2000 Hyundai Excel auto, 82,700kms, 6 Village Way, Stuart St, Mullumbimby or leave message at 66763608 Barbara Moore, and the girl doll Bree 2482 including payment in advance. a/c, p/s WLW367 ...... $5400 bring your relative with you or we ANDREW HALL ’99 Hyundai Lantra sports wagon, 5spd, can arrange respite. Pick ups can – guessed by Kelly Newton. Next New Brighton, 66802027, Thurs, Fri. 123,067kms, a/c, p/s VRN367 ...... $6250 WANTED TO RENT also be arranged. meeting of the Auxiliary will be held BLISS BOTANICALS Not your usual Osteopathy. Toyota Hilux Surf 133kms, auto, a/c, p/s, at the Civic Centre, Tweed Heads, on 100% NATURAL SKIN CARE CD, new tyres, 12 mths rego S/N161 ...$7500 Please contact Christabelle on 0427 ECHO ACCOUNTS POLICY: Ads in this Monday, November 3, commencing Handmade with all natural ingredients. Mitsubishi Pajero 7-seat, 4WD, 4/9 rego, section must be paid by credit card or in 250 407 or (07) 5524 8185 or just Great for you or a great gift idea! LEARN REIKI a/c, p/s, bullbar RQB619 ...... $2950 person at time of placement. drop in. at 1.30pm. New members welcome. Avail at: GYPSY LE FAY Workshops in New Brighton. 66805098 Holden Commodore sedan, 5/9 rego, auto, For information call Muriel Read on 184,071kms, a/c, p/s AQ61ER ...... $2000 7 Park St, Brunswick Heads POSITIONS VACANT The Family Centre (07) 5524 1429. Shop enquiries: 0417427518 BUS SERVICES 35 CARS Courses starting soon: Anger – mak- UNDER $10,000 WARNING ing it work for you one-day work- Garage sale BYRON MINIBUS HIRE & CHARTER The Department of Fair Trading has St Cuthbert’s Anglican Church, Cnr CELEBRANT Great rates for 1 day to 1 week. www.dealcars.net shop October 31; Communication DEREK HARPER warned people to be very careful about Skills for Healthy Relationships – 4 Florence & Powell Sts, Tweed Heads Phone 0439865544 16 ENDEAVOUR CLOSE, BALLINA responding to advertisements offering 66803032, [email protected] is holding a Garage Sale on Saturday, Ballina Car Centre work at home. Readers should be week evening course in Murwil- TRADEWORK wary if asked to pay money upfront for lumbah starts Nov 3. Numbers are Nov 1 from 8am to noon. Variety 6686 5586 DLN 19950 employment opportunities and never limited so book early on (07) 5524 of household goods and furniture send money to a post office box. 8711. for sale. ALI’S RUG HANDYMAN CENTRE MAN WITH UTE TRACTOR REPAIRS LETS LIVE AUSTRALIA Specialist rug Phone Matt 0427172684 requires a Massage Therapist, PERSON WANTED GERMAN all levels, qualified native washing & repairs Rural Machinery Repair Service Naturopath and Acupuncturist in 1 day per month on average for general speaker, one-on-one, mini classes. Phone Kingscliff. Registration for health fund garden maintenance (no mowing) and (02) 66803545 Quality rugs for sale rebates is important. Rooms to rent gutter cleaning. Phone 66721287 Cnr Wollongbar & TRACTOR are also available for other allied health Centennial Cct ,/ modalities. Please email therasia@ WORK WANTED WWW.TEACHINTERNATIONAL.COM Byron Arts/Ind Est REPAIRS letslive.com.au TEACH /, Ê "** or phone 0420437156 Well paid 6685 7750/0427 469 843 NICK HART Repairs, Parts and Restorations ECHO ACCOUNTS POLICY: Ads in this ENGLISH jobs, great to all Makes and Models, section must be paid by credit card or in OVERSEAS lifestyle! Your local qualifi ed arborist on-site service available. Pre- person at time of placement. s 0ROFESSIONAL CLIMBER s 4REE BUDDS MITRE 10 TRAVEL – WORK – ADVENTURE! purchase inspections. Tractors RETAIL HARDWARE PERSON .O DEGREE OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED PRUNING REMOVAL s v v sold on consignment for clients. We are seeking an experienced Cert III & IV IN TEACHING ENGLISH TO HANDYMAN S O L (TESOL) CHIPPER CHERRY PICKER s &REE Unwanted tractors removed at hardware or trades person to join our PEAKERS OF THER ANGUAGES QUOTES ADVICE s &ULLY INSURED MAN WITH UTE 2ECRUITMENT SERVICE *OB 'UARANTEE no charge customer services team. You must be Phone Matt 0427172684 FREE RESOURCE BOOK 6684 9137 or 0427 347 380 reliable, honest, presentable and most of for prompt course enrolment! WE HAVE TRACTORS FOR SALE all, be customer service oriented. This is Free info session– a full-time position with some weekend TUITION Mon 22nd September 5.30pm Tractor loader Daedong Next course 15 October TREELOPPING work. Apply in writing or person to: DK80C– 82 hp, 4wd, 925 LEAP. Learning Enhancement Advanced 5/1 Carlyle St, Byron Bay The Manager, PO Box 817 or Program. Specialised Kinesiology for hrs, a/c cab, FEL, QR, bucket 81 Wollumbin St, Murwillumbah, 2484. 6680 8253 forks auger $37,000 o.n.o. learning difficulties. Proven results. Reg. Practitioner Sandra Davey. Ph 66846914 Happy, healthy, confi dent TRACTOR SAFETY AFRICAN DRUMMING SCHEME women wanted (18+) for beginners, every Tuesday, 7-9pm FOR ALL YOUR for nude photographic M’bah Community Centre, Nullum St. PSYCHIC CONSULTANT: MEDIUM PROFESSIONAL TREE CARE NEEDS! Have an approved R.O.P.S. More Info phone Fi on 66791069 MUSICAL NOTES s 2%-/6!,3 s 0!,-3 s 42%% 352'%29 safety frame fitted to your projects. Earn $400+ s 02/&%33)/.!, #,)-"%23 sv v With over 45+ years of invaluable #()00%2 s &2%% 15/4%3 s &5,,9 ).352%$ tractor. It’s cheaper than a ‘Alternative Ethical Erotica’ BYRON SOUND LOUNGE rehearsals, experience as a Psychic, Consultant, @#%24 (/24!2" s 345-0 '2).$).' s funeral. Phone us now. Putting women back in control Want to work in recording & PA hire. 0411288101 Medium, Counsellor and Advisor ,!2'% !.$ -5,4)0,% 345-03 Workshop Charltons Rd, of their self image. REAL ESTATE for business, personal, career and Carmine 6685 4015 - 0401 208 797 Federal. Phone Bill for service. An opportunity to be creative, PETS relationships. I can offer a level of take your own photos, have loads of Certificate and accuracy, a depth of compassion and 02 6688 4143 fun....and get paid for it! ADOPT A CAT from Animal Welfare proven psychic gifts, and I request that COMPUTERS Come and meet the gals in our Byron Licence League NSW. Phone 66844070 you do not reveal your particular enquiry. offi ce - no obligation, no pressure. North Coast TAFE BUSINESS FOR SALE ).4%2.%4 s $!4!"!3% s $)')4!, Call Kate for an interview ONLY ADULTS All sessions by appointment only. FileMaker Pro Specialist KEEP THE MOMENT AUS DIY baby and Ph: 1300 666 182 11th Hour Group Pty Ltd (02) 6680 7755 BEST BODY MASSAGE. Guaranteed. 6687 1006 Annabelle. pet print kit reproductions. Established WWWHRGCOMAU s business $10,000. Ph 66847246 LADIES ONLY - Sorry Guys! 0415200866. 9-6pm, Brunswick Hds 30 October 23, 2008 The Tweed Shire Echo www.tweedecho.com.au Pottsville Beach IMPRESSIVE BEACHFRONT PROPERTY Nth Pottsville Beach $1,950,000 s SQM n 0RIVATE BEDROOM STUDIO HOME s SQM CUL DE SAC BLOCK ON THE beach s BATHROOMS STUDY SEPARATE loungeroom s LARGE DISTINCTIVE LIGHT lLLED LIVING rooms s 7ORKROOM STUDIO KITCHEN W BUTLER PANTRY WATERFRONT EXCLUSIVE HOME DUPLEX WITH ESTUARY VIEWS s SIZED TENNIS COURT COURTYARDS s 1UALITY POSITIONED ON -OOBALL %STUARY s BEDROOMS BATH GARAGES s &ULLY GATED TO BEACH WITH PRIVATE Black Rocks s 3WIM lSH CANOE BACKYARD POOL Pottsville s %XCEPTIONAL ESTUARY VIEWS GROUNDS s MIN WALK TO BEACH ACROSS BRIDGE s 3WIM lSH CANOE ACROSS THE ROAD s 7ALK TO SHOPS DRIVE MIN TO Estate Beach GC Airport s BED BATH GARAGE STORAGE s 7ALK MINS TO SHOPPING CENTRES $945,000 s BEDS ARE MASTER WITH ENSUITE 7)2 $498,000 s &REESTANDING NO COMMON WALLS View photos #261768 View photos #285871 s ,ARGE VERANDAH COVERED ENTERTAINING View photos #275523 s 3UIT INVESTOR HOLIDAY OR LIVE IN WELL PRICED DISPLAY HOME SECURE YOUR FUTURE! 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According to our King- Cooks Tour when they catch a Surfside scliff spotters, the Chinderah champ has bus to Tweed Heads. ditched his faithful but less-than-stylish ■ ■ ■ ■ Holden for a schmick -looking blue Jaguar Kingscliff Public School is holding its an- Give yourself a fresh saloon. He is said to look every inch the nual spring festival (formerly its fete) this start this month... man-about-town as he cruises his manor Saturday, October 25, from 3pm to 7pm with 10% off our behind trademark sunnies, dispensing at the school’s grounds in Orient Street, soothing Air Spa® cheery waves. Far from being a show of Kingscliff. Highlights include live per- ostentation, we suspect that his frequent formances, a great variety of food, fam- Mini Medi Face Peel outings are simply a determined effort to ily games and market stalls. A designated find a site for a marina which he prom- toddler zone with painting activities, a Peel back the layers of time. ised to actively explore once he became a mini jumping castle and play area will be Take up to 5 years off your skin’s age. councillor. Council colleague Katie Milne, a boon for parents and a signed surfboard Not a facelift, you can lift your spirits at a who killed off Kev’s dream of a marina in by eight of the local area’s greatest surfers fraction of the cost, quickly & with no downtime. his hometown, is said to be monitoring will be on display with expressions of in- developments. terest taken for purchase of the board. Info Also enjoy: ■ ■ ■ ■ call Tammy on 0412 828 368. Massage, Beauty Treatments, Spa Therapies, Talking of allowances, a former council- ■ ■ ■ ■ Detox, Hydrotherapy, Manicure & Pedicure, lor who’s never been a fan of comeback For any resident needing help with Sauna, Steam Room in a tropical oasis with kid Phil Youngblutt reckons it’s no co- The Echo’s roving camera in downtown a council matter here are the phone Jacuzzi & chilled rainwater showers.. incidence that the Fernvale orchardist has Murwillumbah recently snapped Lyall numbers of our newly elected council- shunned all council committees except Sutcliffe of Pottsville as he busked lors: Joan van Lieshout – 07 5523 3583 Sheer Bliss ! one: the Far North Coast County Council on Main Street, playing ‘just country or 0413 955 372 or council 6670 2400; Bookings: 0428 855045 or 0407 855045 (also known as Far North Coast Weeds). music’. Lyall has busked at the Tamworth Barry Longland – 6679 5220; Dot Hol- www.byronblisshouse.com.au The council is the only one which comes Country Music festival and produced five dom – 6674 2637; Katie Milne – 0411 303 Belongil Beach and Town Locations with a small stipend to councillor mem- CDs of his own brand of ‘country gospel’ 748; Kevin Skinner – 6674 1660; Warren bers of around $2,700 pa for attending six and ‘ordinary’ country music. Lyall loves Polglase – 6674 0938 or 0428 961 306; meetings each year. Our informant says Murwilliumbah ‘because the people just Phil Youngblutt – 0418 617 071. that when the county council decided to seem to be country style people.’ ■ ■ ■ ■ limit representation to just one paid posi- A swarm of cyclists converged on Stokers tion during the term of a previous coun- 400 to 500 people – on the grounds that Siding last Sunday to help raise money for cil, Warren and his other National Party it was not a significant event. A local who local charities. One of the organisers of mates graciously gave Phil the nod. Then owns a business in the main street has the event, Tony Worrad, said the ride was again, as a property owner who’s constant- confirmed our eye-witness accounts of a family affair organised through Rotary. ly fighting the farmers’ friends, we can’t mounted and riot squad police pushing ‘We have experienced and first time riders think of anyone more suited to the job. the brawlers back across the border from joining in the ride from Stokers Siding to Anyway it’s hard to begrudge him a little whence they came. Asked how he would the showground in Murwillumbah, about financial compensation while he sits in rate the event our bewildered business- 10 kilometres,’ Mr Worrad said. First timer the bleachers with little or no chance of man said: ‘It was the worst I’ve seen all Sue Worrad said she was a little nervous influencing council decisions – at least for year. In fact it was the worst I’ve ever seen about the ride because she wasn’t confi- the time being. in the town.’ Another eyewitness said in dent with gears. ‘But I can always get into ■ ■ ■ ■ the early stage of the running brawls the the backup car if my gears snap,’ she said. A reminder that entries for Tweed Shire cops grouped together for safety and ap- Joining Sue on the ride were her two chil- Council’s photo competition for people peared powerless to intervene. We hope dren Karli, 7, who was riding alone for the with a disability close tomorrow, Friday, that the cops played down the event to first time and Georgia, 5, who would be October 24. The theme of the comp is try to maintain the town’s well-deserved riding in a tag-along with her dad, Tony. ‘My favourite place’ and entry is free. An tourist reputation rather than bowing to The group of adults and children set off exhibition of selected photos will be held their high-handed political masters who on the back road from Stokers Siding at at the library in the Tweed Heads Civic have rejected NSW offers for cooperative about 10am and made it safely, if not a Centre from December 3-17. For info call action on the basis that their men in blue little wearily, to the showground. Maggie Groff on (02) 6670 2442. need no help in containing cross-border ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ problems. The compilers of the online White Pages Backburner readers may recall that a ■ ■ ■ ■ telephone directory need to fix their direc- senior Coolangatta cop decided against Horizons are expanding for public trans- tory asap. The Tweed and Tweed Heads are releasing any information to the media port-beleaguered residents of Pottsville. located in New South Wales not Queens- about a riot which erupted in the main Parsons Bus and Coach Services this week land! PS. We will let you know when the street a few weeks back involving some started a twice daily weekday service to state border has been moved. 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