EDUCATION THE TWEED Page 12–13 Volume 2 #33 Thursday, April 29, 2010 Advertising and news enquiries: Phone: (02) 6672 2280 Fax: (02) 6672 4933 [email protected] [email protected] www.tweedecho.com.au LOCAL & INDEPENDENT High-rise density comes under fire Ken Sapwell es from two storeys to 16 storeys. Cr Polglase had also assured resi- Tweed Heads will have more high-rise dents that Tweed Heads would retain towers in one concentrated area than its unique lifestyle and ‘would never anywhere on the Gold Coast under be a Gold Coast-type area’. the town’s draft LEP, says a residents’ Mr Ganter said his association was group. unable to find an area on the Gold The Tweed District Residents and Coast that would have a higher liv- Ratepayers’ Association has letter- ing density than the fully built Tweed boxed hundreds of homes urging Heads city centre. residents to object to the plans before He said a good example were the the deadline for submissions expires units built west of the Robina shop- tomorrow, Friday. ping centre which everyone passed on Association president Laurie Gant- the way to the Robina railway station. Honouring er says the so-called 25-year vision They were only six-storeys high. for Tweed Heads by the Department ‘However a future drive through of Planning’s Six City Taskforce lacks Tweed Heads from the Queensland community involvement and sup- border south down Wharf Street the fallen port. could start beside 16-storey buildings, ‘The town centre has been treated as would then go to a 15 storey Centro, Brian Clarke, centre, holds a framed photograph of his children of war veterans as well as school students taking if it has the potential to become a city then down to 11 storey for the rest of late father Leo, a World War II veteran, while his grand- part in remembrance ceremonies. centre like Wollongong or Newcastle Wharf Street and up to a 22 storey son, seven-year-old Vinny Clarke, proudly wears his Tweed primary and secondary schools also are being by the fly-in fly-out Sydney planners tower before Boyds Bay Bridge.’ great grandfather’s war-service medals during the Anzac urged to take part in the 2010 Anzac Day Schools’ Awards. who have ignored local comments Day parade and service at the Burringbar Cenotaph last Richmond MP Justine Elliot said entries, which close on and advice,’ he said. Community ignored Sunday, the 95th anniversary of the Gallipoli campaign. May 21, could include artwork, a collection of wartime ‘The association believes the Tweed Mr Ganter said the government’s Veterans Mick Price, left, and Doug Moore, right, look on. stories from local veterans or serving members, class City Centre LEP and DCP should be push to turn Wharf Street into a high- Young Vinny’s involvement in the ceremony was typi- research projects or even a play depicting the story of the based on the State approved 2004 rise canyon totally ignored the com- cal throughout Tweed Anzac Day services, with many Anzacs. For info visit www.dva.gov.au Photo Jeff Dawson Tweed Heads master plan which has munity’s wishes. the support of the great majority of Mr Ganter said no policy debate the local community. or public participation with regard to ‘We totally reject these new plans these proposed massive increases to Council ethical investment bid fails because they have no community the community and council approved Richard Johns Cr Milne proposed engaging an improved outcomes for the environ- backing and totally change the city 2004 Tweed Heads master plan had investment consultant who would ment, waterway health and impact centre to a Gold Coast-like precinct.’ been undertaken. Tweed Shire Council’s investment ‘focus on sustainable, ethical and low on the community’; and looking at Mr Ganter accused mayor Warren ‘There is no material accompanying strategy paid good returns over the impact activities, potentially partner- setting up a food policy to ‘promote Polglase and Planning Minister Tony the plans which attempts to justify past month, with a return of 4.85 per ing with disadvantaged groups’. health… and improve access to fresh Kelly of making highly deceptive these significant changes,’ he said. cent annualised, equating to almost The motion was just one of a hand- local foods’. comments about the draft LEP when ‘We know of no community de- $490,000 on an investment of $121.1 ful Cr Milne put up that failed to at- She was also unsuccessful in having the documents were initially placed mand to live in a more dense Tweed million, with 70 per cent of that held tract a seconder, meaning they were a workshop set up to look at wet- on display in January. City centre than anywhere you will in term deposits. lost without further debate. lands, particularly those facing pres- Mr Kelly said buildings would not see on the Gold Coast. Nevertheless, at last week’s council Others included establishing a sure from developers, such as that at go higher than those already in the ‘The 2004 Tweed Heads master meeting Cr Katie Milne considered committee to ‘address population is- Waterlilly Close, Nunderi. area, ignoring the fact that the draft plan which limited building heights there was not only room for possible sues for the Tweed Shire’; preparing a The motion was seconded by Cr increased building heights near the in the town centre with lower popu- improvement but wanted council to report on sustainable water options, Barry Longland and although sup- border from 15 storeys to 22 storeys lation densities and preserved view look at having an ethical investment detailing ‘legislative impediments ported by Cr Dot Holdom it was lost and on the town’s southern approach- planes should be adopted instead.’ strategy. that inhibit council from achieving 4 to 3.
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Rate rise helps HAVE VAN Fig tree finally bites the dust bottom line The historic ‘Hatton’s fig tree’ The 8.5 per cent rise in the gen- beside Kyogle Road at Byan- eral rate, or 0.3685 cents in the WILL TRAVEL gum was finally chopped down dollar for residential proper- Tweed based owner/driver with by Tweed Shire Council work ties, will contribute 21 per cent Hi-Ace van seeks permanent or part- crews last week despite calls for to Tweed Shire’s income in the time delivery work around Tweed, it to be protected. next financial year. Northern Rivers, Gold Coast, Brisbane. Council decided it had to be A further 15 per cent comes Contact Mark – 0416 281 034 removed as it posed a safety from a rise in fees and charges. risk to passing motorists from Included in this is the annual falling limbs due to rot. But a residential access charge to the local tree enthusiast told The sewer system, which goes up Echo the tree’s trunk and main from $527 to $568, bringing in limbs appeared to be rot-free a total of $16.4 million. once the chainsaws had cut There are also small increas- through it and the tree should es in hire fees for community Grown locally, have been trimmed instead. halls, and the cost of burials by locals, for locals Last week, councillors unan- goes up, a single or dual plot at imously approved a plan put Tweed Valley rising from $3928 forward by Uki-based Cr Barry to $4195, while interring ashes Longland for council to report at Murwillumbah is forecast to on the feasibility of establish- go up to $901 from $861. ing a memorial to the pioneer- Residential water charges Call now for your made-to-order ing Hatton family on Council rise, from $1.50 to $1.65 up to land near Byangum Bridge, and including 350 kilo litres Mothers Day delights. We’ll have centered around a replanted per annum. Anything over that them ready and waiting. seedling from the tree. usage will be charged at $2.50 OUR SPECIALS INCLUDE: The original tree was planted ($2.25). in 1898 by pioneering black- However, a storm water UÊÌ>ÌVÊ->Ê«ÀÌÃÊ smith Harry Hatton to mark The fig showing no sign of rot during its destruction last week. management levy will not be $27.99/kg the birth of his second son. Photo Luis Feliu introduced. UÊ >LÊEÊ ViÊà UÊ,>ÃÌÃÊ– prepared to suit your needs Youngster’s wheelchair stolen, schoolfriends act All produce prepared by us Thieves have made off with a syndrome, relies on the walk- car containing a wheelchair ing frame and wheelchair for and walking frame belonging mobility but his family’s car Proprietors Peter & Lee Smith to a kindergarten student from which had the vital equipment 132 Main Street Murwillumbah (opp. Fire Station) Centaur Primary School at Ba- inside was stolen recently. The 02 6672 1944 nora Point. car was later recovered but the Student Angus Munro, who equipment was missing. suffers from Pallister-Killian To help Angus’s family buy new equipment, more than 600 students and staff dressed in a colourful assortment of fash- ionable outfits last Thursday to help raise funds by a gold coin donation. A school spokesperson said the local Lions Club has since donated a car seat for Angus; however, a specialised wheel- chair is still needed. The school’s learning sup- port officer Jenny Watt says Angus struggles without his wheelchair, which is essential for his mobility at school. The students raised $531 for the Munro family towards re- placing the stolen goods. Centaur Primary School students gather to donate a gold coin to Angus’s father Brian Munro help replace Angus’s stolen wheelchair (l-r): Cordelia Driscoll-Mo- NOW OPEN says he appreciates the school’s ran, learning support officer Jenny Watt, Doohan James, Kiarn efforts. Crawley, Angus Munro (with walker) and Zi Kempnich. COMPREHENSIVE DENTAL CARE Kingscliff resort plans on display Council execs UÊ-iÀÃÊ ÃVÕÌÃÊ Plans for a resort development The developer says the resort get salary rise UÊ/iiÊ*>Ê involving 180 bungalows and would be limited to around a public facilities on a controver- quarter of the site with over The top echelon of bureau- UÊ6iÌiÀ>ÃÊvv>ÀÃÊ sial block of beachfront crown 30 hectares to be provided for crats in the Tweed will share UÊ6ÊÃi`>ÌÊvÊ>ÝÕÃÊ«>ÌiÌà land known as Lot 490 at King- public facilities and revegeta- in a 17 per cent rise in the to- scliff are on display till May 24. tion works. tal pot of funds available for The development by Leigh- The development will include salaries. Dr James Grainger MDS (Syd) FRACDS FICD ton Properties for the proposed picnic shelters, public toilets, a The figures are revealed in tourist resort on a 43-hectare children’s playground, bike and the 2010/11 draft Tweed Shire Level 2, Kingscliff Central site adjacent to Cudgen Creek pedestrian trails, an Aboriginal Council budget, which shows is expected to cost $105 million interpretive centre, public art the overall figure rising from 11 Pearl Street, Kingscliff and involve around $5 million and 83 public car parks. $1,088,714 to $1,271,159. The Phone: 02 6674 1999 of community facilities and Details are available on the figure is set to increase to environmental rehabilitation NSW Planning Department $1,309,293 in 2011/12. works. website, at Tweed Shire Coun- The draft does not give de- iÌÊÌ ÃÊ>`ÊÌÊÀiViÛiÊxä¯ÊvvÊ The plans come after almost cil’s Murwillumbah head- tails on individual salaries. 10 years of debate over the best quarters and at the Kingscliff The budget for mayor and ÞÕÀÊÌ>ÊiÝ>>Ì use for the prime property be- Library. The public have until councillors also rises, from tween the Cudgen Creek bridge May 24 to lodge comments with $202,354 to $211,739, or four and the Salt development. the department. per cent. The Tweed Shire Echo 2 April 29, 2010
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A better way If you have ever wanted to take a trip back in time to the days Separation • Children • Property before coastal development A special lawyer for a special situation changed the face of the Tweed, then your chance is here. A lawyer and a counsellor You can see some rare foot- age of life on the Tweed from ΎΕ ΉΉ·· ΐΕΉΏ – 7 days the 1920s to the 1960s during a night of vintage films to be screened at the Regent Theatre, Murwillumbah, on Thursday, May 13 at 6.30pm. Kingscliff Podiatry Showing films from the Na- tional Film Archive as well as Andy Jenkins - Podiatrist from locals Charles Simpson orthotics ingrown toenails and Ray Duke, some of the gentle, effective podiatry heel & arch pain highlights of the evening in- clude footage from the first Ph: 02 6674 2933 Tweed Valley Banana Festival This photo is from the museum’s collection of Murwillumbah in the 1940s. NEW location: Level 2, Kingscliff Central, Pearl St in 1956, the ANZAC day peace especially older people with footage from the precursor to on the Murwillumbah Muse- NEW stylish extra depth/width summer sandals march in 1945 and the coro- nation procession for Queen lots of stories to tell,’ Liz said. the ‘Speed on Tweed’ car races, um, as well as the new museum Elizabeth in 1953. ‘We have some amazing the 1954 Sydney to Brisbane Re- building at Flagstaff Hill. Organiser Liz Bretherton Cinesound Review footage of dex trials. The museum is also looking said that she hopes people will when the steamer Tyalgum was ‘Jack Davy, a radio and TV for any other old film foot- come along and help to identify stranded at the entrance to the star, can be seen in the variety age or photographs gathering some of the people and places bar in 1939 and you can see the bash race driving one of the dust at home which could be in these films. crew being winched ashore, she cars through Coolangatta,’ Liz digitised and screened at future ‘It’s a different world now, said. said. events. these films really show how Along with a selection of his- The evening is being held as a Tickets for the film night Dr Rod Whitehead unsophisticated the area used toric photographs and lantern fundraiser for the Tweed River cost $12/10 with champagne BScHon (Canada), BDSc (QLD) to be. We’re hoping the footage slides from the museum’s col- Regional Museum with pro- and nibbles provided. To book, • New ownership as of July 1st - Dr Rod Whitehead might jog people’s memories, lection, there will also be some ceeds going toward extensions phone Kirsty on 02 6670 2493. • Cosmeti c Soluti ons you can trust • Modern, relaxed, biocompati ble denti stry • ‘On the spot’ bulk billing for EPC pati ents • ‘On the day’ emergency appointments Chillingham Voices more than just a village choir Dr Brian Tracey working Fridays Fence builder Graham Hef- entirely by members, with sec- fernan is more used to knock- retarial duties shared by Liz 7/14 Middleton Street, Byron Bay • 02 6680 7774 ing in posts than to hitting the and Brian Harmon, commit- right notes. But the baritone, tee members at the community who has never sung in a choir centre. before, will be one of the fea- Choirmaster Harlie Ax- tured singers in a concert to be ford, a former music teacher given by Chillingham Voices at Queensland University of at the Tweed River Art Gallery Technology, has chosen ‘They this Sunday, May 2. called her Moses’ as the main ‘I’m really enjoying it, I’ve al- work for the concert at the gal- Are You a Fitness Provider or ways loved music but I’ve never lery. A stirring cantata of spir- Health Professional? had the chance to do anything ituals, it tells the story of Har- like this before,’ Graham told riet Tubman, born a slave in If so, you’re invited to a free information forum and The Echo. America in 1820, who helped morning tea. This is a great opportunity to network, exchange information and facilitate the referral process Soprano soloist Anne Bucha- her people escape to Canada for individuals to appropriate community based nan is better known to visitors by a route known as the ‘un- physical activity opportunities in the Tweed Shire area. as the face of the village’s Ba- derground railway’. nana Cabana, where she works What started as a tiny village When: Wednesday 5 May 2010 The Chillingham Voices choir, including baritone Graham Hef- Time: 10.00am – 12.00 noon every day selling fruit and bush choir is now bringing music fernan (centre in white t-shirt) and choirmaster Harlie Axford, Where: Banora Point Community Centre tucker products from her hus- from around the world to local on the far right. RSVP: Monday 3 May 2010 band Gerard’s innovative farm. audiences. Tickets are availa- Please contact Liz Patterson on 02 6674 9515 ‘I’m so pleased they started the The 30-strong Chillingham munity choir with its stated ble from Andersons Jewellers, [email protected] choir, it gives me something to Voices, which has discovered aims ‘to sing as well as we can, Murwillumbah, or order by Pre-requisite: Participants are requested to provide evidence of affiliation with a National Body. look forward to every week, both singers, was formed less and to have fun’. A non-profit email from chillinghamvoices Anne said. than two years ago as a com- organisation, the choir is run @chillingham.com.au. 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Colin Barnett Volume 2 #33 April 29, 2010 C Not the caring, humane know all about human rights fall back on the Howardian held out, but this was only to Christian, friend of the home- and don’t want any unelected formula of ‘non-core promises’ be expected as (a) he was the less, chronicler of economic judges interfering with their even when there is good rea- sole Liberal in the Labor den, history and dumb animals, monopoly. son for doing so. The only real and (b) he is a Western Aus- Caring for old folk star of TV, Facebook and Twit- This orgy of recantation by exception has been the private tralian. ter, but a calculating, ruthless, the government was euphemis- health insurance subsidy, and In the latter role he has form. The North Coast Area Health Service (NCAHS) recently pro- whatever-it-takes politician, a tically described as ‘clearing the even then Rudd’s proposal was Back at the time of federation duced its first area-wide aged-care plan, ‘The Care Of The Older veritable born-again Richo. decks’. Fortuitously, much of it only to means test this absurd the West was the only colony Person 2010-2015’ (it can be downloaded in PDF from www. Well, probably not; our Prime coincided with the revelation measure rather than abolish it that refused to sign up to the ncahs.nsw.gov.au/aged-care). Minister is a far more complex that a football club had over- altogether, as he should. But new constitution. Its negotia- It is typical of the terminally politically correct attitude and complete specimen of paid some of its players, a news the last fortnight has seen a re- tors held out for the ultimate required of government agencies that the plan isn’t known as humanity than the notorious bribe: a promise by the com- ‘The Old Farts Manual’ or ‘How To While Away The Time In God’s numbers man. But there were monwealth to build a railway Waiting Room’. If you read this plan to an old person, make sure moments last week when the The orgy of recantation by link between Kalgoorlie and you speak very slowly and loudly and smile at them like they’re similarities were more appar- the government fortuitously Port Augusta. Rudd clearly a baby. ent than the differences. believes that Barnett, too, will Fortunately these stereotypes are being broken down, not Rudd retreated to Tasmania coincided with the revelation come to the party when the while his perpetual clean-up price is right. least by workshops such as comic Mandy Nolan’s, which have man Greg Combet was sent that a football club had Rather more surprising senior citizens hoofing it on stage to brassy music. out with the bad news of the overpaid some of its players… was the premiers’ insistence The NCAHS plan, too, recognises the need to escape from inevitable, final demise of the that they retain a hand in the institutionalised thinking about institutionalised care, and to home insulation program, an by Mungo MacCallum control of the funding money. bring aged care back into the wider community. According to announcement which prompt- From the commonwealth’s the NCAHS, whose area runs from Tweed Heads down to Port ed cries of betrayal from the point of view part of the at- Macquarie, the proportion of our population aged 65 years genuine insulators who had event of such magnitude that it lentless determination to kill traction of the proposal was to and over is 18 per cent, compared to the NSW average of 14 stocked up in anticipation of swamped the media for the rest off difficult or embarrassing relieve them of that responsi- per cent. This percentage is expected to increase to 23 by 2016, its return. Another junior min- of the week and seems likely loose ends in what is clearly the bility; the feds would not only compared to 16 statewide. Obviously there will be a strong ister Kate Ellis was given the to perform the same salutary lead up to a no-holds-barred shoulder most of the present demand on already over-stretched services – and, incidentally, job of unobtrusively breaking function at least until the seri- election campaign. running costs, and of the huge a bigger market for entrepreneurs in this age bracket. The fed- another promise: only 38 of the ous leaking of Ken Henry’s tax We are still getting glimpses increases which were predicted eral government at least understands the need for increased 260 child care centres aimed at review and the budget is set of the old Kevin 07, the avuncu- in the fairly near future, but funding. ending ‘the double drop off’ to begin. lar figure who won the nation’s would be prepared to take all The NCAHS plan lists seven priorities in aged care: care of would actually be built; appar- Interestingly, the club respon- trust a mere three years ago. of the blame if the voters main- the older person in the inpatient setting; care of the older ently other places were avail- sible for this earth-shattering Dr Jekyll has not yet morphed tained the habit of a lifetime able and the double drop off crime against civilisation was irrevocably into Mr Hyde. But and complained that things person in the community and partnerships with community was no longer important. wholly owned by News Limit- it is a safe bet that in the weeks weren’t good enough. care providers; partnerships with General Practice; partnerships Asylum seeker policy had al- ed, whose chief executive John ahead we will see rather less of This was what Rudd meant with Residential Aged Care Facilities (RACFs); promoting health ready been reversed: not only Hartigan indignantly denied Mr Nice Guy. by ending the blame game, in older people; workforce; and coordination and collabora- were the Afghans and Sri Lank- any knowledge or responsibil- The newly implacable Kevin a proposal which seemed to tion. Critically, the priority of ‘promoting health in older people’ ans in limbo, but Chris Evans ity. This lame and self-serving Rudd was obviously the one on have universal approval. But needs to be preceded with promoting health in young people prepared to reopen the remote excuse was apparently quite show at COAG, adamant that under the arrangement which so that they are not physical wrecks by the time they reach their Curtin Detention Centre, acceptable, at least to the News no one was leaving until he had Brumby and his colleagues fifties. which The Australian’s Dennis Limited publications. The Aus- the agreement he wanted, or at finally negotiated, they will Seven seems to be the magic number. As the NCAHS plan Shanahan belatedly discovered tralian is considered unlikely least one that he could sell as continue to carry their share notes, a meeting of Australian health ministers in July 2004 was a hellhole – during the to demand his resignation with a big win. of the can. identified seven key principles to be addressed in the provision Howard years he had seen it as quite the fervour with which it Operating on the widely held In practice the feds will set of aged care services. One among them which stands out is ‘un- something of a holiday camp. pursued Peter Garrett over the and well founded theory that the terms and conditions for necessary admissions to hospital and extended hospital stays of A task force was examining the pink batts affair. every premier has his price, he the distribution of the funds, the frail elderly are avoided’. This already distresses older people Building Education Revolution Similarly, it would seem that simply kept shovelling out the and so will have ultimate con- and we also see younger people with degenerative diseases and the auditors were sent in Rudd is likely to get away with goodies until his chief antago- trol; the likelihood is that the stuck inappropriately in high care units for old people. on the Green Loans Scheme. his massive tergiversations, nist, Victoria’s John Brumby, states’ input will eventually And to cap it off, the govern- but they will leave a sour taste decided that perhaps hanging wither away. But it was a less Pain management – and that elephant in the room, eutha- ment pulled the plug on any nonetheless. Until now he has on to his share of GST was not than perfect outcome. Still, nasia – is also likely to become a bigger issue. According to idea of a Bill of Rights for Aus- been almost obsessive about a sacred inviolable principle whatever it takes. Professor Michael Cousins, who spoke at the recent National Pain Summit (www.painsummit.org.au), the management of pain in Australia is shockingly inadequate. Search ‘painful real- ity – patients let down’ on the ABC’s 7.30 Report website for a fascinating interview with Prof Cousins. Let’s face it – we are all old farts in waiting, and we have Criminal Law, Traffi c Law & Court Work to get used to it. For all of us Baby Boomers still around, the Family Law, Property, aspiration of The Who – ‘Hope I die before I get old’ – no longer Conveyancing, Wills and Probate applies. 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Letters to the Editor Fax: 6672 4933 Email: [email protected] What kind of future will the new LEP bring? Deadline: Noon, Tuesday ■ Tomorrow, Friday, April 30, These plans are a disaster for about it’ – Deputy Lord Mayor and suitable to today’s living- Caldera, and has kept its down- Letters longer than 200 words may is the closing day for submis- this internationally recognised of London Nicky Gavron. standard expectations. town Mur’bah doors open for be cut and pseudonyms are not acceptable. Please include your full sions on the draft Tweed Shire biodiversity hotspot that al- For further information Michele Fay 6,000 sleeps since 1989. It has name, address and phone number. Local Environment Plan (LEP), ready has, to our great shame, please see www.calderaenvi- Tweed Heads an open (street) door and grass- the Tweed Centre LEP and the highest concentration of ronmentcentre.org. roots democratic policy. We Waterway at risk Council’s Water Management threatened flora in Australia Cr Katie Milne ■ The question Caldera resi- tend towards indigenous and Where are all the environment Strategies. Council will usually (Tweed Shire State of the Envi- Carool dents and ratepayers need to ask productive perennials rather people? Are you going to sit accept late submissions if ar- ronment Report 2009). Close themselves is whether they wish than annuals, but acknowledge quiet and allow this Tweed ranged prior to the deadline. to 50 per cent of all mammal ■ I think it is time to push for to live in a green semi-rural en- the primacy of the backyard Council destroy a natural These overarching plans will extinctions that occurred glo- more areas of Tweed Shire to vironment, or be swallowed organic vegie patch. Single is- waterway at Chinderah, first determine the future direction bally in the last 200 years were be zoned for 6-8-10-12 storey up by a megalopolis stretching sue activists are encouraged to in Australia (website: Great buildings. Such as is planned through Brisbane to Noosa. join (in or up) and could form mapped in 1897? A fish breed- of environmental protection Eastern Ranges NSW DECC). for Tweed Heads central area. Both the council and the specialised semi-autonomous ing tidal waterway. Where are and sustainability for the shire. Eighty per cent of the Shire The urban sprawl being State Government seem intent sub-committees of the whole. all the people who are sup- In relation to the shire wide is classified high or very high exploited by developers con- on non-stop development. If The Tweed Landcare Inc. posed to love and protect the LEP, council’s user guide clearly conservation status. This is a tributes to ghetto pockets. The you value our current land- group is also worth joining to environment, who don’t want states that this ‘stage 1 is a rollo- fantastic natural asset but for Bilambil Valley proposal of scape and biodiversity then you receive their excellent newslet- developers ruining the area for ver of the existing LEP and that some minor changes have been these reasons development mainly 460sqm blocks of land will need to join with others to ter. 6679 3308, clairemasters@ a few quick dollars? included’, and goes on to state in this Shire should be of the with associated problems is offer a sustainable, alternative limpinwood.org, PO Box 42, This is a massive bungle by that ‘the intent of the Vegeta- highest standard. just one example. model. With limited time and Murwillumbah, 2484. Tweed Council so I ask once tion Strategy has now been in- There are also concerns It seems the draft LEP is pro- energy, one needs to prioritise Membership of the Cal- again: where the bloody hell corporated’. about raising heights and den- posing higher allowances for that effort and decide how you dera Environment Centre Inc, are you? This is clearly not the case. sities of development across the Tweed Central area, but others wish to be effective. Here is an Tweed Landcare Inc and Tweed Lynda Mack The Tweed Shire has lost more Shire. The Tweed Centre LEP is are needed, eg Bilambil Valley, option or three: 1. stay informed Greens gives some empower- Chinderah than 8,000 hectares, about two set to raise Tweed Heads, Syd- Kingscliff CBD – there may be through this paper; 2. respond ment or access to rehab/regen thirds of the environmental ney style, to the horror of the other areas. We need to plan to council via submissions like projects and local, state and Thank you zoned lands, and has been pre- Tweed Heads Residents Asso- 10-20 years ahead. water strategies and the LEP; 3. commonwealth government On behalf of the Tweed Shire vented by the state government ciation. The old planning rules, with join a watchdog group. issues (in that order). Citizens Week Committee, I from including the extra provi- There is a provision in this three-storey walkups, are a There is a Voluntary Con- The annual UNESCO World would like to thank you for sions designed to still protect LEP process to request a pub- thing of the long gone past. servation Organisation (VCO) Environment Day celebrations your generous support of Sen- these and other significant ar- lic inquiry due to the loss of Would you assist with push- and Incorporated and Chari- in Knox Park, Murwillumbah iors Week 2010. There were eas across the Shire. environmental protection and ing for council and Planning table Association that is rec- on Sunday, June 6, can provide a over 50 events and activities Of even greater concern is the densification of Tweed or NSW to increase the height al- ognised and registered with all fun day and open forum for the throughout the shire this year the directive by the state gov- any other significant issue re- lowances. Central areas with three levels of government and green leaning and green learn- and feedback has been excel- ernment to remove Council’s quested. appropriate present zonings which can offer tax deductibil- ing. Remember we are all the lent. clearing controls. These extra ‘This is the first generation to could be built on with ‘aes- ity for donations. This group product of photosynthesis (not The success of Seniors Week controls addressed some of the be fully aware of the impacts of thetically appealing’ low rise is primarily concerned with photoface tube and twitter). would not be possible without huge gaps in the state govern- climate change and the last gen- towers, and landscaping, pools, conservation and ecological Paul Hopkins the community spirit and gen- ment’s controls. eration to be able to do anything etc, to make something unique sustainability issues within the Tyalgum erosity of organisations and individuals such as yourself in northern rim of the caldera. right or wrong, good or evil survival of the fittest, ie ‘nature ■ I read G. Thomson’s letter Catholics and Protestants in the shire. The committee was I’ve always enjoyed your po- etc. During a debate, Freder- red in tooth and claw’. (The Echo, April 22) with much Northern Ireland is another proud to be able to provide litical comments, but seeing ick Copleston asked the atheist The atrocities of Stalin, Hit- interest. Thomson rightly ac- example of British imperial- such a diverse and enjoyable you make such a silly mistake Bertrand Russell for a basis for ler and Mao reveal in stark de- knowledges those directly ism during the reign of Eliza- program for Tweed Seniors. has raised doubts about your his morality. He stated ‘on the tail how desperate and cruel responsible for the Christian- beth I. The Catholics, like our We look forward to working credibility. basis of feeling – what else?’ the worldview of atheism can values inspired provision of the Indigenous, were stripped of again with you in the future. Maris Morton Copleston could have said to be, if followed consistently. It is many services which we take their homes and land by the Pauline Dow Uki him, ‘In some cultures people no accident that Communism for granted today. Protestant British. Committee chair love their neighbours and in and Nazism claimed Darwin However, I take Thomson to Furthermore, my personal Oh God others they eat them, both on as their patron saint. Hitler was task about ‘the societies around belief is God, in all his incar- Tweed boundary I would like to reply to the edi- the basis of feelings. Do you inspired by evolutionary ethics the world who have not had nates, is teaching the principles Shame on you, Mungo Mac- torial ‘A lesson in Ethics’, Vol- have any preference?’ to pursue the utopian project the benefit of the Judeo-Chris- of serving others and being Callum! I was shocked to read ume 2 # 31. The majority of atheists just of improving the human race tian heritage’. This smacks of community minded. Eastern (April 22) that, like the Mur- Lovejoy states in the last par- parasitise the morality of the – he was going to aid evolution imperialism and superiority. religions such as Hare Krishnas ray, the Tweed River is an in- agraph that ‘the church’s pro- culture that they inhabit, un- in producing the super Aryan Many countries such as Aus- make a point of distributing terstate boundary! And you a prietorial stance that ethics can able to reason from first princi- race! tralia were founded on the ba- food to the general public and local resident! only be based on religion’. This ples for any basis for their ethi- I am neither Anglican nor sis of British laws and customs the homeless at no cost to the Be informed that the Tweed is also true of atheism (which is cal system. The rational atheist, Catholic, but I would prefer such as Christianity, while consumer. River flows through the vil- the ‘religion/belief system’ that however, will derive his ethics Peter Jensen’s Christian ethics having absolutely no regard Narelle Blessington lage of Uki, nowhere near the there is no God). from his religious worldview, to the Enlightenment’s alter- for the spiritual customs, laws Uki Queensland border. That po- The problem for the athe- which can only be the theory native! and lores of the Indigenous litical divide follows the edge of ist is that he has no basis for of evolution. The basis then Dr Gregory Smith Peoples. ■ Letters about the Byrrill the Tweed watershed along the morality – there is no absolute becomes natural selection or Hastings Point The discord between the Creek dam are overleaf Changing the world begins with changing your thinking
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ARIES: As Saturn continues your relationship harmony, grace and a pleasantly cruisy pace to keep your radiant self under the radar right stouches and having to have the last word evolution – what’s happening right now stars cleanup, this week pits rules, restrictions, ease you through this week’s itchy and scratchy now, especially where in-laws are concerned. will put you in the best mood for this week’s isn’t the whole story. Time to slow down and responsibilities and obligat ions against your frictions and crosscurrents. Let the Twin Who VIRGO: Saturn retrograde in Virgo, your ruler dealings with others just as stubborn as you strengthen your spiritual connections. rebel urge for liberation, space and change. Lives In The Heart make decisions rather than Mercury retrograde in the sign of money and are. Midweek annual full moon in your sign is AQUARIUS: Rushing others during this week If tensions erupt and emotions run amuk, the Twin In Charge Of the Head… possessions, Chiron initiating a cycle of deep always a marvellous night for a moondance… will only make them stubborn. Sure, waiting recognize rather than vent any residual CANCER: This week’s sensual possibilities relationship healing and an intense full moon SAGITTARIUS: Old fi ght or fl ight patterns till they make up their minds is like watching bitterness. Or at least wait till you can do it outweigh its lack of delicacy but nevertheless in your communication sector all equal a very might resurface this week, as you wonder paint dry, but if you insist, they’ll resist. Venus WITH LILITH coolly… avoid people on evangelical missions. Fixing happening week for Virgos. Softly softly, gently whether to keep going or pack it in. Mars in is bright, breezy and delightfully pleasy, so While this week presents TAURUS: If midweek full moon in your house your focus on the positive possibilities in gently are your best dance steps… your house of completion says it’s time to stand playing the waiting game won’t be so hard… some discordant astral of partnerships sees someone resurface whatever happens will enable you to make LIBRA: Midweek full moon brings an inner your ground and work through the current PISCES: With this week less interested in ideas squares, oppositions and from the past it’s no coincidence – look for the most of midweek’s passionate and Cancer- power surge to stand up for what you want situation, so turn inwards for the guidance than things that actually exist, organization’s retrogrades, it also offers the reason. And if your ruling planet’s move friendly full moon. or believe in. You need to do your own thing you want. more important than inspiration. Same for plenty of planetary push to necessitates budget adjustments they won’t LEO: Uh oh! Mars in Leo square the midweek during this highly creative transit whatever CAPRICORN: Everything seems so solidly structure, discipline and practical planning, power through them - and last long – a new source of income or fi nancial full moon in your family zone suggests drama others think, so follow your imagination and be rooted in material reality it’s hard to see past even if they aren’t your natural way of midweek’s Scorpio full moon improvement’s on the way. at the palazzo, majesties. I rarely suggest this prepared to look beyond the obvious. the world of appearances this week. So keep operating. Chiron in Pisces is now placing your dances with your wild side… GEMINI: Venus in Gemini off ers her qualities of for obvious reasons, but it would be wise to SCORPIO: Relinquishing power plays, verbal reminding yourself about growth, about focus fi rmly on inner empowerment. 14 April 29, 2010 The Tweed Shire Echo
THURSDAY 6 THURSDAY 2.00 Movie: Sinbad The Sailor (G 1947) 4.00 Religion Douglas Fairbanks Jr, Maureen O’Hara 3.55 Can We Help? SBS 2 7 TWO GO! 5.00am to 6.00pm World News and 6.00 Kids Time 9.00 Sons & Daughters 9.30 Home ONE HD 6.00 Kids’ Programs 9.30 I Dream Of Jeannie Weatherwatch & Away 7.30 Major League Baseball LIVE 10.00 Bewitched 10.30 Entertainment Tonight ABC 2 6.30 World News Australia 10.00 Movie: A Funny Thing Happened 8.30 WRC Shakedown 11.00 TMZ 11.30 Married With Children 12.00 5.30 Talking Heads: John Wood 6.00 ABC News 7.30 As It Happened Agent Moura On The Way To The Forum (PG 1966) 9.00 Beach Volleyball Frasier 12.30 Seinfeld 1.00 Terminator: The Sarah Breakfast 9.00 Kids’ Programs 6.00 Poh’s Kitchen 8.30 Two Of Us Buster Keaton, Zero Mostel 10.00 Laureus World Of Sport Awards Connor Chronicles (M) 3.00 Just Shoot Me 3.30 6.30 Dirty Jobs 7.10 The Daily Show 7.35 The 9.00 Movie: The Trap (M 2007) Serbian 12.00 Beyond Tomorrow 1.00 All My Children 12.00 Major League Baseball LIVE The Nanny 4.00 Kids’ Programs 5.00 I Dream Colbert Report 8.00 Spicks And Specks (PG) mystery/crime. Stars Negojsa 2.00 Shortland Street 2.30 Coronation Street 3.00 Omnisport 3.30 Serie A Football 6.15 Of Jeannie 5.30 Bewitched 6.00 The Flintstones 8.30 Lowdown (M) 9.00 Psychoville (M) 9.30 Glogovic, Natasa Ninkovic 3.00 Emmerdale 3.30 Kitchen Time 6.00 Alf 6.30 Omnisport 6.30 ATP World Tour Tennis 7.00 MVP 6.30 Total Wipeout UK Series 7.30 Top Gear 8.40 The Graham Norton Show 10.15 Gavin And Stacey 10.50 Movie: C(r)ook (M 2004) German Full House 7.00 Samantha Who? 7.30 Airline USA 7.30 Thursday Night Live 9.30 Sports Tonight The Big Bang Theory 9.30 ER (M) 10.30 Gossip 10.50 FM: System Addict (M) 11.10 Father Ted black comedy about a mobster who 8.30 Prime Suspect (M) 10.45 Eli Stone (M) 11.40 10.00 UFC 11.45 Golf Central 12.15 Sports Tonight Girl (M) 11.30 Frasier 12.00 Seinfeld 12.30 TMZ 11.40 The Peter Serafinowicz Show (M)12.10 Ideal dreams of becoming a chef. Stars NWA – On Fire 12.30 Leyland Brothers World 1.30 Late 12.30 NASCAR Sprint Cup 1.30 Omnisport 1.00 ER (M) 2.00 Home Shopping 4.00 Just Shoot (MA) 12.40 That Mitchell And Webb Look (M) 1.05 AFL Flashback Classic 3.45 Auction Squad 4.40 2.00 Major League Baseball 4.30 Sports Unlmited Me 4.30 TMZ 5.00 Married With Children 5.30 Moritz Bleibtreu, Henry Hübchen Hot Property 5.00 Home Shopping The Flintstones Little Angels 1.35 Coach Trip 2.00 Close 12.40 Weatherwatch 5.30 Omnisport
willing to postpone the match. 26. Charlie smashes altar 22. Cuts for journalists (5) 5. Toss, throw (5) by CHESS Ian Rogers ‘If Anand came from India it Mungo’s Crossword From The Week inside, the fraud (9) 23. Listener grasps 6. Cured skin of an a animal (7) Play at Seagulls Club, Thurs 6-10pm would be another thing, but not 27. University bigwig Lawrence the devourer! (5) 7. For ever, without stopping (9) from Frankfurt,’ said Sergiev, with involved in hold-up—he 24 Housekeeper, a start 8. Ebb and fl ow of the ocean (4) The outpouring from the Ice- a peculiar lack of knowledge of landic volcano that wrecked just wanted to have fun! for 3! (4) 9. Country in north east Africa (8) the geographical area where the (8) 13. Flats, units (10) European travel for a week also volcano ash plume had settled. Quick Clues resulted in a delay to the start of 28. Grain in, like, seeds (6) 15. Set in place, made ready for Behind the scenes, Topalov’s ACROSS work (9) the World Chess Championship manager Silvio Danailov was pull- match in Sofia. DOWN 1. Sacred songs (6) 17. Bloodthirsty South American ing the strings and last Monday, 1. Sat around object, 4. Sewage outfl ow (8) fi sh (8) Defending Champion Vis wan- shortly before an exhausted athan Anand was due to arrive charge laid (10) 10. Popular pasta (9) 19. Concerning a peninsular in the Anand arrived in Sofia, he decid- 2. Proverb from the 11. Forward, in front (5) Black Sea (7) with his team in Bulgaria a week ed to accede to a one day post- before the first game of his title commercial period (5) 12. Trend or hit expected in 20. Rural, rustic (7) ponement. (In theory the deci- 3. Bad actor upon Erica – the near future (3,6,5) 22. Chops, cuts (5) defence against local GM Veselin sion was supposed to be made by Topalov but instead found him- it’s only a game! (7) 14. In debt, due (5) 23. Consumer, diner (5) the world body FIDE but in prac- 5. Throw a party (5) 16. Small fastener used in 24. Chines housekeeper and self stranded at Frankfurt airport. tice the Bulgarians, who were 6. Allow that woman to offi ces (5,4) nursemaid (4) After waiting for two days for claiming massive financial losses surround a hide! (7) 18. Comfortable piece of the skies to clear, Anand and his if the match was deferred, held all 7. Electronic count about furniture (4,5) delegation of wife/manager and the cards.) Malley in a never-ending 20. Former ABC chairman seconds organised a car to bring Danailov, who turned the 2006 process (9) whose name is given to a them to the Bulgarian capital, a Topalov-Kramnik world title 8. Trend for crash diet (4) series of lectures (5) gruelling two day trip, without match into the ‘Toilet Wars’ cir- 21. Cosmetic used to visas, through five countries. cus, had already achieved one 9. Taipei? Oh, wrong – Last week’s solution Cryptic Clues 16. Quietly caper around the another place altogether eliminate wrinkles (9,5) Anand requested a three day useful aim; Anand would have edge, but often straightened postponement through force preferred to leave all the negotia- ACROSS (8) 25. Riot, brawl (5) 1. Charitable donation after out when fi dgeting in the 13. Units get separate 26. Fraud, impostor (9) majeure but the reaction from tions and disputes to his wife and offi ce! (5,4) the Bulgarian hosts was anything manager Aruna but an argument rider’s songs (6) toilets over time (10) 27. One who believes in 4. Immature newt carries 18. Simple moderator is 15. Popular, but held up the pursuit of pleasure (8) but sympathetic, despite the fact over the starting date inevitably comfortable to sit on (5,4) that arbiters and officials were involved Anand himself. infection (small measure) in while being put in place (9) 28. Fruit of the oak tree (6) sewage outfl ow (8) 20. Lad, royalty, lectures! (5) 17. Uncomfortable pain also missing due to the volcano Whether or not this was a fac- 21. Cream … crea … cre … disrupting European air traffic. tor, Anand lost the first game in 10. Food served up at the pigs rash from these fi sh (8) DOWN (9,5) The chief of the match organ- fairly drastic fashion, but then (9) 19. Serious offence, an 1. Set in place, aligned (10) ising committee, Stefan Sergiev, bounced back to outplay Topalov 11. A top forward (5) 25. Ructions from Brett’s overseas war (7) 2. Saying, proverb (5) accused Anand of disrespect and in the second. The scores are cur- 12. Th … thi … thin…(3,6,5) patronising introduction on tour 20. Cut down car crosses 3. Chinese game played claimed that the hosts were not rently tied. 14. Opinion in the red (5) of India (5) pass in the countryside (7) with tiles (7) 16 April 29, 2010 The Tweed Shire Echo
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SPOONSPOON (USA) Johnny Cash Marvin Gaye, Gladys familiar face; she has worked at They grabbed Jamie Kasdagalis MAY 6, Knight, Barbra Streisand and Twin Towns/Club Banora and on organ, Paul Brewer on bass COOLANGATTA HOTEL Tribute show Whitney Houston. at the Murwillumbah Services and the mighty Jay Krugener While successfully working Club. The new team joins to on mixing, drums, bass, record- MARSHALL AND THE FRO A quick review of Johnny MAY 7 Cash’s career shows he was not within all facets of the music the existing talents of Kelly ing etc and hey presto they THE SOUNDLOUNGE merely just a successful coun- industry in Los Angeles for Channells in the kitchen. This have a few very rocking like- try artist, but that he is also one many years, which includes Sunday there’s a roast dinner, able tunes. Luckily for the lads THE PLATTERS session guitarist, recording so what better way to celebrate there was no surf worth talking MAY 8 of the most successful artist TWIN TOWNS in popular music. He charted artist, record production, and LOREN AND JUZZIE SMITH, THE 48 singles on the Billboard composing and playing on SOUNDLOUNGE, APRIL 30 IN THE BIN FILM FESTIVAL 100 pop charts. It’s one more countless movie scores and MAY 8-15 television shows, Louie had PALM BEACH PARKLANDS than the Rolling Stones, and since he started out in 1955, he the opportunity of working FRIENDS OF THE POUND recorded nearly 1500 songs on closely with the great com- 10TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION over 470 albums. posers Henry Mancini, Dave SATURDAY MAY 8 Grusin, Quincy Jones and Lalo SALT CENTRAL PARK Celebrating the life and music of Johnny Cash is the tribute Schifron. SALTWATER FESTIVAL show performed by Canadian Atalie’s interest in music SALT VILLAGE entertainer Dail Platz. He has started out in her teens as a MAY 8 shy but determined performer. KINGSCLIFF been able to capture not only the vocal style but also the Travelling throughout Queens- THE GOLD COAST BUSKERS look and personality of the land to entertain captive COMPETITION audiences, Atalie was asked MAY 9 AT 11AM man in black. Dail is also one of Australia’s top multi-instru- to perform with Rick Price and PALM BEACH PARKLANDS Jacki Love at the Carols Under mentalists, playing the 5 string the Cosmos. AN AUDIENCE WITH FRANK banjo, acoustic guitar, electric SPENCER Soniiq was formed in 2002 guitar, mandolin and fiddle. He MAY 11 and they have established plays this Sunday, May 2 from HALDANE’S DAUGHTERS TWIN TOWNS themselves not only a great 1.30pm at the Currumbin RSL. SHEOAK SHACK, FINGAL duo but also a name that will HEAD 7PM FOREVER EVERLY Entry is free. MAY 12 be associated with high quality, TWIN TOWNS Soniiq outstanding entertainment. Mothers Day than a great about the last few months so Down to earth and humble, May 1, 7pm at Currumbin lunch at the Roundhouse they could concentrate on the Loren is a true hard-working A NIGHT OF VINTAGE FILM Louie Shelton (guitar) and RSL. Tavern in Murwillumbah. Every music. The current members troubadour revealing a musical MAY 13 Atalie (vocals) are an excit- REGENT CINEMA, mum receives a free flower on of the band are Rob Brown on flair that can’t be ignored. Ever ing new duo that will be MURWILLUMBAH The Roundhouse arrival. drums and Lachlan Leckie on evolving and creating, Loren performing this Saturday at Tavern bass. Sheoak Shack, Fingal explores a myriad of feels and Currumbin RSL. Louie’s name Head Saturday 7pm. may be unknown to most The weekends have been Haldane’s Daughters styles, and his eclecticism listeners, but his guitar work cranking, according to man- What do you get when you get Loren and Juzzie makes him hard to categorise. has been heard over and over ager Emily. DJs Connection a bunch of Aussie larrakins and Juzzie Smith will be releasing by even casual popular music and Dutch have been dishing a mad Irish vocalist together in Smith his new album Taking Time listeners since the mid-60s. out a great mix of favourites a recording studio in 40 degree When asked to comment on Out on this performance. With According to their website, while also engaging the punt- heat, feed them beer and wild Loren’s music, John Butler had a combination of guitars, har- his career as a session musi- ers, she says. Starting at 8pm, turkey? Haldane’s Daughters this to say, ‘Loren writes the monica, didgeridoo, keyboard, it’s a great way to start the cian began with the Monkees, is what you come up with. kind of music that when you voice and percussion, this night out. playing the memorable riffs on Andy Burke and Neal Purchase listen to it you somehow feel unique music is hard to place several of their recordings. He There’s also a buzz with newly Jnr started jamming and writ- like you1re getting a massage. in just one category. It’s bluesy, went on to play on I Want You appointed chefs Brendan ing songs in October of 2009, A sweet, gentle voice accom- folky, country music with a Back, ABC and I’ll Be There for McDonald and Sarah Everett. which is the perfect mix of panied by relaxed melodically the Jackson 5, and has been Brendan comes to the Tavern Neal’s psychedelic garage rock plucked guitar written by a distinct world flavour. 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Ladies Tuesday Social Millington d. Scott Agnew, Dennis Agnew Sat 24 Apr Winner Putting - Mick Lawson - 20 putts Bogangar Beach Blasters 36 d Red Hot P. Garwood, N. Matheson, K. Robinson, M. 26/13. Winners: John Strachan, Lidia Elsey; Ken Ball rundowon to net 61 (c/back) Chilli 0. No player awards given. SPORT DRAWS Blagbrough def. G. McCarthy, M. Open Singles Championship: Schmidt, John Mann; r/up: Frank birkin, Stan Allen eagled the 1st hole Intermediate A: Southern Cross Stars 29 d NETBALL Cooper, S. Ganter, D. Turner Quarter-finals: Al Kalnins d. Peter Harris Ron Parker; Tony Houghton, George Har- Rus Pitchers eagled the 7th hole Sparks 9. Player awards to Yasmin Foster Murwillumbah Netball S. King, S. Scott, A. Harris, J. Crerar def. J. Clark, 25/12; Mark Howarde d. John Millington wood. Murwillumbah Golf Club and Jaye Magnum. What a great day last weekend. The netta D. Kerwitz, P. 25/16; Nick Separovich d. Dennis Agnew Tweed Heads Tourers Monday 18th Veterans Individual Sta- Storm 38 d BCU Spice Girls 23. Player courts were a little wet, but like the lit- McNamara, J. Withington 25/7; Greg Kelly d. Col Hawkins 25/15. Sunday week, 2 May the lads will be play- bleoford .A.Grade Winners B.Wedlock 40 Awards to Sarah Earnshaw and Kaitlyn tle troopers they are – there were no N. Bell, M. Heydt, C. Sieben, P. Henderson def. Semi-finals: Al Kalnins d. Mark Howarde ing at South Tweed and Robina will join pts R.Up K.Dawson 37 pts Winner B.Grade Browning. complaints. Everyone just seemed happy K. Figura, J. Dodsley, 25/23; Greg Kelly d. Nick Separovich 25/16. them. The list is on the notice board in W.Haigh 38 pts R.Up S.Steen 37 pts N.Pin Opens: Flamin Devils 69 d Newbies to be playing again after the extended H. Bardsley, W. Grant Final scheduled for next Saturday 1 May the members lounge. 2nd 8th E.Sherwood 10th M.Chilcott 14. Player Awards to Caitlin Ahu and Erica break. D. Stewart, S. Jackson, J. Green, P. Houghton at 1pm. GOLF 14th C.Hulme B.R.D 34 pts c.b Thurs- Severs. Saturday May 1 def. M. Picking, S. Jackson, S. Hambleton, A. Social Results: Chinderah Seniors Social day 22nd April Women’s V’s Par Winner Blu-mers 43 d Cougars 30. Player Awards Round 2 – Canteen: Spice Girls Plowright. D. McNamara, J. Webster, M. Gwyn- Sun 18 Apr Results for Thursday 22/4/10 - Stablrford .G.Somerville +2 R.Up M.Dawes +1 N.Pin to Melissa Wyness and Nerida Scerri. 9am: Geckos V Bogangar Beach Blasters. ne, def. R. Laycock, E. McGrath, A. Olive Green 1: Hannah & Sam Ramsay; r/up: Winner A grade - Ron Cutler - 42 points 2nd J.Gielis 8th C.Quantrill & J.Baker 10th Waratahs 41 d Brookes Team 22. Player Court 11 Tweed Heads Men Lynda Kattenberg, Ian Simmonds, Betty new h/cap 6. R/up - Dudley Wallis - 39 J.Selvey 14th G.Swan & M.Dawes Friday Awards to Simone Stewart and Maddy BCU Spice Girls V Southern Cross Stars. 26/4 Apologies for last week’s results not be- Rodger, Joan Lyon. points new h/cap 6 23rd April Individual Stableford Medley Edwards. Court 9 ing published due to an electronic hitch. Green 2: Lois McLeod, Ken Calvert; r/up: Winner B grade - John Kokoschko - 42 Women’s Winner V.Ireland 31 pts Mem- SHOOTING 10.30am Tiger Lilies V Flames Court 5. Carnival: Pat & John Griffiths. points new h/cap 19. R/up - Tom Maye - bers Winner M.Rosloen 42 pts c.b B.R.D Murwillumbah Pistol Club Sugar Plum Fairies V Crickets Court 6. Entries are now open for the next car- Random Rink Draw winners: Renee & 40 points new h/cap 20 to 36 Pts Saturday 24th April Individual Club Championships are still running HammerHeads V Drifters Court 11. nival, Tweed Heads Classic Pairs sched- Tony Laycock; r/up: Dot & Chas Turner. Ball rundown to 35 points (c/back) .Stableford in 4 Grades A.Grade Winner so get in and shot. Results for this week Red Hot Chilli Girls – Bye uled for Monday 3 May 2010 and same Tues 20 Apr: No bowls due to rain Wed Results for Monday 26/4/10 - Stroke & N.Fogo 39 pts c.b R.Up K.Bullen 39 pts are 21-Apr-10; Air Pistol - A Berry 586, J X-Factor V Sparks. Court 9 conditions apply as previous carnivals. 21 Apr – No bowls due to rain Monthly Medal. Winner Monthly Medal B.Grade R.Dicksen 39 pts R.Up A.Morrison Lumsden 564. Ladies Air Pistol- L Cole- Storm – Bye Entry is $30.00 per team. Entries close Fri 23 Apr: - Rus Pitchers (c/back) 39 pts C.Grade D.Cormick 43 pts pts R.Up man 388. 24-Apr-10; Magpies (formerly known as Brookes with Games Director Thursday 29 April Green 1: Bern Jacobson, Fred Sayer, Max Winner A grade - Rus Pitchers - net 54 C.Oalshott 41 pts D.Grade R.Green 41 pts Rapid Fire- P Norris 633, D Stebbing 590, team) have the duty from 12 - 1.30. [today] Phone 07 5506 8157 or Box 167, Morris; r/up: Col Robinson, Peter New- new h/cap 8. R/up - Glen Henry - net 58 R.Up A.Venn 39 pts N.Pin 2nd C.Varela J Lumsden 521, A Berry 519. Sports Pis- The canteen will need help and we are Tweed Heads 2485. man, Col Moses new h/cap 8. 8th D.Cormick 14th M.Shields B.R.Down tol- S Nash 592, P Norris 592, J Blair 577, cooking a BBQ so please come and help Indoor Pairs Championships: Green 2: John Bibby, Howard Waye, Terry Winner B grade - John Kokoschko - net to 34 pts c.b S Dundon 577, A Uren 575, D Stebbing 565, out. Semi-finals: Steve Ross [sub. Jon Bosisto], Patton; r/up: Geoff Green, George Kend- 57 new h/cap 15. R/up - Dave Thompson - NETBALL A Gazzard 560, A Berry 555, J Turner 555, D Round 3 – Canteen Blu-mers John Millington d. Dennis Lusby, Peter all, Dennis Agnew. net 59 new h/cap 16 Murwillumbah Netball Association Gazzard 542, J Gove 541, K Hansen 527, A 1.30pm Blu-mers V Tigers. Court 10 Harris 16/13; Scott Agnew, Dennis Agnew Green 3: Barry Heffron, Leigh Tynan, Pe- Winner C grade - Bill Miller - net 54 new Intermediate B: Hammerheads 19 d Dennison 515, G Andronicus 511, J Hoctor Cougars V Flamin Devils. Court 9 d. Keith Downey, Bill Boyle 19/11. ter Harris; r/up: Frank Birkin, Peter Young, h/cap 21. R/up - Paula Fearnley - net 58 Geckos 17. Player awards to Chloe Ryan 508, P Cusack 447, W Green 443, J Duebel Magpies V Newbies. Court 10 Final: Steve Ross [sub. Jon Bosisto], John Alan Stephen new h/cap 24 and Haven English. 424. Ladies Air Pistol- A Gazzard 396. Waratahs – Bye May 1 www.tweedecho.com.au The Tweed Shire Echo April 29, 2010 23 Service Directory
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GUITAR AMP REPAIRS, all pro audio & must be 18–65 yrs old custom modifications. Ph 07 55454831 tel: 0402 207 137 Brims Builders Hardware, Billinudgel 02 66801718, Sth Tweed 07 55236002 www.thorphillipsaudio.com www.KateChase.com.au Call 131 546 or Mark on 0438 429 534 02 6674 5020 26 April 29, 2010 The Tweed Shire Echo www.tweedecho.com.au Noticeboard Organic gardening classes and social get togethers, days are: Sunday, Tuesday, Wednes- Community Tweed Riverbank Res- has around 200 volunteer positions 9.30am-3.30pm. For info call Malcolm every second Wednesday of the day, Thursday and Saturday. For toration Project. Volunteers meet available through community or Georgina on 07 5524 4963. Free workshop for organic garden- month. For info call 07 5599 2249. more info on free introductory les- the first Saturday of the month organisations in our region. The ‘five ers, farmers and the community sons, call the club on 02 6672 2064. from 8am to 1pm to plant trees on most wanted’ vacancies this week Toastmasters on Sunday, May 9, at Burringbar to Family history the banks of the Tweed River on include: Tweed Heads, site activities Become a popular, confident public learn about biochar, how to make Tweed Gold Coast Family History Mental health Kyogle Road, one kilometre south assistant; Tweed Shire - Hands On speaker, tune listening skills and it, and even take home your own and Heritage Assoc. will hold its Mental Health Carers meetings of Byangumangu Bridge. For further info Volunteers to provide manicures, have a laugh as well. Join Murwil- farm-scale biochar unit. For more monthly get-together at South for the next month: Monday May call MarciaMarcia on 6672 8146 or email nail and face massage and one-on- lumbah Toastmasters every other info go to www.biocharproject.org Tweed Sports Club, Minjungbal Dr, 3. Families and friends of people [email protected]@netspace one personal support to residents; Thursday for dinner and friendship or call/sms Dolph 0407 032112. South Tweed Heads on May 4 at with mental illness are welcome to Murwillumbah, tax help volunteer; (all ages). Call Marg 02 6677 9575 or Lupus seminar 1.30pm. Visitors welcome, for info share friendship, information and MentalMental healthhealth Tweed Heads - Volunteer-friendly Phil 02 6677 9388. call Noelene on 07 5599 8939. experiences with other carers fromrom MentalMeMentntalal HHealtheaealth CaCarersrersr meemeetingstin visitor; Tyalgum/Chillingham, The Lupus Association of NSW is 10am on the first and thirdM onMondaysdays forffoor theththe nextnneextxt mmonth:onth: Monday MMayay childcare worker. For info visit www. Justices hosting a patient education seminar Probus club in each month at the Tweeded HeaHeadsds 3.3. FamiliesFamamiillieies aanandnd frffriendsiendn s of peoplepeoeoplple nortecltd.com.au or call 02 6672 Tweed Valley Justices of the Peace at Tweed Ultima Conference Centre Library, Brett Street (no pupublicblic withwwiithth mmentalenenttaal iilillnessllnlneesss araarere welcome to 8288. have a desk at Tweed Centro each on Saturday, May 8, from 10am-3pm. Kingscliff mixed Probus Club meets holidays). Knowledgeableable volunteer sharesshhaarre ffrfriendship,iieennddsshhiipp, informationiinnfoformrmata ion andand Tuesday 10am-2pm. Also at Tweed Doctors will speak on lupus and the first Wednesday of each month members of the Tweed Valleyalley Men-Men- experiencesexexpepeririennccees wwiwithitthh oothertthheerr ccarersararerers from WalkingWal group City Thursday from 10am-2pm and pregnancy, benefits of participat- at 10am at the Uniting Church tal Health Carers Network assist.sist. 10am1010amam oonn tththehe fifirfirstrstst a nndandd t hhithirdirdrd M oonMondaysndadays MurwillumbahMurwillu on the Move walk- 5pm-7pm. For info call Margaret on ing in research and recent medical hall Kingscliff. Outings every 3rd Inquiries (07) 5524 4556. inin eacheaacch monthmmoonntth aat tthehehe TTweedwweeeded HHeadseaeaddss iningg ggroup meets at information 07 5599 2975. developments in treating lupus. Wednesday of the month. Library,Liibrbrararyy,, BBrettreretttt SStreettrtreeeet (n((nono puppublicublblicic cecentre carpark at 6.50am Wednes- Register online at www.lupusnsw. Vintage film night holidays).holidaaysys)).. KnowledgeableKnonowwlleeddggeeaabbllee volunteervoollununtteeeerr days and Saturdays. Enjoyable walks Community calendar org.au or call the Association on Pottsville meet Friends of the Tweed River Regional membersmbers ofof thethehe TweedTwweed ValleyValllley Men-MMen- 1800 802 088. Pottsville Neighbourhood Watch around town. All welcome. For info Tweed Shire Council online com- meeting, Tuesday, May 4, at 7pm in Museum are hosting a vintage tal Healthth CarersCarers Network assist.assist. call 02 6672 1660. munity calendar of events lets you Camphor laurel the Sandbar Room, Pottsville Neigh- film night at the Regent Cinema, Inquiries (07)7) 55245524 4556. know what’s on. Available for event bourhood Centre, Elizabeth Street, Murwillumbah, on Thursday, May Computer skills organisers, community groups, A free Landcare cancer laurel 13, at 6pm. Kids helplinene control field day will be held at Sat- Pottsville. (Please note change of Computer Association Tweed resident and ratepayer groups and When kids face a crisis, Kids Helpline urday, May 15, from 9.30am to noon venue and time). New members Lifeball Seniors meets at 10.30am on the others to promote their local events. at ‘Woodstone’, 143 McConnells welcome, call Lilian 02 6676 4675. is there to help, Australia’s only third Wednesday of each month at Visit www.tweed.nsw.gov.au/ Road, Dunbible. Janet Townsend Lifeball is an exercise sport similar to telephone and online counselling Seagulls. Learn computer skills from Events/WhatsOnCommunity.aspx. will discuss camphor management Free concert netball but played at a walking pace service specifically for children and other seniors. Joining days are on plans and demonstrate how to kill Tweed Links Music Club concert, by senior men and women. Come young people aged 5 to 25 years. the second Thursday of each month Meditation various sized camphors. Participants Sunday, May 2, 2pm, Coolangatta and have a try. Sessions held every For info call 1800 55 1800 (free call) at Seagulls. For info call Noelene Buddhism drop-in classes in Murwil- should wear sun-safe clothing and Tweed Heads Golf Club, Soorley Tuesday 9.30am-11.30am at Tweed or go to www.kidshelpline.com.au. on 07 5599 8939 (Mon-Fri 9-5). All lumbah for guided meditations, sturdy shoes. For info call Claire at Street, Tweed Heads South with Supersports Centre, Chinderah, welcome. teaching and discussion, followed Tweed Shire Council on 02 6670 the Tweed Links Quartet and Allan $5 per person. Contact Jill (02) Community exchange by refreshments. All welcome and 2199 or Janet on 02 6677 9326. Grant Dancers. Special guest artists 66740636 or George (07) 55244558 Tweed Shire Community Exchange. Breast screening no prior experience necessary. Class soprano Liza Beamish and with son Tweed Shire’s newest economy. BreastScreen NSW Tweed Heads fee $10. For info call 07 5535 1140 or Physical activity Jeremy and others. Admissions $6 Family night Website: www.tweedshire.info. Clinic at The Tweed Hospital offers visit [email protected] Are you a fitness provider or health for club members, $10 for visitors. Global Care family food and fun Email: [email protected]. free screening mammograms professional? North Coast Area For info call Elaine on 07 5590 7870 night every third Saturday at Mobile/SMS: 0424 670787. People all year round. After hours ap- Meditation groups Health Service will hold a free or visit www.tweedlinksmusicclub. Christian Outreach Centre, Prince helping people. The exhange is a pointments are also available on Every Monday evening, 7pm-9pm information forum and morning org Street, Murwillumbah, entry $5 for network of people helping people. Thursday nights and Saturdays. at Kingscliff Holistic Centre, For info tea at Banora Point Community family $2.50 for singles includes tea Get help, buy things, sell things and All women over the age of 40 are call 6674 4866. Centre on Wednesday, May 5, from K’cliff CWA and entertainment. All welcome. help others without paying cash. eligible, however women aged 50 10am-noon. For info call Liz on 02 Kingscliff Country Women’s Associa- Also free sausage sizzle every third to 69 are particularly encouraged to Pottsville meet 6674 9515. tion meets the 2nd Tuesday of the Saturday at Murwillumbah markets. Parent support receive two yearly mammograms. Pottsville Community Association month at Cudgen Leagues Club, For info call Glenn on 0422 741558. The Family Centre’s trained volun- Appointments can be made by has deferred the April and May meet- Stamp club Wommin Bay Road, Kingscliff at Scrapbooking teers and support workers provide phoning 13 20 50. ings. Next meeting will be June 29 at Twin Towns Stamp Club next meets 9.30am. New members welcomed practical parenting support to par- 7.45pm. New members welcome. For on Monday, May 4, at the HACC call 02 6674 3724. Scrapbooking group 4Her meets ents and carers living in the Tweed Bargain shop info call Helen 02 6676 2549. Hall, Heffron Street, Tweed Heads. every Wednesday at 10am at Chris- Shire who are caring for at least one The Uniting Church Bargain Shop Visitors welcome. For info call 07 Exercise classes tian Outreach Centre, Prince Street, child 0-3 years of age. For info call helps the Blair Athol Supported Nashos 5598 7629. A community-based exercise Murwillumbah. All welcome, bring 07 5524 871. Accommodation and Assistance Pro- The Gold Coast South-Twin Towns class at Tweed Community Health your own photos, classes available, gram. Pre-loved clothing, bric-a-brac, Branch of the National Servicemen’s Palliative support Centre for ‘mature age’ people, no morning tea provided. For info call Volunteering small household items, linen, books Association of Australia will hold its Elaine on 6672 1571. Tweed Palliative Support is holding uniforms, no commitments, no co- Looking for a way to gain work and luggage as well as new greeting general meeting on Sunday, May 16, a May fundraiser with bargains ordination required! Move to music Red Cross experience, meet friends and/or cards and wrapping paper available. at 10am in the Anzac Room of Twin galore: clothes, books, pot plants, and increase your fitness in a fun contribute to your community? At 2/3 Machinery Drive, Tweed Towns Services Club. For info call crafts and bric a brac, lots of fun for environment. Fridays 8.15am (DST), Tweed Heads Red Cross Branch Each week NORTEC Volunteering Heads South, from Monday to Friday John 07 5535 2484. the kids, refreshments. Saturday, Allan Millard Room, Tweed Heads will resume monthly meetings on May 1, 9am-3pm at 9 Sandra Street, Hospital. For more info call Jules on 2nd Friday of each month in the Third quarter May 6 14:15 MAY 2010 community room at Tweed City MONTHLY MARKETS New moon May 14 11:05 Tweed Heads South. 0407 077 132. Astronomical data Shopping Centre, commencing Every Sat 6-11am Farmers Market – First quarter May 21 09:43 Exit International Historical society with morning tea at 9.30am. Visitors Currumbin Wildlife Sactuary 0417 759 777 Full moon May 28 09:08 and tides welcome, form info call Joyce on 07 Day of Sun Sun Moon Moon High tide, Low tide, Meetings on end of life choices. For Tweed Heads Historical Society and 1st Sat Brunswick Heads (02) 6628 4495 month rise set rise set height (m) height (m) 5524 1277. 1st Sat 8-11am Casuarina Farmers’ Market info call Elaine on 07 5535 1151. Museum open Tues, Thurs, Fri 11am- 1S0612 1713 1912 0845 1019,1.34; 2222,1.81 0422,0.36; 1548,0.58 4pm Sunday 1pm-4pm, Pioneer 0414 777 432 Hospital auxiliary 1st Sun Banora Point Farmers’ Market 2S0613 1712 2008 0941 1107,1.27; 2304,1.73 0510,0.43; 1630,0.65 AOOB Park, Kennedy Drive, West Tweed 0614 1711 2104 1031 Tweed Hospital Auxiliary meetings 0417 759 777 3M 1154,1.22; 2348,1.63 0559,0.50; 1714,0.71 AOOB Twin Towns Branch Cent Heads. For info call 07 5536 8625. 1st Sun Byron Bay (02) 6680 9703 4T0614 1711 2201 1114 1245,1.19 0649,0.56; 1802,0.77 are held on the first Monday of Auction will be held at Cobaki 1st Sun Pottsville (02) 6676 4555 every month in the Islander Room 5W0615 1710 2255 1152 0037,1.54; 1341,1.19 0741,0.60; 1701,0.81 Broadwater Village on Sunday, May Garden club 1st Sun Tweed Heads (07) 5599 1714 in the Tweed Civic Centre. New 6T0615 1709 2349 1226 0131,1.47; 1442,1.22 0833,0.62; 2010,0.82 2, at 1pm. Afternoon tea $4. Mem- Murwillumbah District Garden members welcome. For info call 2nd Sat Kingscliff (02) 6674 0827 7F0616 1708 1257 0234,1.43; 1541,1.28 0824,0.61; 2121,0.80 bers, family and friends invited. Next Club’s next bus trip to Lightning Merle on 07 5536 1441. 2nd Sun The Channon (02) 6688 6433 8S0617 1708 0042 1327 0335,1.41; 1632,1.38 1011,0.58; 2226,0.75 monthly meeting Friday, May 7, at Ridge July 26-30, cost $680 twin 2nd Sun Chillingham 0437 041 023 9S0617 1707 0134 1356 0430,1.41; 1716,1.45 1053,0.55; 2324,0.68 South Tweed Sports Club at 2pm share and bookings need to Rock ‘n’ roll dancing 2nd Sun Lennox Head (02) 6672 2874 10 M 0618 1706 0227 1425 0520,1.42; 1756,1.55 1131,0.53 in the Secret Garden Room. Guest be made as soon as possible at 2nd Sun Coolangatta (07) 5533 8202 11 T 0618 1706 0321 1457 0604,1.42; 1832,1.64 0013,0.61; 1207,0.51 Women wanted for rock ‘n’ roll les- speakers will be Westpac Helicopter Beverley’s on Main Street. Meetings 2nd Sun Tweed Heads (07) 5599 1714 12 W 0619 1705 0418 1532 0647,1.42; 1909,1.75 0056,0.53; 1242,0.50 sons and dancing, first session free. Service. Members and intending held on the fourth Monday of 13 T 0620 1704 0517 1611 0730,1.42; 1947,1.81 0138,0.48; 1318,0.50 Men also welcome. Wednesdays 3rd Sat 8-11am Casuarina Farmers’ Market members invited to attend. each month at 7pm in the Jessie 0414 777 432 14 F 0620 1704 0618 1656 0815,1.41; 2027,1.87 0220,0.40; 1357,0.50 McMillan Hall, Wollumbin Street, all 1.30pm-3pm (DST), Coolangatta 3rd Sat Mullumbimby (02) 6684 3370 Seniors Centre, 2 Gerrard St, Coolan- 15 S 0621 1703 0721 1748 0903,1.39; 2110,1.90 0304,0.37; 1438,0.51 Pensioner food welcome. 3rd Sat Murwillumbah Cottage Markets 16 S 0621 1703 0822 1847 0949,1.37; 2156,1.90 0350,0.35; 1523,0.53 Are you a struggling pensioner? Twin Towns and District Garden gatta, phone 07 5536 4050. 0417 759 777 3rd Sun Ballina (02) 6687 4328 17 M 0622 1702 0919 1951 1041,1.34; 2245,1.87 0441,0.35; 1613,0.56 Then there is free food at the Club May meeting Monday, May 10, 18 T 0622 1702 1011 2057 1136,1.32; 2337,1.82 0534,0.37; 1707,0.60 in the Tweed Heads Civic Centre. PCYC markets 3rd Sun Banora Point Farmers’ Market iBar, Wharf St, Tweed Heads on a 0417 759 777 19 W 0623 1701 1057 2203 1236,1.32 0631,0.39; 1807,0.64 Held every Sunday at the Tweed Wednesday at 12.30pm. Any pen- Guest speaker will be horticulturist 3rd Sun Nimbin (02) 6689 0000 20 T 0624 1701 1138 2308 0035,1.75; 1339,1.34 0730,0.41; 1915,0.66 Kay Ball. Entry $3 which includes Heads PCYC, corner of Florence and sioner welcome. More donations 3rd Sun Pottsville (02) 6676 4555 21 F 0624 1700 1216 0138,1.67; 1443,1.40 0827,0.42; 2028,0.68 morning tea from 8.30am with Adelaide Streets, running from early needed. Call Terri 0414 376 057. 3rd Sun Tweed Heads (07) 5599 1714 22 S 0625 1700 1251 0012 0245,1.61; 1543,1.49 0921,0.42; 2142,0.62 meeting starting at 9.30am. All in the morning to around lunch- Friday: for aged pensioners, at 3rd Sun Uki (02) 6679 9026 23 S 0625 1659 1326 0115 0350,1.55; 1639,1.60 1012,0.42; 2252,0.58 the Ibar, Fridays 9-30am-1pm. Call the usual benching, trading and time. For more info call 07 5599 1714. 4th Sat Kingscliff (02) 6674 0827 24 M 0626 1659 1402 0218 0452,1.51; 1731,1.70 1100,0.43; 2357,0.48 cuttings tables, raffle and lucky Thelma on 07 5536 3037 for donat- 4th Sun Bangalow (02) 6687 1911 25 T 0626 1658 1441 0321 0550,1.47; 1820,1.79 1147,0.45 door prize. Members and visitors Free meals ing food. 4th Sun (in 5 Sun month) Coolangatta 26 W 0627 1658 1523 0425 0645,1.43; 1907,1.86 0054,0.42; 1231,0.47 welcome. Delicious free meals prepared by (07) 5533 8202 27 T 0628 1658 1609 0529 0737,1.40; 1952,1.89 0145,0.37; 1315,0.50 U3A Sri Govinda Dham are served every 4th Sun Murwillumbah 0422 565 168 28 F 0628 1658 1700 0631 0826,1.36; 2035,1.89 0233,0.36; 1358,0.53 Croquet clubs second Tuesday at the Murwil- 4th Sun Tweed Heads (07) 5599 1714 U3A Tweed Coast, Friday Forum, 29 S 0629 1657 1755 0729 0913,1.33; 2116,1.88 0318,0.37; 1440,0.57 lumbah Community Centre from from 2pm-4pm at the Uniting Tweed Heads Croquet play days 5th Sun Nimbin (02) 6689 0000 30 S 0629 1657 1852 0821 0958,1.31; 2157,1.81 0401,0.40; 1521,0.61 11.45am-12.30pm. All welcome. For Church Hall, Kingscliff. Afternoon are Monday 9am and Thursday and 5th Sun Tweed Heads (07) 5599 1714 31 M 0630 1657 1949 0908 1041,1.28; 2235,1.74 0444,0.44; 1602,0.65 info call Prema Das on 6679 5541. tea. Cost $2, guest speakers are Saturday 9.30am, all welcome to All times are Eastern Standard Time. Time lags: Ballina Boat Wil and Thalia Tebbutt who will come and try. Phone 07 5599 1611 FARMERS MARKETS Dock: 15 min; Byron Bay: nil; Brunswick River Highway Bridge: talk about their walking holidays for more information or come to the Landcare volunteers Each Sat 8-11am Bangalow (02) 6687 1137 high 30 min, low 1 hr; Mullumbimby: 1 hr 10 min; Billinudgel: Each Thu 8-11am Byron Bay (02) 6687 1137 3 hr 55 min; Chinderah: high 1 hr 30 min, low 2 hr; Terranora in Scotland, England and the lawns at 39 Recreation Street, Tweed Friends of Wollumbin (FOW) Land- Inlet: high 2 hr 10 min, low 2 hr 25 min; Murwillumbah: high Himalayas. Heads on play days. care group are looking for more Each Tue New Brighton (02)6684 5390 2 hr 30 min, low 2 hr 50 min. Tides in bold indicate high tide of Each Sat 8am-1pm Uki (02) 6679 5438 U3A Twin Towns holds various Murwillumbah Croquet Club play people to help with the Byangum 1.7m or more and low tide of 0.3m or less. Data courtesy of the National Tidal Centre. www.tweedecho.com.au The Tweed Shire Echo April 29, 2010 27 Backburner It’s called the sport of kings but horseracing is also for punt- ers who enjoy a few thrills and $ ( )* + ', spills and they weren’t disap- !' ' -' ## pointed at Tweed River Jockey Club’s Anzac Day meeting at .$/ # ) ' ) Murwillumbah racecourse last 01 +) ) -' , Sunday, with a horse dropping dead after one race and a fe- ! " # " $ %&'% male jockey and her mount crashing into the turf dur- ing another. It was during the race club’s feature event when Wine List, which had led the field for most of the race, col- lapsed on returning to the scale and, according to the report in the local daily ‘expired in the mounting yard’. A very sad event for all of Wine List’s con- nections, and a reminder that racing comes at a cost, for man and beast. ■ ■ ■ ■ Someone in Murwillumbah is Sheleema and Aaron Cook sporting head-turning millinery at Sunday’s Anzac Day race meeting using a newish, three-wheeler at Murwillumbah racecourse, which had its share of dramas (see first item, left). pram taken from the carpark Photo Jeff ‘Camilla’ Dawson out the back of the Salvation Army shop in Murwillumbah, in Cudgen Creek, Kingscliff, than she bargained for when invested in the venture could which doesn’t belong to them. without permission to use it. she went to toast some bread be lost entirely, Ms Hale said. The black Mountain Buggy Some local residents later that this week. ‘I got the shock of As we’ve said before car racing Swift pram, with a lime green morning found to their disgust my life, the bread went down and taxpayer money shouldn’t interior trim, belonged to a that the boys had left a dozen and a mouse popped up!’ she mix. young family which moved fish rotting in the sun. Fishing said. ‘I check the toaster every ■ ■ ■ ■ into town from the Sunshine for food or even for sport is time now!’ Could it be the re- More than 300 people put their Coast last Thursday. Husband okay if you catch and release, cent rain driving them inside left legs in, then put their left accidentally left it there as he but the lack of respect for life or is this a plague year? legs out and shook them all loaded up second-hand fur- by leaving the fish to die is an ■ ■ ■ ■ about as part of a giant hokey niture into his car but on re- insult to nature and just plain We’re not surprised to hear that pokey at the Hosanna Farm- LIC199108C turning soon afterwards, it was stupid. What kind of person another dinosaur car-racing stay family fun day at Stokers gone. Anyone who could help would do this? event company is on the verge Siding on Anzac Day last Sun- is asked to return the pram to ■ ■ ■ ■ of going under and leaving tax- day. The massive hokey pokey 13 Byangum Road, Murwillum- Murwillumbah Leagues Club payers $30 million out of pock- was one of the highlights of the bah (no questions asked) or call will host a ‘Ladies Night’ (tup- et. Greens MP Sylvia Hale has day, organised by the Christian Lisa on 0431 348 251. Needless perware party, raffles and gifts) called on ASIC to investigate Community of Murwillumbah to say the family is heartbroken fundraiser this Saturday, May 1, the operations of drag racing to provide a low cost (every- as they are struggling and un- to celebrate the role of women company Western Sydney In- thing but the food and drink able to replace the all-terrain in our community and sup- ternational Dragway, the com- was free), family day. There pram which also had all the port the many women and pany that operates the Eastern were medieval games, craft baby’s bottles etc in it. Lisa said children being helped by the Creek Dragway. She said the workshops and even bands to that the person who took it Tweed Shire Women’s Service latest accounts submitted to enjoy. And it seems the families ! most likely thought someone this Mother’s Day. The night ASIC indicated the company, loved it, more than 1,200 people had left it for the Salvos. includes a complimentary which has a 25-year lease from joined in this year, well up on ! ■ ■ ■ ■ champagne with light supper the State Government to oper- last year’s 700. Farmstay owner Seems like some generation Y provided. For info call Kara on ate the Eastern Creek Dragway, and one of the event organisers, " teenagers have a lot to learn, 0434 954 498. had lost $758,000 in 2007/08 Alex Reynolds said the event # $%& especially in terms of waste not ■ ■ ■ ■ and appears to be continuing ran incredibly smoothly with ' want not. Last Sunday morn- Is the Tweed Coast in the grips to lose significant amounts of none of the parking problems ing three teenagers were seen of a mice plague? A Kings cliff money. Should the company which haunted the inaugural fishing on a private pontoon reader reports getting more fail, $30 million of public funds event last year. !"! #!$ YOU ASKED FOR IT! 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