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Byrrill Creek Dam Back on the Table THE TWEED Win tickets to www.tweedecho.com.au see the Volume 3 #43 Thursday, July 7, 2011 Advertising and news enquiries: Phone: (02) 6672 2280 [email protected] [email protected] CAB Details in Sport – page 18 21,000 copies every week AUDIT LOCAL & INDEPENDENT Byrrill Creek dam back on the table Steve Spencer ing of the wall of the current dam saying the raising of the Clarrie Hall pire’s decision and they are crying foul. ment, whenever it is confronted with would be adopted. Dam wall was the best option. ‘How much does another review a piece of legislation that it does not Th e NSW government’s move to res- ‘Th e prospect of re-examining the ‘If they are using the same evidence like this cost? It is money wasted. It’s a agree with, will seek to have it over- urrect the review of the controversial decision cannot be construed as gov- in the new review it will show that Byr- political vendetta against the conserva- turned.’ Byrrill Creek dam project has been ernment support. Th e re-opening of rill Creek has a high ecological value,’ tion movement in the Tweed and the Although not in his electorate, hailed as a victory by some Tweed the review is not a victory.’ he said. people of Byrrill Creek. Tweed MP Geoff Provest welcomed Shire councillors but described as a Cr Longland likened the Byrrill ‘Some councillors didn’t like the um- ‘It is unfortunate the state govern- continued on page 2 ‘waste of money’ by disappointed en- Creek proposal to the controversial vironmentalists. Traveston Crossing dam north of A decision late last year by the Brisbane, which despite gaining state Tweed celebrates former NSW Labor government to government approval ended up being reject the project outright has been sunk by the federal government’s Envi- overturned by the new primary in- ronmental Protection and Biodiversity NAIDOC Week dustries and water minister Katrina Conservation Act. Hodgkinson following a visit to her ‘It will waste a lot of time and money offi ce by Tweed mayor Kevin Skinner and will be delaying the inevitable,’ he and former mayor Cr Warren Polglase. said Cr Polglase was behind the move ‘I think the object of re-opening the last year to switch council’s support review is to buy some time. But even if from raising the existing Clarrie Hall the NSW government eventually ap- Dam wall to the environmentally con- proves it the federal government will tentious option of supporting a new knock it on the head.’ dam in the Byrrill Creek valley. Th e Save Byrrill Creek spokesperson council owns land in the valley which Joanna Gardner said the review had it earmarked for a dam decades ago. already ‘been done in depth’, but the ‘Th is is a win for the council. Before outcome had not suited councillors this we were cut off at the knees,’ said Polglase and Skinner. Cr Polglase, following his recent meet- She said Byrrill Creek residents and ing with the minister. environmentalists had held a meeting on Monday night to discuss strategies ‘Political decision’ to combat the latest push to build the ‘It was a blatant political decision [by dam. the former state Labor government] to ‘If they want to re-run this whole get the Green vote in the Tweed just process again the majority of the resi- before the state election.’ dents here will voice their concerns Cr Polglase said it was ‘lucky to fi nd loud and clear once again,’ Ms Gardner Bundjalung Kunjiel Dancers, Luther Cora, Aaron Henderson and Stephen Appo at NAIDOC celebrations on Tuesday. a new minister with a fresh attitude’. said. ‘If you want growth in the Tweed ‘If the council concentrated on im- Kate McIntosh who specialise in storytelling through ples, said NAIDOC Week was a great Shire you have to have water,’ he said. plementing water savings they would music, and female Indigenous duo the opportunity for Indigenous Austral- But the decision has been greeted not need a new dam. It is not like dams Cultural celebrations marking NAI- Stiff Gins were among those to per- ians to share their history and cultural with less enthusiasm by deputy mayor are the only answer. Th ere is stormwa- DOC Week have kicked off across the form at the event. values. Barry Longland, who predicted the ter harvesting and grey water. Half of Tweed and Gold Coast. Th e event included a workshop on He said the occasion was also a project would have ‘so many hoops to the water used goes through the toilet Th e annual event honours the histo- singing songs in Indigenous language, time to refl ect on contemporary issues jump through’. or out in the garden. ry, culture and achievments of Aborig- with the Gold Coast campus library which continue to impact on Indig- ‘I don’t think it will ever happen,’ ‘Every shire surrounding us has inal and Torres Strait Islander people. also unveiling an art exhibition fea- enous Australians. he said. implemented water saving measures Southern Cross University’s Gold turing work from the Kallalu gallery ‘It’s a good time to highlight and ‘It will be something of a hot potato except the Tweed Shire.’ Coast campus marked the occasion in Coolangatta as part of the celebra- reflect on particular important is- for the NSW government. I’ve been Caldera Environment Centre this week with live music and cultural tions. Professor Adrian Miller, head sues that are going on around the na- opposed to the Byrrill Creek option spokesman Sam Dawson said he was performances. of Southern Cross University’s Gnibi tion, such as the Northern Territory from the beginning. I hoped the rais- not concerned by the resurrection, Local Indigenous band GuriGuru, College of Indigenous Australian Peo- continued on page 2 THE GOOD GUYS TWEED HEADS SOUTH factory seconds & new stock at up to 50% off! heaps of fridges U washers U dishwashers U ovens U cooktops on sale 7.5KG FACTORY 4.5KG FACTORY WHILE STOCKS 2ND WASHER 2ND SENSOR DRYER LAST. WAS $799 WAS $469 OFFERS WAREHOUSE AVAILABLE NOW $398 INSTORE NOW $295 ONLY. CLEARANCE! THAT’S 50% OFF! THAT’S 37% OFF! CNR SHALLOW BAY DRIVE & MINJUNGBAL DRIVE HOMEMART ON THE TWEED (/--*,,,,,www.thegoodguys.com.au <echowebsection=Local News> Local News . iPads and 13” MBPros in Stock & On Sale! Desexing to prevent unwanted pets Our Most Popular Laptop Computer and Kate McIntosh iPad2’s in White or Black - On Sale Overwhelmed local animal This Week @Lightforce Computers welfare groups are trying to curb the growing number of unwanted pets by off ering low- cost desexing. Th ey say the number of sur- rendered and feral animals, particularly kittens, remains a serious problem in the Tweed, stretching the limited resources of animal welfare groups and shown with Apple SmartCover $45 ea. causing unnecessary suff ering New iPad2: Now in White or Black to the animals concerned. Available in 16gb - 32gb & 64 gb with or w/o 3G Reduced-cost desexing is Prices Start at $579 $564. available at the RSPCA’s mobile vet clinic which is stationed at Murwillumbah Showgrounds New MacBook Pro 13” LED until this Friday (July 8). 2.3Ghz Intel Core i5 CPU 4Gb ram ‘You want to take what?!’ Raff erty’s thought bubble perhaps shortly before being eunuched by 320 Gb hd $1399 $1369. As part of the campaign, Ingrid Ehnhuus. Photo Jeff ‘Calling a Spayed a Spayed’ Dawson Friends of the Pound have also New MacBook Pro 13” LED negotiated with several local 2.7 Ghz Intel Core i7 CPU 4Gb ram NAIDOC Week Byrrill Creek dam back on table 500 Gb hd $1698 $1698 $1669. vets who will continue to per- form reduced-cost desexing at continued from page 1 continued from page 1 Tweed mayor Kevin Skinner their clinics until the end of this intervention and acknowl- further investigation of the is- said he wanted a full review to *Add Applecare for 13” MBPro $329 Now $295 month. edgement of country,’ he said. sue, but said he hoped good ‘make sure the process had been Take 10% off ANY 13” Laptop Bag or Sleeve Jointly funded by the RSP- In Tweed Heads, a Bubs, Jar- money would not be thrown dealt with properly. Above offers valid only with MBPro 13” purchase CA, Tweed Shire Council and jums and Family Fun Day will away pursuing the Byrrill Creek ‘We want to know how the Friends of the Pound, the ser- be held at Recreation Park this option. previous state government Authorised Reseller vice is part of a wider long-term Thursday (July 7) from 11am ‘We don’t want to miss op- came to the decision and what Authorised Service Provider campaign to encourage respon- to 3pm. Th e event includes art portunities but I would not like information they used to make Authorised iPad Reseller sible pet ownership. workshops, live performances, to see bucketloads of money the decision. Th e process must Chair of the desexing sub- storytelling and a free sausage spent on a project, only to see be correct,’ he said. We’re Local & We Beat The Apple Store’s * committee Sonia Trichter said sizzle. The event will be fol- the federal government step in ‘Th e council weren’t part of Everyday Apple Retail Product Prices! un-desexed animals produce lowed by a NAIDOC disco at and shut it down,’ he said. the process but it owns very hundreds of unwanted off- the Tweed Heads PCYC for ‘The Queensland govern- sizeable areas of land in the Byr- Lightforce Computers spring each year who have to be nine- to 17-year-olds from 6pm ment spent something like rill Creek area.’ Byron Shire’s Only Apple Certified Tech Centre Since 1992 found homes or who otherwise to 9pm.
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