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Eagle soars to freedom Councillors’ expenses to be revealed?

Ken Sapwell

A bid to hide councillors’ expenses from public scrutiny appears set to come unstuck at this month’s council meeting. Greens councillor Katie Milne is expected to win majority support for a push to re-instate a list of councillors’ individual expenses tradition- ally published in an annual report. Senior council staff quietly axed the list fol- lowing the return of the new council in Sep- tember last year after the previous council was sacked in 2005 and administrators appointed. Chinderah-based councillor Kevin Skinner blew the whistle on the change when he de- scribed expenses being claimed by some coun- cillors on their trips away as ‘exorbitant.’ ‘I just don’t think it’s necessary for all the councillors to be going off to these things all the time,’ he complained, adding he had attended just one. Although he did not name names, he told the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary animal trainer Luke Chigwidden with the three-year-old Wedgetailed eagle nicknamed Miss Toby just before he last council meeting there should be a limit on released her in the Cudgera Creek area on Tuesday. Photo Luis Feliu the number of councillors attending conference and seminars and that they provide a report for Luis Feliu all the birds around here were harassing her, she they can chase their prey and scavenge. those who didn’t attend. would have starved to death or attacked by dogs ‘We’ve had a surge of injured raptors brought A three-year-old Wedgetailed eagle had its first or other animals.’ into the sanctuary recently, the end of spring and ‘Warped view of reality’ taste of freedom in almost six months when it Sanctuary animal trainer Luke Chigwidden, a start of summer is the peak season because that’s Council’s corporate services chief Troy Green was released by carers into the wild at Cudgera TVWC volunteer himself for several years before when all the offspring are leaving their nests, we says it was decided to publish an aggregate list of Creek on Tuesday after it was rehabilitated for joining the sanctuary, released ‘Miss Toby’ as the had 30 Brahminy kites in recently. expenses because listing them separately would an injured wing. eagle is known, before an enthusiastic group of ‘Australia Zoo is sending us all their raptors, be too complicated and ‘would give a warped The eagle was rescued by Tweed Valley Wild- locals and wildlife carers on Tuesday morning, as we have a new facility designed for them with view of reality’. life Carers (TVWC) last July on a property at using a dead rabbit as a lure to keep her fed and a large enclosure so they can fly around,’ he said. This was because the figures included the Cudgera Creek and had been rehabilitated at in the area where she was last seen with her male Ms Joakim said TVWC could only dream of wages of the mayor’s and councillor’s personal Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary since then. partner and till she is strong enough to hunt. having such a purpose-built facility to care for assistants for the first time as well as the distance ‘She was found by locals struggling to fly, she ‘This one was lucky in that her wing was not the many birds of prey brought in. travelled between each councillor’s home and seemed to have a dislocated shoulder, so we permanently damaged, injured wings are a big ‘We’ve rescued four eagles in the past few years council offices. looked after her for a couple of days then rang problem for birds of prey because as soon as in the Tweed Valley including a sea eagle and Total costs racked up by councillors in the the Currumbin Wildilife Sanctuary as they have you do any damage to them they’re out, flying we really need a proper shed for the raptors,’ nine months to June 30, not including their proper facilities and enclosures for rehabilitating and fitness is most important for their survival,’ she said. meeting fees, was $86,295, including nearly raptors’, TVWC president Helen Joakim said. Luke said. Not only a shed, but TVWC is always looking $25,000 spent on conferences and training ‘As she couldn’t fly, she could not hunt for food, ‘The biggest problem in caring for raptors is for volunteer carers to train. For info or to join, seminars. and the eagles are the top of the food chain, so that they have to be fit when they’re released, so call 02 6672 4709. continued on page 2 THE GOOD GUYS TWEED HEADS SOUTH WHIRLPOOL 7.5kg WASHER UÊ£äää,* Ê눘Êëii`` UÊ"˜ÞÊÈ{ʏˆÌÀiÃÊ«iÀÊÜ>à If£xäÊۈ>ÊÀi`i“«Ìˆœ˜Ê NOW $686 vÀœ“Ê -7ÊœÛiÀ˜“i˜ÌÊ OR $486 vœÀÊ -7ÊÀiÈ`i˜ÌÃ]ÊfxäÊ V>à ÊL>VŽÊvÀœ“Ê->“Ã՘}Ê œ`iÊ“>ÞÊÛ>ÀÞÊ * vÀœ“Êœ˜iÊà œÜ˜° AFTER CASH-BACK ۈ>ÊÀi`i“«Ìˆœ˜°

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Local News Clarrie Hall dam given all Huge pool of swimmers raises charity funds clear over algal blooms The recent outbreak of blue- farmers and helped flush the green algae in Clarrie Hall algae from both the weir and Dam has almost dispersed with dam. a red alert which had been in The huge bloom of the blue- place for most of spring lifted green algae was found in the by authorities. dam in September after a long But users of the dam are dry spell with another bloom urged to remain vigilant for spotted in the weir shortly af- any recurrence of the algae as terwards. the weather heats up. Blue-green algae usually ap- According to Tweed Shire pear as green paint-like scums Council, the waters of the dam on the water and foreshore are currently recording low edges or clumps throughout levels of blue-green algae and the water. The algae makes the the public warnings have now water appear dirty, green or been lifted by the Regional Al- discoloured and the water is gal Coordinating Committee. often a strong musty or earthy The red alert for the algal odour. Above: The ninth annual outbreak at the Bray Park weir Contact with the contami- Tweed River Swim Classic last pool, where the shire’s drink- nated water poses a health Sunday was a big success and Mythology and circuses explored ing waters is extracted from, risk. drew a record 160 swimmers was also lifted recently. For more information call of all ages. Recent rain filled water 1800 999 457 or visit the web- The male winner of the storages for council and local site www.water.nsw.gov.au. 2.5 kilometre race was Colin Braund with a time of 31 mins 44 secs while the women’s winner was Julia Grilly (37 $1200 FREE mins 37 secs). The men’s winner of the 1.2km race home insulation package was Brad Saden (23 mins 15 secs) while Genevieve Alder This includes owners, occupiers, rentals and investors (27 mins) was the women’s Take advantage of the $1200 free insulation winner. before it is discontinued altogether. Organised by the Murwil- Call Chelsea at lumbah Brass Monkeys swim SKYLINE INTERIORS P/L club, the money raised by the on 0401 414 681 swimmers goes to Murwillum- or 6680 2231 bah Scouts and Fingal Rovers Surf Life Saving Club. Photo We are your local insulation company, please support us. Larissa Nicholson The Murwillumbah and Tweed Heads Above: Artist Michelle Dawson ‘Here be Monsters’ is an exhibi- imaginings of the artist’s own in her studio with some of her tion of work by Bangalow artist mind’. artworks inspired by mythol- Michelle Dawson inspired by Michelle’s work runs with EKO Community is ogy and science. Her exhibi- mythological creatures. two new collective exhibitions, tion called Here Be Monsters is Michelle’s work, according to all grouped under the title of now officially open one of three major exhibitions the gallery, ‘explores the place ‘Fertile Ground’. ‘Step Right going on display at the Tweed of monsters in the human ex- Up!’ explores the circus in Join the Lismore and Ballina EKO Community and get: River Art Gallery from next perience across the spectrum Australian art, and ‘Drawing A Solar Power System for as little as $3,499* Friday, December 11. Photo of history, mythology, fairy Breath’ is a collaborative proj- Jeff Dawson tale, modern science and the ect by four Tweed artists. A Solar Hot Water System for as little as $1,449* No free no obligation quote Councillors’ expenses to be revealed? Free home sustainability assessment may give you access to Green Loans of up to $10,000 continued from page 1 attending conferences because parent. We are not a private Veteran mayor Warren Pol- I believe we learn a lot from concern – we’re a business and *for a 1KW System in a Super Neighbourhood of 100 homes glase says publishing a list of them.’ should not be afraid of public individual expenses would give Cr Milne said she gave a re- scrutiny,’ she said, claiming that a distorted picture. port to the council about her she also had not claimed some ‘I am sure that individual first conference but didn’t fol- expenses she was entitled to. Unlock the potential of renewable energy councillors are spending less low up with subsequent reports Cr Skinner jumped on the than in 2004,’ he said, referring after getting the impression expenses issue when the coun- in Murwillumbah and Tweed Heads to a report published that year ‘that it really wasn’t the done cil voted to adopt new guide- showing the highest individual thing’. lines which ban them from ob- expenses claim averaged $8,600 She has the backing of former taining frequent flyer benefits a year – about half the average mayor Joan van Lieshout, for council-paid trips and for claim now. former deputy Barry Longland putting their hands out for at- Cr Milne says she plans to and possibly Cr Dot Holdom, tending political fundraising move a notice of motion at the who says she’d be happy to functions. council’s last meeting for the make her expenses public, but It’s unclear how much coun- year on Tuesday, December 15, had been warned she’d be in cillors can charge for accom- calling for publication of indi- breach of a new media policy modation and meals but they from $3,499* from $1,499* vidual expenses. preventing councillors from must accord ‘with the Tax Of- ‘They should be disclosed for making public anything not fice allowance guidelines’, and For more information please visit www.ekoenergy.com.au or contact solar co-ordinator the sake of transparency and already publicly available. Mr Green says all claims are Patrick Halliday on 0425 256 802 or email [email protected] I don’t think anybody should Cr van Lieshout says she strictly audited. have a problem with that,’ said would also like to see an indi- Councillors should travel renewable energy that Cr Milne, who has attended vidual breakdown of expens- economy class or ‘as deter- doesn’t cost the earth three conferences since her es claimed by senior council mined by the general manager,’ www.ekoenergy.com.au election. staff. according to the guidelines. ‘I’m not against councillors ‘I think we need to be trans- ■ See Editorial, page 8 2 December 3, 2009 The Tweed Shire Echo www.tweedecho.com.au Local News

Three-storey flats ‘unsightly’ – court (Real) Advice Ken Sapwell al guidelines did not support block, that the development the Far North Coast Regional from Mrs three storeys in villages such as was needed to keep the town’s Strategy, Coastal Policy, Tweed It’s gone from cheers to tears Hastings Point. economy alive. Mr McIntosh LEP or the Director General Product Tester within a few weeks for Hastings ‘I have concluded the visual gave evidence that the viability for the NSW Department of Point developer, PDK, after a prominence of the proposed of his store, including reten- Planning,’ he said. Dear Mrs Product Tester court ruled that three-storey building is unacceptable, in tion of the Australia Post fran- ‘Three-storey development Christmas shopping is so diffi cult buildings were not appropriate a streetscape context, when chise, was dependent on the and large buildings will destroy with so many decisions. Any tips? for the tiny village. viewed travelling in a southerly town’s population continuing the environmental dominance Joyce PDK boss Danny Gillies direction along Tweed Coast to grow, but this was denied by of the area. Dear Joyce joined mayor Warren Polgla- Road, he said. Australia Post yesterday (see ‘Hastings Point is a unique I’m glad you asked. It’s important to se in cheering a recent court Backburner, page 36). place and the planners and get an unbiased opinion – don’t you agree? decision rejecting a residents’ Rejected arguments Local resident John O’Reilly courts are now recognising The buzz words for this shopping season are: practical; enviro- appeal against a three-storey Commissioner Moore also said the result further vindicat- this and applying the law. The friendly; long-lasting and value for money! So forget glamorous 252-unit resort known as The rejected arguments that the ed the Progress Association’s tables are turning and we trust designer outfi ts, perfumes, mega high heels and oversized Point. council adopted the current successful appeal last year that law rather than miscon- handbags with oversized labels. But this week PDK suffered a interim controls in a bid to stop against the administrators’ ap- duct and luck of the past will Instead, consider back packs or binoculars or hiking socks and now prevail.’ boots. What about a multi-purpose pocket knife for your man – serious setback when the Land the project which was first ap- proval of a seven-unit residen- great for trimming toenails or gutting a barramundi. And one can and Environment Court reject- proved by the administrators tial block on the same site. He said the decision strength- never have enough tent pegs! ed its appeal against council’s amid controversy in 2007. After the community’s appeal ened the residents’ case in their Everyone needs a compass – particularly in these times when so refusal to approve five resi- He said it was one of two was successful, PDK lodged a fight against The Point project many people are going off-track; or for men when they leave the dential flats up to three-stories projects administrators had ap- new DA for five units which which is on appeal to the High pub and lose their sense of direction; or for women when they tell high on a creekside block in proved and which had ‘caused the Council rejected, triggering Court. their man where to go. And you’ll also need a torch so you can see Young Street. a deal of controversy in the lo- PDK’s appeal. Injunction sought the compass. Or for those who don’t know how to use a compass, Senior Commissioner Tim cal community,’ the other being Mr O’Reilly said the deci- what about a GPS navigator? Moore found the size and scope The Point project, which is still sion supported the commu- Mr O’Reilly also revealed For gold diggers – what about a gold pan? Or perhaps a fl ask to keep cold things cold or hot things hot (like my man)? of the development was not in under construction. nity’s claims for last 10 years residents will be seeking an And buy from a shop where all of these great presents are under keeping with Hastings Point’s He also dismissed claims that three-storey development injunction from the court to stop the company from selling one roof and you get great service and the best advice and there’s a village character or consistent by local store owner Allan was inappropriate for Hastings cute bloke with a reddish beard (and I’m not talking Santa Claus). with recently approved height McIntosh, who he noted had Point. more units or allowing them to be occupied until the case is So happy shopping Joyce, and density controls. approval for 20 three-storey ‘It is not supported by the Love Cathy He stressed that NSW coast- residential units on a nearby Coastal Design Guidelines, ultimately resolved. ‘If successful in the High PS. You wouldn’t believe it – I just heard there’s a shop like this in Court, the progress associa- Murwillumbah! Splashing down among the rock pools tion will be seeking orders for For genuine advice on a great range of adventure the demolition of this clearly gear for campers, hikers and travellers see inappropriate eyesore which sneaked through because of a misinterpretation of the gov- ernment’s Seniors Living pol- icy’, he said. ■ Developer warned over 7HARF3TREET-URWILLUMBAHs fence, see page 5

Dungay Public School year 3/4 students (l-r) Ellie Brims, Bianca Barton, Ciaran Rogers and Louis Stovin find plenty to investigate down at the rock pools off the Hastings Point headland this week during their marine awareness field trip. Photo Luis Feliu Luis Feliu rounding the village make for they see the large variety of fun learning and are combined preserved marine specimens It’s only natural to learn about with museum-like displays at and the new aquariums. our coastline and the marine the centre itself. On Tuesday ‘There’s 40 years of work environment right up close in the Dungay students spent a there, it’s dad’s specimen col- the rock pools, as some Dungay couple of hours below the lection,’ Rhett said. His father Public School students found headland on an ‘eco-search’. founded the centre 11 years out this week at Hastings Point. The centre’s marine educator ago after starting an adventure The combined year 3/4 group Rhett Brambleby said the stu- education club with Toowoom- from the historic rural school dents enjoyed looking for the ba Grammar School where he near Murwillumbah were the many and varied creatures that taught for years before retiring first primary school students to live down the rock pools along to the Tweed. take part in an overnight marine the platform during low tide. Marine centre facilitator awareness camp at the Marine ‘There’s fantastic biodiver- Kerry Trees said Coastcare Environment Field Study and sity here, it’s the best on the Week from December 7-13 in Resource Centre in the coastal coast,’ Rhett, son of the centre’s the leadup up the annual in- village renowned for its coastal founder Ted Brambleby, told flux of holidaymakers to Tweed and estuarine marine diversity. The Echo. Coast’s beaches was a good The long-running marine ‘The kids love the explora- time to raise awareness about learning centre at the North tion and beachcombing, which the importance of our coastal Star Holiday Resort has for includes seeing a lot of natu- environment and the increas- years offered high school stu- ral waste and human impact ing impact of pollution on the dents a fascinating hands-on such as litter. They learn much marine environment, it’s plants insight into marine life along more effectively with field trips and animals. the Tweed Coast. which combine all the senses For info on the centre call The outdoor classes along in an adventure. Once in the 6676 3384 or visit www.adven- the rocky shoreline and beach- museum during their educa- tureeducation.info. For info on es off Hastings Point as well as tion sessions, their eyes almost volunteering with Coastcare kayaking along the estuary sur- pop out of their heads when visit www.coastcare.com.au. www.tweedecho.com.au The Tweed Shire Echo December 3, 2009 3 Local News Tweed Coast Vet Jam session for Chillingham market Kim Cousins

Volunteers at Chillingham Community Centre are up to their ears in jam, getting ready for their first Christmas Open 7 Days market next Sunday, Decem- Mon to Fri 8.30am-6pm, Sat & Sun 9am to 2pm ber 13. 14 Tweed Coast Road, Cabarita Beach Jenne Kriz said the job was (02) 6676 3199 hot and messy but they had already filled a lot of jars. ‘We’re making several hun- dred,’ she said. ‘There are six of us, all volunteers. We make all the labels too. It’s quite la- Dr Rod Whitehead bour intensive.’ BScHon (Canada), BDSc (QLD) The keen jam makers are • New ownership as of July 1st - Dr Rod Whitehead committed to using local pro- • Cosmeti c Soluti ons you can trust duce where possible and have • Modern, relaxed, biocompati ble denti stry added plants to the commu- • ‘On the spot’ bulk billing for EPC pati ents nity centre’s garden, includ- • ‘On the day’ emergency appointments ing a strawberry patch, to Dr Brian Tracey working Fridays help them out next year. 7/14 Middleton Street, Byron Bay • 02 6680 7774 ‘It’s in between seasons so we’re using green mangoes to make chutney,’ Jenne said. ‘We started in winter so we were using a lot of citrus and making marmalade. We didn’t want to waste anything. Chillingham Community Centre volunteer Sonja Grove with some of the tasty delights available ‘The community garden at her local market. Photo Jeff ‘Jamin’’ Dawson Picture, Artwork & Mirror is growing some fruit trees Hanging Service and we’ve put in rosella seed- books, hand made soap and ‘We have French chef food court under the mul- lings.’ even home made gluten-free Stephan, with his crepes and berry tree.’ 0410 580 311 Market stallholders are Christmas cake. Kids can tarts,’ Nerina Eslick, market All money raised by the Phone Dennis for also getting ready for Christ- make their own Christmas coordinator, said, ‘and the vi- markets goes directly back prompt, professional service mas with heaps of handmade craft to take home and a food brant operators of Café 2 U into the centre to cover costs. www.thepicturehangingman.com craft on offer including jew- stall will also be raising mon- are providing gourmet coffees For information ring 02 6679 Find us in The Tweed Echo Service Directory! ellery, candles, lead lighting, ey for the centre. which can be enjoyed in the 1284.

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*Prices correct as at 27/11/09. 4 December 3, 2009 The Tweed Shire Echo www.tweedecho.com.au Local News Art asks the real cost of a Big Mac What is the environmental that should be considered. costs of a Big Mac? ‘If we had the environmental Murwillumbah TAFE visual costs of our food clearly labeled arts student Helen Luna, pic- like nutritional values would it tured with her sculpture called affect our choices?’ Big Mac, asks that question Also closing this Sunday is with her work on display at the combined Tweed high- the Tweed River Art Gallery as school exhibition Frameworks part of the local TAFE student 2009 and the 13th annual Les exhibition called Surface/Big Peterkin Portrait Prize for Bag which ends this Sunday Children called Go Green. (December 6). The work is a mixture of foam cups, carbon, cow manure, soil, Your Regional water and photographs. Tursa Employment Employment ‘We are now freely given nu- & Training tritional value information on & Training Services Provider most of our food, but there is very little information about MURWILLUMBAH 50 Main Street Ph. (02) 6672 6712 the environmental costs of the Need Staff? Email: [email protected] food we eat,’ Helen said. KINGSCLIFF Shop 6A, 1st Floor, Kingscliff Shopping ‘A Big Mac can be broken Need Work? Village, 28 Pearl Street Ph. (02) 6674 0699 down to major components of call 1800 670 914 Email: [email protected] growing the beef, wheat, lettu- SOUTH TWEED HEADS 6/81 Minjungbal Drive, ce etc and transport. Need Training? Ph. (07) 5523 4825 Email: [email protected] ‘Carbon released into the COOLANGATTA Shop 1, 82 Griffith Street Ph: (07) 55 361433 Email: [email protected] atmosphere, cow manure re- call 1800 266 425 leasing methane, soil degrada- tion and water consumption www.tursa.com.au are just some of the environ- CONVENIENT OFFICES IN: t Ballina t Bellingen t Brunswick Heads mental costs involved, but that NO t Byron Bay t Casino t Coffs Harbour t Coolangatta t Grafton is just scratching the surface, t Kingscliff t Kyogle t Lismore t Maclean t Mullumbimby there are many more factors FEES! t Murwillumbah t Nambucca Heads t Nerang t Oxenford t Robina t Southport t South Tweed Heads t Yamba t Woolgoolga Developer warned over fence Ken Sapwell He has written to Mr Elliott The fence surrounds an giving him 14 days to either 18-hectare site beside Christies No Chemicals! Tweed Shire Council is again remove the fencing or lodge Creek which Mr Elliott wants seeking the removal of part of a development application to turn into a 57-lot residential a fence which threatens wild- seeking to have it declared subdivision if he wins approval life and blocks access to fishing lawful. from the NSW Department of and swimming spots along a Local resident Richard Gow, Planning. No Ticks! Hastings Point creek. who has always maintained the It abuts the backyard of Developer Walter Elliott fence was within the zone, said dozens of homes along Creek Holdings reinforced the chick- he welcomed the council’s in- Street and creates a vast no- en-wire fence with barbed tervention. man’s land which ends just Prevents And Controls Ticks wire several months ago and ‘The fence has long been a metres from the bank of the MIGHTY SKUDO for all installed a caretaker to conduct bone of contention and we’re creek. TICK-OFF pets young and old daily perimeter patrols to en- happy that the council is now Mr Elliott says he is prepared ✓ Whilst ✓ Safe, effective sure it’s not breached. taking steps to resolve this is- ‘to act’ once he had received a gardening and inexpensive The move infuriated locals sue,’ he said. written order from the council attach to ✓ Fresh water who demanded its removal Mr Gow said he believed or other authorities. clothes. resistant but council staff said they were that fences were prohibited in Residents say the fencing ✓ Deactivate ✓ Lasts over powerless to enforce a request environmental zones and that is preventing threatened flora when not in 6 months because the fence had been a DA would fail. and fauna species from re-es- use, battery ✓ Sold in Sydney erected on land owned by the ‘Anything which is likely to tablishing on the environmen- life up to 18 pet shops since Gold Coast-based developer. destroy or damage an eco-sys- tally sensitive and flood-prone months. 2003 Now council’s development tem in the zone is not allowed,’ site. Your pets will love you for this! manager Lindsay McGavin he said. Mr Elliott lodged plans for says he has discovered that part ‘The fence has already caused a tourist resort and 56 houses Skudo and Mighty Tick-Off are non toxic, effi cient, convenient. of the fence has been erected injury to native animals who’ve with the NSW Planning De- Scientifi cally proven in universities overseas and under Australian conditions. Available at your local pet and garden produce, chemist and health stores. on creekside land zoned envi- suffered cuts after running into partment more than two years Visit Tick Free www.tickfree.com.au or phone (02) 9986 3432 for your nearest stockist. ronmental protection. the chicken or barbed wire.’ ago.

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www.tweedecho.com.au The Tweed Shire Echo December 3, 2009 5 Local News The Living Library presents a range of life stories

Luis Feliu and Kim Cousins very eager readers. Sarah, her 10-year-old son, The Living Library concept older brother and two nephews Sarah King’s newfound life in began in Denmark in 2000 as a were brought to Australia from Australia for herself and young way to break down stereotypes a West African refugee camp family is a fascinating tale in and teach people ‘not to judge by charities Sanctuary North- itself, let alone her experiences a book by its cover’. There are ern Rivers and Anglicare to surviving war-torn Sierra Leo- now more than 70 living li- start their new life. ne 10 years ago. braries in Australia and the ‘I call Australia heaven on The Lismore resident for the Richmond-Tweed Library Ser- earth, it’s like my journey com- past 22 months is ‘on loan’ to vice has now launched one at ing to the promised land. I’ve Murwillumbah Library’s living Murwillumbah. Readers have been given huge support in books program from Lismore half an hour with each book Lismore and am also a Living Library and is happy to tell her of their choice. All readers are Book there but it’s my very first story to those interested. The asked to return the books ‘in time here and it’s beautiful,’ she library loaned out its first liv- the same condition that they said. ing books last Friday to some were found’. Sarah, a part-time library assistant, said she has been involved in the living book Damien expresses his life in art program half a dozen times in Lismore, Nimbin and Byron Bay and learns about life in Australia much quicker than she ordinarily would. Living Books from Murwillumbah Library, Judith Sutton, left, and Sarah King at the Coolamon ‘Most people are interested in Cultural Centre in Murwillumbah last week. Photo Luis Feliu my culture and country which I left 10 years ago, I still stay there are many ways of seeing. ‘I’m blessed with 20/20 vision ing Library, with a few more in touch by email with friends ‘Seeing is believing, every- in my good eye, it makes up years experience, came along there though as it’s now rela- thing comes back to vision,’ for the blurriness in the other to help out. tively peaceful. Judith said. one,’ she said. ‘The wonderful thing is we ‘I love the idea of a living Judith said her sight has not ‘The whole concept is a good learn from others,’ said June book and find it fascinating as held her back. ‘It’s given me an idea to get people out and Crawford, a Lismore Living you get to ask many questions advantage really,’ she said. ‘I talking, when I was borrowed Library book. ‘It breaks down and you get to know about your found out recently that artist I learnt something about eye prejudices.’ reader, I’ve also picked up a fair Edgar Degas, an impressionist exercises. It’s opened me up to The Living Library program bit of the local slang too. who used early photography, talking not just about my vi- will start up again in early ‘I feel the program, helps also had it. He’s been an inspi- sion but also imagination.’ February. To find out more, people appreciate people from ration.’ The new books at Murwil- or to become a Living Book, Damien Conte (pictured) is makes it a lot harder for him.’ different cultures much more. Judith’s greatest fear is what lumbah were not alone on the call Murwillumbah Library on a young Murwillumbah man Jhana said that Damien’s I’ve met a father who has taken could happen to her good eye. day; books from Lismore’s Liv- 6670 2427. with a bright future, showing style of art was very bold, col- care of his disabled son all his his first art exhibition at Fin- ourful and uplifting. ‘It’s quite life, there is so much love there, gal’s Studio 44 next Friday, De- childlike, it’s incredible in the so much dedication Darren gets a firm grip on judo cember 11. sense that it really captivates.’ ‘You don’t judge people as Tweed artist Jhana Bowen The exhibition called Break- you see them, it’s good to get teaches Damien art every Tues- ing Ground, named after the closer to people and see if you day through Crossing Divides, changing views toward disa- can make someone smile. I a program for young disabled bled people, opens at 3.30pm wouldn’t have survived here people looking to forge a career (DST) at Fingal’s Studio 44 at without the warmth, love and in the art industry. 44 Fingal Road, Fingal Head, care from the locals I’ve met, it’s He said Damien, 20, had and entry is free. All artworks not about coming to Australia a limited capacity for verbal are for sale and the exhibition and simply getting a better life.’ communication but gave plen- will stay in Fingal for a couple Another living book, Mur- ty through his art. of days before being shown at willumbah artist Judith Sutton, ‘He’s able to connect to a lim- Tweed Heads Library. started life with a lack of vision ited degree but his biggest ex- For more info call Jhana on in one eye, a condition called pression is through art, autism 0418 191190. amblyopia. It made her realise

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ARTIST TRAIL 1ST BIRTHDAY Kim Cousins ‘It’s good for him, it keeps his Cam said judo provided OPENING NIGHT mind busy,’ she said. ‘It gives many benefits for the intellec- Friday 4th Dec Darren Grundy’s love of judo him discipline.’ tually disabled. has been recognised with a Darren’s coach, Cam Dun- ‘Judo’s good, it’s a very in- 5.30 - 9pm string of recent wins. stan, started a judo for the disa- clusive environment. It’s also At Lismore PCYC judo tour- bled program, based on riding a competitive sport,’ Cam said. nament last month Darren, of for the disabled, after watching ‘Learning to lose is a very 15% OFF Bogangar, picked up a gold Darren struggle with another strong way to build character. FOR THIS NIGHT ONLY medal, followed by a bronze martial art, jujitsu. The social aspect is another big Clothes, Sandals in Queensland and another ‘Judo may well have similar plus.’ and Gift Vouchers. gold at the Bundjalung Round benefits,’ Cam said. Mum Elaine said she’s proud Robin last Sunday, November ‘It’s not about fighting, there’s of Darren’s achievements. Beautiful new jewellery 29, at Piggabeen. a mutual benefit. You can’t gain ‘He’s a green belt and he’s and gift items in stock now. Darren trains every Tuesday at the expense of your oppo- quite happy with it,’ she said. 6680 8323 at Tweed Heads PCYC where nent.’ ‘He helps Cam a lot with the 1-2/29 Brigantine St he gets to hang out with friends ‘Darren is a living example other kids.’ Arts & Industry Park, Byron Bay and practise the sport. He also of how successful the program For information on how Come and do your Xmas shopping myeecarlyle.com.au has an intellectual disability but has been, parents and carers to get involved with judo for with a glass of bubbly or a beer. his mum Elaine said it hadn’t are quite convinced that it’s the disabled call Tweed Heads Mon – Fri 10am-5pm Sat 10am-4pm held him back one bit. made a change. PCYC on 02 6672 4933. 6 December 3, 2009 The Tweed Shire Echo www.tweedecho.com.au The Tweed Shire Echo www.tweedecho.com.au December 3, 2009 7 Comment Malcolm may wonder why he bothered he trouble with Malcolm cluse. For Turnbull, the Libs with a cry of ‘Dreadful! Dread- ant relics of his party. Nick Turnbull, said an old and were always his only chance ful!’ This was the inauspicious Minchin, the sinister minister, Volume 2 #14 December 3, 2009 T wise friend of mine, is and he knew it. start of the Liberal Party Mark the conspirator senator, is an that he’s in the wrong party. But he has always been an I, whose centenary was cele- ageing factional warlord who Well, apparently; but the real uncomfortable fit, and not only brated a few weeks ago. has long since abandoned his trouble is that there is no right on policy grounds, although When the first of the great party’s interests for those of What’s to hide? party for him to join. as the above list shows, his Labor rats, Billy Hughes, himself and his cronies. Kevin Tweed Council ‘s secrecy over details of councillors’ expenses only My friend’s implication was wish list – and particularly joined them in 1916, the name Andrews, the sea-green incon- helps to erode public confidence in its commitment to transpar- that Turnbull really belonged his republicanism – is hardly was changed to the National ceivable, is more concerned ency and open scrutiny of its deliberations and activities, all paid in the ALP, and it is true that designed to appeal to a party Party. When the second of the with the welfare of the Vatican for by the public purse. he agrees with much of what which over the last 15 years great Labor rats, Joseph Ly- than of Australia. His fellow Its new rule and media policy to hide away a list of councillors’ Kevin Rudd is trying to do. has been moving slowly but ons, came aboard in 1931 the Catholic Tony Abbott has taken individual expenses traditionally published in an annual report is Apart from the ETS, Turnbull remorselessly to the right hand name changed again, this time as his model the Vicar of Bray, totally unnecessary and every excuse so far given for not doing so is an environmental activist, a elevating political pragmatism has been lame. Throwing another veil over what should be a sim- nationalist impatient with the to a total lack of principle. ple exercise in public accountability is another step back to the bad general incompetence of state It is not surprising that And on the sidelines they old days which led to the previous council’s sacking in 2005 after governments, a strong advo- Turnbull has been targeted by are egged on by the likes of an inquiry by Professor Maurice Daly. In his report, he criticised the cate for Australia’s involvement Wilson Tuckey and Alby council, ironically then led by current mayor Warren Polglase, over in international issues and, some of the most unpleasant Schultz, both barking mad. its lack of openness and how the public’s perception of corruption last but definitely not least, a relics of his party. This is supposed to be a con- was encouraged by that secrecy. staunch republican. Last week test about the soul of the Lib- Councillors choosing to keep such details under wraps risk he even described himself as eral Party? The arsehole, per- accusations of rorting the system, as it’s a well known fact of life a progressive. From a policy by Mungo MacCallum haps. In retrospect, Malcolm and politics that some pollies are tempted to do just that. We point of view he would not be Turnbull must be wondering don’t suggest this is actually happening here but the temptation out of place in today’s ALP. why he ever bothered. is there if expenses are not scrutinised by the public. Who knows But on a personal level he edge of the political spectrum. to the United Australia Party. what’s been spent on what by whom and whether it’s appropriate? would find it intolerable. He To achieve his avowed aim Hughes and Lyons were both owever, there was some We won’t ever know unless we see the details, but as it stands, all has shown himself incapable of of modernising his party and given the post of Prime Min- Hcheering news last week councillor expenses are detailed mostly as a lump sum and no- massaging the fuzzy and large- dragging the Libs into the 21st ister; rewarding treachery is a with the release of the Senate one’s the wiser. ly impotent factions within the century was always going to be longstanding tradition in the privileges committee report on Council staff and some councillors’ reasoning for publishing an Liberal Party; his attempts at a tough job, and one requiring anti-Labor ranks, proving yet the capers of Godwin Grech. aggregate list of expenses rather than listing them separately is domination have proved to- immense reserves of tact and again that power trumps policy Emails from his time in Treas- that it would be too complicated and ‘distort reality’ due to the tally ineffective, and finally patience. It needs hardly be said every time, with ‘soul’ finishing ury reveal that he saw himself inclusion of the wages of the mayor’s and councillors’ personal as- counterproductive. Obviously that neither quality is among nowhere. as the centre of a vast secret sistants for the first time as well as the different distances travelled he would find the far more ro- Turnbull’s many strengths. The UAP became both im- network which included not by councillors to work. bust democratic traditions and Thus the schism, part policy, potent and irrelevant during only Turnbull and other active Sure, just because a councillor keeps expenses down to a mini- the intractable stubbornness part personality. the war years but in 1945 Rob- politicians, but background fig- mum and doesn’t claim much by not being on committees and of Labor’s heavyweights too Some breathless commenta- ert Menzies cobbled together ures such as the Liberals’ bag- not going to conferences or not talking for hours on the phone, much for his notoriously low tors have described it as a ‘bat- a motley group of anti-Labor man John O’Sullivan of Credit doesn’t mean that councillor is the better performing residents’ tolerance level. After all, they tle for the soul of the Liberal leftovers to form the Liberal Suisse, who received special, representative. induce the odd brain snap in Party’, which is frankly hog- Party Mark II, which endured and possibly corrupt, favours Conversely, one who joins every committee, travels to heaps of Rudd, and he has been virtu- wash. The Liberal Party is a in its current incarnation until from the Grech. conferences and claims as much as possible may not necessarily be ally brought up in the culture. purely pragmatic body formed last week. Like all its predeces- But best of all, he was an end- working harder than the others. So in this way the figures can be Turnbull would self-destruct in with just one purpose in mind: sors, its sole purpose is to keep less font of ideas for O’Sullivan’s a little misleading, but that is still no reason for not publishing the about a week and a half. to oppose the Labor Party. Labor out of power, or at least wife, Janet Albrechtsen. How details to allow members of the public themselves to assess each But more importantly, he Until 1909 the conservative unable to implement its poli- pleasing to find thatThe Aus- councillor’s performance. could never achieve his ambi- forces in Australia were split cies. Where it has policies of its tralian’s resident dominatrix is Much of these expenses are claimed for attending conferences tion, which was and is the top into two warring groups: the own (the GST, WorkChoices) actually Godwin Grech’s ghost and functions all over the country, an activity also criticised by one job. Turnbull is in politics to be Free Traders and the Protec- these are more often that not writer. councillor. The criticism is supported by the fact that most council- prime minister; no lesser post tionists. But with a vigorous arrived at by looking at what Of course, with her inspira- lors don’t even bother to report back on what they learned or pro- will suffice. But the party elects Labor Party on the rise, the Labor would do and then pro- tion and source now ‘undergo- vide some sort of useful link for ratepayers here to the particular the leader, and even the mod- sworn enemies united in a pact posing the reverse. ing treatment’, as it is euphe- event. In neighbouring shires, some dedicated councillors provide ern, non-socialist ALP has not against the common threat. Turnbull, a genuine liberal mistically described, the Libs fascinating presentations and written accounts of the conferences got to the point where it would The recriminations were so (as opposed to Liberal), is an might have to send round the they attended in order to keep their councils abreast of the latest contemplate placing its future severe, even violent, that they exception, and it is not surpris- hat to buy her a new set of al- developments in all spheres of local government activity. People in the hands of a millionaire killed the speaker, Sir Frederick ing that he has been targeted phabet blocks. They need all have the right to ask what they get for these trips on the public merchant banker from Vau- Holder, who fell from his chair by some of the most unpleas- the help they can get. payroll. Again, it’s about accountability. Women and the world Not surprisingly, women are usually seen as the nurturers of P UBLIC MEETINGS society, so it’s good to see an all-female three-way contest for the GANGAJI & ELI federal seat of Richmond. This could be earlier than expected next A&I HALL, BANGALOW st year, with the biggest single issue at stake being what to do about Tuesday December 1 , Gangaji & Eli man-made global warming. THIS IS AN INVITATION TO SHIFT YOUR Wednesday December 2nd, Gangaji & Eli But already we have inaction and political ideology getting in ALLEGIANCE FROM ACTIVITIES OF YOUR MIND TO Thursday December 3rd, Gangaji the way. The Nationals’ Tania Murdock will no doubt toe the party line which is stuck in the middle ages and does not believe in THE ETERNAL PRESENCE OF YOUR BEING. TEMPLE BYRON, BYRON BAY global warming. The Liberals’ Joan van Lieshout is no better, also th espousing the troglodyte view of her party that any attempt at Saturday December 5 , Eli an emissions trading scheme (ETS) will simply be another big tax. Then there is Labor’s Justine Elliot who refuses to get behind local campaigns to restore rail services and plan for future rail links in a R ETREATS bid to remove greenhouse-gas emitting vehicles from our roads. Not much nurturing so far. A&I HALL, BANGALOW 5 Day Silent Retreat – Gangaji & Eli Tweed Shire Echo Dec 6 – 10th Publisher David Lovejoy Editor Luis Feliu TEMPLE BYRON, BYRON BAY Advertising Manager Paul Goeldner Accounts Manager Simon Haslam The Enneagram of Liberation Retreat - Eli Production Manager Ziggi Browning Dec 14 -18th ‘The job of a newspaper is to comfort the afflicted and afflict the comfortable.’ – Finley Peter Dunne 1867–1936 © 2009 Echo Publications Pty Ltd Local contact Pavitar - 0438 451 615 Suite 1, Warina Walk Arcade, Murwillumbah [email protected] Phone 02 6672 2280 Fax 02 6672 4933 email: [email protected] Printer: Horton Media Australia Ltd Register: www.leela.org The Tweed Shire Echo 8 December 3, 2009 www.tweedecho.com.au Letters

Letters to the Editor Fax: 6672 4933 Email: [email protected] The delicate business of Aboriginal history Deadline: Noon, Tuesday The seemingly endless chain The mountain was named and State Governor of Queens- of traditional owner descen- bin as a dual listing with Mt Letters longer than 200 words may of correspondence from James ‘Mt Warning’ by James Cook land, Sir Walter Campbell (of dant families who have always Warning and the mountain be cut and pseudonyms are not McKenzie (most recent in The on May 16, 1770. The first Burringbar), identified the lived in the Tweed and can feature on the McKenzie pro- acceptable. Please include your full Echo name, address and phone number. of November 19, 2009) recorded attempt to climb mountain by the Aboriginal identify their apical ancestors perty remains officially unna- further conveys his confused the mountain was by Robert name Wollumbin. with proof of their connection med to the present day. Making a buck from the interpretation of history and Dixon on June 20, 1840, some It is of no surprise that for an to this country. Some of the Included in the report is a of Tweed Aboriginal people. four years before the first per- unwritten language word there ancestral names for whom substantial quantity of informa- algal bloom In the interests of a balanced manent European settlement are at least 14 variations for the there are known descendants tion supplied by James McKen- I must be the only commu- debate his letters warrant the on the Tweed. The first recor- spelling of Wollumbin. In fact, are: Clara Wollumbin, Buc- zie which he, not surprisingly, nity member disappointed at following response. ded successful ascent of the the historic record includes king Jack, Blow, Bungaree and believes supports his particular North Coast Regional Algal James states that all history mountain was by Frank, Louis around 20 group identification Kitty Sandy (Yelgunan). Each point of view. However, after Co-Coordinating Committee books of the Tweed are false, and Arthur Nixon on April 17, names for Tweed people, and of these traditional Aboriginal collating all available research spokesman Brian Dodd’s an- especially with regard to any 1868. The brothers were ac- it is therefore important to un- people is recorded in the Eu- information, including the re- nouncement that Crams Farm identification of Mt Warning companied by two Tweed Abo- derstand the context for the use ropean historic record before corded speech of now deceased blue-green algae bloom has with its Aboriginal name, riginal men, named Nelson and of these names before claiming members of the McKenzie fa- Aboriginal persons, there is one dissipated and the toxic red Wollumbin. James is aware Maloney, and it is interesting any one name as the only ‘tri- mily settled on the Tweed. overwhelming conclusion: Wol- alert has been lifted. that the Murwillumbah Natio- to note that almost all of the bal’ name for the Tweed. Pe- According to the Dept of lumbin (including the variety of I have been working fever- nal Parks Office, through the early recorded ascents of the rhaps interpretation of their Lands archives a topogra- written and spoken forms) is ishly, seeking secret meetings Department of Environment, mountain included Aboriginal language is best left to linguists phic feature on the McKenzie the culturally appropriate iden- with certain Tweed Shire man- Climate Change and Water guides, until the construction along with Tweed Aboriginal property was also informally tification for Mt Warning. agement and other more senior (DECCW), recently commis- of the walking track up the people themselves. known as Mt Ivy or Mt Dum Despite being provided with industry players, avoiding all sioned a research report to mountain in 1894. It is also very important to Dum until 1972 when a recom- a copy of the report and an op- notion of any community con- collate all available historical For the first 100 years of recognise there are at least six mendation was made by Paul portunity to discuss its content sultation, to realise my dream. information about the moun- European settlement on the different stories and explana- Naylor to the Geographic Na- James continues to assert that I was planning on captur- tain and its meaning for Abo- Tweed almost every official tions for the cultural meaning mes Board to assign the name history is wrong, and only the ing and breeding the shire’s riginal people. The report was reference to the mountain ex- and significance of Wollumbin. Mt Wollumbin to the then mountain on his family’s pro- blue-green algae populations prepared for the ‘Wollumbin clusively uses the Aboriginal Some stories and cultural in- officially unnamed peak. Ac- perty should be called Wollum- and creating an industry, based Consultative Group’, a forum of name Wollumbin, or provides formation remain confidential cording to field notes Naylor’s bin. His crusade has escalated around an algal bio-diesel fuel the region’s Aboriginal people dual naming recognition with and are not in the public do- recommendation was based to claims of bias, intimidation, alternative. that includes Harry Boyd and Mt Warning. This includes a main. Some people in today’s solely on information from and threats of legal action for I had hoped by this time next is chaired by DECCW. visit to the Tweed by Premier wider community may not be the Hatton family, who addi- any who oppose his views. year I could supply my bio-fuel I cannot comment about the the Hon John Robertson in aware that multiple stories and tionally provided conflicting History can be difficult to to Tweed Council which would cultural significance of Wol- 1869 and an ascent by the Mi- layers of cultural information information that Wollumbin interpret, we can deny it, and have seen the employee ‘mush- lumbin, but as the author of the nister for Agriculture the Hon are a feature of traditional Abo- was also Mt Warning. In 2006 we can fabricate it, but we can’t rooms’ driving algae-fuelled report I can comment about J Cook in 1899. When writing riginal beliefs. after two years of investigation change it. hybrid cars all around town. I the extent of historical infor- of the Tweed’s early European Research for the report the Geographic Names Board Ian Fox had also planned on supplying mation it includes. history, former Chief Justice confirmed there are a number reassigned the name Wollum- Burringbar all Repco rally support vehi- cles with my algae juice, but it this situation being so urgent, ously Ms Murdock belongs to feminisation of political lead- 25 years we will double the car- is correct. Meanwhile all who looks like it’s back to the draw- why is the Tweed Shire council the ‘if the rules are inconve- ership in Australia. I would bon we return to our atmos- reject these climate scientists ing board for me. dragging the chain? This koala nient, ignore them, they don’t call for some strong men good phere as well as continuing to today believe we can pollute On a sobering note, it should plan of management won’t be apply to me’ camp. I dare say and true to throw their hats reduce our present forests at an until the cows come home or be explained that toxin produc- needed soon, because there she thinks all the speed zones in the ring. May even do so increasing rate. get lost in the smog. tion by blue green algae does won’t be any left to save. Coun- are too low, and that she is a myself. If the politicians do not un- Question: why did we be- not correlate with cell density cil, please hurry up! ‘safe speeder’. Warren James derstand today what the cli- lieve the same climate scien- anyway, so population counts Marion Cobban So she owned up and said Tweed Heads mate scientists are saying and tists when they said CFCs or are not the be-all and end-all Murwillumbah sorry when she was caught? where they believe humans are halons depleted the ozone layer when decisions on threats to How big of her. And how many Lost in the smog taking the world’s atmosphere and we had to stop using them, our water supply are to be con- Respect drops times has she broken the law The world spent millions of by adding billions of tons of and the ozone layer was fixed sidered. I was appalled to read in last and not been caught? What years storing billions of tonnes greenhouse gases to the earth’s when we did? Here’s hoping our dam week’s Echo that Tania Mur- other inconvenient laws is she of carbon away as oil and coal. atmosphere in such a short Did you understand them doesn’t harbour the same mys- dock, preferred Nationals ignoring? Meanwhile we humans have time, then mankind deserves then? So why ignore them tery poisonous algae recently candidate for Tweed, has been No way should this person removed over 85 per cent of the future it gets. now? discovered in North Queens- convicted of 26 speeding of- be allowed to stand for elec- earth’s remaining carbon stor- This is not a political debate. Laurie Ganter land’s Fitzroy River catchment fences in 20 years, as well as tion. The respect I once had for age (forests) in the last 250 To me, turning our backs on Tweed Heads that are known to be poten- deliberately breaking the law the National Party has dropped years. the climate scientists is not in tially fatal to mammals and are by driving on a Queensland li- quite a bit lower. We then began burning off the best interests of the future Contentious road suspected to have contributed cence while her NSW one was Odille Esmonde-Morgan the coal in the last 150 years of our grandchildren. What is going on with Tweed to the gastro illness outbreaks suspended. Terranora and the oil in the last 100 years I believe the Liberal/Na- Shire Council? Construction in the Rockhampton region. No aspiring politician who with about 40 per cent of the tional Party have at most a ten has been approved for a con- Tweed Shire Council is on shows such arrogant and bla- Hatter stands up stored carbon added to our at- per cent chance of being right tentious 630-metre road to give notice that there are many tant disregard of the law should Hopefully the all-female fight mosphere in the last 50 years as about the earth’s future and only access to a four-acre industrial in the community who are be allowed to be elected to the for the federal seat (The Echo, greenhouse gas. our grandchildren will know if development at Chinderah. now aware of how the water body that makes the law! Obvi- November 19) will not be the If we do nothing in the next my belief in climate scientists continued overleaf unit operates and we will be watching. 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➤ The Liberal Party’s climate subcommittee interro- Der, what climate change? gates a scientist. David Lovejoy tive, and both can be endlessly evil plan would have required called the ‘Argument from Per- embroidered from the com- total complicity from hundreds sonal Incredulity’. It goes some- ay to go, Liberal Par- fort of your armchair at home of government agents, and just thing like, ‘As a retired school ty! Who would have without any need for evidence. imagine how many climate sci- teacher I find it impossible to W thought the collec- Clearly the godless environ- entists would have to be signed believe that human beings have tive intelligence of our con- mentalists have found a way to up by Al Gore to mutilate their the capacity to affect the cli- servative politicians could fall reduce us all to communism life’s work promoting a theory mate, so change cannot be hap- below that of an inbred earth- by dismantling western in- they know to be untrue. pening.’ And if it is, it must be worm? They have shown that dustry, and clearly George W However, there is one big down to sun spots, volcanoes, paranoid ignorance trumps Bush surrounded himself with difference between the two fic- orbit wobble or whatever else rat ionality every time, on both corporate fascists who would tions: the 9/11 story was never takes the uninformed fancy. ends of the political spectrum, stop at nothing to enslave the taken seriously outside the Often these opinions are as their obsession with climate people. realm of loony internet specu- derived from religious con- change denial is like a mirror The difficulty with both lation, but climate change de- viction. Environmental values image of the left-wing delusion ideas, and the reason people nial has not only escaped from which contradict the paradigm that the American government without straight-jackets tend the asylum, in Australia it has of the universe being created orchestrated the 911 attack. to dismiss them, is the scale of actually taken over most of a solely for human use and profit Both ideas are fatally attrac- the conspiracy. Dick Cheney’s mainstream political party. incite powerful antagonism in Let’s get this straight: there is tobacco companies did when those whose religion is of a le- no serious debate in scientific combating the link between galistic cast. circles about the reality of an- cigarettes and cancer. (This is This is part of what has 4 / 41 Burringbar Street thropogenic climate change. If not another conspiracy theory: driven the Liberal Party revolt. Mullumbimby NSW 2482 like me you are not an environ- the money trails are clear.) 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At least consensus is clear and hard- becomes. A recent survey in with an Abbott and Bishop in ening: if we don’t address the America found that a majority charge we know what we are problem immediately there of respondents did not believe in for. will be catastrophic conse- global warming is caused by In the meantime, there was quences. In the right-wing me- humans, and also showed that a scheme before parliament, dia (which means most of it) people over the age of 65 are loaded with concessions to big there is a barrage of ‘scepticism’ much more likely to take this polluters, of uncertain worth HOLISTIC HEALTH IN THE HEART OF MULLUM that has risen to a crescendo in view. Young people cannot af- in reducing emissions, and recent months and drowned ford to be so cavalier: they will arrived at by extensive nego- out the informed view that ac- be around to see the results of tiation. It’s the sort of crap bill tion is imperative. inaction. you get when too many self- The origin of most of this Most of the people denying ish interests compete like pi- opinion-bending is no mys- the science, or arguing that ranhas in a bucket, but it was a tery. The fossil fuel companies there is still professional de- start. We could have built on it, have spent millions on PR bate about the issue, are not for our children’s sake. Planet SOLAR campaigns, dodgy websites equipped for serious discus- Earth to those Liberals who and political lobbyists promot- sion. They adopt what Richard can still outwit earthworms, ing junk science, just as the Dawkins in another context come in please.

LETTERS from page 9 ranks are getting very thin. ment visually; and this in turn The industrial block is op- Even three or four people sit- would encourage people to HOT WATER ting there (signless and silent) walk around the village rather posite Anne Lane and very close to Chinderah Road with at least remind the councillors than drive. access to the motorway. In- there are real people out there. What about the possibility stead, the council-approved Katie, Joan, Barry and some- of new buildings incorporating road means heavy trucks have times Kevin cannot save the roof gardens? Perhaps landsca- REBATES STILL to drive a further kilometre Tweed all by themselves. pe architects, developers, engi- on to Chinderah Bay Drive Some councils have websites neers could have some input to access this 630-metre road, where people can vote on vari- with their expertise and inno- which seems like absolute ous issues. Can anyone see us vative ideas. madness to me. getting that? No, we are headed Bron Trathen AVAIL ABLE. This block is at 16/18 Ozone in the other direction. People Murwillumbah Street, on property address 40 need to take an interest, if they ■ The letters editor writes: Anne Lane, so residents of the want things to go the right way. Ten other letters were three caravan parks abutting It is our money they are spend- received this week. If yours the Ozone Street development ing. Watch the water situation, hasn’t appeared it is because were unaware 16/18 Ozone that’s where the action is. our space is too short or the Street and 40 Anne Lane were Lisa Townsend letter is too long, or it repeats ACT NOW AND SAVE: one and the same, given the Murwillumbah the contents of previous lack of a sign on Ozone Street, letters, or it has already been $1,600 Federal rebate STILL AVAILABLE and therefore didn’t have the Greening the town printed elsewhere, or it was opportunity to oppose it. Would it be possible to start written in purple capitals, or $1,800 Federal REC1 incentive *STILL AVAILABLE Are we to become another a dialogue with Murwillum- it is libellous, unintelligible, Banora Point Caravan Park bah residents, as that is where or just plain unlucky. We ‘debacle’? What isn’t the coun- I live, about innovative ways have always acknowledged cil telling us? to beautify the town and the unpublished letters as a cour- Lynda Mack type of development possible tesy, but some writers have The Federal Government rebate on photovoltaic solar panels hhasas Chinderah for the area? requested us not to ‘shame’ ended, however you can still receive the Federal Solar Hot Water I have in mind the possi- them in this way. In case there Rebate when you install an EcoSmart solar hot water system. Thin on the ground bility of creating ‘green walls’. is the slightest possibility that It seems that many of the com- To find out what you’re eligible for, call your local This would enhance the our simple list could be seen munity members who usually area in a number of ways: it in that light we hereby discon- EcoSmart installer today on 133 326. ecosmart.com.au go to council meetings to at- would help reduce the heat tinue the practice immedi- *Based in zone 3 Model No. E4F136W3AC. Rebate eligibility subject to conditions of all relevant rebate programs. tend the public gallery have 1 REC value may change, please refer to website for current value. ECO13983/einstein created by so much concrete; ately, only to be reinstated, if become discouraged, as the it would soften the environ- at all, by public demand. 10 December 3, 2009 The Tweed Shire Echo www.tweedecho.com.au ( )*#)
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1. Among the infestation of Christmas movies this December is The Santa Clause (Prime, Friday, 8.30pm). Here, Tim Allen helps out a little tacker with his maudlin sentiments. 2. Long before there was Twilight, there was Catherine Deneuve and David Bowie in The Hunger (GO!, Saturday, 11pm), the vampire movie for the fashion conscious, followed at 12.45am by The Legend Of The 7 Golden Vampires, starring the uber vampire hunter Peter Cushing. 3. Arj Barker is among the laughs in the Melbourne Inernational Comedy Festival All Star Gala (TEN, Sunday, 8.30pm), a welcome 1 2 3 relief from yuletide mania.

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5.00 rage (PG) 5.20 World News 6.00 Kids’ Programs 6.00 Kids’ Programs 6.00 Infomercials 6.00 Kids’ Programs 5.00am to 6.30pm 6.00 Golf. Australian 6.00 Kid’s Programs 11.00 Live From Abbey Road: 7.15 Weatherwatch 11.00 Movie: Annie (G 1999) 10.00 Hit List TV (PG) 7.00 Weekend Today 6.00 Grumpy Old World News Open Highlights 1.00 Ballistyx Snowboard Paul Simon, Corine Bailey 7.25 World News StarsKathy Bates, Alan 12.00 Australian Open Golf 9.00 Kids’ Programs Holiday In Various 7.00 Sports Performer Show Rae, Primal Scream 1.00 Sylvie Guillem (G) Cumming, Audra McDonald. 5.00 Ten News 10.30 Cricket Second Test 6.35 Heartland (G) Languages Awards 1.30 Seinfeld 12.00 Stateline 2.40 Mendelssohn, The Nazis 1.00 V8 Supercars 5.30 Sports Tonight Australia v West Indies Day 2 7.35 Hamish 8.00 NFL Game Day 3.00 Frasier 12.30 Best Of Australian Story And Me Masterpiece from 5.30 Sydney Weekender 6.00 Karaoke High (PG) 1.00 The Cricket Show Macbeth 6.30 World News 8.30 Basketball. NBA 4.00 Hogan’s Heroes 1.00 WNBL Basketball UK. 6.00 Seven News 6.30 Don’t Forget The Lyrics 1.30 Cricket Second Test 8.30 Movie: Madigan 7.30 2010 FIFA World 10.30 Powerboating. 5.00 The Nanny 3.00 W-League Football 3.45 The Chopin Etudes 6.30 No Leave, No Life (G) (PG) Australia v West Indies Day 2 (M 1968) Stars Cup Draw Class 1 World 6.00 Green Acres 5.00 Bowls: Queensland Open 3.55 Henri Rousseau The Toll- 7.00 Borderline (PG) 7.30 Merlin (PG) 6.00 Evening News Henry Fonda, 9.40 Movie: The Championships 6.30 Get Smart 2009 Men’s Pairs Semifinal 1. Keepers Secret (G) 7.30 Kingdom (PG) 8.30 Movie: Titanic (M) Stars 6.30 TBA Richard Widmark. Protector (MA 11.00 Mecum Auction 7.30 Hogan’s Heroes 6.00 Nigella Express 4.30 Newshour With Jim Lehrer 8.30 Wallander (M) Leonardo Di Caprio, Kate 7.30 TBA 10.10 Movie: Fire 2005) Thailand. 12.00 Golf. Australian 8.30 Seinfeld 6.30 Gardening Australia (G) 5.30 Humanimal (PG) 10.30 Movie: Road To Perdition WInslet, Billy Zane. 8.40 Lotto Over England Tony Jaa, Petchtai Open 9.30 Father Of The Pride 7.00 ABC News 6.30 World News Australia (M 2002) Stars Tom Hanks, 12.10 Rock Of Love (MA15+) 9.30 TBA (G 1937) Stars Wongkamlao, 5.00 Golf. Australian (M) 7.30 Hope Springs (PG) 7.30 Mythbusters Paul Newman, Jude Law, 1.00 Sex And The City (M15+) 12.00 Movie: Femme Fatale Flora Robson, Bongkoj Open Highlights 10.00 South Park (MA) 8.30 ABC News 8.30 Iron Chef Jennifer Leigh. 2.00 Infomercials (MA15+ 2002) Stars Rebecca Laurence Olivier. Khongmalai. 6.00 Golf. NSW Open 10.30 Reno 911 (M) 8.35 The Bill (M) 9.20 Rockwiz (M) 1.00 Infomercials Romijn, Antonio Banderas.Bande 11.40 Close 11.05 Movie: Cecilie Highlights 11.00 Movie: The Hunger 9.25 Taggart (M) 10.05 Movie: Apocalypto 2.102.10 M Movie:ovie: Out Of Order (MA 2007) 7.00 Xtreme (M) Stars David Bowie, 10.15 Rebus: The Black Book (M) (MAV 2007) US. Stars (MA15+(MA15+ 20032003)) Stars EriEricc Denmark. Stars Paintball Catherine Deneuve, 11.25 rage (M) Rudy Youngblood, Dalia Stolz, FelicFelicityity HuHuffman,ffman, Sonja Richter, 7.30 Sports Tonight Susan Sarandon.

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Turn to bone (6) (8) inspiration. Follow it through, those old dreams you once had, still not thrilled to have you do 22. Great Indian patriot (6) in the mood for independence 14. Sabre breaks, time and sign could keep on the case, stay on it reminding you to do a few of it for them. Using your wit to 23. Move to another country ((8) than togetherness? If someone’s be fatal (6,6) the things you used to enjoy 25. Ring, stripe (4) 17. Decads found in moon of Saturn – while it’s hot, despite the many defuse explosive situations rather just not into you right now, 26. Eye fi llet (10) a diastolic problem? (12) lively discussions and debates before got so busy… This week’s than fuel them will give your circumstances are changing far 20. Shell the vehicle, quickly! (8) with sparring partners who are cosmic caution is to choose your practical talents, showmanship too fast for you to lose sleep over DOWN 21. Need to harden boss, if young in definitely going to test your words with care, like the fine and improvisation skills the it. Go play with friends – they’re 2. Biblical refuge from the fl ood heart (6) mettle. craftsperson you are. creative workout they need. better value this week. (4’1,3) 22. Good with greeting great-souled 3. Rug, carpet (3) one (6) Kemer 2009 4. Singer Frankie or Cleo (5) 23. Angry at regime, leave the country CHESS by Ian Rogers White: B Cheng 5. Branch of mathematics (7) (8) Black: M Antipov 6. Hair below the nose (9) 24. Gang proscribed, we hear (4) Play at Seagulls Club, Thurs 6-10pm Opening: Queen’s Gambit Declined 7. Pairs of words in which the initial 26. Top cut in downtown San a sixth draw – which would have in the 142 player field with a 1.d4 d5 2.c4 c6 3.Nf3 Nf6 4.Nc3 e6 5.Bg5 h6 sound is swapped (11) Francisco (10) sent the match into blitz (5 min- storming finish which included 6.Bxf6 Qxf6 7.Qb3!? An unusual move which 8. Coldest, most frozen (6) acquired respectability after it was used my 12. Hit the ground in an emergency, DOWN ute) playoffs – was just one good stunning sacrificial wins against Mamedyarov to crush Topalov in 2007. 7...Nd7 of an aircraft (5-6) 2. Seagoing alternative to 1? (4’1,3) move away. Russian prodigy Mikhail Antipov 8.e4 dxe4 9.Nxe4 Qf4 10.Bd3 e5!? 11.0-0! 15. Garner who trains plants into 3. Thanks man – return the rug (3) Smerdon joined 64 other and top seed Suri Vaibhav in the f5 Extremely risky. Topalov ran into trouble after unnatural shapes (9) 4. Adult in the queue for Cleo (5) eliminated players on the plane final two rounds. 11...exd4 12.Nxd4 but 11...Be7 is safe enough. 16. Coloured paper scattered at 5. I hear Biggles’s offsider has support home and within another three However, Cheng had plenty of 12.Ng3 e4 13.Rfe1 Kd8! 14.Bxe4! fxe4 weddings (8) for mathematics (7) 15.Rxe4 Qf7 16.Rae1 Bd6 16...Kc7 was the days stars such as Ivanchuk and teammates as company at the top alternative. 17.c5!? An unexpected liquida- 18. Exclusive girls school (7) 6. Pencil thin toothbrush, walrus? (9) Morozevich were also heading of the standings. tion, but White’s pressure continues into the 19 Central American republic (6) 7. Punny fairs of words? (11) off, leaving the most wide-open Sydney’s amazing Anton Smir- endgame. 17.Re6 was also strong, hoping for 21. Fruit cultivated principally for its 8. Most frigid? Here is French (6) World U12 Champion Bobby Cheng World Cup in years. 17...Kc7? 18.Rxd6! Kxd6 19.c5+. 17...Qxb3 oil (5) 12. Led and pancaked (5-6) nov finished tied for second place However Smerdon’s heroic in the U/8 open section – far 18.axb3 Bxg3 19.hxg3 Nf6 20.Re7 Bg4?! 24. Veterans’ organisation (1,1,1) 15. Garden specialist, reckless, tips The last week has been an his- Hoping to gain relief by returning material. ratio (9) toric one for Australian chess, efforts were overshadowed by the from a Mickey Mouse division in 20...Rg8 was necessary, although after 21.Rf7 16. Counterfeits, not sure, bits of with outstanding performances results of Australia’s 15-strong an era when turning professional Black is severely tied up, with 22.Ne5 com- Last week’s solution coloured paper (8) by Australians in both the World delegation in Antalya at the at age 10 is considered unexcep- ing. 21.Rxg7 Bxf3 22.gxf3 Re8 23.Re5! 18. Caviar for the faculty head of posh Cup in Siberia and the World Age World Age Championships. tional. Nd7 24.Rh5 Kc7 25.Rxh6 Re2 26.Rhh7 school (7) Championships in Turkey. As Australia’s very first over- Canberra’s Yi Yuan led at the Rd8 27.g4! Suddenly Black is helpless to stop 19. Criticise doctors hat (6) the-board World Champion, the advancing White pawns. 27...Rxb2 28.g5 David Smerdon went where no halfway point of the Open U/14 Rxb3 29.g6 Rb1+ 29...Rxf3 loses to 30.Rxd7+! 21. Vice ring backs source of oil (5) Bobby Cheng has attracted the 24. Son caught between right and Australian has gone before, tying division but faded after a loss to Rxd7 31.Rxd7+ Kxd7 32.g7. 30.Kg2 Re1 31.f4 left? Traditionally more to the right his first round match in Khanty most attention with his sensa- the world’s youngest Grandmaster, a5 32.f5 a4 33.f6 a3?! 33...Ree8 was the last (1,1,1) Mansiysk against world number tional win in the U/12 division Peruvian Jorge Cori, while Emma chance. 34.Rxd7+! Rxd7 35.f7! Re6 36.f8Q 20 Lenier Dominguez of Cuba in Turkey, but a number of other Guo was Australia’s standout Rxg6+ 37.Kf3 Rxh7 38.Qf4+! The final point; before going out on the fourth Australians also starred. female performer, competing in Black must lose a rook and the game. 38... Kc8 39.Qf5+ Rd7 40.Qxg6 Rxd4 41.Qg8+ rapid tiebreak game. Smerdon Cheng, whose family moved the Girls U/14 section. Kc7 42.Qa2 Ra4 43.Kg3 b5 44.Qf7+! Kb8 Mungo’s Crossword fi rst published held Dominguez to five consecu- to Melbourne from New Zealand The future of Australian chess 45.Qe8+ Ka7 46.Qd7+ Kb8 47.Qd8+! 1-0 in The Week. tive draws before faltering when two years ago, secured the title looks promising indeed. Cheng will win the c pawn with check, finis.

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musical genius, Flynn has Skunkhour dimension has been added to as his adopted country. His CD, prompted a national debate.’ the recently announced Tim Straight from the Heart won Soundlounge, Currumbin In 1991 Larkin brothers Del Finn National Anthology Tour. three Queensland Recording RSL, December 4. and Aya, guitarist Warwick Former Split Enz and Crowded Association 2003 Sunnie Scott and the Sutherland House keyboardist/composer/ Awards, for Best Male Vocalist, Suicidal Tendencies brothers joined together to musician Eddie Rayner will Best Blues Album and Best Dubmarine, become Skunk, and later, join Tim on tour for a journey Producers, and Wiley has twice Formed in Venice, California in Skunkhour. Managing to through the songs of Split Enz, won Best Blues Artist at the Kingfisha and the early ‘80s, ST specialised sound international and Crowded House, Finn Brothers Gold Coast International Jazz in vicious hardcore and built a CC the Cat uniquely Australian at the and his solo work. Friday 8pm and Blues Festival. Dancehall group Dubmarine December 4, Twin Towns. Wiley’s versatile range of SUICIDAL TENDENCIES same time, Skunkhour were from Brisbane were recently musical genres is extensive COOLANGATTA HOTEL FRIDAY 4 one of the first bands with Wiley Reed nominated for the 2009 a distinct and unashamedly from jazz, blues, rock and Born in Jacksonville, Florida in country to tasteful ballads, as Deadly award for best band, proud Aussie rap. They were a which comes after their 1944, Wiley Reed is the living well as spiritual and gospel whole decade before the skip standout performances at this embodiment of the blues. He songs. His golden rule is, ‘I hop movement, made popular year’s Dreaming Festival and launched his singing career always make sure the folks by the Hilltop Hoods. Inspired Woodford on the Sunshine at the tender age of 9 in the leave feelin’ better than they by the 70s funk sounds they Coast. In between festival slots local church choir, and began did when they came in.’ Enjoy they’ve been busily toiling are truly an Aussie icon. piano studies at age 15. In great free live entertainment at away in the studio, working TIM FINN FRIDAY Coolangatta Hotel Saturday 1967, he arrived in Australia, the Currumbin RSL, Sunday on their debut album to be DECEMBER 4, TWIN TOWNS December 5. married, and chose Australia December 6 from 3pm. released nationally next May. In the second half of 2008, SALMONELLA DUB COOLANGATTA WILEY REED, CURRUMBIN RSL Brisbane five piece reggae HOTEL THURSDAY SUNDAY 6 band Kingfisha did a spectacu- DECEMBER 3 lar variety of shows includ- ing supports for Katchafire (NZ), Reggae Town Festival (Cairns), Cairns on Collins Street Festival, Island Vibes Festival (Stradbroke Island) and an East Coast tour. 2009 has seen the band successfully launch their new single Enough with shows up and down the east coast, finishing up in their hometown to a packed house at The Zoo. Kingfisha were the Triple J ‘Unearthed’ feature artist for KINGFISHA SOUNDLOUNGE, July, building a nice momen- CURRUMBIN RSL, FRIDAY 11 tum for the 2010 release of their debut album, which they are currently working on. Two Got a big dub bands plus locals CC the Cat. Soundlounge, GIG Currumbin RSL, December 11. Bobby Flynn or He’s a pop explorer, a sonic ad- venturer, mining emotion, con- event to founding critics, and delivering BOBBY FLYNN huge following among skate- a thrilling collection of genre- Salmonella Dub SOUNDLOUNGE, promote busting songs. Bobby was the boarders, lending a major hand As pioneers of New Zealand’s CURRUMBIN RSL, last Idol finalist to sign the Idol in the creation of skatepunk. unmistakable sonic mix of DECEMBER 4 Email contract. ‘I remember sitting Eventually they turned their dub, reggae, drum n bass, hip [email protected] on a rock at Sydney Harbour,’ focus to thrash metal, and hop, and rock, Salmonella in 1987 they released their Dub have paved the way and it will be he says, ‘It was a real moment of truth. I had two paths – was sophomore record, Join the for countless acts to carve a included for free. I going to continue being a Army. This spawned possibly career here in Australia and garnered a loyal and commit- Remember the cynical bastard, or did I believe the most popular skatepunk ted, long time fan base. They in hope and the possibility anthem ever, Possessed to Gig Guide too, return with a national tour of change?’ Bobby decided Skate. Fast forward ten years and a new studio album Freak the best way to that he believed in hope and and vocalist and leader Mike Controller (the first run will advertise the change and the power of the Muir formed a new version of be sold with a limited edition Tweed’s events. individual to make the world Suicidal Tendencies in the late 90s. This resulted in further premium disc). Freak Controller a better place. He became the features guests including the Idol revolutionary. ‘He doesn’t studio releases such as 1999’s Freedumb and 2000’s Free Your Tuhoe diva Whirimako Black, fit the template,’ veteran rock The Mighty Asterix, MC Mana Soul and Save My Mind. Muir critic Mark Mordue stated in a (ex Rhombus) and Ants from and bassist Robert Trujillo Sydney Morning Herald piece Budspells. Coolangatta Hotel joined forces once more for headed ‘A hand-crafted musi- Thursday December 3. cian versus the Idol machine’. a fourth Infectious Grooves John Mangan pondered the studio release in 2000, Mas Tim Finn National Bobby phenomenon in The Borracho. Now the band is back Age: ‘Whether he’s an irritat- with their brand new album Anthology Tour ing weedy-voiced hippy or for 2009 and a tour to boot. In what will surely be an elec- a sensitive David Bowie-like Coolangatta Hotel Friday 4. trifying performance, another www.tweedecho.com.au The Tweed Shire Echo December 3, 2009 19 housework was unthinkable. To most. I brought out a tray of be excused I would need to be randomly sized biscuits, with DUBMARINE & KINGFISHA WITH CC THE CAT, in traction and covered in pox. I one crumbled broken one SOUNDLOUNGE, CURRUMBIN RSL, DECEMBER 11 soAP once had to be hospitalised for in the corner. When it came meningitis, but Mum made the to my turn I got the crumbs. ambulance wait until I’d made After therapising our need boXMandy Nolan my bed and fed the chooks. to feel special and important We were the last generation and embrace our injured inner of ‘non special’ babies, sent children we have indulged helmetless and sunscreenless our outer children to the into the world, with a vague point that they have become expectation that we would little emperors, incapable of return by dark. If not, we were empathy. You might be able to soon replaced by a much teach your kid to ride a bike, younger genetic replica who or swim, but how do you as a was keen to get a fresh bunk. parent instill one of the most We were taught to think of important human virtues? How Washing dishes on the others before ourselves, even do you teach selflessness? It’s path to empathy if we secretly railed against not innate. Putting yourself it. Adults were respected and In my household there seems first comes naturally. So does Christmas elf helper, Nelly, will host the feared. They weren’t our friends. Salt Village to be this misconception that pissing the bed. It doesn’t Christmas Cracke Karaoke Competition, starting They were parents. Sunday because my cervix dilated mean that with a bit of careful gears up to celebrate Christmas at 6pm. Audience members have a chance to roast meant Mum and Dad 10cm four times to release a training you can’t be socialised got the drumsticks, and the The fifth annualCarols Under the Stars com- sing their favourite Christmas songs and win series of brand new earthlings into being a nice person. No- little kids would end up with munity Christmas concert will be held this some great prizes. that this also means that I am one is going to want to live the wings and the slower off Saturday December 5 in Salt Central Park. Glow sticks, Santa hats and nonflame candles also best suited to mindless with our lazy, selfish, indulged the mark got the chicken arse. Australian singing sensation Normie Rowe will will be on sale with all proceeds going to the chores. My enthusiastic children. In our attempt to give Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA). The Salt I don’t think I had a drumstick guest star at the event and much loved perform- breeding status has me our kids the magical childhood SLSC will also be back to host a delicious fund- relegated to washer woman, until I left home. Now when it er Brett Anable will be back to host the concert. that always eluded us, we have raising barbeque to raise funds for the local club. floor scrubber, toilet cleaner, comes to meal times, the kids It’s a family orientated event so bring the kids! get the drumsticks, and I get robbed them of the greatest The evening will kick off at 4pm (NSW time) bed maker, pan scrubber and life lesson, that for a good The young stars from Kingscliff Performing dog vomit remover. The other the arse. We are the last of the with an array of activities to entertain the kids, part of your life you have to Arts Academy will be performing alongside the day as I vacuumed around the smallest cupcake generation. including a jumping castle, laughing clowns, a do shit you hate. On the path Murwillumbah Philharmonic Choir, and Santa children with a seven month I tried explaining this social horse and tugboat ride, a rock climbing wall and to enlightenment, there’s not Claus will be taking time out of his hectic sched- old infant strapped to my chest ettiquette to my kids. ‘When more. Salt Village Carols Under the Stars, Salt I wondered how I’d managed to you go to someone’s house only a lot of chopping wood ule to drop by and wish Christmas goers a very Central Park, Bells Boulevard, South Kingscliff. manifest this life of servitude. I and they present you with a and carrying water there’s also merry Christmas. For more information visit www.saltvillage.com. was a slave to my mother and tray of cakes you always take dishes, laundry, vacuuming, Comedian Steve McWilliam and his trusty au or phone1300 225 572. now I’m a slave to my kids. the smallest one. It’s rude to mopping, lawn mowing and When I beg them for help, take the largest one. You always dog poo. The secret is to learn TWEED VALLEY JAZZ CLUB leave that for someone else.’ My to do it with grace. Or make one of them lifts their foot up PRESENTS slightly so I can get the vacuum daughter looked gobsmacked. enough money that you can head under it. The MySpace She couldn’t make sense of why pay someone with grace to do chat doesn’t miss a beat. When you wouldn’t grab the best for it for you. Failing that, stay at I was a kid, lazing around the yourself. Why you don’t reach home and get your mother to JO’S WIZARDS OF JAZZ house while my Mum did the out and take the biggest. The do it. Early Band: Harry Lynn, Tiki Taane piano from 6.30 pm DST Coolangatta Hotel Friday December 11

RAFFLES & Date: FRIDAY 11th December, 2009 MEMBERS at 8.00pm DST Lonnie Lee and the Leemen DRAW Venue: Greenhills On Tweed, River St, Seagulls South Murwillumbah Friday December 11 (Blackboard Menu & Bar Service available. No BYO). David Campbell Cost: MEMBERS $15, Twin Towns VISITORS $20 U/18’s $5 Friday December 11

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Christmas by the Sea Palm Beach Parklands Monday December 14

Olmecha Supreme Coolangatta Hotel Friday December 18

The Angels Seagulls Saturday December 19

Cat Power Coolangatta Hotel Saturday January 2, 2010

Summafieldayze Festival Doug Jennings Park, G Coast Saturday January 9, 2010

Charlie Parr Soundlounge, Currumbin RSL January 15, 2010

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With three shires covered, The Tweed Echo is the most comprehensive entertainment gig guide in the area. For your free listing, email [email protected] or phone us on (02) 6672 2280. No other local newspaper has a gig guide this big. Seriously.

■ IVORY TAVERN, TWEED HEADS 7PM ■ BYRON SCOUT HALL 7.30 –10PM ‘DANCE TOM PIPER MYSTIC BEATS, IMANDA, OSMOSIS, ■ THE SOUND LOUNGE, CURRUMBIN THURSDAY 3 ROUND MOUNTAIN GIRLS ON’ ALCOHOL & SMOKE FREE, A SAFE ■ COOLANGATTA & TWEED HEADS GOLF MARRAY KYLE, ANDREA SOLER, BOBBY FLYNN ■ KINGSCLIFF BEACH CLUB 7.30PM HAPPY PLACE TO DANCE CLUB UNDERPAID MANTLEPEACE TWEED DAYS KARAOKE ■ LA LA LAND, BYRON ‘LET’S KANOODLE’ ■ CURRUMBIN (OPP WILDLIFE ■ TWEED HEADS BOWLS CLUB 5PM DON BYRON ■ KINGSCLIFF BEACH HOTEL 8.30 PAUL WITH DANIEL WEBBER & FRIENDS SANCTUARY) 8AM SURFING TREASURE WITTAKER ■ CUDGEN LEAGUES CLUB, KINGSCLIFF ■ BEACH HOTEL, 9PM DJ GRAVY ATKINS MARKET ■ TWIN TOWNS CLUBS & RESORTS 12.30PM 5.30PM CHRISSY WILSON LAS ■ THE RAILS, 6.30PM RENNY FIELD ■ MURWILLUMBAH HOTEL 9PM DJ HERVE ■ CURRUMBIN RSL 7PM KULAZ ROBERT KEITH 4PM ALTERNATING ■ SEAGULLS LEAGUES CLUB 6PM DAVID SATURDAY 5 ■ HOTEL GREAT NORTHERN, SIDESHOW ■ MURWILLUMBAH SERVICES MEMORIAL ■ GOLD COAST ARTS CENTRE AWARENESS ARTISTS 7.30PM MEMPHIS & DIAMOND LEE ■ BUDDHA BAR, PING PONG THROUGH MOVEMENT WORKSHOP, 1.45PM PETE DAVIS 6.30PM VOICE & ■ TWEED HEADS BOWLS CLUB 6.30PM CLUB 6.30PM BRETT GANNON TWEED ■ BYRON COMMUNITY CENTRE 2PM & 7PM ■ POTTSVILLE BEACH SPORTS CLUB 7PM JOEY AND MARIA’S COMEDY ITALIAN CONGAS JOHN DE RUITER PUBLIC MEETINGS VEENIES VARIETY NIGHT ■ CABARITA BEACH BAR & GRILL 7.30PM JUKE BOX WEDDING ■ LA LA LAND, DANIEL WEBBER & RHYS ■ TWIN TOWNS CLUBS & RESORTS 1PM PAUL ATKINS ■ SALT BAR, SALT VILLAGE 8.30PM THE ■ NERANG RSL CLUB 7.30PM SANDY’S GOLD COAST BYNON PETE DAVIS 1.30PM DENIS WARREN ■ CABARITA BEACH SPORTS CLUB 8PM FEBS ROCK N’ ROLL, LOOSE CHANGE 5PM LONE WOLF 8.30PM PUGSLEY BEATLEGS ■ BURLEIGH BEARS LEAGUES CLUB, MIAMI ■ SEAGULLS LEAGUES CLUB 8PM NIGHT ROCKERS TUESDAY 8 BUZZARD ■ IVORY TAVERN, TWEED HEADS 5PM DAN 2.30PM ZEPHYRS MK11 SHIFT ■ NEVERLAND BAR, COOLANGATTA 8PM HANNAFORD ■ CONRAD JUPITERS 6.30PM PAUL LINES ■ TWEED HEADS BOWLS CLUB 7.30PM KISSPERIENCE & BIG BAD GOLD COAST ■ KINGSCLIFF BEACH CLUB 7.30PM DAVID DUO TWEED DAVID LEE / ADRENALINE ■ SOUTHPORT RSL CLUB 7.30 KING ■ COOLANGATTA SURF CLUB RUSSELL ■ MURWILLUMBAH HOTEL 9PM JAM ■ BURLEIGH BEARS LEAGUES CLUB 6PM ■ TWIN TOWNS CLUBS & RESORTS 8PM ATMOSPHERE ■ KINGSCLIFF BEACH HOTEL 8.30PM SPROUT NIGHT DAVID BARRY TIM FINN 9.30PM THE BOSTOCKS 5PM ■ SWELL TAVERN, BURLEIGH HEADS 9PM ■ DARREN MARLOW ■ CURRUMBIN RSL 3PM WILEY REED ■ SEAGULLS LEAGUES CLUB 6PM MICHAEL CLUB ELSEWHERE, SURFERS PARADISE ALTERNATING ARTISTS SIETTA SUPPORTS ASTRONOMY MAGIC HAPPENS + GIV ■ MURWILLUMBAH HOTEL 9PM DJ JAZZ/BLUES KING CLASS ■ ■ CONRAD JUPITERS 8.30PM AARON CRAIGO NEVERLAND BAR, COOLANGATTA 8PM D ■ TWIN TOWNS CLUBS & RESORTS 1PM GOLD COAST ■ TITANIUM BAR, SURFERS PARADISE BLACK SAXON TRIO 8.30PM LINDSAY WEBB ■ MURWILLUMBAH SERVICES MEMORIAL 8.30PM DJ LINCON ROCKING TUESDAY 5PM ALTERNATING ■ COOLANGATTA HOTEL 8PM ■ BURLEIGH BEARS LEAGUES CLUB 7.30PM CLUB 10.30AM CHRIS HARVIE 6.30PM ■ SOUTHPORT RSL CLUB 4PM VERN ARTISTS 8.30PM MATT ZARB 1.30PM SALMONELLA DUB (NZ) CHI CHI CLYDE BROOKS BYRON ROBERTS LINE DANCING 6.30PM PATTI 10.30AM ■ GOLD COAST ARTS CENTRE SHERIDAN ■ BURLEIGH HEADS BREWERY 5PM ■ SALT VILLAGE, CENTRAL PARK, ■ TITANIUM BAR, SURFERS PARADISE 2PM IT’S A VERY MERRY GASLIGHT ■ BEACH HOTEL, RAZ BIN SAM & THE ASHLEY PERROW COMMUNITY EVENT 4PM KIDS RIDES DIRTY SUNDAY WITH MC LADY CHRISTMAS STUDIO 1 - OH WHAT A NIGHT LION I BAND ■ ■ CONRAD JUPITERS 8PM SHANE WILKIE 5PM KARAOKE COMPETITION 6PM LAUREN CRAIG & OBEY JUST JIMMY NEVERLAND BAR, COOLANGATTA 8PM ■ THE RAILS, 6.30PM DIRECT INFLUENCE DUO / CHAMPAGNE JAM CONCERT INCLUDES NORMIE ROWE GOLD COAST BRETT SELLWOOD ■ HOTEL GREAT NORTHERN, A VERY ■ COOLANGATTA HOTEL 8PM SUICIDAL ■ SALT BAR, SALT VILLAGE 8.30PM PAPA BYRON QUEER CARNIVALE ■ SOUTHPORT RSL CLUB 7.30 VOICE & BYRON TENDENCIES (USA) FUNK ■ BEACH HOTEL, 4.30PM THE TOM ■ BUDDHA BAR, ANGRY ANDERSON: 25 CONGAS (LATIN NIGHT) ■ COOLANGATTA SANDS HOTEL 9PM DJ ■ SEAGULLS LEAGUES CLUB 8PM WAYNE MISNER BAND 8PM DJ CAPTAIN KANE ■ BEACH HOTEL, 9PM BLAZE FIRE SOUND YEARS AS A TAT EASY SPIN NETTLE BOC SCHOOL OF DANCE ■ THE RAILS, 2PM WRITERS AT THE RAILS BYRON SYSTEM ■ CURRUMBIN RSL 7PM BLACK MAGIC ■ RAILWAY PARK, BYRON 11AM BEGGARS ■ SHEOAK SHACK, FINGAL HEAD 7PM 6PM MICK DALEY & THE THOUGHTFUL ■ ■ THE RAILS, 6.30PM DARYL ROBERTS ■ GOLD COAST ARTS CENTRE COMEDY IN BANQUET, BEGGARS QUEEN PARADE, BEACH HOTEL, 9PM DJ GOODIE DARYL ROBERTS HUSSARS ■ THE RAILS, 6.30PM ANNA WEATHERUP ■ HOTEL GREAT NORTHERN, MASHED THE BASEMENT CHRISTMAS PACKAGE SANTA, BYRON SAMBA, WOODSTOCK ■ SOUTH TWEED SPORTS CLUB 3PM JAZZ ■ HOTEL GREAT NORTHERN, SKUNKHOUR ■ HOTEL GREAT NORTHERN, WAYNE OUT POSSE FRED LANG EXHIBIT, BIG BAND, GREG SHEEHAN 7.30PM VANYA JUSTICE ■ BUDDHA BAR , BIG BAND EVANS ■ BUDDHA BAR, POT BELLEEZ ■ HARD ROCK CAFE, SURFERS PARADISE ■ LA LA LAND, NADI (5HR SET) ■ ■ TWEED HEADS BOWLS CLUB 7.30APM ■ BYRON MARKET, ROMANIACS ■ BUDDHA BAR, OPEN MIC LIQUID, ECLECTIC FUNK RUBIX AND 9PM WORLD MUSIC FIESTA GUESTS DAVO & THE TWISTERS BROTHERSFEATURING MAX JUDO ■ CHAMELEON GLOBAL CAFE, 5PM IRISH ■ BYRON COMMUNITY CENTRE 7.30PM ■ NEVERLAND BAR, COOLANGATTA 8PM ■ TWIN TOWNS CLUBS & RESORTS 2PM SUNDAY 6 ■ LA LA LAND, ONELOVE SCHOOLIES TRADITIONAL MUSIC FILM OUR GENERATION MALFUNKE’S PEEK-A-BOO WITH RUSSELL SPROUT 5.30PM FEAT THE STAFFORD BROTHERS PLUS ■ LA LA LAND, THE DISCO HOOKERS ■ LA LA LAND, RHYS BYNON JOHNNY RAD ALTERNATING ARTISTS 9.30PM THE TWEED SPECIAL GUESTS ■ HOTEL BRUNSWICK 3PM PUSH 7PM ■ SOUTHPORT RSL CLUB 7.30PM WALLY BOSTOCKS 10AM HARRY LYNN 6.30 ■ CLUB BANORA, BANORA POINT 11AM KATHRYN JONES DUO N COCOMANGAS,WEDNESDAY BYRON RETRO FEVER 9 FRIDAY 4 AND THE GATORS GOOD VIBRATIONS GLENN SHIELDS ■ THE SOUND LOUNGE, CURRUMBIN ■ IVORY TAVERN, TWEED HEADS 3PM MONDAY 7 7.30PM BOBBY FLYNN GOLD COAST TWEED TWEED BLIND LEMON ■ TITANIUM BAR, SURFERS PARADISE ■ AIRPORT TAVERN, COOLANGATTA 3PM ■ MURWILLUMBAH BOWLING CLUB 3PM TWEED ■ CLUB BANORA, BANORA POINT 11AM ■ CABARITA BEACH BAR & GRILL 7.30PM 8.30PM DJ BEN SEVEN SOUNDS RAY CATT DUO ROBERT PEARSON MESCALITO BLUES ■ DEL PLAZA HOTEL, SOUTHPORT 8PM ■ POTTSVILLE BEACH SPORTS CLUB 4PM ■ KINGSCLIFF BEACH CLUB 12 NOON ■ TWIN TOWNS CLUBS & RESORTS 10.30AM ■ CABARITA COTTAGE 6.30PM DAVID BYRON ALARUM, SILVER OCEAN STORM & MACKA DAVID BARRY SUE REID 2PM STEVEN MICHAEL STONEMAN ■ BEACH HOTEL, 9.30PM RED BANTOO DREAMSCAPE ■ RIVERVIEW HOTEL, MURWILLUMBAH ■ TWIN TOWNS CLUBS & RESORTS 4PM 8.30PM BREEZES LIVE BAND 1PM PAUL ■ CLUB BANORA, BANORA POINT 7.30PM ■ THE RAILS, 7PM BOHEMIAN COWBOYS ■ BURLEIGH BEARS LEAGUES CLUB 7.30PM 2PM BILL JACOBI JAYNE HENRY 7.30PM SPIN 1PM LINDENBERG 6.30PM HARRY LYNN LUCKY STARR ■ HOTEL GREAT NORTHERN, MAX7 ■ SALT BAR, SALT VILLAGE 2PM HASH WALTER WILLANS 7PM DANCE CLUB ■ CUDGEN LEAGUES CLUB, KINGSCLIFF SALMONELLA DUB ■ CONRAD JUPITERS 8PM DELUXE BROWN GOLD COAST 7.30PM GREG BANKX ■ BUDDHA BAR, THE SLIM BUDDHAS ■ COOLANGATTA HOTEL 8PM ■ SEAGULLS LEAGUES CLUB 2PM CALYPSO GOLD COAST ■ CONRAD JUPITERS RETRO NIGHT ■ IMPERIAL HOTEL, MURWILLUMBAH 8PM ■ CHAMELEON GLOBAL CAFE, 7.30PM SKUNKHOUR DELIGHT ■ SOUTHPORT RSL CLUB 11AM TREVOR - CAPTAIN WOW STEVE WILLIAMSON LET’S BE FRANK ■ COOLANGATTA SANDS HOTEL 6PM DJ ■ SPHINX ROCK CAFE, MT BURRELL 1PM RIX ■ SOUTHPORT RSL 5PM GRAIG SHOW EATING OUT GUIDE to all the best restaurants and cafés in the northern rivers

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RESTAURANT + LOUNGE BAR If you have a restaurant in 3 `The best restaurant in town. 02 6670 5555 the Tweed Shire, The Tweed Poolside at Santai resort Not to be missed.’ FLAMINGOES CAFÉ Echo Eating Out Guide can 9 Dianella Drive, Casuarina 91 MAIN ST Australian Gourmet Traveller, March 2008 help your customers find Breakfast & Lunch Tues–Thurs MURWILLUMBAH Open 7 days from 6pm till late 02 6672 5492 Wed-Sun 6pm/Dine in or takeway you easily. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Fri & Sat RELAXED ATMOSPHERE OPEN 7 DAYS & NIGHTS Beach Hotel, Byron Bay Call us on 6672 2280 Breakfast & Lunch Sunday WORLDS BEST PIZZAS Bookings 66 807 055 Open for lunch on public holidays www.tweedecho.com.au The Tweed Shire Echo December 3, 2009 22 46,500 Want to work in copies weekly covering REAL ESTATE? the North Coast THE TWEED SHIRE THE BYRON SHIRE Get your Certifi cate and Licence at North Coast TAFE Byron Bay 02 6685 5222 Mullumbimby 02 6684 1777 1300 666 182 [email protected] Tweed 02 6672 2280 [email protected] THE NORTH COAST’S REAL ESTATE GUIDE

will reach 750,000. This regional inside: economic growth zone is at the epicentre of Australia’s East Coast Lifestyle drives the Growth Corridor, allowing Tweed businesses to have ready access to a significant projected consumer market of more than four million residents.’ This would indicate that treechangers and investment in industrial as well as residential properties looks bright in the next ten years, always as- Open houses & auctions: suming that the right property is page 29 selected. seachangers There are other reasons for investing soon – once interest rate rise are taken into account. As the roperties in the shires of Tweed ‘These factors include the im- with increasing demand for north Urban Development Institute of and Byron on the NSW north minent retirement of the “baby coast properties likely to return Australia (www.udia.com.au) has Pcoast continue to attract good boomer” generation, and thus to prices to higher levels despite pointed out in its recent 2009 State prices because of one main factor: a sizeable new market for high further interest rate hikes. of the Land Report, demand for lifestyle. House sales continue at amenity retirement destinations. For the Tweed hinterland and housing is increasing with natu- $50,000 to $100,000 above the NSW Secondly, the global economic shift coast, and to a lesser extent for ral population growth, changing median price as retirees and cashed- from “Fordist” (or manufacturing Byron Shire, population and household formation rates and Business Directory: up escapees move in and take based economies) towards less economic growth is tied to the so- historically high levels of immigra- page 30 advantage of the rural hideaway or location dependent information, called ‘East Coast Growth Corridor’, tion. The cities are suffering most the beachside retreat. It is a trend service and consumption based which takes in the Gold Coast and from undersupply, but given the not likely to reverse too soon. industries represents new oppor- the rest of the rapidly growing coming influx of treechangers and The National Seachange Taskforce tunities for relatively accessible South-East Queensland. seachangers, plus planning restric- (www.seachangetaskforce.org.au) regional areas characterised by high Consultants Tourism Roi see the tions that seek to preserve the has its eye on the bigger picture levels of amenity (Elbersen 2005). Tweed and Gold Coast economies natural environment which makes caused by this trend. While it notes Thirdly, the growing flexibility of as ‘inextricably linked; with projec- the north coast attractive in the that over the long term, ‘population work practices (associated with new tions suggesting that by 2016 the first place, we will no doubt see the growth in non metropolitan coastal telecommunications technology), is region’s combined population market becoming tighter. communities has fluctuated, and allowing some work- is expected to continue to do so, in ers to relocate to Property in focus: line with broader socio-economic smaller centres along Absolute Beachfront Dream trends’, a number of factors suggest the coast or rural page 24 ‘that a significant level of population hinterland (Stewart growth in non metropolitan coastal 2000).’ areas of Australia will be sustained So there’s no time for the foreseeable future. like the present to invest in real estate,

Properties in the shires of Tweed and Byron on the NSW north coast continue to attract good prices because of one main factor: lifestyle.

Zugai Strudwick Architects Pty Ltd po box 2299 byron bay nsw 2481 Phone now for a design consultation p: 6687 2694 f: 6687 0497 e: [email protected] w: zsarchitects.com.au www.tweedecho.com.au The Tweed Shire Echo December 3, 2009 23 Property in Focus: The Absolute Beachfront Dream

Luxurious Rural Retreat 13 Cobaki Road, Cobaki. ✔ Sparkling swimming pool with Setting a new standard in stylish huge timber entertainment deck rural living, this contemporary ✔ Only a short drive to the Gold Coast elevated estate, set on 10 acres, airport from your rural retreat is the ideal escape from today’s ✔ Panoramic hinterland and ocean hectic pace. views This is living, Byron Bay style! Wax up the surfboard, sing out to 3 bathrooms and a double lock up garage. This could be the ✔ Five large bedrooms plus roomy ✔ DA approval for cottage retreat/ the family, stroll out the back door and over the sand dunes to perfect time to snap up your piece of Byron Bay beachfront home office with a view art studio clear blue ocean and perfect waves. luxury. The owners are now very serious about achieving a sale. ✔ Three modern bathrooms, four Price $1,395,000. This presents as a golden opportunity to own one of the finest Agent declares interest. toilets Call Jennifer on 0439 934 727 to beachfront homes in Byron Bay. The finish throughout is simply Open For Inspection Saturday & Sunday 1-1.30pm. ✔ Open plan living/dining areas arrange for your private inspection. plus separate rumpus/media outstanding from the opulent living areas to the exquisite Price: Auction 10/12/09 room marble bathrooms and spacious outdoor entertaining areas. Contact: Bryce Cameron from LJ Hooker Byron Bay on ✔ Full size floodlit tennis court This absolute beachfront 623sqm block has an architecturally 0412 057 672 banora point designed Balinese inspired home with 5 large bedrooms,

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57 Tringa Street, Tweed ✔ Two separate living areas, Heads family room with built Get ready for Christmas lunch in bar and a lifetime of joy from this ✔ Entertain in your covered terrific waterfront residence patio / sunroom that has direct ocean access ✔ Access the ocean via from the glorious Tweed Tweed River from your very River. own boat ramp Nestled in a quiet cul de ✔ 23m of white sandy beach sac and within minutes to enjoy to Kirra beach and major Tweed shopping, this modern For sale $795,000 home aloft a prime 740sqm Contact David Stringer on allotment includes 23m of 0418 150 731. white sandy beach frontage [email protected] Stokers Siding – the only decision you need www.djstringer.com.au ✔ 120 acres (approx half cleared the ✔ Permanent water (dams, creeks and to make is who’s going to bait balance bush) bore) the hook! 76 Griffith Street, Coolangatta. 07 5599 5222. ✔ 2 Council approved dwellings Great rural Tweed location off major ✔ 3 good sized bedrooms, (5 bed brick/iron & 3 bed original farm sealed road, 30 minutes to Gold Coast master with ensuite cottage) Airport and Byron, 2 hours to Brisbane. ✔ 100 fruit (lime & mango) Visit www.tweedfarmforsale.com for ✔ Double remote garage ✔ 1000 macadamia nut trees photos and additional information with internal access ✔ 30 head cows/steers P.O.A.

Ready to go Development $449,000! Murwillumbah ✔ Development approved for 8 new units (4x3 bedrooms and 4x2 bedrooms) on a 1252sqm block ✔ Existing building currently tenanted ✔ Walking distance to town ✔ Plans available on request Contact Peter Wade on 0409 922 698 for an 3 x Land in Prime Position In Pottsville $399,000-$409,000 inspection today! Internet ID: NSW5627746 Stunning estuary views, 5 min walk to Location plus! beautiful beach & main street, general Visit www.pottsvillebeachrealestate.com. amenities across road. au and view photos on Id#: 362052. Lot 1: 665sqm with 18.2m estuary For information call 02 6676 2997 or call frontage into 1 Coronation Avenue, Pottsville Beach. Lot 2: 560sqm with 15.5m estuary frontage Lot 3: 577sqm with 16.0m estuary frontage Murwillumbah pottsville beach 24 December 3, 2009 The Tweed Shire Echo www.tweedecho.com.au Pottsville Beach

An Entertainer’s Delight! $545,000 Peninsula Townhouse $515,000 Prestige Executive Home $759,000 Direct Beach Access $535,000 Renovated Duplex Reduced! $365,000 POTTSVILLE BEACH HASTINGS POINT NUNDERI HASTINGS POINT POTTSVILLE BEACH Large 705sqm block with a 27m frontage Exclusive location – 1 min walk to estuary 1.5 acres, 4 bed, large rumpus/offi ce, 3 bath, Townhouse – 3 bed, 3 bath, 1 car, & beach Recently renovated, 2 bed, 1 bath, single Private & peaceful with tropical gardens, Main with ensuite & spa Only 100m to the beach with no roads to pool & large timber verandah Modern & stylish, 2 bed, 2 bath + study cross lock-up garage, new carpet, appliances & Perfect investment for a holiday home or Wine cellar/ cold room 3 bed, 2 bath, double lock-up garage couples retreat! Large garden sheds, 50 fruit & nut + vegie Live by the sea! kitchen sink + taps Formal lounge & dining area, raked ceilings Open plan living, large verandah, 2 court- garden Large verandah overlooking bush + a patio Retiled, freshly repainted, large backyard Modern fi nishes, 3 minutes drive to school yards, air-conditioning 12 minutes to Cabarita Beach & Pottsville at the front. Very private! Double gates to gain access & beach There’s no better position to buy! Beach Open plan living & big bedrooms View photos # 350835 View photos # 357841 View photos # 277806 View photos # 325959 View photos # 336022

Executive Home on 1145sqm block Drastically Reduced To Sell! ‘Cheap As Chips’ $495,000 Price Drastically Reduced! $899,000 Queenslander On 12 Acres $750,000 Reduced to $650,000 Reduced to $749,000 KOALA BEACH BLACK ROCKS CUDGERA CREEK BLACK ROCKS POTTSVILLE BEACH Modern, 4 bed, 2 bath, family home, open ‘Creek frontage’ stretch of spacious, quality Renovated Queenslander , 12 acres, 2 bed, Waterfront home, faces north over canal, 4 bed + study, 2 bath, huge open plan plan living on quiet street homes just 4 min walk across bridge to 1 bath, study and 2 spacious verandahs kitchen, living & dining, formal lounge, 3 bed, 2 bath, 876sqm block. manicured Great location, eco-friendly estate, large beach, in ground pool gardens 2nd house pad offering ocean views double garage (drive through) backyard & patio for entertaining 2 level, 4 bed, 3 bath, double lock-up garage Covered outside entertaining area, side Resort style backyard with pool Only 3 min drive to primary school & beach Expansive deck & entertaining areas, Only 5 minutes drive to Pottsville village & access for boat/van. Swim, fi sh or canoe beach or Hastings Point. Covered entertaining area & huge lawn from your own backyard Proven great rental returns & re-sale parents retreat 1145sqm on nature reserve, privacy plus! 5 minute walk to estuary & shops opportunities Incredible views to the creek! Inspection will not disappoint! View photos # 303594 View photos # 312854 View photos # 357831 View photos # 356275 View photos # 350350

Large Estuary Frontage Luxury Home Estuary Views– Beach Style Unit Townhouse at a great price! $459,000 Perfect Panorama Home! $585,000 Executive Display Home $960,000 $355,000 SEABREEZE ESTATE SEABREEZE ESTATE Reduced To $565,000 POTTSVILLE BEACH HASTINGS POINT 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 garage, ‘Breezes’ gated 3 bed + study + media room, 2 bath, SEABREEZE ESTATE Prestigious estuary frontage. Swim, fi sh, Located in popular small complex ‘Hastings enclosure DLUG, in-ground pool with sail shade Large 3 bed, 2.5 bath, 2 car, w/shop & study Cove’ only 300m to beach with estuary 2-pac kitchen, granite bench tops & glass canoe & captivating views from your Lagoon style pool, BBQ & lanai area ‘Craftsman Home’ beautifully presented backdoor, 6 bed, 3 bath, 3 car, contemporary views, 2 bed, 1 bath, single lock-up garage splash-back Modern & stylish fi nishes Formal lounge/ media room + open plan masterbuild home, luxury fi xtures & fi ttings, and sizeable verandah Alarm system, ducted air-conditioning, 2 kitchens with dual living, young adults or Perfect investment for a holiday rental 2 min drive to beach, 4 min drive to school security screens & ceiling fans, 5 min walk Luxury quality fi nishes & appliances older members of the family. Complex has BBQ area & in ground pool Great for fi rst home buyers or investors! to main street & 10 min walk to beach Outdoor entertaining area & sunny patio View photos # 362051 View photos # 351449 View photos # 313879 View photos # 318668 View photos # 270098 KOALA BEACH LAND $209,000- $360,000 POTTSVILLE BEACH LAND Lot 14 Overall Drive $2,750,000 – 3000sqm estuary 22 Edinburgh Court $469,000 – 925sqm canal Lot 11 Kudgeree Avenue $POA – 6 acres A Rare Find! Reduced To $385,000 BEST BUY! $259,000 A home not to be beaten! $640,000 Fantastic Front Duplex! $375,000 Lot 69 & 71 Lennox Court $275,000 each – 682sqm & 741sqm SEABREEZE ESTATE POTTSVILLE BEACH BLACK ROCKS POTTSVILLE BEACH Freestanding, located in secure compound Recently renovated, 2 bed, 1 bath, ground 4 bed, 2 bath, double lock-up garage, large Easterly aspect, quiet cul de sac position, Lot 1033 Kiama Street Large private courtyard, personal gate access fl oor unit, situated at the end of the block in ground pool, low maintenance garden 3 bed, 2 bath, separate dining room, $340,000 – 892sqm 3 bed, 2 bath with extra toilet, double Great location, only 5min walk to beach, Covered entertaining/BBQ area, open plan courtyard Lot 1215 Sandon Court lock-up garage bowls club & main street living area, large bedrooms 1 min walk to estuary, 2 min drive to beach $270,000 – 668sqm Modern & stylish in design Quiet street, the beach only a 5 min stroll 5 min walk to local shopping centre Family friendly, complex has pool & BBQ Drive 25 minutes to Tweed Heads and CABARITA BEACH LAND area Coolangatta, 30 minutes to Byron Bay 955sqm, perfect for the expanding family! Great duplex deal! 9 ‘The Foreshore’ Canal View photos # 346138 View photos # 356563 View photos # 359780 View photos # 34419 $469,000 – 801sqm

02 6676 2997 View our properties at Roger McLeod 0418 752 343 real people 1 Coronation Avenue, Bruce Melville 0407 784 766 working in Pottsville Beach www.pottsvillebeachrealestate.com.au real property www.tweedecho.com.au The Tweed Shire Echo December 3, 2009 25 AFTER HOURS Mary O’Connor 0418 462 849 Scott McKenzie 0428 291 340 6687 1306 Rick Knight 6688 4111 35 BYRON ST BANGALOW Tim Miller 0411 757 425 Mark Castle 0418 971 826 www.bangalowrealestate.com.au John Brophy 0438 878 465

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Do you rent a commercial/industrial building? Why not buy & build your own. ADDRESS LOT 30 BUGAM PLACE BANGALOW Commercial vacant land in Bangalow is hard to find. This near level 1900m2 (approx) AUCTION SATURDAY 12TH DECEMBER ONSITE 9.30AM block in the middle of the Bangalow Industrial Estate is ready to be built on (s.t.c.a). CONTACT MARK CASTLE 0418 971 826 Ideal for industrial units or investment. Industrial unit plans available for viewing. The current owners are keen to meet the market and will consider all reasonable offers prior to the day of auction.

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AUCTION SATURDAY 12TH DECEMBER ONSITE 11.00AM CEDAR RIDGE ADDRESS TEAK LANE FEDERAL CONTACT TIM MILLER 0411 757 425 Limited release of 9 superb small acreages. Lush sub tropical rainforest. Creek. Panoramic hinterland views. Guidelines promote sustainable living & ensure utmost privacy. Underground power, telephone, broadband internet & tree lined sealed road. Minutes from heart of Federal village, renowned for its unique & relaxed rural lifestyle. Just 20 minutes to beaches of Byron Bay & 15 minutes to old world charm of Bangalow. Rare opportunity to build your dream home in a prime hinterland location. Rural living at its best.

26 December 3, 2009 The Tweed Shire Echo www.tweedecho.com.au AFTER HOURS Mary O’Connor 0418 462 849 Scott McKenzie 0428 291 340 6687 1306 Rick Knight 6688 4111 35 BYRON ST BANGALOW Tim Miller 0411 757 425 Mark Castle 0418 971 826 www.bangalowrealestate.com.au John Brophy 0438 878 465

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AUCTION SATURDAY 12TH DECEMBER ONSITE 1.00PM A MODERN CLASSIC ADDRESS 50 CALLISTEMON DRIVE FEDERAL CONTACT Heritage architecture offering unparalleled luxury & grandeur. TIM MILLER 0411 757 425 Exceptional residence offers grand scale rooms with breathtaking hinterland views. Classically elegant design - spacious floor plan includes generous living areas, four large bedrooms, two luxurious bathrooms, well equipped kitchen, high ceilings & magnificent wide verandahs. Separate self contained studio accommodation. Beautifully landscaped - lush gardens, majestic water feature, rock walls & lawns. First class three car garage. Almost 10 private acres with creek. Abundant water - 150,000 litre storage. Around 15 minutes to Bangalow & 20 minutes to Byron Bay. Prior offers invited.

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AUCTION SATURDAY 12TH DECEMBER ONSITE 4.00PM PARADISE FOUND ADDRESS 31 PRESTONS LANE TYAGARAH CONTACT Magnificent panoramic ocean views on quiet country lane. TIM MILLER 0411 757 425 Glorious setting offering breathtaking panoramic Cape Byron, lighthouse & ocean views. Features include 3 large bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, timber floors & high ceilings. Double garage. Separate studio accommodation. Private level acre of low maintenance, lush tropical gardens. Just minutes to beach. Approx. 10 minutes to the heart of Byron Bay and Bangalow. First time ever offered for sale. A once in a lifetime opportunity in this highly sought after location. OFFERS BEFORE AUCTION INVITED.

www.tweedecho.com.au The Tweed Shire Echo December 3, 2009 27 6 PRIME STRATA OPPORTUNITIES s3ITUATEDINTHEHEARTOFTHE Expressions of interest closing "YRON"AY#"$ 4pm, December 16th 2009 s#OMPRISEDOFRETAILSHOPSAND Contact agents: RESTAURANTS Raine & Horne Sophie Christou s!LLNEWLEASESANDLEASEEPAYS 0419 399 222 ALLOUTGOINGS CBRE s5NIQUECONTEMPORARYDESIGN Hunter Higgins sCARPARKSINTOTAL 0406 997 936 s7ILLBESOLDINONELINEORINDIVIDUALLY

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AUCTION BYRON BAY 27 Beachcomber Drive ,OCATEDINANEXCLUSIVECULDESACPOSITION CLOSETOBEACHTRACKLEADINGSTRAIGHTONTO4ALLOW "EACH THISMODERNANDSPACIOUSHOMEISSET ONASQMAPPROX SITE WITHACENTRALNORTH FACINGCOURTYARDANDBACKYARDROOMYENOUGH FORAPOOL(EARANDSMELLTHEOCEANASYOU CONTEMPLATEGOINGFORASWIM!MUSTTOINSPECT ASMOTIVATEDOWNERSWILLSELLONAUCTIONDAY

FOR SALE: Auction Saturday December 12th Contact: Janis Perkins on 0438 841 122 or Sophie Christou on 0419 399 222

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Steph’s historical hat trick Happy 40th Murwillumbah Pistol Club Stephanie Gilmore created Last Saturday was a special an- history when she was crowned niversary day for the Murwil- queen of the surfing world last lumbah Pistol Club. weekend in Hawaii, becoming Who would have foreseen the first surfer, male or female, this great anniversary 40 years to claim the ASP World Title in ago, when a couple of rifle her first three years competing shooters got together to start a on the elite ASP World Tour. pistol club at the Murwillum- Steph took third place at the bah Rifle Range? Gidget Pro Sunset Beach event, The total inventory of the surfing the final after finding club, consisted of two star pick- out she had won the title. ets, some wire to hang targets, a Gilmore said she had a good couple of 44 gallon drums and feeling all day and as the waves a plank to rest the pistols on. Home town girl: Historical third time world champ, Steph Gil- grew, so did her elation with the Today the Club is stronger more on the Gold Coast earlier this year signs a board for a fan ASP win the icing on the cake. than it has ever been, with around one hundred members Christmas Break up Bowls 10am – mid- 2nd Feb 2010, 9.30am Quarterly Meeting. and some of the finest facili- SPORT RESULTS day, Cost $10 pp Xmas Mufti dress. (For Pennants start 9th Feb -2010. Sun Social BOWLS Lady Bowling Club Members only) Xmas Bowls Club Day & BBQ recommences Sun ties for pistol shooting in the Cabarita Beach Men donations gratefully accepted, thank you. 21st Feb – 2010. state. To to celebrate, the club 25/11/09 Winners R Allen & K Liddington, Pennants start 9th Feb -2010. Sun Social- Cudgen Leagues Men tacked on Christmas, as well as r/up N Dowling & J Rannie cons J Knight & Bowls Club Day & BBQ recommences Sun Wed. 25/11 Winners F.Pieterse, J.Hazell, M Jaffray.28 /11/09 Social winners V Brill, 21st Feb – 2010. B.Bell. Losing Rink P.Lewis, M.Ryan, the opening of the refurbished B Barnes & K Doolin, cons R Woodward,T Condong Ladies F.McConnell, Sat. 28/11/09 Mens Whites and renamed Mark Thomas Cox,L Freeman. 30/11/09 Winners B Lay- Ham Day was a huge success with 26 K.Hansen, S.Archbold. Rapid Fire Range, named in butt & A Latif, r/up D Moir & B Kent, cons teams competing. Winning teams were The finals of the Presidents Singles was B Coustley & D Hopps. first round: S.Readings team from Con- won by P.Schofield 21 vrs. I.Turnbull 12 honour of a club member who, Cabarita Beach Women dong second round winners, J Sullivans just in time to receive their trophies at the among his many deeds, was in- Thursday 26th Ladies social results Win- team from Ocean Shores and overall win- Presentation Night last Saturday. strumental in affecting many The cake was cut with a large Oldest and youngest: John ners Rnk 11, Joanne Dent, Judy Martin, ners on the day were D Hopps team from Kingscliff Ladies June Wotherspoon.Raffle – Judy Martin. Cabarita. Dates to remember, Christ- Wednesday November 25: Winners on of the safety upgrades needed sword held by the club’s longest Lumsden, Joe Hoctor and Alex Coming up – Thurs Dec 3rd1pm Cudgen mas lunch at Tweed Heads bowls club Rink 15 - B. Davies / A.Carruthers / S. Ak- to comply with NSW Firearms serving founding member John Dennison getting in some Ladies Presentation Day social bowls 1pm on the 8th December. December 11th ers. Runners-Up on Rink 21 - M. Cosgriff / Registry. Tragically, Mark died Lumsden and youngest mem- serious cake cutting at Satur- – 3.30pm. Special A’Tea & Bowls Presenta- is our combined Trophy presentation N. Sherlock / M. Lincoln. tions. All Members please wear Club Uni- night with the guys. The 15th December Raffle winners were M. Lincoln & A. Won- recently in a tractor accident. ber Alex Dennison, aged 13. day’s 40th bash. form (Keep your bottoms white for pho- is our ladies final day for the year so try ka. Tickets are on sale at Reception for our tos please. ) Mon 7th 1pm Social Mixed to come along. Bring a gift not exceed- break-up dinner at a cost of $10 for bowl- Tweed Heads Men Green 3: Ray Arrowsmith, Phillip Potter, C’ grade Gross Les Kafoa. R/up Net War- Triples, Mufti, all welcome. Note – Mon ing $10 and a plate. We resume bowls ers and $20 for social members. Bowls Super Challenge. Mario Matteucci; r/up: Bob Chapman, Ray ren Jarman. Social Mixed Triples mufti continues over on the 19-01-2010 and our first monthly Kingscliff Men Practice sessions will take place each Carter, Rob Young. Next event 7/12/09 Stableford. Xmas / New Year. Thurs Dec 10th, Ladies meeting will be on the 2-2-2010. Selectd The final of the Mixed Fours was played on Thursday afternoon until the start of Sat 28 Nov Murwillumbah Golf Club pennant teams are on the board in the Saturday 28th November. Congratulations competition on weekend 16/17 January Green 1: John Heath, Terry Sullivan; r/up: Sunday 22nd November Members Winner ladies room. to D Jones, R Julius, S Akers, T Hills who de- 2010. Brian Bitmead, Ian McLean. J.Scott 43 pts Women’s Winner D.O’Brien MONTHLY MARKETS Condong Men feated D Hodsen, I Smith, C Smith, K Lid- There will be a Bowls Super Challenge Green 2: Roy Barwick, Jim Quin; r/up: John 27 pts N.Pin 2nd P.Scott B.R.D to 38 pts “Get Together” on Monday afternoon 14 Sieben, Tony Govett. Monday 23rd Veterans winners R.Kulmer Every Sat 6-11am Farmers Market – Wednesday 25-11-09 38 bowlers played dington. Social Bowls Results: Thursday Currumbin Wildlife Sactuary 0417 759 777 winners being Turtle B McBurney runner/ 26th November: Winners; R Solly, R Wilkin- December starting at 1.00pm NSW time. Singles winners: Robert Carnes; r/up: Jack & J.Gooley 61 nett R.Up E.Sherwood & ups N Smith, B Young, B H alliday. Raffle son, B Ryder; L Gillespie, J Brinsmead, J Championships. Blagbrough. W.Mavin 63.5 nett N.Pin 2nd T.Chilcott 8th 1st Sat Brunswick Heads (02) 6628 4495 winners C Sager, R Pilon, P Ayres, C Sager. Borthwick; A Brown, A Reid, T Hills; Plate Senior Triples semi-finals: Al Kalnins [re- Tweed Heads Tourers A.Heanes 10th W.Rowe 14th B.Wedlock 1st Sat 8-11am Casuarina Farmers’ Market Thursday 3 bowl pairs shootout 12 teams Winners: A Simpson, R Dark, T Dimmock: constituted for Guy Amiconi], Jon Bosis- Last Sunday 29 the lads invited the La- B.R.D.to 65.250 nett Wednesday 25th 0414 777 432 winners were S Knight, D Hopps, just Saturday 28th November: Winners: J Shar- to, Peter Harris d. George Mynott, Jack dies to join them at home and from the 4.B.B.B.Aggregate Winners K.Maxwell & 1st Sun Banora Point Farmers’ Market missed jackpot, 2nd W Chislom, S Mas- man, G Davis, H DeVries; K Greenbank, A Barnes, Sean Harty 22/14; John Moon, 24 in attendance the morning winners P.Coddington 80 pts R.Up W.Bruce & T.Soan 0417 759 777 sey. Jackpot next week $350-00. Game Reid, H Hockey. Plate Winners: M Scott, John Reardon, Eddie Hewitt d. Dennis were Norma Bell, John Easter and Alan 79 pts Veteran T.Soan & W.Bruce 79 pts 1st Sun Byron Bay (02) 6680 9703 starts 1-30pm sharp. Saturday 28th, 38 B Davis, R Lewis; Tuesday 1st December: Lusby, Dennis Freeman, Roy Nuttall 24/9. Stephen. N.Pin 2nd K.Bullen 10th F.Berg B.R.D 70 pts 1st Sun Pottsville (02) 6676 4555 bowlers turned up to play two games of Winners: S Felton, W Wood; Runners Up: Final tomorrow 4 December at 1.00pm There is a change of plans for next Sunday c.b 27th .Members Winner C.Chapman 45 1st Sun Tweed Heads (07) 5599 1714 mixed fours played , J Timmins, R Fuller, B H DeVries, N Peacock; Plate Winners: D NSW time. 6 December. There will be a Mixed morn- pts B.R.D 38 pts Saturday 28th October Wainright, L Edmonds was def by D Rey- Lusby, G Hanlon; Coming Up: The draw for Social Results. – Sun 22 Nov ing for the Tourers who will now travel Individual V’s Par Winners .Grade B.Sterling 2nd Sat Kingscliff (02) 6674 0827 nolds, J Glasby, M Sweetman, R Kaehler. the Open Singles is on the board. Bowlers Green 1: Jackie & Allan Brown, Ena & Gor- to Condong and the list is on the notice +7 R.Up K.Bullen +3 B.Grade T.Douglas +5 2nd Sun The Channon (02) 6688 6433 K Cusack, T Scius, R Ross C Pawlak def S interested in playing in the 2010 Premier don Haydon; r/up: Bev & Ray White, Lor- board. Bus will depart the club at 8.15am R.Up J.Cousins +3 C.Grade .Kearney +8 2nd Sun Chillingham (02) 6679 1284 Cook, P Pluis, J Blake, S Reading. The final Sevens are asked to place their names on raine Robbins, Bernie Collins. Green 2: Ken NSW time. R.Up P.Vaux +6 C.Grade R.Dick +7 R.Up 2nd Sun Lennox Head (02) 6672 2874 of mixed pairs J Blake, P Pluis 19, DEF H the sheet on the notice board. This com- Joy, Aileen Monagan, Col & Lidia Elsey; r/ Reminder that the list is on the notice G.Hughes B.R.D +1 c.b 2nd Sun Coolangatta (07) 5533 8202 Fuller, R Fuller 10, was a very good game petition is open to bowlers who played up: Hazel Bardsley, Joy Oswald, Ron Taylor, board for the Tourers Xmas Break-up party SHOOTING 2nd Sun Tweed Heads (07) 5599 1714 all the way through.Our Consistency Sin- Pennant Division 5 and lower. The Men’s John Reardon. and bowls on Sunday 13 December. Murwillumbah Pistol Club gles Finished after 3 great nights of play- Christmas Party will be held on Friday Green 3: Val & John Cunningham, r/up: GOLF The club has held there 40th Annervery 3rd Sat 8-11am Casuarina Farmers’ Market 11th December commencing at 4:30pm Marjorie & Jim Croghan. Chinderah Seniors Social Golf and annual presentation on the 28-Nov- 0414 777 432 ing and winner was B McBurney with 5 wins+229($50-00) runner-ups W Peart 5 for 5:00pm meal. Tickets at $10 per head Tues 24 Nov Results for Thursday 26/11 Stableford. 09. A good days shooting was had by all 3rd Sat Mullumbimby (02) 6684 3370 wins+206($10-00). will be on sale at reception. Self-select Green 1 - Men - Jed Jambleton, John Winner ‘A’ grade Stan Archbold 42 members . 25-Nov-09; Air Pistol - D Dowl- 3rd Sat Murwillumbah Cottage Markets Cudgen Leagues Ladies Mufti Bowls will be played from 1:30pm Bibby, Peter Howell, Tom Kelly; r/up: Cliff points new h/cap 6, R/up Bob Northey ing 572, J Lumsden 571, A Uren 564, A 0417 759 777 Thursday 26th Ladies social results – Win- – 4:00pm. The Annual General Meeting Dury, Bob Butler, John Gunton, Ron Ed- 39 points new h/cap 9. Winner ‘B’ grade Berry 549, R Rees. 28-11-09; LADIES AIR 3rd Sun Ballina 6687 4328 ners Rnk 11, Joanne Dent, Judy Martin, of the Men’s Bowls Club will be held at wards. Jim Collard 45 points new h/cap 16, R/ PISTOL - S Stebbing 385, T Clinch 378, W 3rd Sun Banora Point Farmers’ Market June Wotherspoon. 10:30am on Saturday 12th December in Green 2 - Ladies - Barbara Makin, Alison up Bev Mather 43 points new h/cap 17. Green 371, A Gazzard 370, S Doyle 367, A 0417 759 777 Raffle – Judy Martin. Congratulations the Bowlers’ Lounge. Ebsworth; r/up: Carolyn Davis, Bev Bit- Winner ‘C’ grade Doug McIvor 44 points Gracie 365, G O’Flynn 363, R Walters 362, 3rd Sun Nimbin (02) 6689 0000 Girls. We had a great afternoon playing Tweed Heads Ladies mead, Betty Graham, Kyle Mahaffey. new h/cap 20 R/up Mary Wardrop 42 H Walters 354, H Luna 351. STANDARD 3rd Sun Pottsville (02) 6676 4555 against the men last Friday, unfortunately Wednesday Pairs – Green 1 Winners: Ste- Green 3 - Ladies - Pauline Mooney, Sylvia points new h/cap 32. Ball rundown to PISTOL - D Dowling 583, R Fleming 580, J 3rd Sun Tweed Heads (07) 5599 1714 for us Girls the trophy will be displayed by phie Goldsmith & Margaret Gunton. Run- Jackson, Jean Green, Pauline Houghton; 38 points (c/back). Next event 3/12/09 Lumsdern 580, R Smith 576, J Clough 575, 3rd Sun Uki (02) 6679 9026 the men for another twelve months. Con- ners/up Toots Sibley & Berris Irwin. r/up: Pauline Garwood, Kathy Robinson, Stroke D Stebbing 575, A Berry 573, J Duckworth Maureen Blagbrough, Joan Wike. Results for Monday 30/11/09 Stroke & 572,G Andronicus 571, S Dundon 569, A 4th Sat Kingscliff (02) 6674 0827 gratulations Fellas. Coming up – Thurs Green 2. Winners: Pat Griffiths & Lidia El- Dec 3rd (today)1pm Cudgen Ladies Pres- sey, Runners/up Erica Simpson & Muriel Wed 25 Nov - Random Rink Draw Monthly Medal. Winner Monthly Medal Uren566, D Gazzard 564, A Unwin 564, P 4th Sun Bangalow (02) 6687 1911 entation Day social bowls 1pm – 3.30pm. Cooper. Green 1: Robert Carnes, Sam Ramsay; r/ Tony Brown (c/back). Winner ‘A’ grade Stupka 563, J Gove 560, R King 560, M Wal- 4th Sun (in 5 Sun month) Coolangatta Special A’Tea & Bowls Presentations. All Thursday Social. Fours – Green 1 Winners up: Peter Goldsmith, Ian Irvine. Tony Brown net 53 new h/cap 8. R/up ters 560, M Rohrick 557, B Wenban 556, (07) 5533 8202 Members please wear Club Uniform ( Eileen Titmarsh,Jill Hoffman, Valda Robin- Green 2: Tony Goad, Alan Stephen; r/up: Tony Tolson net 54 new h/cap 9. Winner M Fleming 553, C Everett 551, K Hansen 4th Sun Murwillumbah 0422 565 168 Keep your bottoms white for photos son, Shirley Iles. Runners/up Jack Barnes, Bob Wike. ‘B’ grade Laurie Reading net 53 new h/ 549, T Walters 549, B Clinch 547, P Cusack 4th Sun Tweed Heads (07) 5599 1714 please. ) Mon 7th 1pm Social Mixed Pene Collins, Laurina Spencer, Muriel Green 3: Frank Birkin, Geoff Dixon; r/up: cap 12. R/up Coral Rasmussen net 57 546, J Hoctor 546, J Turner 536, A Den- 5th Sun Nimbin (02) 6689 0000 Triples, Mufti, all welcome. Note – Mon Cooper, Joan Kerkow Frank Parsons, Rob Empson. new h/cap 13. Winner ‘C’ grade Jo McK- nison 474. 5th Sun Tweed Heads (07) 5599 1714 Social Mixed Triples mufti continues over Thursday Pairs – Green 2 Winners Green 4: Dennis Lusby, Peter Harris; r/up: eague net 55 new h/cap 19. R/up John SURF LIFE SAVING Xmas / New Year. Thurs Dec 10th, Ladies Marjorie Crane & Esme Carter, Runners/up Bill Dempsey, Adrian Herron. Kokoschko net 57 new h/cap 20. Winner Patrols FARMERS MARKETS Christmas Break up Bowls 10am – mid- Josie Ryan & Judith Webster. Fri 27 Nov Putting Contest Stan Allen 23 putts Ball Saturday 5/12/09 day, Cost $10 pp Xmas Mufti dress. (For Indoor Ladies Winner Audrey Curtis. Green 1: Jon Swift, Tom Reeves, Wal Farr; rundown to net 60 AM “Prawns” Jason Pearson – Capt PM Each Sat 8-11am Bangalow (02) 6687 1137 Lady Bowling Club Members only) Xmas C Singles Final – June Gilroy Defeated Syl- r/up: Tony Nicholls, Fred Peel. Results of Championships “Barracudas” David Field – Capt Each Thu 8-11am Byron Bay (02) 6687 1137 donations gratefully accepted, thank you. via Lusby. B Pairs. Final – Wendy & Lau- Green 2: Les Hore, Rod Stebbins, Kim ‘A’ grade Gross Garry Carey, R/up Net Ge- Sunday 6/12/09 AM “Dolphins” Peter Each Tue New Brighton (02)6684 5390 Nominations close today for Club Cham- ren Wilson defeated Marlene Gwynne & Stephenson; r/up: Fred Sayer, Bern Jacob- off Howell & Gunnar Schneider. ‘B’ grade Quinlan – Capt. PM “Whales” Phil Klein - Each Sat 8am-1pm Uki (02) 6679 5438 pionship Fours for 2010, (21 ends) Tues Muriel Cooper. son, Max Morris. Gross Mel Brodie, R/up Net Terry Sayle. Capt LAYBY NOW FOR CHRISTMAS!

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Get help, buy rental complex, good return, keen to sell some hills, all sealed. and February for performances in things, sell things and help others $345,000. Phone 66847609, 66807891 Crystal sale February. For info call Bryanne on Meditation groups without paying cash. Byron Lapidary Club, cnr Stuart 02 6672 5554. Every Monday evening begin- SHARE ACCOM. Street, Mullumbimby, Sat, Dec 11. Kittens ning Dec 7, 6pm-9pm at Kingscliff Breast cancer ECHO ACCOUNTS POLICY: Ads in this Open day This cute little 8 week old fellow is one section must be paid by credit card or in Holistic Centre. For info call 6674 YWCA Encore, a free gentle of many kittens either in the Tweed U3A Banora Point Community Centre person at time of placement. 4866. exercise program to assist in the Pound or in foster care with Friends of hold activites on Fridays and U3A Tweed Coast looking for a recovery of breast cancer, will be MATURE WORKING PERSON the Pound at the moment. If you are volunteer tutor for beginners Tuesday afternoon to cover a looking for a kitten please help us to give Mental health held till December 11 at Tweed to share with one other, own bathrm, French in our 1st term of 2010. variety of interests. There is card toilet. Spacious chalet home with great him, or one of the others, a permanent Do you care for someone with Regional Aquatic Centre at Murwil- French is popular and we will offer playing, Stretch Your Mind, Tai Chi, views, 5 mins from M’bah CBD home. mental health problems? A free lumbah. For info call Sue on 6679 scrapbooking, Scrabble, Maj Jong, $150 (incl exp) + bond. 0407871311 Contact the Tweed Pound on 02 6676 intermediate and advanced in education course for families and 5091 or Ricarda on 0420 925 353. 6060 or Trudi at the FoP Adoption painting, jewellery making. On Fri- 2010 thus creating a vacancy. If friends of people with mental KINGSCLIFF 2 bedroom unit to share Information Booth on 07 5524 8590 interested call Marie on 6679 5721. day, December 4 the centre will be with one other. Furnished. $120pw + for further information. Visit www. health problems. Learn about Walking group New ideas for classes also sought, holding an open day from 1-4pm expenses. 0409911124 friendsofthepound.com to view other mental illness and the help and Murwillumbah on the Move walk- dogs and cats looking for permanent call Judi or Margaret on 6674 2968 (DST) followed by an art exhibition support available. December ing group meets at information homes. or 6672 4651. from 4-6pm by the art group. For TO LET 14-15, Banora Point Community centre carpark at 6.50am Wednes- Centre. To register call Tamera on info call 07 5523 2030. EAST M’BAH 2br flat w/carport. 6mths Christmas lunch days and Saturdays. Enjoyable lease + onwards. Avail now. $230pw + 02 6628 6416 or 0400 567 080 or walks around town. All welcome. ONLY ADULTS Don’t spend Christmas alone, get Quota club $920 Bond. Ring After Hrs. 66727494 Rob Grimes 07 5599 2141. For info call 02 6672 1660. into the festive spirit and share Prizes in the Quota Club of Murwil- $ $ $ $ Volunteering TUITION Bubbly, well presented staff wanted for the day (and a free hot lunch) with lumbah fundraiser raffle for Tweed Computer skills new relaxation centre. Tweed Heads, new friends. Tweed Combined Looking for a way to gain work Shire Women’s Service is a barbe- flexible hours, big money, no experience Computer Association Tweed WWW.TEACHINTERNATIONAL.COM Christmas Churches are throwing a experience, meet friends and/or cue, picnic chairs and Christmas needed. Phone Kate 0410254976 Seniors meets at 10.30am on the Christmas day lunch from 11.30am contribute to your community? extras. Tickets sold outside Bever- TEACH third Wednesday of each month Well paid SENSUAL, SEXY, TANTALISING, full (DST) at Tweed Heads Civic Centre. Each week NORTEC Volunteering ly’s on Main Street, Murwillumbah ENGLISH jobs, great at Seagulls. Learn computer skills lifestyle! body rub. Total stress relief in intimate Entertainment and carols will add has around 200 volunteer posi- every Fri and Sat until December 5. OVERSEAS environment. Twd Heads 0410254976 from other seniors. For info call TRAVEL – WORK – ADVENTURE! to the fun and Santa is set to pay a tions available through communi- The Quota Club of Murwillumbah No degree or experience required. special visit. Transport available to ty organisations in our region. The meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesday Noelene on 07 5599 8939 (Mon-Fri Cert III & IV in Teaching English to 9-5). All welcome. Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) the centre, call (07) 5599 2615 or ‘five most wanted’ volunteer va- of each month. For info on how Recruitment service & Job Guarantee! Earn big dollars 0434 671 101. cancies this week include: Cabarita Quota works contact Sandra Jones FREE RESOURCE BOOK Mental health for prompt course enrolment! Beach, farmhand; Tweed Shire, on 02 6679 3486. Free info session– Good working environment Tweed Valley Mental Health Carers 7th December Food giveaway hands-on volunteers to provide Next course 20-24th January with female staff Free food giveaway on Wednesday manicures, nail and face massage Music club Network is a support group for 5/1 Carlyle St, Byron Bay at the iBar in Tweed Heads. We and one-on-one personal sup- Tweed Links Music Club concert, families of people with mental must be 18–65 yrs old 1300 558 890 start giving away at 12.30pm DST. port to residents; Tweed Heads, Sunday, December 6, 2pm (DST) illness, offering friendship and Food donations are needed to childcare assistant; Kingscliff, Coolangatta Tweed Heads Golf information. The group meets on 02 6674 5020 help pensioners through the fes- general handyman/groundperson; Club, Soorley Street, Tweed Heads the first and third Mondays in each tive season. If anyone knows of a Pottsville, op-shop assistant. For South. Enjoy an afternoon of en- month at Tweed Heads Library, warehouse that could be used for info on these visit www.nortecltd. tertainment with the Tweed Links Brett Street (no public holidays). First quarter November 25 07:39 a storehouse to sell food cheaply com.au or call 02 6672 8288. Quartet and many special artists. For info call 07 5524 4556. Full moon December 2 17:31 DECEMBER ’09 to pensioners please call Terri on Admission $5 golf club members, Third quarter December 9 10:14 Astronomical data VIEW clubs Toastmasters New moon December 16 22:02 0414 376 057. $10 visitors. For info call Elaine and tides Coolangatta Tweed VIEW Club la- on 07 5590 7870 or visit www. Become a popular, confident pub- First quarter December 25 03:36 dies will enjoy their last luncheon Day of Sun Sun Moon Moon High tide, Low tide, Museum dates tweedlinksmusicclub.org lic speaker, tune listening skills and month rise set rise set height (m) height (m) Tweed Heads Historical Society at meeting for 2009 with Christmas have a laugh as well. Join Murwil- 1 T 0540 1929 0154 1449 0755,1.78; 2028,1.34 0123,0.41; 1434,0.30 Tweed Heads Regional Museum, festivities and entertainment at Garden club lumbah Toastmasters every other the South Tweed Sports Club on 2 W 0540 1930 0232 1554 0840,1.88; 2117,1.35 0207,0.40; 1522,0.22 Pioneer Park, Kennedy Drive Murwillumbah and District Garden Thursday for dinner and friendship 3 T 0540 1930 0312 1700 0928,1.94; 2210,1.35 0254,0.39; 1611,0.17 Thursday, December 10. For info Tweed Heads West is open Tues- Club annual Christmas gathering (all ages). Call Marg 02 6677 9575 4 F 0540 1931 0357 1805 1017,1.97; 2302,1.35 0343,0.39; 1701,0.15 call Margaret on 07 5534 7115. day, Thursday Friday 11am-4pm and end of year prize giving will or Phil 02 6677 9388. 5 S 0540 1932 0447 1908 1108,1.95; 2358,1.34 0436,0.41; 1755,0.17 Twin Towns Day VIEW Club, will (DST) and Sunday 1-4pm (DST) or be held on Sunday, December 6, 6 S 0540 1933 0542 2007 1200,1.88 0531,0.44; 1848,0.20 hold its final meeting for 2009 on by appointment. Free entry, call at the Murwillumbah Bowls Club, Justices 7 M 0540 1933 0639 2059 0054,1.33; 1255,1.78 0631,0.48; 1943,0.26 December 3, 11am (DST), cost 07 5536 8625 for info. Last open Tweed Valley Justices of the Peace 8 T 0540 1934 0739 2146 0154,1.34; 1353,1.65 0734,0.52; 2037,0.31 $20. For info call Freda on 07 5524 Condong Street, Murwillumbah, day Friday, December 18 and have a desk at Tweed Centro each 9 W 0540 1935 0838 2226 0255,1.38; 1455,1.52 0844,0.56; 2130,0.37 1357. 11.30am-noon. Cost is $15.50 per 10 T 0540 1936 0935 2302 0355,1.43; 1600,1.40 0957,0.57; 2222,0.41 re-opening Tuesday, January 12. head. Bookings essential. For info Tuesday 10am-2pm. Also at Tweed 11 F 0541 1936 1030 2334 0453,1.50; 1707,1.32 1112,0.55; 2313,0.44 Special book sale ends Dec 18. For Meditation call Len on 6672 2020. City Thursday from 10am-2pm and 12 S 0541 1937 1123 0548,1.58; 1810,1.26 1222,0.50 info call 07 5536 8625. 5pm-7pm. For info call Margaret Quan Yin Method. Information 13 S 0541 1938 1215 0004 0639,1.65; 1908,1.24 0000,0.47; 1322,0.45 Landcare volunteers on 07 5599 2975. The last days for and instruction on ancient art of 14 M 0541 1938 1306 0034 0726,1.71; 2000,1.24 0046,0.49; 1413,0.39 Ex-service women Friends of Wollumbuin (FOW) witnessing signatures this year: 15 T 0542 1939 1358 0103 0810,1.74; 2045,1.24 0130,0.50; 1456,0.36 meditation. All welcome. No cost. Tweed/Coolangatta Ex-Service Landcare group are looking for Tweed Centro, Dec 15, Tweed City, 16 W 0542 1939 1452 0134 0850,1.76; 2127,1.25 0211,0.51; 1534,0.34 Tweed/Murwillumbah Karyn 07 Women’s Assoc will hold its Chris- Dec 17, returning mid January. 17 T 0543 1940 1548 0208 0930,1.77; 2205,1.25 0250,0.51; 1613,0.34 5524 9474. Lismore/Byron Bay more people to help with the mas luncheon on Monday, Dec 7 18 F 0543 1941 1645 0245 1006,1.75; 2243,1.25 0330,0.52; 1648,0.35 Jonathan 02 6694 2212. Byangum Community Tweed Breast screening 19 S 0543 1941 1745 0328 1042,1.72; 2320,1.25 0407,0.53; 1725,0.37 at 10am DST in the Anzac Room Riverbank Restoration Project. 20 S 0544 1942 1844 0417 1118,1.67 0446,0.55; 1800,0.39 at Twin Towns Services Club. $25 AOOB Volunteers meet the first Saturday BreastScreen NSW Tweed Heads 21 M 0544 1942 1941 0513 0000,1.24; 1154,1.61 0528,0.58; 1837,0.42 includes lunch and entertainment. Twin Towns AOOB branch, of the month from 8am to 1pm clinic at the Tweed Hospital offers 22 T 0545 1943 2033 0615 0041,1.24; 1232,1.53 0612,0.62; 1915,0.45 For info call Hilary 07 5536 8054. Christmas meeting on Friday, to plant trees on the banks of free mammograms on Thursday 23 W 0545 1943 2121 0720 0127,1.26; 1314,1.45 0701,0.66; 1956,0.47 December 4 at South Tweed the Tweed River on Kyogle Road, nights and Saturdays. To book call 24 T 0546 1944 2203 0826 0216,1.28; 1401,1.36 0757.0.69; 2039,0.49 Hospital auxiliary Sports Club, Tweed Heads South at one kilometre south of Byangum 02 6622 1822. 25 F 0546 1944 2243 0931 0309,1.32; 1458,1.28 0901,0.71; 2127,0.51 Tweed Hospital Auxiliary Christ- 2pm (DST). Cost $10 includes free Bridge. For further info call Marcia 26 S 0547 1945 2320 1036 0402,1.39; 1603,1.22 1014,0.69; 2216,0.52 mas Stocking raffle has started raffle tickets. Entertainment. All on 6672 8146 or email podge@ Nashos 27 S 0547 1945 2356 1140 0457,1.47; 1713,1.20 1127,0.63; 2310,0.52 and tickets are on sale in the netspace.net.au. Tweed Valley-Murwillumbah 28 M 0548 1945 1243 0549,1.58; 1818,1.21 1231,0.52 members and intending members hospital gift shop and various National Servicemens Associa- 29 T 0549 1946 0033 1346 0641,1.70; 1919,1.26 0002,0.49; 1329,0.40 are invited to attend. Kids helpline 30 W 0549 1946 0111 1450 0732,1.82; 2013,1.30 0055,0.45; 1420,0.28 venues around the Tweed. For tion meets every month on the 31 T 0550 1946 0154 1554 0824,1.93; 2105,1.35 0147,0.41; 1511,0.18 details phone the gift shop on 07 Wildlife carers When kids face a crisis, Kids 3rd Tuesday at 10-15am at the All times are Daylight Savings Time. Time lags: Ballina Boat 5506 7867. Meetings held on the Tweed Valley Wildlife Carers pro- Helpline is there to help, Aus- Murwillumbah Services Club. For Dock: 15 min; Byron Bay: nil; Brunswick River Highway Bridge: first Monday of every month in the vide a 24-hour emergency wildlife tralia’s only telephone and online info call Peter on 07 5590 5467 high 30 min, low 1 hr; Mullumbimby: 1 hr 10 min; Billinudgel: 3 hr 55 min; Chinderah: high 1 hr 30 min, low 2 hr; Terranora Islander Room in the Tweed Civic service, 365 days a year and always counselling service specifically for or Barb on 07 5523 3599. Regular Inlet: high 2 hr 10 min, low 2 hr 25 min; Murwillumbah: high Centre. New members welcome. need more help. If you’d like to children and young people aged guest speakers. Interested people 2 hr 30 min, low 2 hr 50 min. Tides in bold indicate high tide of 1.7m or more and low tide of 0.3m or less. Data courtesy of the National Tidal Centre. For info call Merle on 07 536 1441. know more call 02 6672 4789. 5 to 25 years. For info call 1800 welcome. www.tweedecho.com.au The Tweed Shire Echo December 3, 2009 35 Backburner

A rumour has been going round Cyclists are being warned: nev- that The Echo is closing. Well, er ride more than two abreast, S 20% OFF we’re closing for just one week not to travel in packs of more over the holidays, as we always than 20, wear bright clothing JEWELLERY do. Our Christmas edition will and leave your MP3 players A appear on December 24 and and mobile phones at home. then the next paper will be out That’s the basic message for on January 7. The false rumour cyclists riding in groups con- L about us is being pushed hard tained in new state government by unscrupulous ad reps from guidelines aimed at reducing E rival publications. Maybe they the increasing number of road invented it, or maybe it’s a case injuries and deaths. Assistant 440% OFF of mistaken identity: there are transport minister David Borg- other papers far more likely to er in launching the campaign ALLALL ART AND be on the skids than us. Back- this week said there were almost burner is sorry to disappoint 700 cycling accidents, three in- the enemies of democracy, but volving fatalities, last year alone DECOR The Echo will be here to inform just in the Sydney region. In the the people for a long time yet! regions, cyclists gamble with ■ ■ ■ ■ their lives, especially on un- Australia Post denies warning Uki Primary School students Lewis Cox and Victoria Stobbie protected cycleways alongside Hastings Point store owner proudly show off their work after their school won a swag of highways and major roads. We Alan McIntosh that his Post awards through the school art competition held in conjunc- also doubt two abreast could Office status will be in jeop- tion with the recent inaugural Unity Festival in Murwillumbah, make it across any of the Tweed ardy if the town doesn’t get a a celebration of the various cultures in the Tweed. Victoria or Northern Rivers road bridg- few more residents (see page won first prize (and won $200 for her school) while Lewis was es which are notorious ‘pinch’ 3). ‘We have no plans to close placed third. Ten other students from the school were highly black spots where the cycleway 212 Lawson Street, Byron Bay it and there have been no commended and a student from Bilambil Public School came or pedestrian access is either 6685 5505 discussions with the licensee second. Greta Hunter, from Northern Rivers Community Legal non-existent or too narrow regarding this matter,’ an Aus- Service which sponsored the festival, said the students’ paint- for comfort. Two cyclists have tralia Post spokesman said. ings were ‘colourful, free and joyous paintings, much like the been killed on these bridges in Mr McIntosh defended his festival itself’. Photo Jeff ‘Colour by Numbers’ Dawson neighbouring Byron shire in evidence to the Land and En- the past two years. vironment Court suggesting call that Kevin pressed all the has been delayed because of ■ ■ ■ ■ the PO was at risk of closing, wrong buttons while in a car the leadership issue but I’m Byrill Creek residents say saying it’s common knowledge with Warren Polglase and Phil expecting to hear something they’re ‘jumping from the fry- that since the privatisation of Youngblutt, accidentally leav- soon now that it’s resolved.’ But ing pan rally into the dam fire’ Australia Post all their retail ing a blunt and unflattering she’s already on message, say- with the damming of their had to be viable or they’d get appraisal of then mayor Joan ing she totally agrees with new creek one of four options for the axe. ‘If you don’t have the van Lieshout’s performance on leader Tony Abbott’s stand in council’s current water supply numbers you don’t have the the message bank of Greens not rushing to adopt the ‘hor- augmentation project. They post office, it’s as simple as that’, councillor Katie Milne. Their rific ETS “tax’”. have organised a public meet- said Mr McIntosh, one of the colourful critique gave Joan ■ ■ ■ ■ ing at Uki Hall on Monday, town’s leading developers and her first inkling that her reign No, Joan, the ETS is not a tax, December 7, at 7pm for locals land owners, who thinks the in the top job may not be all it’s a mechanism to start ad- to learn more about what’s be- outcome of the court case was that secure. dressing the climate change ing dealt with by the commu- grossly unfair. ■ ■ ■ ■ that half your party, includ- nity working group which met ■ ■ ■ ■ Meantime, Cr van Lieshout ing the Senate Liberal leader earlier this week for the first Among the reasons cited for says she will be pushing ahead Nick Minchin, believes is a time. The four options are: to not publishing a list of indi- with plans to open an office left-wing plot to destroy capi- raise Clarrie Hall Dam, build a vidual councillors’ expenses is in Tweed Heads, whether or talism. Backburner didn’t dam at Byrrill Creek, connect that it would be complicated by not she is chosen as the Lib- like Malcolm Turnbull or the to southeast Queensland via the fact some councillors still eral Party’s candidate to contest government’s emissions trad- pipelines and connect to Rous claimed phone costs while oth- the seat of Richmond. She says ing scheme, but last week was Water and build a bore field. ers used their fully subsidised she will use it to be accessible rooting for both these unpleas- Organisers are telling residents council-issued mobiles. Those to people who want to see her ant entities. At this stage, start- ‘if you had issues about the ral- wary of the high-tech phones about council issues but if she’s ing with something, anything, ly, it is in the past now and let’s include Kevin Skinner whose nominated for the federal seat would be better than continu- let it go.The dam is permanent traumatic experience early on it will double up as a campaign ing our present dive into the for generations to come, and is had him going back to his own office. ‘A decision on whether to heart of the sun. a very real option that affects trusty mobile. Readers will re- run a candidate in Richmond ■ ■ ■ ■ our beautiful valley’. BUSINESS EXCELLENCE BREAKFASTS present ROBYN HENDERSON Networking to THE MAX How to network your way to a very successful 2010 Wednesday December 16th Tweed Heads Bowls Club Florence Street, Tweed Heads 6.45am for 7am start, fi nish 8.30am (NSW DST) Main meals – Tapas – Sushi Cost $25 includes hot breakfast WINNER Best Sushi Bar NSW region Bookings and enquiries: Woolies Plaza, Jonson St, Byron Bay [email protected] 02 6685 7103 0418 269 136 Showcase on the Beach, Coolangatta More details at: www.goldcoasttweednetworking.com 07 5536 5455 www.osushi.com.au The Tweed Shire Echo 36 December 3, 2009 www.tweedecho.com.au