THE TWEED SHIRE Coastal Volume 1 #29 pirit Thursday, March 26, 2009 S Advertising and news enquiries: Phone: (02) 6672 2280 Fax: (02) 6672 4933 [email protected] Pages [email protected] 10 & 11 www.tweedecho.com.au LOCAL & INDEPENDENT High-rise on Food and power concerns flare up the horizon
Ken Sapwell higher order social and infrastruc- ture services such as health and edu- Building heights in Tweed Heads, cation commensurate with a larger Kingscliff and Murwillumbah will be population. reviewed as part of a far-reaching land The report acknowledges that release strategy adopted by Tweed higher densities bring social problems Shire Council last week. which would need to be monitored ‘as The review, which is certain to they evolve and grow.’ spark strong opposition from com- munity groups, is a major plank of Immediate visual impacts the council’s urban and employment ‘It would also have immediate vis- land release strategy which will guide ual impacts as taller buildings appear the shire’s development over the next and the urban landscape changes,’ the 22 years. report says. Under the strategy the council will ‘Traffic and public transport issues rely on existing stocks of zoned resi- will increase in importance as density dential land to accommodate future increases and congestion problems population increases over the next 22 occur.’ years in a bid to protect the shire from Chief planner Vince Connell said urban sprawl. the review would not necessarily Organic farmer John Morgan-Lowe with organiser of this weekend’s sustainable co-operative workshop, Irene translate into high-rise buildings ap- Brown, at Uki’s Castle on the Hill. Photo Jeff ‘End Times’ Dawson Three key urban areas pearing in Kingscliff and Murwil- It will do this by encouraging high- lumbah. Roxanne Millar 2012, playing havoc with electricity, ability Research Institute of Australia er density living in three key urban He said while increasing building plans and cars. director Dudley Leggett and expert areas through more home units in heights was one way of increasing A group of scientists want Uki resi- Although recognised by many sci- Paul Wildman. taller buildings. densities, there were other options dents to set up a sustainable co-op- entists, there is much debate on how Presenting the path towards sus- Until the findings of a shirewide which would also be investigated. erative supplying power and food to bad the flare could be. tainability will be solar installation ex- flood study are considered, the coun- The strategy also supports the re- ensure the town is protected from the ‘I am optimistic that it won’t be that pert Syd Welling, Tweed Shire Council cil will review densities in Tweed zoning of six sites identified as suit- effects of a solar flare predicted for bad,’ said Ms Brown. sustainability officer Dan Walton and Heads, Murwillumbah and Kingscliff able for light industrial uses and the 2012. through a process of locality planning provision of more office space by in- A seminar on sustainability at Cas- Live self-sufficiently with solar power, as an ‘interim approach.’ creasing densities in the commercial tle on the Hill this weekend will aim ‘This would likely involve increas- areas of Tweed Heads, Tweed Heads to kick start the co-op by teaching lo- organic gardens and water saving. ing the height limits in these areas South and Murwillumbah. cals how they can live self-sufficiently to accommodate the additional ex- with solar power, organic gardens and ‘But we can still work together to organic farmer John Morgan-Lowe. pected population,’ a comprehensive Economy at ‘crossroads’ water saving. buffer any pain we might experi- ‘Hopefully we will be able to work report on the strategy says. The report describes the Tweed Organiser Irene Brown said the ence. Now is the time to live self- out who has what and how we can get ‘The advantages are that it could economy as being at the ‘crossroads.’ hope was that communities and in- sufficiently. a co-op started,’ said Ms Brown. be used as a tool to revitalise these ‘It is critical that all available av- dividuals around the Tweed would ‘We can set up co-ops in local vil- The seminar will be held March 29 centres, especially Tweed Heads, and enues to assist the Tweed economy to begin to live sustainably to ensure they lages because they are small enough between 9am and 5pm at Castle on the bring investment which will also con- mature and diversify must be pursued,’ would still function in the event of to succeed.’ Hill, Bonny Doon Road, Uki. Book- tribute to public infrastructure. the report says. ‘Otherwise stagnation atmospheric instability. Explaining the need for self-suffi- ings can be made by calling 02 6679 ‘It would also increase the likeli- and unemployment will follow.’ Ms Brown said scientists had pre- ciency at the seminar will be Harvard 5442 or by emailing irene@castleon- hood of these centres achieving continued on page 2 dicted a solar flare would strike in research scientist Paul Taylor, Sustain- hill.com.
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Liza Beamish tests the acoustics at the art gallery for her performance there next week. Photo Jeff Dawson Roxanne Millar ‘We met through an acquain- realised there was more to life tance when we were soloists,’ than spending eight hours at a It might be good enough for said Liza. piano every day,’ she said. SING & WIN! 1st $1,500 2nd $1,000 3rd $500 Madonna and J Lo or Chris- ‘We both found out we were She then trained in London Search for a Star competition (contested over 10 weeks: 7 weeks of heats, tina Aguilera and Mariah ex-Opera Australia people so and Vienna, relocating to Ter- 2 weeks of semi-finals & Grand Final 3rd May). Carey, but two opera singers when I needed a partner for a ranora six years ago after some on the Tweed have promised Brisbane show, I asked Kath- time spent in Sydney. Sundays from 4pm in our Waves Lounge. to avoid a showbiz-style diva leen and it went from there.’ ‘When I stopped perform- battle when they perform next The duo’s show is a mixture ing, the glamour of Sydney was OPENING HOURS week. of popular music sung in op- over and and we really wanted Marine Pde, Kingscliff Sunday: 8:00am - 9:00pm Opera duo Liza Beamish era style and wellknown opera to move,’ she said. Phone: 02 6674 1404 Monday: 9:30am - 9:30pm Tuesday & Wednesday: 10:00am - 10:00pm and Kathleen Procter-Moore, songs. ‘When I came to the Tweed Fax: 02 6674 0089 Thursday: 10:00am - 10:30pm of Duo Diva, have promised ‘Most are favourites that peo- I started singing again. I gave www.kingscliffbeachclub.com.au Friday & Saturday: 9:30am - 11:30pm to confine the diva behavior ple know. People get a smatter- it up 12 years ago when I had to their band name only when ing of opera and love it, but it is children. I wasn’t going to be a they perform at the Tweed Riv- not three or four hours of clas- supermum and try to do it all.’ er Regional Art Gallery. sical music because many do She now tours with various Terranora-based Liza said not like that and I don’t blame groups and has performed there would be no diva de- them – you really have to have at QPAC. Duo Diva’s version mands as there was nothing a leaning towards it.’ of Lakme’s Flower Duet has but a love of good music be- Liza never intended to be- reached number one on the in- tween her and Mount Tambor- come an opera singer and was dependent music charts. ine-based Kathleen. actually studying the piano at Duo Diva is performing at The two formed Duo Diva the Conservatorium of Music the Tweed River Regional Art three years ago and have per- in Brisbane when she picked Gallery from 11am next Tues- formed their popular opera opera as a secondary study in- day, March 31. Bookings are and ‘popera’ at venues around terest. With hardly any experi- essential and can be made on the Gold Coast and Brisbane, ence, she entered a competi- 07 5599 2274 or 07 5524 5409. including a sold-out show at tion and won. the art gallery once before. ‘It spiked my interest and I High-rise on Funding boost speeds the horizon continued from page 1 up Sexton Hill upgrade The report notes that the loc- al economy in 2004/05 gener- The long-awaited Sexton Hill ‘The upgrade will provide a ated an estimated $1.2 billion, upgrade of the Pacific High- 2.5 kilometre dual carriageway representing just 0.4 per cent of way will start six months ahead from the northern end of Bar- the state’s total output. of schedule as a result of the neys Point Bridge through to In the same year the value national funding boost by the the southern end of the Tweed adding per capita in the Tweed Rudd Government. Heads bypass.’ was $15,200 compared to a Richmond MP Justine El- Mr Daley said preconstruc- state average of $43,000. liot and NSW Roads Minister tion activities will now start The main reasons for the Michael Daley announced yes- including further field inves- difference were identified as a terday that planning approval tigations and the start of the lower work participation rate, a has been granted for an early tender process. net outflow of resident workers start of the upgrade at Bano- An animated fly through to other shires and lower value- ra Point with funding for the of the approved project is adding activities. project from the federal gov- available at www.rta.nsw.gov. Mr Connell said the strat- ernment’s $4.7 billion Nation au/pacific – click on Banora egy would be review every five Building Package announced Point. The planning approval years to ensure that projections in December. documents are also on display remained on track. ‘This planning approval at Tweed Shire Council offices It replaces former strategies means we’re well on track to and the RTA motor registry at devised 18 years ago and was see full construction on this Tweed Heads. adopted in a five-two vote, with project commence by the end The documents can also be Crs Warren Polglase and Phil of this year – a full six months viewed on the Department of Youngblutt failing in a bid to ahead of the original schedule,’ Planning’s website (www.plan- put it on the backburner pend- Ms Elliot said. ning.nsw.gov.au). ing further investigations. 2 March 26, 2009 The Tweed Shire Echo www.tweedecho.com.au Local News Anti-rally movement gathers pace NPWS says it’s ‘early days’ Luis Feliu ‘What funding are these af- unanswered questions about trampled on with no meaning- to lodge submission fected national parks likely to this rally. The people of the ful public consultation. National parks managers are yet to make a submission on the A second protest meeting receive… after the rally and its North Coast deserve answers She said National Parks and expected running of the proposed world rally through World against the running of the attendant crowds have been from Minister Tebbutt before Wildlife Service (NPWS) had Heritage listed parks in the Tweed-Kyogle area. proposed world rally through through? The rally’s organisers it is allowed to proceed,’ Mr been ‘neutered’ on the issue A spokesman for the NSW Department of Environment and Tweed and Kyogle shires will are saying they expect 20,000 Cohen said. despite the rally being totally Climate Change (DECC) told The Echo it was ‘early days’ for the be held at Uki this Saturday people to attend. What kind of Saturday’s protest meeting at odds as an ‘acceptable use’ agency, responsible for the National Parks and Wildlife Service (March 28) as opposition to impact is this going to have on will be held at noon on the riv- under the agency’s objectives (NPWS), to make a submission as the development application the controversial event gath- national parks? erbank behind the old buttery. for the national parks system. (DA) had not been lodged. ers pace. ‘A number of studies show Earlier this month, over 100 ‘You can’t ride a horse The spokesman said only a small section of national park North Coast based Greens motor racing events are linked people turned up at a similar through a national park, nor would be used and that ‘in general DECC supports regional MLC Ian Cohen this week to an increase in road accidents meeting at Uki where most a trail bike, which have less tourism initiatives and recognises the broader social and eco- weighed into the debate by off the racetrack… The issue of spoke against the rally. impact, yet this is okay, that’s nomic benefits that regional events, such as the Repco Rally, asking questions on notice in copycat driving is serious – is Protest organiser Jennny insanity,’ she said. can provide local communities’. parliament about the event, the rally going to provoke cop- Pearson told The Echo there The NSW government has ‘The DECC does not have an opinion on the Repco Rally one saying it should not be run at ycat drivers to burn through was a groundswell of opposi- reportedly given rally organis- way or the other until the planning process is further pro- all in northern NSW. the national parks leaving a tion to the rally as more people ers around $5 million of tax- gressed. Very small sections of the rally are proposed through ‘In an area of high biodiver- wake of damaged plants and awoke to the reality of what the payers’ money to spend on the National Park areas and DECC is working closely with organisers sity, at a time when oil pro- dead animals? More disturb- race would mean. event, but the actual amount to keep this to a minimum and to ensure the conservation and duction has peaked and is in ingly, of the 20,000 potential ‘The main thing people don’t of the funding has been kept cultural values of our parks and reserves are not compromised. decline, this rally is a dinosaur. copycat spectators, what could yet realise is that this event is secret. A spokesperson for ‘The organisers will also need to consult and gain the appro- It’s a fuel guzzling, filthy and be the loss of human life en- planned to be held not just Events NSW, which answers val of the Githabul people as the proposal goes through park environmentally destructive gendered by this bad example this year but for 10 or even 20 directly to the Premier and not lands covered by an Indigenous Land Use Agreement.’ sport. When rally drivers want of driver behaviour? years,’ Ms Pearson said. to the tourism minister, told Former NPWS manager suggests rally ‘illegal‘ to speed through the kinds of ‘The organisers are pressing She said people’s democratic The Echo the figure would not A former Murwillumbah area manager for NPWS has come parks that people on the north ahead when there are too many rights over the issue had been be made public. out strongly against the rally and joined the campaign to try coast have fought so hard to and stop it. protect, it’s not surprising the In letters to local newspapers, Nigel Greenup questioned rally is becoming so provoca- the legality of the rally saying he could not ‘see how rally cars tive an event,’ Mr Cohen said. Love (of kites) is in the air travelling at 60 or 70 km/h on roads deemed to be too narrow The MP said he was seeking and steep for horse-riders can be viewed as either “sustainable” answers to a number of ques- or “compatible” with conservation objectives’. tions he had put to the Minister ‘Given what appears to be a clear contradiction of the Natio- for the Environment Carmel nal Parks and Wildlife Act and a draft plan of management, is Tebbutt and Minister for Roads the rally legally permissible in a national park?’ he wrote. Michael Daley, about the event, planned to be run over a long Rally message ‘confusing‘ weekend in September. Meanwhile, the Tweed’s peak tourism group chief has come ‘The environmental impact out in support of the rally but admits the message in promo- statement (EIS) for the rally ting both the region’s world-recognised environmental values is still being prepared and is and a motor sport event such as the rally was ‘confusing’. not likely to be ready before Tweed Tourism manager Phil Villiers told The Echo the rally the development application is would mean ‘good economic value’ for its members through due to be approved this month, exposure (via a link) on the official rally website to boost ac- yet the rally organisers are al- commodation bookings. ready promoting it. The Min- He said he accepted there could be ‘some confusion’ with the ister needs to be apprised of message but that it had to be put in perspective. the about-face way this rally is ‘We see it (the rally) as a great opportunity for people to see being organised. It is too im- vision of the region – 52 million people will watch this leg of portant and sensitive an envi- the rally and 816 million are expected to view the whole series.’ ronment for this kind of ad hoc He said Tweed Tourism would ‘never’ have been able to reach planning. Uki father and son team Rady and Art McCarthy enjoy flying a kite at the Brunswick Kites and such a market. ‘I am receiving a lot of in- Bikes Festival last Sunday. Photographer Jeff ‘Smile High Club’ Dawson claimed the world record Former West Australian tourism minister Mark McGowan formation from local people was indeed smashed in terms of ‘1,350-ish smiling faces on Brunswick Beach must be a new recently told local ABC radio that his government had stopped about the rally going through world record’. He said hundreds of happy kite jockeys rejoiced in the perfect conditions but un- sponsoring the event in 2005 for financial reasons which inclu- the habitats of threatened or fortunately fell slightly short of the 1,600-plus kites in the air required to secure a world-record- ded a relatively low return on investment for taxpayers. protected species. breaking place in the Guinness Book of Records. More of Jeff’s pics at www.tweedecho.com.au. Up to 7,000 people turned up ‘People on the beach estimat- for the annual Kites and Bikes ed that over 1,300 kites were Festival at Brunswick Heads flying throughout the after- last weekend with a new NSW noon (Sunday) which is more kite flying record set. than the Australian record Event spokesperson Kim but the big problem was co- Rosen said about 1,200 kites ordinating everyone on a very were registered but ‘we man- windy afternoon! Next year we aged to get only 811 flying at are confident we can break the the same time for the official Australian record and aim for record books, we had too much the world record,’ said Kim. of a good thing – wind’. Kite expert from Sydney, The official figure more than Michael Richards, said it was doubled the previous NSW one of the most incredible kite record of 368. experiences he had witnessed. Tweed Coast Vet
Open 7 Days Mon to Fri 8.30am-6pm, Sat & Sun 9am to 2pm 14 Tweed Coast Road, Cabarita Beach (02) 6676 3199 www.tweedecho.com.au The Tweed Shire Echo March 26, 2009 3 Local News Kingscliff to host new festival Choir sings hallelujah their works along Marine Parade on the Saturday and Sunday, while others will of- fer workshops for adults and children alike. Artists will be matched to a particular eatery so that diners may enjoy some complementary art with their coffee and cake. Byrrill Creek artist Jenny Mac has been matched with Kathmandu Kitchen, where she will display a range of her eatern-influenced paintings and prints. ‘It was such a crime that the former festival disintegrated as we have so many great artists here and need to really support the community,’ she said. Kathmandu Kitchen co-own- er Karen Shrestha said many Formed in 1923, the Murwil- Murwillumbah Philharmonic Choir music director Heather Artist Jenny festival fans had refused to ac- lumbah Philharmonic Choir Martin and assistant music director Mary-Anne McShane. Mac and cept the old event had been was disbanded twice before ‘We’ve always had a lot of and is one of the group’s found- Kathmandu scrapped and still turned up in attracting its current 70 mem- interest as people realise how ing members. Kitchen co- Kingscliff hoping it was on. bers who this year are celebrat- much good fun the choir is – ‘I love choir singing and al- owner Shankar The new festival has also had ing their 30th consecutive year we regularly have more than 50 ways had choirs at school. I like Shrestha. difficulty attracting council of making sweet music. support, with the council re- The members, who include people on the books,’ she said. the ensemble of having differ- Roxanne Millar The new festival runs from fusing to close Kingscliff streets farmers, housewives, nurses ‘In 1992 we performed at an ent pitches forming pleasant May 1 to 3 and has been organ- for a proposed parade on the and woodworkers, next month international music festival in chords. There is also great ca- Kingscliff is hoping to reclaim ised by the Burleigh Arts Group Saturday night. will commemorate the occa- Wales and in 2006 and 2008 maraderie.’ its crown as the capital of art, on the initiative of a number of The council said little infor- sion with a performance of ex- we did a tour of New Zealand’s The choir’s Messiah per- food and entertainment on the Kingscliff businesses. mation was given on the clo- cerpts from Handel’s Messiah, North and South Islands.’ formance on Sunday, April Tweed with a revamped fes- Organiser Carol Collins said sures and as the festival was including the famous ‘Hallelu- The choir broke up in World 5 starts at 2.30pm at the All tival showcasing the seaside Kafé Fiesta would have broader scheduled for a Queensland jah Chorus’. War II, reformed in the 1950s Saints Anglican Church, Byan- community’s cafe culture. appeal than the original con- long weekend, street closures Musical director Heather and folded again in the mid- gum Road, Murwillumbah. Kafé Fiesta replaces the de- cept, with a wide range of en- may affect the busy trading Martin, a former high school 1960s. The current incarnation Tickets at the door are $10 funct food, art and jazz festival tertainment including music time. music teacher, said the choir since 1979 has been around the for adults and $5 for children. that died off in 2006 when the under the stars and a particular For more information see had plenty to celebrate, includ- longest. The choir invites those who Tweed Shire Council voted it focus on local art. www.artcompany.com.au or ing a history of performing Mrs Martin took over the have their own scores to join off its festival budget. Up to 40 artists will set up call 0400 139 889. overseas. musical directorship in 1982 them in singing the choruses. NEW Terranora Land Release Starts This Weekend $230,000 - $340,000
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New push to rezone farming land $$$ MASSIVE Ken Sapwell market giant Coles Myer in incorrectly classified as prime cil will rely on existing stocks November 2004. farming land. of zoned residential land to GOVT REBATES A major developer is gear- The deal raised eyebrows Chief council planner Vince accommodate an estimated ing up for a second attempt after mortgage documents re- Connell revealed that KLC was population increase of 46,000 NOW AVAILABLE to rezone prime farming land vealed that KLC entered into a seeking to revive its rezoning people over the next 22 years in at Cudgen for a supermarket, conditional arrangement with bid in a report relating to the a bid to preserve much of the up to 200 houses and a fire then sitting councillor Lynne council’s far-reaching urban shire’s existing rural character station. Beck and her two sisters, prom- and employment land release (see story, page 1). SOLAR HOT WATER The Kingscliff Land Compa- ising to pay them an extra $5 strategy that was adopted with- Mr Connell says the strategy ny (KLC) has asked for Tweed million if the land is rezoned out debate last week. reaffirms part of Gales land ✔ Electric hot water systems use Shire Council support in seek- before November this year. Mr Connell said it was one as suitable for investigation as approx 28% of household energy ing changes to the Far North But the company’s first re- of five major development ‘potential employment lands’ Coast regional strategy aimed zoning bid came unstuck when proposals which could be im- but does not support KLC’s Solar hot water systems can save at smoothing the way for the the council was sacked in dis- pacted by the strategy which proposed development. ✔ grace in 2005 just months be- sets out to provide a blueprint you between $300 - $700 a year contentious development to Council to be tested proceed. fore it was due to consider an for the shire’s development un- Reduces greenhouse gas emissions KLC wants the Department application lodged on its behalf til 2031. But this is not expected to ✔ of Planning to exclude its 48ha by Planning Workshop Aus- Others include Gales Hold- deter KLC from testing the site from a State Significant tralia. ings’s push to rezone land at newly elected council’s stand CALL NOW FOR MORE farmland designation which Chinderah for a similar su- on the issue, considering any now protects all red-soil farm- Application rejected permarket and residential successful rezoning would put INFORMATION & A ing land throughout the entire Council administrators ap- proposal, Boyds Bay Garden it in the box seat to be the first Cudgen plateau. pointed to run the council sub- World’s bid to rezone its site to develop a major retail hub COMPETITIVE, OBLIGATION The company, which has not sequently rejected the applica- for industrial and bulky goods servicing the southern end of yet lodged a formal rezoning tion, along with the company’s and Heritage Pacific’s plans for the coast. FREE QUOTE 0419 971 231 application, attracted national argument that the land, which a mixed retail, industrial, com- No one from KLC, which 02 6679 5865 media attention when it paid once grew small crops and mercial and residential devel- comprises a group of investors $4.5 million for the land in a has sweeping ocean views and opment west of Pottsville. including Melbourne-based joint venture deal with super- frontage to Cudgen Creek, is Under the strategy, the coun- WRF Securities, could be con- MAC Plumbing Services tacted for comment. Michael A. Cummins – Plumbing, Coles Myer maintains that Youngsters get behind Youth Week its relationship with KLC is at Drainage & Gas Fitting Lic No 195874C ‘arm’s length’. [email protected] ■ See editorial, page 8 Need Staff? Need Work? call 1800 670 914 Need Training? call 1800 266 425 TursaTu Employment & Training Your Regional Employment & Training Services Provider
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Photo Jeff Dawson t t t t t t t t the best youth week ever after check out www.tursa.com.au they were given the reins to or- day will feature stalls, bands ‘Circus skills are easy to pick ganise local celebrations. and workshops on weaving, up, fun, social and also good The youth steering commit- dance and more. exercise,’ said Shey. tee Youth Using Their Heads Circus coaches Codey Hois The Chillingham Chillout (YUTH) have organised a raft and Shey Doyle said they Festival on April 5 will round of events to recognise the value would be teaching juggling, off the week with bands, hot other young people bring to hoops, pins and twirl sticks. dog eating and laser skirmish. the community. YUTH member Leigh Hod- Council seeks koala protection gen, 18, said the group hoped Tweed Shire Council has called velopment application for what to host the most relevant youth on the state government to amounts to a new satellite city week ever, which begins this protect the shire’s dwindling west of Kingscliff. Saturday, March 28. koala population. Cr Warren Polglase alone ‘It was a really good idea to The council is asking the opposed the action. get us to organise it because we Planning Minister to ensure Earlier koala activist Jenny know what other youth want any review of a koala plan of Hayes addressed the meeting, and have an actual idea of what management for the Kings saying that habitat loss and youth like,’ she said. Forest project preserves habitat fragmentation from the 4,500- Free adventure program The and wildlife corridors for the lot subdivision at Kings Forest Pinnacle of Terror will kick off existing population. as well as the introduction of youth week on March 29 at Deputy Mayor Barry Long- cats and dogs would spell dis- Knox Park and feature abseil- land suggested the action in aster for local colonies. ing and rock climbing. a notice of motion to address She said road kills would A pancake breakfast on April ‘scientific knowledge and con- also increase under plans for 1 from 7.30am at Jack Evans cern for the Tweed’s fragile a four-lane access road to be Boat Harbour will raise aware- koala population.’ built across an important wild- ness on the number of home- He said the request should life corridor. less youth on the Tweed. highlight the widespread com- Ms Hayes said the Tweed’s Events will ramp up with a munity concern over the po- koala population was contract- youth expo on April 2 at the tential loss of habitat when the ing, with only around 200 sur- PCYC in Tweed Heads. This Minister considers Leda’s de- viving in small pockets. www.tweedecho.com.au The Tweed Shire Echo March 26, 2009 5 Local News Sculpture to make you think A SMARTER CHOICE Roxanne Millar As the world battles a financial crisis, a new art exhibition that reinvents the old FOR SOLAR HOT WATER as new in a comment on global over- consumption will open at the Tweed River Regional Art Gallery tomorrow. Created by award-winning artist Lucille Martin (pictured right), ‘Re- construction: the genesis of available evidence’ will open on Friday, March 27 as part of a suite of new exhibitions at the gallery. Based in the Northern Rivers and Perth, Lucille uses her sculptural work NEWS FLASH to explore issues including the plunder- ing of natural resources, loss of habitat and wildlife extinction. The resulting emotive artwork has won her awards and residencies in Australia, FEDERAL GOVERNMENT REBATE NOW INCREASED Japan, Indonesia and the USA. She said Reconstruction was born out of her interest in the global diet of over- consumption and consumerism at the expense of nature and was particularly relevant to the current global crisis. ‘Thematically, my work is about using textiles, found materials and word as expressive the arts across the board can be more approach- mediums to inspire awareness about social jus- able in tough economic times,’ she said. tice, humanitarian, environmental and women’s The exhibition will be launched on March 27 issues,’ she said. along with ‘Deep Earth’ by Avital Sheffer, which The exhibition uses recycled wooden orna- will showcase her handmade Middle Eastern- THE SMARTEST, EASIEST, GREENEST ments, Perspex, textiles and wood off-cuts as style ceramic vessels. metaphors. The 18th Tamworth Fibre Textile Biennial DECISION YOU’LL EVER MAKE One piece was created using six timber rings will also launch March 27 and feature contem- backed with six different colours of Perspex and porary fibre textiles that push the boundaries of For a free measure and quote call is based on the six most used colours in the flags traditional practices. of the world. All three exhibitions are on display at the 133 326 Lucille said the piece was about ‘seeing with Tweed River Regional Art Gallery until May www.ecosmart.com.au new eyes the links to another’s world’. 10. For more information go to www.tweed.nsw. ‘It is good to be reminded that creativity in all gov.au/artgallery/.
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Farm-host guests get a taste for the Tweed (Real) Advice Luis Feliu from Mrs Murwillumbah farm-host fam- Product Tester ily the Yarrows of Byangum wasted no time familiarising Dear Mrs Product Tester their young Japanese guests to some of the more usual chores I’m not sure if your husband’s around their farm. advice to buy footwear with the After picking the three high- $900 government handout is a school students up from town good idea. What do you think we should do? I’m worried. last Friday, Sue Yarrow settled them in with a light lunch Deidre before planting some trees, potatoes and passionfruit on Dear Deidre, her family’s mixed tropical It’s wise to ask for a woman’s viewpoint – after all we’re the ones who are good at spending the money. fruit farm on Bakers Road. The students from Kagawa For the last year, all we’ve heard about is how bad things are. Seiryo Junior High School in The more it’s talked up – the more we believe it – and the Japan, part of a group of 37 who more we stop spending. It’s so simple – if the politicians just stayed on 14 different farms lie and tell us that everything’s improved, we’d feel better, around the Tweed Valley last spend money again and more jobs will be created. Now is that ethical? Hey – we’re talking politicians here! weekend, were treated next day to more recreational activities, But on a realistic level – chill out and stop worrying. What’s such as going to the beach and the second best way to relieve stress? Nature! Get outside, Host Sue Yarrow (rear right) with Japanese students (l-r) Mahomi Izumikawa, 15, Haruka Nii, 15, walk through a rainforest, on a beach or beside a river – we’ve a walk up Mt Warning. and Mamiyu Sakakihara, 15, at the SDA Hall grounds before being taken to their host farm. They were just the latest in got it all here. Just be in the moment – it’s a great way to live. a long line of farm-host guests for cultural exchange, especially 15 years. Her daughter Jenai, and his wife, Japanese-born Oh and if you want to stay out overnight, you’ll also need a who have visited the Tweed for younger generations, 30, now living in Sydney, spent Annie (Atsuko), now run the tent, sleeping bags, warm clothes and cooking gear. What a under the Tweed Valley Farm through the ‘soft adventure’ of a year in Japan in 1994 on an Beachfarm program. Since great investment... and you’ll get a return on it year after year. Host program developed farm stays. AFS scholarship through her arriving in the 1960s four Hope that helps... Cathy nine years ago by the late Mrs Yarrow, a relief teacher, music studies. generations of Taylors have PS Almost forgot – for all that walking outdoors you’ll also Helen Taylor and family of said her family had been farm- ‘We find that many of our lived on the farm. need good footwear. Come and see us. Cudgen’s Beachfarm and run stay hosts for young people and guests still keep in touch, so Annie told The Echo that in conjunction with Australian Wwoofers (Willing Workers we have many friends in Japan,’ since the recent introduction For genuine advice on a great range of adventure Farm Tourism. The program On Organic Farms) ‘from all she said. of direct flights between gear for campers, hikers and travellers see aims to provide opportunities continents for yonks’, or at least Helen Taylor’s son Ian Coolangatta and Osaka/Tokyo, the farm host program was ‘hot’ and ‘we definitely need Local MP upsets Surfriders more host families to cater for this big demand’. The Tweed-Gold Coast surf- said Liberal-National Party rider logos and not formally For info on the program call 7HARF 3TREET -URWILLUMBAH s ing community has dumped (LNP) workers and support- requesting or asking the Surf- Annie on 0412 742 108. on Tweed MP Geoff Provest ers wore the T-shirts at voting rider Foundation who have a for dropping in on their cam- booths from Coolangatta to clear policy of not endorsing paign to restore Kirra’s once Palm Beach. political candidates or their Clean green solar power for your home world-famous reef break. The spokesman said Mr parties,’ he said. Mr Provest, a National Provest was told the founda- Prior to the state election, Party member supporting the tion was apolitical and did ‘not Premier Anna Bligh and LNP Queensland coalition during take sides’ when requesting he Leader Lawrence Springborg Rising electricity prices and the state election last Saturday, remove the t-shirt. pledged $1.5 million to save the upcoming SHCP re- refused to remove a Surfrider ‘While the Surfrider Foun- Kirra, shift sand, restore the bate changes have created Foundation ‘Bring Back Kirra’ dation appreciates the support reefs and bring back the iconic T-shirt he was wearing at one of of the Kirra cause used effec- point break. unprecedented demand for the polling booths when asked tively by LNP state member of On Australia Day, 5,000 solar power systems. by a foundation member. Currumbin Jann Stuckey and people turned up at Kirra to A spokesman for the local her efforts to raise the Kirra is- rally state and local govern- The $8000 solar power rebate is ending June 1st 09 chapter of the foundation, a sue, the foundation objected to ments into action over the non-political, non-profit ocean LNP supporters who brazenly Kirra situation and coastal Right now, you can reclaim $9,000 from the cost of a 1kW solar environmental organisation, wore the T-shirts with Surf- management. system. After June this will drop to $5,000. Nobel could be a prize winner Ausenergy’s unique solar pack- Roxanne Millar dancing at every opportunity. energy meter to help reduce Doctors said if Nobel made energy consumption around the Nobel Lakaev (pictured) start- it to the age of seven, he would ed dancing to save his life, now be incredibly lucky. home. the Burringbar teenager’s ob- ‘Dancing was originally an The meter shows income & sessive hobby could change his escape from the pain, now I use power generated by your life forever. it as therapy,’ said Nobel. solar system as well as showing The Wollumbin High School He trains 20 hours a week student has made the grand fi- and studies with Diane Talbot energy used around the home. nal of Channel Seven variety on the Gold Coast. show Australia’s Got Talent and He has performed in vari- Combining the energy meter with has a good chance of winning ous eisteddfods, but Australia’s $250,000 in prize money. Got Talent is his biggest gig to solar power provides a tangible The talented dancer has date. His dream is eventually to way to reduce your energy bills wowed the judges with each dance on the West End, Broad- and household carbon footprint. performance of his contem- way or with the Sydney Dance porary dance routines, lead- Company. ing judge Dannii Minogue to manifested in his throat. According to the judges, No- Ausenergy encourage energy awareness & savings, and have a range declare: ‘We have discovered As there were no antibiotics bel’s dreams will come true. of high quality systems at prices which are tailored to your needs. something special that makes available to treat it, his mother Judge Tom Burlinson recent- So beat the solar power price rise. us proud to be here’. decided getting Nobel moving ly told Nobel his future ‘will Nobel started dancing aged would be the best cure. be huge’. two and a half after he was di- She had him bounce on the The grand final will be Visit www.ausenergy.com.au or agnosed with atypical myco- trampoline to get his endocrine screened mid-April on Chan- call Mairéad on 0458 085 009 bacterium, a form of TB, which system going and got him up nel Seven. www.tweedecho.com.au The Tweed Shire Echo March 26, 2009 7 Comment A hard row ahead for Kevin to hoe evin Rudd had every ber of the House of Represen- ably distasteful horse-trading, group of all of them; they are reason to feel chuffed tatives, Rudd might feel much at which he is not very willing prepared to deal and to con- Volume 1 #29 March 26, 2009 K as he departed last week the same about his own op- and not very good. fine themselves (so far at least) to add his five cents worth to position, whether it is led by And this, of course, is the to the broad outlines of the solving the world financial the man who never was, Peter lesson of the long and bumpy legislation at hand. What is crisis. Costello, or the man who usu- ride which led to the Fair Work more, they want a result, not a Coles’ gamble After what has generally ally isn’t, Malcolm Turnbull. Bill finally becoming law. It is stalemate, and are prepared to Shopping Centre giant Coles Myer took an ill-advised gamble been a depressing and frustrat- But it must be said neither po- now clear that the senate has negotiate until one emerges. when it entered into a joint venture deal in 2004 to buy a slice of ing first quarter, he pulled off tential federal leader is quite become totally uncontrollable. But the terrible two, Nick protected farming land at Cudgen for a massive supermarket and two big wins: the Fair Work as lugubrious as The Borg, It is a long time since it made Xenophon and Steve Fielding, housing development. legislation got through the and either would present a any real pretence of fulfilling are both political outlaws in the Coles has a $20 million charge over the land formerly owned senate substantially intact, and more formidable challenge. its original purpose as a states worst tradition of Brian Har- by the mother of then sitting councillor Lynne Beck, and invested Labor had an easy win in his As living standards continue house, but there have been pe- radine. Each has an obsessive $4.5 million in the purchase by its joint venture partner, the King- home state of Queensland. agenda of his own and each scliff Land Company. With the commentators is prepared to make absurd While the odds of a rezoning may have looked good before predicting great difficulty, if It is now clear that the demands, often utterly unre- the council was sacked amid corruption allegations, they blew not outright defeat, in both senate has become totally lated to the bill being debated, out like a gale when a team of no-nonsense administrators were cases the Prime Minister as a condition of his support. appointed in their place. might feel that even if the eco- uncontrollable… it is rejecting And each, at different times, They rightly rejected KLC’s argument that the land is wrongly nomic cycle is still clearly run- legislation out of hand. has shown an unwillingness classified as state significant farmland. ning against him, the political to compromise that goes be- The NSW government imposed the highest level of protection climate at least has changed yond mere pig-headedness; in over land on the Cudgen plateau following several studies which for the better. by Mungo MacCallum Fielding’s case at least it seems found that its rich red-soil and climate created some of the best But at the risk of being seen positively psychotic. farming land in Australia. as just another turd in the shit to fall and those who swung to riods when it has functioned Neither can claim any kind With so much at stake, it’s probably not surprising to hear that storm, this column has reser- Labor in 2007 become more quite usefully as a house of of popular mandate; 99.9 per- KLC is revving its engines for another attempt to rezone the land, putting the acid test on the newly elected councillors. vations. While not in any way disillusioned and desper- review. Legislation proposed cent of the population had They will no doubt repeat the claim that the land is not denying that the government ate more than a few of them by the government has been never heard of them before productive. It is a mantra chanted by every speculator who has has won a couple of important may be overcome by a feeling modified and often improved, they emerged, fully armed, in bought parcels of once productive land in the area, and like KLC, victories, there are some un- that things couldn’t get much which is as it should be. But the senate last year as a result have allowed it to remain fallow to boost their case. pleasant portents for the long worse and a nostalgia for the the current senate is rejecting of preference deals, most of There is strong anecdotal evidence that some of the land- war ahead. boom days when they were legislation out of hand. which were made in the mis- owners have rejected approaches by genuine farmers to lease Even the most blasé Labor undeniably better. So far Rudd The coalition senators appar- taken belief that they would their land to grow small crops, preferring instead to forgo profits supporter must admit that has managed to convince the ently see themselves as some not lead to either being elect- to maintain their charade. Anna Bligh’s triumph was not doubters that even if the world sort of government in exile, ed. Between them they repre- But even if they manage to smooth-talk the new council into the result of an overwhelming is being overwhelmed by the with a mandate to cling to poli- sent three fifths of five eighths allowing parts of the plateau to be covered in concrete, they also love for her personally or for forces of financial devastation cies rejected by the electorate a of very little indeed, yet they have to convince the state government to lift its state-significant her administration, still less he is the best one to hold what year and a half ago. They are see themselves as dictators of farmland classification. a manifestation of Queen- is left of the line in Australia. acting, in Paul Keating’s words, national policy. The chances of that happening anytime soon appear remote slanders’ long-suppressed de- But there is a long way to fall like unrepresentative swill. It is true that they only gain with the state saying it does not plan to review the classification sire to elect a female premier. before we hit bottom and no The Liberals, split between the power with the support of the until 2011. It had more to do with the ab- guarantee of a swift bounce Costeleological ideologues and coalition, but given the in- Instead of trying to circumvent a range of council and state sence of any real alternative. back up. the Turnbullshitter pragmatists creasingly obstructive stance government planning strategies, Coles and their venture partners While voters have occasion- The other warning from the are at least occasionally coher- of Costbull and Turnyellow, should now recognise that whoever convinced them that the ally returned to previously north is that although many ent in their various positions, they will have plenty of op- deal was a goer was talking through their hat. rejected conservative leaders people thought the bad times but the Nationals, increasingly portunities before the next They should file it away as another of the many ill-conceived (Bob Menzies and John How- would polarise the voters, under the manic influence of election. Rudd’s choices: give speculative ventures fuelled by the excesses which brought us ard spring to mind) there are they didn’t: far from being Barnaby Joyce, are beyond the in to blackmail and bad policy, the global meltdown and cut their losses. limits, and in the end Law- sidelined the Greens did rath- reach of reason. abandon the government’s They should sell it back to the farmers. rence Springborg was seen er well, although, as always, Which leaves the cranky program, or call a costly, dis- as just another boring Tory not nearly as well as they had crossbenchers as the govern- ruptive and unpopular early hack, well past his use-by date predicted after studying the ment’s only real hope of get- election. Tweed Shire Echo and with nothing to offer but herbal tea leaves. If that hap- ting its program implemented. Have a nice trip, Prime Min- Publisher David Lovejoy Editor Luis Feliu negativity. pens federally, Rudd will have It must be said that Greens are ister. 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Letters to the Editor Fax: 6672 4933 Email: [email protected] Tourism promoters conflicted over rally Deadline: Noon, Tuesday I am finding it difficult to un- that are home to more than 200 their extremely high conserva- metres of unspoilt beaches and human-marked borders. Letters longer than 200 words may derstand how a rally through rare or threatened species. tion value.” a broad, magical river.’ There are many threatened be cut and pseudonyms are not www.tweedtourism.com.au: acceptable. Please include your full the Tweed and Kyogle shires ‘Rainforests cover less than ‘It is up to each and everyone species throughout the entire name, address and phone number. can be an accepted as an ap- one per cent of Australia yet of us to look after the environ- ‘You can’t miss a visit to region of the Tweed and Kyo- propriate event by either coun- contain half of all Austral- ment that we live in and we the lush remnants of what is gle shires as well as the high cil or the collective tourism ian plant families and about a encourage you to think about possibly the Southern Hemi- bio-diversity aspect. industry. third of our mammal and bird this even when you are on holi- sphere’s best preserved shield I find the wording of the I list here some of the word- species. Rainforests are one of days.’ volcano. Stretching from By- Tourism sites in contradiction Railway rumbles ing from the different tourism the oldest types of vegetation www.northernriverstourism. ron Bay to the Gold Coast and to an event such as this rally. Marilyn Gough’s claim (Letters, websites for northern NSW. on earth and the sub-tropical com.au: west towards the Great Divid- How can these sites encour- March 19) that one must use a www.rainforestway.com.au: rainforests of Rainforest Way Tweed Heads: ‘This border ing Range, this vast caldera age appreciation of this highly car or hitchhike to get about ‘The Rainforest Way is an ex- have species that date back to gateway (five minutes from shelters a huge diversity of rare significant area, ask visitors on the north coast is a mis- citing new series of drives that when Australia was part of the Gold Coast Airport) offers in- flora and fauna, subtropical for a gentle footprint and then representation, as many more lets you explore the spectacular super continent Gondwana. ternational entertainment, fine rainforests and a breathtaking promote this rally. There will coaches service more small vil- World Heritage listed Rainfor- ‘These forests, home to more dining and the latest in gaming rim of mountain ranges.’ be cars travelling at speeds up lages and towns than the train ests and National Parks in the than 200 rare or threatened spe- at world-class clubs. It is the While the World Heritage- to 160kph through these ar- service ever did. For example unique hinterland of North- cies, survive on the remnants of gateway to the caldera of the listed Border Ranges National eas! This rally is a violation there are at least six two-way ern NSW and SE Queensland. volcanic landscapes such as Mt world’s largest shield volcano, Park has been listed as one of this area. It is a dinosaur coach services every day be- More than just a way to visit Lindesay, The Border Ranges below majestic Mt Warning. of Australia’s National Land- belonging to a past era of abu- tween Lismore and Byron Bay the rainforest, Rainforest Way and Mt Warning and are part The Tweed is the most bio-di- scapes and internationally as sive behaviours towards the running with seats available. also encourages you to be an of the World Heritage listed verse region in Australia, with a ‘hotspot’ due to its high bio- environment. In 2004, Latham promised environmentally friendly visi- Central Eastern Rainforest Re- five World Heritage-Listed diversity, the flora and fauna of Wendy Sibley to spend $150m to replace the tor to these very special forests serves of Australia because of National Parks, over 37 kilo- the park does not stop at the Kyogle old Murwillumbah to Casino line. When Latham did not ob- (Trains On Our Tracks) in the did anybody notice any silos or rail service in Tweed Shire ex- hanging from their beaks and mine policy in support of those tain the Treasury benches the local press. mines in the Tweed lately? ist? I believe it does. Stand at the wings they die if volunteers are that elected them. They are State Labor Government put Why is this fantasy of a com- Don’t despair, TOOT, if you intersection of the Coast Road unable to catch them and at- elected to evaluate appropri- up $75m in 2006 and asked the muter service on this redun- really want a commuter serv- and Cudgen Road, Cudgen, and tend to the damage. ate planning provisions, follow Howard government to match dant branch line between Ca- ice between Murwillumbah you will see where the mass of At South Tweed along Dry- the provisions of the planning it with $75m from its massive sino and Murwillumbah still and Casino, you could run one potential train travellers are dock Road and Philips Parade, scheme and develop policy. surpluses. Howard ignored the being agitated for? Is there a yourself, I am sure you could coming from and going to – any there is fishing line festooning Perhaps Barbara Fitzgibbon request. Rudd never promised political agenda here? buy the line for a nominal sum day of the week. the trees that overhang the in- has no understanding of how to return our rail line when Is this beating about the head like the Glenreagh to Dorrigo Neville Chivers let so our wildlife have another government runs, how there elected, so why are the federal of the NSW Labor government Group did for $1. Then you Kingscliff hazard to contend with. Snared could be possible savings, and Labor members being blamed? for closing this uneconomic would need a critical mass of and strangled to death in the the talent that can be drawn on, Tweed’s National Party mem- line with only one train a day full fare-paying passengers go- Careless fishers trees – another good look for through local artists and crea- ber has promised to replace the going to continue until the ing along this line daily without The Tweed Shire seems to have our tourists. tive writers within the immedi- train on the old line when he is next state election? subsidy, to pay for maintenance an abundance of careless rec- This is our precious wildlife. ate communities, that belies her returned to government. The truth is the NSW gov- facilities, staff, insurance, sec- reational fisherfolk. They catch Who cares? Fishing licences are beliefs and supports the talent Over 40,000 of the 172,990 ernment does not control any ondhand rail motors if available, undersize fish and use them as far too easy to access. Perhaps of the Tweed people, could save vehicles that will be using the rail tracks outside the city rail and someone with very deep bait. They are unable to identi- there should be some sort of ed- the ratepayer $45,000. Brisbane/Sydney Pacific High- network anymore, as the Aus- pockets to get the service up fy common species when they ucation course before they are May I respond to her state- way in 2030 will be two-way tralian Railtrack Corporation and running in the first place. catch any. They leave a tangle issued. With Easter around the ment, ‘Neophites Longland commuting across our border. (ARC) has leased the country Is there a White Knight in the of fishing line and hooks on the corner I know the Tweed Valley and Skinner seem to have got Local Labor, Liberal, Na- rail networks for freight pur- wings willing to wait a lifetime ground and surrounds when Wildlife Carers will cringe as their minds around the proc- tional, and especially the local poses from all mainland state for a return on capital? they leave the area. they are already drained after ess’. I hate to think my newly Greens need to stop looking at governments except Queens- Northern Rivers Railway Next we have them driving the Christmas onslaught. elected councillors converted our past and demand our poli- land. To run its residual Coun- tried operating this line for up and down Kerosene Inlet Jan Bishop to a religious faith due to their ticians plan for our future rail trylink passenger service, the tourists, mainly Japanese at Fingal in their 4x4s with Banora Point election. Please, Barb, can you needs, which in my personal NSW government has to pay bussed from the Gold Coast, their dogs chasing the waders tell me what that is! view is not on an 11-year-old the ARC access fees to use its but not for commuters as there as well as making illegal tracks Council agenda Libby Francis rail line between Murwillum- tracks! The only reason the weren’t enough potential pas- on Fingal Spit. May I make it quite clear to Uki bah and Casino. Australian Railtrack Corpora- sengers going in that direction Further on, we have Kennedy Barbara Fitzgibbon (Letters, ■ Letters also acknowledged Laurie Ganter tion would rehabilitate the Ca- to break even at affordable fares, Drive, West Tweed, where they March 19) that neither Cr from P Scott, Tyalgum, H Seg- Tweed Heads sino to Murwillumbah branch let alone make a profit. leave their lines unattended, Milne nor any other council- al, Sydney, C Evans, Banora line would be to haul bulk loads Does a critical mass of po- which then entangle the peli- lor is there to follow the staff Point, C Degenhardt, Nobbys ■ Re: The agitation by TOOT of seeds or rocks for export, and tential passengers to warrant a cans. With hooks and lures agenda, they are there to deter- Creek, F Jenkins, Kingscliff. Buck and King Street the beauty Veterinary Hospital cream ‘Committed to Caring’ Roxanne Millar Helping pets and their families with A farmer who prefers not to personalised health care for life wear shoes, Chillingham’s Ger- ard ‘Buck’ Buchanan (pictured) We provide excellence in our isn’t the kind of person you professional services such as: would imagine is brewing next s In house pathology generation beauty products s Surgical procedures from a Japanese wonder fruit. Radiology The owner of Chillingham’s s roadside Banana Cabana, s Consultations Buck has bottled his zesty s Grooming citrus fruit yuzu into a body s Puppy pre-school wash and spray that has ener- A born and bred farmer, grow,’ he said. ‘But it is taking He is lining up top chefs to s Dietary care gising, toning and brightening Buck decided to bottle the yuzu off and we are in the process of hold cooking demonstrations Our dedicated team at properties. and his famous finger limes to bringing out creams.’ using fresh produce from his King Street Veterinary The Japanese fruit is rising in value add to his farming busi- Buck is well known in Chill- land. With chef Maggie Beer, ‘They Saved Hospital popularity in the beauty busi- ness that already supplies some ingham and the wider culinary Frank ‘Tommo’ Thompson My Life’ ness, with Revlon using yuzu of Australia’s top restaurants world for his fresh chemical- from Creek to Coast and Strictly peel extracts in its Age Defy- including Tetsuya’s. free produce and for growing Ballroom’s Paul Mercurio all ing Spa Foundation and Almay ‘Eight years ago I never exotic fruits rare in Australia having stopped by the stall re- 02 6672 4322 using it in its Pure Blends eye- would have thought I’d be pro- such as yuzu and buddha’s cently, the Cabana won’t suffer 6 King Street, Murwillumbah, 2484, NSW shadow range. ducing things out of produce I hands. for a lack of star power. www.tweedecho.com.au The Tweed Shire Echo March 26, 2009 9 Pro surf comp roundup Quiksilver Pro Trials Well here we go again with Quiksilver Pro trials starting off in reasonable head high waves. All surfers surfed extremely well and the crowd loved watching the down the line waves provided by Coolangatta’s Super Bank. The Final was a real nail biter as Corey Ziems narrowly beat Dale Richards, with power surfer Shaun Gossmen third Kiron Jabour from Hawaii fourth. Truthfully the final minutes came down to a super battle of contest tactics and fine surfing amongst all. Roxy Pro The Roxy Pro in my eyes this year had performed well above previous events with loads of support behind the girls. Unfortunately the wave factor was a little low, but the girls still showed us how it’s done The Quiksilver Pro ´09 with modern turns never seen a near perfect 9.17 in round one, Above left: Sally Fitzgibbons before in this event. Most of the but it was the local girl and crowd – 9 point ride. Wow, another year and one of were affected by tides winds and event was extremely entertaining pleaser Stephanie Gilmore who Above right: Davo – third time the best. The event was held swell. I thoroughly believe the with each girl fighting it out to the scored over three nines throughout rookie progresses. right through the whole window judges did an exceptional job and death for Roxy Pro victory. the event. period as a major cyclone lingered all the surfers who progressed Surfers such as Silvan Lima Eventually in the final two-time the event in front of her family, north and threatened the event deserved so. scored the first ten point ride in reigning world ASP Champion friends and fans in near picture with perfect surf or disastrous The biggest upset of the event round one with a perfect aerial Stephanie Gilmore (Happy perfect beach conditions. Huge conditions. The first rounds were was the removal of Kelly Slater as and multiple power turns to the Gilmore) exploded with her well- congratulations to Stephanie held at the famous Duranbah he was outclassed by Julian Wilson. beach. Sally Fitzgibbons scored known power surfing to take out Gilmore. beach in varying conditions that CJ Hobgood surfed well, but just
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