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Ken Sapwell Government, Barbara Perry, to inves- tigate the former mayor for possible Veteran Tweed councillor Warren breaches of the NSW Electoral Act Polglase faces a new probe after fail- during the 2008 elections. ing to declare a string of secretive pay- Cr Polglase, who was mayor when ments to his re-election campaign. the council was sacked in 2005 be- Brisbane based developer Godfrey cause of an uproar over developer Mantle reveals that companies un- donations, says he’s always declared der the umbrella of his Mantle Group an interest when Mr Mantle’s matters gave $5,000 to Cr Polglase in six sepa- come to council and took no part in rate donations on September 12, 2008, the voting. the day before voters turned out to ‘I am not required to disclose do- elect a new council. nations under $1,000 if they come According to his political donations from different sources and in this case disclosure statement lodged last year, they did,’ he said from overseas where Beekeeper Laurie Waldron inspects a frame of one of his hives. Laurie says different entities sharing the same he is on holiday. the wet weather has made the bees a little sluggish. Photo Jeff ‘Hi Home I’m East Brisbane address as the Mantle ‘I have taken legal advice on this Big wet Honey’ Dawson Group, gave five amounts of $900 matter and I can assure you that ev- and one of $500 to ‘council candidate erything is above board.’ about 300 hives in the Tweed region Tweed earlier this month and a fur- Warren Polglase’. Tweed Monitor spokesman Jeremy with his son Darren. ther 100mm fell over the weekend, Cornford disagrees, saying Cr Pol- upsets Although they are a relatively small sparking severe weather warnings Donations to Cr Polglase glase was obliged to declare small do- business, he said the region’s larger and flash flooding in some areas. Cr Polglase this week admitted he nations below $1,000 and any series commercial operators were also likely The rainfall is well above average did not declare the donations in his of donations appearing to be from the the bees to be affected. for this time of year. return to the NSW election funding same source which totalled over the The NSW Apiarist Association has The spate of wet weather is another authority, but says he was not obliged reportable $1,000. Kate McIntosh estimated that honey yields across the blow for the Metcalfe father and son to because none was over $1,000 and ‘These six companies all share the Northern Rivers would be 50 per cent team, who have already scaled back they were made by six different com- same address in Wellington Street, Recent wet weather has severely im- less than last year. their operations in light of problems panies. Brisbane; and each donation is signed pacted on local honey yields, leaving Mr Metcalfe made up his hives last with the African hive beetle, a de- Mr Mantle, who signed the return off by Mr Geoffrey Mantle, listed as local beekeepers struggling to meet week before the heavy downpour structive pest in honey bee colonies. as sole director of Terranora Group the sole director of Terranora Group demand. struck and had been due to add queen ‘You can’t get your honey off. We’ve Management, which recently won Management Pty Ltd,’ says Mr Corn- Stokers Siding apiarist Vic Metcalfe bees to his swarm, but was unable to got orders we can’t fill,’ said Mr Met- NSW government approval for a $1.4 ford, whose group unearthed Mr says he has been unable to fill orders transport them due to the weather. calfe. billion residential project known as Mantle’s returns. for his Local Bush Honey brand be- Uki’s Laurie Waldron, 84, who ‘Everything’s against us.’ The Rise, also reveals he made a doz- ‘The same return shows that he [Cr cause his bees were not producing keeps a smattering of hobby hives on The pest, which causes damage to en donations to the NSW ALP. Polglase] apparently spent none of his enough honey. his Smiths Creek Road property, also honeycombs, stored honey and pol- The donations, listed mainly as own money; and had no expenses of Mr Metcalfe said that during wet noticed his bees behaving sluggishly len, has severely curtailed the family’s attendances at dinner functions, to- any sort for advertising, placards, or weather, crops could spoil as bees be- as a result of the wet weather. livelihood from beekeeping, with his talled $58,000 between June 2007 and how-to-vote cards and other printing.’ came distressed and unable to pro- ‘They can’t get out and work you son having to take on another job. July last year. Mr Cornford has also asked Ms duce honey. see, so it’s a matter of waiting until the Mr Metcalfe said the pest made it Local watchdog group Tweed Mon- Perry to investigate any business links The 65-year-old has been a bee- sun comes out again,’ he said. increasingly difficult to maintain a itor has called on Minister for Local continued on page 2 keeper for about 30 years and runs Up to 150mm of rain soaked the sustainable beekeeping business.

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Local News Polglase sticks by his legal advice Ken Sapwell ‘Candidates selected at a council workshop. and supported by Tweed A conduct review panel dis- Council comeback king Warren Directions, while pre- missed the complaints, saying Polglase appeared unperturbed senting themselves as it was ‘understandable’ Cr Pol- when contacted this week about independents, were im- glase might assume the coun- allegations of lodging a false posters, being puppets cil was entitled to legal costs funding declaration. of Tweed Directions,’ he against the residents because He says he sticks by his legal found. ‘Effectively they the case was dismissed with advice that he was not required lied to the community costs and the council was a to declare $5,000 in small do- (and) were elected under respondent. nations from six different enti- false pretences.’ He also said he didn’t think ties under the umbrella of the Cr Polglase and others Cr Polglase’s conduct in devot- Don’t miss your Echo, family-owned Mantle Group of caught up in the inquiry ing his time to table occupied by companies. says it was a blatant polit- developers during a workshop no matter where you are. The National Party veteran, ical exercise and despite to discuss building heights at www.tweedecho.com.au Cr Warren Polglase pictured last year who’s been anointed mayor in his Libyan attire which he wore a long list of recommen- Hastings Point involved any during terms of both the old as an agricultural expert to Libya’s dations none had been breaches of the code of conduct. and new councils, seems confi- Colonel Gadaffi in the late 1970s. adopted and no one was ‘The mayor is entitled to mix dent of sailing through the lat- The local costume was worn by the charged with any wrong as he sees fit and to be ultimate- est storm threatening to swamp group of seven Australian agricul- doing. ly judged by the electors,’ he his local government career of tural experts who helped Gadaffi The 65-year-old re- ruled. nearly two decades. move his country from goat farmers cently won widespread Cr Polglase suffered a set- The former Riverina rice to crop growers in 1978. praise for spearheading back two months ago when the farmer and one-time water ad- a campaign which forced owner of a manufactured home viser to Libyan despot Muam- election campaign had been fi- the government to lift its cap park he manages at Kingscliff mar al-Gaddafi survived the nanced by a secretive develop- on developer contributions to was refused permission to in- fallout from an inquiry and ers’ fund of up to $633,000. help pay for roads and other crease the number of houses in subsequent sacking of the coun- Inquiry head Maurice Daly infrastructure. the park. cil in 2005 to be re-elected to a said an organisation known as But he raised the ire of a res- His last major act as mayor new council in 2008. Tweed Directions constructed idents group several months before he was deposed last He further stunned his crit- a developer-funded campaign ago when as mayor he threat- month was to sign-off on a new Dr Rod Whitehead ics when he won a draw from in a bid to secure a pro-develop- ened to pursue them for court two-year contract for council ^Đ,ŽŶ;ĂŶĂĚĂͿ͕^Đ;Y>Ϳ a cardboard box last year to re- ment majority on the council. costs and sat with developers general manager, Mike Rayner. ͻNaturopathically Approved Removal of Amalgam gain the mayoral robes which he lost when the council was ͻŽƐŵĞƟĐ^ŽůƵƟŽŶƐLJŽƵĐĂŶƚƌƵƐƚ Godfrey Mantle’s big plans for top spot ͻDŽĚĞƌŶ͕ƌĞůĂdžĞĚ͕ďŝŽĐŽŵƉĂƟďůĞĚĞŶƟƐƚƌLJ sacked, only to lose them again ͻ͚KŶƚŚĞƐƉŽƚ͛ďƵůŬďŝůůŝŶŐĨŽƌEPCƉĂƟĞŶƚƐ last month. Ken Sapwell complaining that restrictions be approved if upgrades and ͻ͚KŶƚŚĞĚĂLJ͛ĞŵĞƌŐĞŶĐLJĂƉƉŽŝŶƚŵĞŶƚƐ Cr Polglase and his pro- imposed by the council made new roads were constructed. development council faction Flamboyant Brisbane property it uneconomic. These involve building the Dr Brian TraceyǁŽƌŬŝŶŐ&ƌŝĚĂLJƐ copped a drubbing from the developer Godfrey Mantle first Under changes to planning Cobaki Parkway from Pigga- ϳͬϭϰDŝĚĚůĞƚŽŶ^ƚƌĞĞƚ͕LJƌŽŶĂLJͻ02 6680 7774 inquiry which found their came to notice in the Tweed laws he was compelled to been Road to Boyd Street, when he bagged one of the seek approval from the NSW building a new ‘spine’ road shire’s best pieces of real estate government for drastically through the site from Marana almost two decades ago. revised plans for an integrated Street to Cobaki Road and up- His company, Terranora community which initially grading Cobaki Road from the TANKS Group Management, bought featured plans for eight-storey ‘spine’ road to Cobaki Parkway. $150 – $3300 in rebates 184 hectares of land with buildings. Two years ago the council available in some areas. sweeping ocean and hinter- Council’s own planners was embroiled in a row be- land views at Bilambil Heights derided concept plans as more tween Mr Mantle and another Ask about our free pump which is poised to become in line with Gold Coast-style company which claimed Mr offer – while stocks last! home to about 4,500 people. development than anything Mantle had blocked access He is believed to have seen in the Tweed before after purchasing 300m2 of land We now supply snapped up the prime spot for when they came to the council from the council. SOLAR HOT a bargain after a lavish pokie for comment last October. Last November a contractor HIGH-QUALITY palace, the Terranora Lakes Planning Minister Tony Kelly employed by Mr Mantle was CONCRETE & STEEL Country Club and golf course, approved a watered down fined $135,000 and ordered to WATER which once dominated the version of plans for The Rise complete 200 hours of com- The BEST solar system.. WATER TANKS hilltop site, went bust. development involving 1,800 munity service for chopping Proven more effi cient than at competitive prices Mr Mantle, who is known as homes, a retail precinct, 200- down and poisoning more fl at panels, especially on overcast days. as well as poly tanks. the man behind three Jimmys bed nursing homes, schools than 1,200 trees, including On The Mall restaurants in and tourist accommodation. many threatened species, at Brisbane’s Queen Street Mall But the council has warned his Bilambil Heights site. 400 Tweed Valley Way Murwillumbah and the Eiffel tower replica at it won’t allow the project to The judge accepted the www.duraplas.com.au www.apricus.com.au www.polymate.com.au 02 6672 6977 Milton, has unveiled different progress until a new road contractor’s evidence that he’d plans for the site. network to service the area is never had a conversation with He initially won Tweed operational. Mr Mantle or anyone from the EVER NEEDED TO GET council approval for an up- It has told the Department company about threatened market Sheraton-managed of Planning that the project, species on the property or A CASH LOAN FAST? resort and 27-hole golf course part of the Bilambil Heights about cutting them down or Are you willing to tell us but later ditched the concept, land release area, would only damaging them. about your experiences? Developer funds undeclared (conti. from page 1) Ever wondered why the people who need money the most are the ones Cr Polglase may have with an- glase’s campaign’. of about 4,500 people pending who oft en fi nd it the hardest to get? Ever wondered why it seems to cost other big property developer ‘We routinely [donate] to pol- agreement with the council more when you have less to begin with? on the Tweed, Bob Ell, who is iticians of all political persua- about vital road upgrades and behind the Kings Forest and sions at all levels of government other infrastructure, was given We will pay you $40 Cobaki Lakes projects. whose aims we support,’ he said. the green light by the govern- for an hour of your time to tell us about your experiences with money Cr Polglase this week em- ‘Political contributions are ment in July. and what it’s been like trying to access cash when you need it the most. phatically denied receiving any a normal and accepted part of Council minutes show when As part of an independent national research project being run by two Australian universities, we are donations from Mr Ell’s compa- the political process and we will the concept plan came to the particularly interested in payday or cash advance loans (e.g. from $10 to $1000, not pawn loans). nies, describing any such sug- continue to participate and sup- counci, the then mayor de- To get involved or to fi nd out more, simply contact Lynda on 07 3365 2952 or email [email protected]. gestion as ‘bullshit’. port the process in a proper and clared ‘a conflict of interest... as In a brief statement, Mr Man- appropriate manner.’ a result of a previous indirect All information will be confi dential and anonymous. We can pay you by direct bank deposit tle confirmed ‘Terranora Group The Rise project, which com- association with the applicant’. and interviews can be conducted over the phone at a time of your choosing. Managment donated to Cr Pol- prises an integrated community Q See Editorial, page 8

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Council surveyor Tom Stanley takes a fortnightly GPS reading to track the beach erosion at Kingscliff. The recent wild weather nda heavy seas have again battered Tweed Coast beaches, especially at Kingscliff where more sand has been swallowed up by storm tides. Tweed Council is still waiting for urgent state government funding to tackle the erosion problem there. Up to $10 million is sought for a two-pronged plan to stem the erosion including pumping up to 12,000 cubic metres of sand from UP TO $2,500 in GovGoovernnmment Incentives the nearby Cudgen Creek to stabilise sand dunes in danger of collapse and approval to pump up to 250,000 cubic metres from the Premium quality materials Tweed River or the sand bypass system to restore the badly eroded southern part of the beach. Photo Jeff ‘Done Dune’ Dawson Available in electric or gas booosted Widere range of sizes avaiilable Frost protection Council’s water-supply plan ‘lacks foresight’ Rededuces green houses emmissionio s Savaves you moneyey Ken Sapwell selection of a preferred water developer,’ she says. within the NSW government’s Comomprehensive warranties proviov des supply option,’ she said. ‘We insist that new housing Tweed draft water sharing peace of mind Community groups involved She said before the council developments collect and use plan,’ she says. Supply and install packack ges avvaila able. Lic 221550C CALL 6685 7779 in helping council adopt new voted on the issue community rainwater tanks as a substan- Q See Letters, page 9 water use strategies to cope working groups would like to tial source of their water with with fast-growing future de- see an independent review of a minimum of 10,000-20,000 Your Regional mand are asking councillors demand management policies litres per house. not to rush a decision when including population growth, ‘At present council is only Tursa Employment Employment the issue comes before them as recommended by the com- recommending 5,000 litres per & Training next week. munity working group; and an household to the above devel- & Training Services Provider Jo Gardner, a Byrrill Creek opportunity for broader public opments, as their total water member of the community community consultation in a saving program.’ MURWILLUMBAH 50 Main Street Ph. (02) 6672 6712 working group (CWG) which meeting forum. Ms Gardner says a new dam Need Staff? Email: [email protected] took part in council’s consul- Ms Gardner says the deci- at Byrrill Creek and raising Need Work? KINGSCLIFF Shop 6A, 1st Floor, Kingscliff Shopping tation over its water supply sion should also be put on hold Clarrie Hall Dam seemed to Village, 28 Pearl Street Ph. (02) 6674 0699 call 1800 670 914 Email: [email protected] augmentation plan, says she because it needs to take into be the council’s main options SOUTH TWEED HEADS 6/81 Minjungbal Drive, has asked councillors and wa- account the new Tweed water for supplying water to new Need Training? Ph. (07) 5523 4825 Email: [email protected] ter engineers to defer consid- sharing plan that has not been houses. But she says more sus- COOLANGATTA Shop 1, 82 Griffith Street eration of water options and released yet. tainable options could be pur- call 1800 266 425 Ph: (07) 55 361433 Email: [email protected] demand management strat- ‘The council has not demon- sued if the cheapest solution, egy until stakeholders have a strated foresight within their the dams, were costed in real www.tursa.com.au chance to review the final rec- demand management prac- terms, taking into account the ommendations. tices to recommend in devel- environmental damage. CONVENIENT OFFICES IN: t Ballina t Bellingen t Brunswick Heads ‘Two business items on wa- opment applications (DAs) for ‘Byrrill Creek is the highest NO t Byron Bay t Casino t Coffs Harbour t Coolangatta t Grafton new developments to re-use biodiversity and riparian con- t Kingscliff t Kyogle t Lismore t Maclean t Mullumbimby ter will go before council, one FEES! t Murwillumbah t Nambucca Heads t Nerang t Oxenford is for the demand management and recycle water, even though servation area in the shire and t Robina t Southport t South Tweed Heads t Yamba t Woolgoolga strategy and the other is for it was initially proposed by one as such has been prohibited WE DELIVER TO YOUR DOOR

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Photo SCU weighing less that 500mg that thet Tweed Valley date Jonathan Parkyn into the will be glued onto the shells. ‘At your service’ & Gold Coast population status and habitat carried out intensive studies on on the north coast, but we are Jonathan said the snail preferences of the snail. the Mitchell’s Rainforest Snail only just beginning to discover played an important role Unit 11/12 Greenway Endemic to north-eastern in Byron Shire, said despite its isolated populations in small in the ecosystem of the re- Drive, South Tweed NSW, the snail is known to conservation status very little remnants. gion, spreading fungal spores (opp. Motor Registry) have a restricted distribution is known about its ecology, dis- ‘We will be undertak- throughout the rainforest and Fax 07 5524 4768 in a small number of forest tribution, and habitat use. ing searches for these snails therefore playing an impor- remnants on the coastal plains. ‘In order to conserve threat- at night when they are more tant role in nutrient cycling, Mobile 0418 244 755 Jonathan, who has already ened species, it’s important to active, with the aim of deter- helping to keep our rainforests determine the population size mining population numbers, healthy. but finding Mitchell’s Rainfor- as well as taking a range of ‘Snails are also an integral est Snails can be challenging measures of the habitat they part of the forest food web, so because individuals are diffi- are found in. protecting the snail is impor- cult to detect in their natural ‘At the moment very little tant to safeguard the biodiver- habitat,’ he said. is known about its shelter or sity of the local area’ he said. ‘Historical records suggest feeding preferences, but by If you think you have seen that the snail used to be com- recording factors like the type one of these snails, call 0404 mon in rainforest in this region of soil, level of moisture and 798734 or e-mail jonathan. which was previously extensive leaf litter depth they are found [email protected]. 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www.tweedecho.com.au The Tweed Shire Echo October 14, 2010 7 Comment A dangerous dip in the Basin t is now more than three decades the local environment erage at a cost of around $7 federal Labor government has and a half years since John would break down altogether billion, which would be spent little to lose by going in fast and I Howard and his newly ap- and human activity would not on buying back water and hard. But in a broader social Volume 3 #07 October 14, 2010 pointed minister for Water and only be curtailed but would be- improving infrastructure. A context the choices are more the Environment, Malcolm come altogether unviable. much better result would be complex. Turnbull, promised to fix up But going back to the pris- achieved by a cut of 37 per Obviously the environment The Polglase miracle the Murray-Darling Basin with tine natural state wasn’t on cent at a cost of over $9 bil- is a precious and irreplaceable a great big $10 billion dollar either; this would require the lion, but this would involve resource. But the rural lifestyle Can you believe six impossible things before breakfast? The White splash. return of some 7000 extra gi- more dislocation and would of some of the small farmers Queen told Alice she could, so it’s no stretch at all to believe the The figure, and indeed the galitres at a current cost of $2.3 therefore be harder to sell. and irrigators, especially in the two that are presented to us by our front page story. plan, were apparently plucked million each. Even the lower figure would horticultural areas, is also a The first impossible thing that we’re determined to believe out of the air; they came as a At present just $3.1 billion result in the loss of about valuable national asset. is that Godfrey Mantle, from his billionaire eyrie in Queensland, complete surprise to Treas- is budgeted for the next three $800 million a year in pro- The economic rationalists looked down upon the humble labours of Warren Polglase in the ury, the Finance Department may deride it as wasteful and Tweed and thought, ‘Now there’s an honest councillor to whom and even to Howard’s cabinet, uncompetitive, and no doubt I should like to render assistance. And I will divide my donation but they produced spectacu- If the rivers continued to deteriorate in the cold hard terms of the into six parts each under $1,000 so that I won’t alarm him by too lar headlines at the start of an at the present rate, human activity global economy they are right. much munificence all at once.’ election year. But that does not mean that it The six payments were duly made from six different compa- Unfortunately that was would not only be curtailed but is not worth preserving. nies, which only by coincidence shared the same address, just about all they produced; the would become altogether unviable. Faced with a similar dilem- before the 2008 Tweed Shire Council elections. state premiers in Queensland ma many years ago, France Now the second impossible thing truly belongs in the realm of and Victoria simply refused made what is usually seen as miracles, but since miracles have had a good press since Australia to sign up to a scheme which, by Mungo MacCallum the irrational choice: it used began to acquire its very own saint, we are determined to believe they correctly foresaw, would high tariffs and subsidies to this one too. involve their own irrigators prop up the regional lifestyle Warren Polglase sallied forth in that September two years ago losing out. years. And quite apart from the duction and about 800 jobs. of its small farmers. and fought a glorious election campaign, armed only with his And in its first term Kevin money, taking back that quan- The irrigators claim these lat- The free traders screamed righteousness. As he later recounted to the Election Funding Rudd’s government, beset by tity would wreck most of the ter figures are a drastic under- with indignation, but the fact Authority, he spent nothing on posters, advertisements, how-to- the Global Financial Crisis agricultural industries which estimate: the National Farmers is that the French countryside vote cards, billboards, t-shirts, brochures, radio spots or balloons. and the wider issue of climate are the basin’s economic raison Federation put the job losses at remains one of the most desir- Yet many of these items spontaneously appeared, as if by magic, change, didn’t do much better. d’etre. ten times as high. And obvi- able destinations in the world: and ushered him on to victory. Penny Wong did manage to Clearly a compromise had ously the high water users like the same well-paid economists Tweed Shire residents have had lots of practice believing spend one and a half billion to be found, but even so it was rice and cotton growers would who insist that they loathe impossible things. We’ve been told to believe that thousands of dollars buying back some 700 always going to be a controver- be hit hard. the very basis of its existence people spent millions of dollars at the rally last year. Next week gigalitres from willing sellers, sial one: thus the Authority’s It could, of course, be argued queue to sample the delights we will be told that it’s better to destroy a heritage landscape but until the recent rains came report was not released until that such crops should never of its local cuisine and culture. with a new dam rather than encourage water saving. the health of the rivers contin- after the election. have been grown in Austral- The Murray Darling basin We now feel great sympathy for the early Christian saint who, ued to worsen. And even now, the report ian conditions in the first place, is not just Australia’s major when asked by a pagan why he professed faith in such unlikely The problem was obvious; makes it clear that it is only but there are still a lot of work- food bowl, and an important events as the virgin birth, answered, ‘I believe it because it’s human activity was taking too floating ideas for consideration ers – and votes – involved. economic resource in its own impossible.’ much water out of them. by all the interested parties: the The redoubtable Barnaby right; it is also one of the most The solution, therefore, was final decision will have to be Joyce came to a predictable varied and interesting parts of to curtail the human activity, made by governments after conclusion: ‘It’s not going out the country. Damn the consequences! but this involved political pain extensive consultation and ex- on a limb to say that if you take Restoring it to the environ- Speaking of dams, next Tuesday Tweed Council is due to consider which none of the six govern- planation. 45 per cent from an area, the mental paradise of the years its preferences for augmenting the shire’s water supply by either ments concerned – one federal, However, its conclusions are area for all intents and purpos- before white settlement might raising the existing Clarrie Hall Dam wall or, controversially, build- four state and one territory – clear: to get the system work- es is decimated.’ be the preferred solution of the ing a new dam at Byrrill Creek. was prepared to suffer. ing to the extent that the Mur- Well actually it’s worse than extreme greens, but it would When the dam was first mooted around three decades ago Thus it was left to the Mur- ray flows through to the sea that; decimation would mean involve losses well beyond the and land resumed for it, we lived in the dark ages as far as ray Darling Basin Authority to for a reasonable amount of the a loss of just ten per cent. But immediate disruption of the environmental awareness was concerned, an era before environ- come up with a hard science- time, an absolute minimum of Barnaby was never very good present generation. mental consciousness took hold or even widespread knowledge based analysis of just what the 3,000 extra gigalitres will be at arithmetic. Julia Gillard has promised of man-made global warming. Rainwater collection tanks were options were. needed. The electoral arithmetic is that she will not shrink from made of zinc-aluminium or concrete rather than food-grade Business as usual was not This would involve cutting actually quite straightforward; the hard decisions. They won’t plastic and we now know a lot more about rare and endangered one of them; if the rivers con- existing allocations across the almost the whole basin is Lib- come much harder than the species critical to our biodiversity. tinued to deteriorate at the entire area of the catchment eral or National Party territory, one she will have to make on The old ‘let’s build more dams’ way of thinking is just too present rate, within a couple of by about 27 per cent on av- so in purely political terms a the Murray Darling Basin. outdated when harvesting and recycling water at a domestic level is much more sensible. Tweed Council says it cannot force developers to install rainwater tanks and other water-saving or recycling measures for new housing developments because they are regulated by state building codes, etc, but surely an incentive THINKERS BOOKSHOP mechanism can be adopted to encourage residents to take up iv , those options; after all we have free car giveaways to encourage Shophop 5/29 Industry Drive, SouthSoutSo Tweed people to pay their rates early. If more households undertook these measures, it could negate WE ARE HOLDING A the need for any such dam. Why doesn’t council lead by exam- ple and install water saving devices in all public buildings? This is what they call ‘demand management’ but they just don’t live by their creed. Other neighbouring councils and water authori- MONSTER ties are far more proactive, insisting on dual reticulation toilet systems for new housing, but by dragging their feet and saying it can’t be done, some on Tweed Council, it seems, are hellbent on BOOK FAIR removing any impediments to big developers and excusing them from any consequences. Tweed Shire Echo Publisher David Lovejoy Editor Luis Feliu Advertising Manager Angela Cornell Accounts Manager Simon Haslam PRIVATE Production Manager Ziggi Browning COLLECTION AT ‘The job of a newspaper is to comfort the afflicted and afflict the comfortable.’ – Finley Peter Dunne 1867–1936 “A RIDICULOUSLY © 2010 Echo Publications Pty Ltd OPEN 7 DAYS – Open 8.30am-5pm LOW PO Box 545, Murwillumbah 2484 BIBLIOPHILE’S Phone 02 6672 2280 PRICES email: [email protected] FANTASY” Printer: Horton Media Australia Ltd Ph: 07 5523 3200

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Letters to the Editor Email: [email protected] Deadline: Noon, Tuesday Water water everywhere so let’s build a dam Letters longer than 200 words may be cut and pseudonyms are not Q 2010 is the International pacts of this major decision. It Basil Fawlty to run our tourism Q How much water do you use opers to bring in huge numbers acceptable. Year of Biodiversity but Tweed seems this important decision, promotions. per day? You don’t know? If of people without consulting Please include your full name, Council will vote next week on which will affect our local area Byrrill Creek is recognised you were on tank water in the the residents. address and phone number. council planning advice to dam for decades, is to be made de- as the most significant riparian country areas of the Tweed, you When Leda offered to con- Byrrill Creek so that a water spite the fact that the Tweed environment in the Tweed and would, because every time you struct storm water, dual-retic- What would Jack think? problem which should comply Water Sharing Agreement has has had hundreds of thousands emptied it, it would cost you ulation and on-site sewerage What a complete mess they with world’s best management not yet been released by the of our dollars (through local, $200 for a truckload to re-fill it. in their Cobaki Lakes (10,500 are making of the redevelop- practices may instead take an- state government. state and federal governments) Why then do people who just people) and Kings Forest ment of Jack Evans Harbour. other slice of our most valuable The majority of the Commu- spent on its rehabilitation and turn on the tap in towns get (10,900) developments, coun- It’s nothing but an eyesore. All asset – the environment. nity Working Group (eight out restoration. Now the council an allocation of 300L each per cil wouldn’t help them with the that concrete. At a recent Tweed Council of twelve) came out strongly seems intent on putting all that day? Just because this has been costs to implement it. Oh, what would Jack Evans workshop the Byrrill Creek against the option to dam By- good work and sustained effort the usage trend in this country Council already has more think? He should come down catchment area was considered rrill Creek. They emphasised under megalitres of water in a in the past? water than required for the and haunt all these so called one of the foremost natural the need to look more closely dam. I urge the councillors to It means 900lts per three- population. Of the 13,750 ML/y councillors. They are sooo! corridors for flora and fauna at water demand management reject any proposal to dam Byr- person household per day! A available, only 10,500 ML/y (76 unethical in what they do too. in council’s new Border Ranges strategies before making any rill Creek. I urge them to take it thousand gallon tank (4,550L) per cent) is being used now in Wouldn’t lie straight in bed as Rainforest Biodiversity Man- decision about a new dam or right off the agenda. every five days. Tweed Shire 2010, for 75,000 people. they say, and now I hear they agement Plan. As a refuge and raising the level of the Clarrie Michael McNamara Council has decided that How did we get in this situ- are going to pump sand out of habitat area it is one of the best Hall dam. Pumpenbil this wasteful allocation is the ation? Apart from the major- the peaceful little harbour, so in the area and it is unreason- These water demand strate- amount they are assessing the ity of dinosaurs who sit on our that these yuppies can bring able that one department (at gies could, and should, include Q I am most concerned by the shire’s future usage at. Even council having no idea of the their boats in and pollute the great expense to the commu- capturing run off water, requir- Tweed Shire Council’s plan to though the careful people, who state of the art in water saving waters. nity) can outline successful ing reticulation of grey water dam Byrrill Creek. I live on the count every drop, are subsidis- technology, but also when our G’bye dolphins. Hello pol- management practices while in new developments, instal- Tweed River, just a few me- ing the wastage in the urban last council was sacked and in- lution. I am a local of 30 years another department throws lation of rainwater tanks of tres downstream from Byrill centres. vestigated for corruption, Lucy and have been walking around that success out the window. significant holding capacity on Creek. At multiple times per We country people pay equal Turnbull was placed as our ad- Jack’s harbour for most of that Council must get serious all new housing, retro-fitting of year, I see with my own eyes rates, why then aren’t we given ministrator (she and Malcolm time. These so called council- about sustainable development rainwater tanks and grey water the water flow of the river be- rebates from council for not us- were mates with Frank Sartor, lors and developers. The dollar including the new mega devel- reticulation systems to existing ing reduced to a mere trickle! ing any of the costly infrastruc- NSW Minister for planning, certainly talks. opments at Kings Forest and housing stock. Does the council really believe ture required to supply piped who had a policy to dump Syd- Kathy Rowlands Cobaki Lakes, which should Of course, the elephant in that it is a viable solution to water to town, ie. dam build- ney’s excess population on the Coolangatta comply with world best-prac- the room in this discussion is the Gold Coast’s water crisis to ing, pipelines, filtration plants, north coast of NSW and south tice standards. population. If a previous coun- dam a river that regularly flows sewerage systems and the engi- east Queensland). Clubs and gamblers It is shocking that a dam at cil had not, in their madness, so slowly? neers that plan them. During this period of non- I recently received a letter Byrrill Creek has been pro- identified a growth factor of 50 This would not only en- Tweed Shire Council’s de- government, we somehow jointly signed by the chair- posed by council planners. per cent for the Tweed when danger the precious platypus, mand management strategy is ended up with the approval to man and the CEO of the Damning Byrrill Creek is an asked by the state government, which lives in this area, but totally flawed, based on gross construct an $80,000,000 wa- South Tweed Sports Club and option that will affect our we would not now be faced will undoubtedly end up a overuse and no water savings. ter filtration plant at Bray Park headed ‘Important message for World Heritage listing and will with the root cause of the in- failure. Do we really want a re- They are hell-bent on doubling (again the residents were not in club members’ in which they be condemned locally, nation- crease in demand for water (at peat of the Mary River dam in the Tweeds’ population and approval). expressed concern that the ally and globally. least the extent would be far Queensland, where the coun- they are encouraging the devel- continued overleaf federal government and An- Trish Mann smaller and more manageable). cil’s time and money proved drew Wilkie, the Tasmanian Burringbar Developments such as Kings useless when the federal gov- independent MP, had come to Forest and Cobaki Lakes, ernment overturned the de- TAX DEADLINE 31 OCTOBER an agreement whereby a daily Q Just like they snuck through which are designed to address cision due to environmental GET ON limit of $250 from club ATMs the extension of the general this projected population in- concerns? OUR LATE would be placed on irresponsi- manager’s contract with no crease, are a significant reason Citizens of the Gold Coast LODGEMENT ble and problem gamblers. The advance publicity, Tweed Shire for the projected increase in should focus on sustainable LIST TODAY agreement also gave rise to the Council is due, I understand, to water demand, which a dam water management such as CPA Qualifi ed introduction of a smart card consider the future water op- on Byrrill Creek is expected to rainwater harvesting, and Accountants to monitor and control this tions for the Tweed at its meet- supply. Get rid of the cause and drastically reducing water con- THE spending by poker machine ing on Tuesday October 19. you get rid of the problem! sumption. PROFESSIONAL players. There has been little, if To build a dam on Byrrill Ray Thorpe TEAM The letter suggested that any, publicity about the im- Creek would be like employing Terragon SMALL BUSINESS SPECIALISTS these measures would have MAXIMUM REFUNDS GUARANTEED a serious effect on the club’s financial bottom line and it could lead to downsizing, staff A time for council questions cuts and price increases. They Q If you ever wanted to tell to see the shire portrayed as? nity services? How would you * said that problem gamblers council where to go now is Is saving the koala and other like to see your town centres MURWILLUMBAH | KINGSCLIFF 47491 should seek counseling. They your chance! Council wants wildlife a priority? As a Na- and future development? Are 46112 also urged members to write you to tell them your bright tional Iconic Landscape and bike tracks safe enough gener- 02 to Justine Elliott and complain ideas for a vision for the shire. with the highest biodiversity ally? Is it necessary to identify 6672 6700 about this matter. The new Community Strategic in NSW, should we embrace rail corridors now? Do you like *Professional Investment Services ABN 11 074 608 558 AFSL No 234951 My thoughts on this overall Plan, the council vision for the a consistent conservation the current housing styles/den- issue are as follows. shire for the next ten years, is planning and tourism ap- sity? Should we restrict hous- I am pleased that someone now on public display. proach? Do you like the sound ing until developers create the has stepped in to help the ir- This will be the highest level of a Sacred River concept or do longterm jobs to match? responsible and problem strategic document in council we need more marinas? Can Should we try to dilute our gamblers in our community. and should inform all coun- we handle any more beach- ageing population or are they a The daily limit of $250 is very cil’s priorities. It’s not about front development? natural fit for this fragile envi- conservative and could have projects at this stage, it’s more How can we pay respect to ronment? What size population been a lesser amount. Club ad- about the big picture stuff. the Aboriginal community can we sustain? Is having the ministrators have had plenty of Would you like to see a and learn to value their sa- highest concentration of threat- opportunities to be proactive greater focus on green devel- cred landscape? Do we want to ened species in Australia a sign on this matter and it is hypo- opments and a green econo- make the most of Murwillum- that Tweed has already reached critical of them to now cry foul. my? Should new developments bah’s second most significant its development limits? To say ‘these people should be sustainable in water and en- collection of Art Deco Heritage Are you satisfied with the seek counseling’ is just another ergy? Is a carbon neutral shire in the southern hemisphere? democratic process? Do you case of them only paying ‘lip important to you? Are we Do we protect ancient trees? want to see more time for con- service’ to the issue. They have ready for climate change? Are Are you happy with the sultation and more community just sat on their hands doing we ready for a peak oil/peak amount of parks, street trees, advisory council committees little or nothing for a long time phosphorus crisis? How can community facilities, meeting put in place? Would you like and could have been more we better support the fishers places and outdoor healthy to see an advisory committee positive, like getting properly and farmers and ensure food activities for kids, youth, the to assist in driving this plan? trained club gaming staff to security? elderly, etc? Where are the Cr Katie Milne continued on page 11 What image do you want gaps in the levels of commu- Carool www.tweedecho.com.au The Tweed Shire Echo October 14, 2010 9 Letters Beware councillors, people won’t cop a Byrrill Ck dam continued from page 9 before any decision is made logical and financial disaster it independent review of demand happily self-sufficient. I notice not yet been released by the Why would we need such a on such a high status, environ- will inevitably become for this management policies includ- the tacky taste of chlorine in NSW Dept of Water, and yet huge filtration plant, if all the mentally damaging project is shire. ing population growth, as rec- the town water when I go into our council is poised to make a proposed water saving options undertaken. Chris Degenhardt ommended by the council ap- Murwillumbah and when I decision in choosing their wa- put forward by the Community I object to the planned dou- Nobbys Creek pointed Community Working visit my mum in Kingscliff. My ter option preferences. Working Group were to be in- bling of the Tweed Shire pop- Group. If the council was to water is clean, pure rainwater In particular, the decision vestigated? It is obvious that we ulation by 2036 without ad- Q I am a resident/ratepayer and make any new developments and tastes better too. to go ahead with doubling the needed this huge plant so that equate water supply proposals grandmother. I won’t sit back comply with best practice, de- Why is the NSW Govern- size of Clarrie Hall Dam and we could build two dams, filter put in place first, in a manner and let the NSW government mand management strategies, ment and council planning for to build another dam at Byrrill the water and sell it to Rous that is sustainable and environ- and ruthless greed-driven de- such as capture, reuse and re- a dam at Byrrill Creek, costing Creek only six km away looks Water and Gold Coast Water. mentally responsible. velopers turn the Tweed Valley cycled water technologies, it millions, when in all likelihood likely to be made before the It is obvious that the CWG All new housing develop- into an extension of the Gold would eliminate the need for the federal government will put Water Sharing Plan is released were just a ploy by council to ments should and must col- Coast, it is far too environmen- another dam on our already a stop to it anyway? into the hands of the public. cover the required community lect and use rainwater tanks tally valuable. I am learning it stressed Tweed River system. Kim Hollingsworth The decision will be made be- consultation aspect. Which of as a substantial source of their is never too late and giving up The old outdated excuse that Uki fore the guidelines are on the the CWG recommendations water. A minimum of 10,000- never gets you anywhere; peo- tank water is not fit for human table and before any possible were adopted? 20,000 litres per house is ple power can and will win out consumption is ludicrous, as Q A council decision to dam public comment. Their final recommendation necessary, so people are self- over developer greed. millions of people worldwide Byrrill Creek would be as dis- This behaviour can only add was that an independent re- sufficient. astrous to the community as to the weight of public cyni- view was required to assess the Most persons living in ru- bringing the Repco rally here. I cism towards the mayor’s claim council’s demand management ral areas are able to sufficiently have looked at the ‘Our Tweed to preserve this lovely pristine strategy. secure their water needs from Vision’ site and it supports to- environment. To top it off, our council ap- their own catchment at pres- tally the community’s view for The Community Working plied to take the prohibition ent. These proposed future de- sustainability. How can this Group (CWG), which was off Byrrill Creek in the NSW velopments proposed in Tweed same council who put this site convened earlier this year to draft water sharing plan. Byrrill Shire could have such storage on the internet think dam- assist the council through com- Creek is the highest conserva- tanks built underground to ming our rivers and creeks is munity consultation, recom- tion value river in the Tweed. save space. At present council sustainable? mended that an independent Clarrie Hall district has al- is only recommending 5,000 li- This creek only needs to be review into council’s Demand ready suffered from a dam and tres per household to the above dammed so large developments Water Management Strategy be is prime agricultural land. developments, as their total wa- such as Kings Forest, Cobaki undertaken, as they considered J Pearson ter saving program. and Bilambil can go ahead the council’s water options to Uki Malcolm Bailey without major costs to the de- be ill conceived, and did not Uki velopers. We must look at what adequately address dual reticu- Q 2010 is the International population numbers the Tweed lation, grey water and storm Year of Biodiversity and it is Q It seems that Australia’s Green can support sustainably before water harvesting options, my understanding that the new Cauldron, the tourist drawcard we even think about creating which should be adopted by all Tweed Water Sharing Plan, of the Tweed, is again under dams. We have to look at water new developments as a manda- soon to be gazetted by the threat. Having recently had the saving options too. tory action to address sustain- NSW parliament, will be voted threat to our fragile diversity Why can’t these develop- able use of water. by councillors of Tweed Shire lessened by getting rid of the ments lead the way into a sus- Another recommendation this coming week on whether rally, our council are the eco tainable future by conserving was that Byrrill Creek is of to build a new dam at Byrrill vandals when it comes to the their own grey water and in- such high environmental sig- Creek or to raise the existing proposal to build a dam and stalling water tanks? If there are nificance that building a dam dam wall on the Clarrie Hall destroy Byrrill Creek Valley, to be new developments in the there should not even be con- Dam as part of the Tweed Wa- one of the few remaining areas Tweed let them be examples of sidered an option. ter Augmentation options. of significant ecological value This oil painting entitled ‘Ancestral Heavens’ by Tweed Valley sustainable and healthy, happy The council’s water options The state government has in the Shire and in the whole of artist Barbara Suttie won the Tyalgum Festival prize in this communities. Let them be a ha- decision should be deferred un- not even brought into law the Australia. year’s Caldera Art Festival and depicts a verdant valley below ven for the wildlife that exists til after the release of the Water proposed water sharing plan Abutting Mt Warning World Mt Warning, similar to the Byrrill and Cedar Creek valleys in the here so that we can all live in Sharing Plan. At least it might and it should be deferred until Heritage National Park, Byr- foothills there. The 45 finalists in the prize, which promotes the this natural landscape we have restore some public confidence November at the very least. The rill Creek Valley is a high pri- Mt Warning caldera’s renowned biodiversity values and unique come here to enjoy. that council waits for the facts council decision needs to take ority conservation area. The landscapes, will be announced at 6pm tomorrow (Friday) at the Why is it that local residents and guidelines to be on the into account the new plan that area is also a corridor (with 43 Northern Rivers Community Gallery in Ballina, with the exhibi- have to fight so hard just to table before the decisions are has not been released. threatened fauna species and 42 tion to run till November 5. get some common sense. Like made. The Tweed Shire Council has priority flora species). Further- most residents of the Tweed P Symons not demonstrated a willingness more it links Mebbin National I am energised and encour- depend on tanks for their water I have become increasingly Byrrill Creek or foresight in their demand Park, Wollumbin National Park aged by the recent struggle to supply. disenchanted with our local management practices to rec- and World Heritage-listed Mt get rid of the infamous ‘car The mandatory use of water council and many other so- Q Byrrill Creek should not be ommend to all new develop- Warning National Park. The rally’, a battle hard fought and tanks as the substantial source called leaders in our commu- dammed. ments, such as those as Kings proposed dam site has inter- ultimately won, with CAMS fi- of water is a sensible solution. nity. Seems it’s anything goes The Byrrill Creek catchment Forest and Cobaki Lakes, to national standard biodiversity nally voting to move the rally Think of the local employment, when there is a quick buck to is the most biodiverse area in reuse and recycle water. This value, so ecological imperatives out of this environmentally in small businesses, selling be made and none seem to con- all of Tweed Shire. It is home was proposed by the developer must keep Byrrill Creek Valley sensitive area. tanks, pumps and filters, plus sider the cost to the community to numerous endangered spe- of these estates. protected. The Tweed Valley has the best the cleaning and maintenance. or our environment and hence cies and is widely recognised A new dam at Byrrill Creek Apart from ecological rea- biodiversity of the whole state I think the council want a the future. as an important wildlife cor- and raising Clarrie Hall dam sons, the proposed Byrrill of New South Wales and its en- dam at Byrrill Creek (which I say, Don’t Dam Byrrill ridor – a role that will become seem to be the council’s main Creek dam should not be al- vironmental credentials are far will cost taxpayers 58 million Creek. Show us some vision for increasingly significant in the solution for water supply op- lowed to proceed because of greater than those of Traveston dollars) so they can have a nice a healthy happy future. face of species migration due tions for the new housing de- disruption to local residents Dam, recently stopped by the little on-going revenue raiser, Julie McNamara to climate change. velopments. and possible homelessness for federal government. charging ratepayers ever in- Pumpenbil We need to think beyond A more sustainable option some. However, where the pro- I am loudly and publicly creasing water bills. If they’re damming creeks and drilling could be pursued if the cheap- posed Byrrill Creek dam is con- informing the local govern- not getting enough money Q I am forever amazed by our boreholes to supply water for est solution, the dams, were cerned we need to focus on the ment, NSW government, and from developers, they need to council’s blindfolded approach an ever-increasing popula- costed in real terms and taking cause, not the symptoms. The developers alike, I am one of make the residents pay for the to the decision making process. tion. The CSIRO and Monash into account the environmen- cause is the NSW government’s the many locals only just begin- infrastructure somehow. They seem to thrive on mak- University, for instance, are tal value and damage costs to planning support for high-den- ning the fight to ‘Save Byrrill I have had my own water ing hasty decisions, which may working on programs such as those areas, greenhouse emis- sity mini cities in the Tweed. It Creek’. It is probably financially supply for the last 20 years; I seem so much easier, but lose ‘Cities as Water Supply Catch- sions, carbon footprint and the can be reasoned that if there is prudent to listen and take into have a large garden so I have an opportunity to make an in- ments’, which aims to incor- enormous social effects to all no KFC (Kings Forest Chaos) account the enormous nega- two 20,000 litre tanks. They formed decision. porate alternative water supply affected residents. there will not be any need for tive argument you have already are an increasingly affordable I am referring to the fact that measures (eg. stormwater har- An expert independent re- the dam. So I urge all people received about the damming of option, as the price of water is the Tweed River Water Sharing vesting) in integrated projects. view of demand management who are against the dam to get Byrrill Creek and subsequent set to skyrocket. I am a pen- Plan, which outlines details and It would be remiss of Tweed policies including population behind Team Koala, which is flooding of sections of Mebbin sioner; it’s a relief I don’t need specifications as to the way wa- Council to ignore the oppor- growth, as recommended by fighting a longterm campaign National Park. to worry about increasing wa- ter can be extracted from our tunity. the Community Working to stop the Kings Forest project, I again call on the local ter bills, as after the upfront river systems, with guidelines Jules Lewin Group, should be undertaken to prevent it becoming the eco- council to instigate an expert cost of tanks/pump/filters I am to maintaining river health, has Uki 10 October 14, 2010 The Tweed Shire Echo www.tweedecho.com.au Goodbye and thanks for the laughs Kingscliff Podiatry Q While I will not miss the problem which has served to relevant to the community, or should be clearly in the public (UK`1LURPUZ – Podiatrist rally now that it has gone, I divide our community. It and to tourists? Only focus sur- domain. Projected benefits, do feel for poor Alan Evans variations of this problem veys give you the answer. Did actual benefits, anticipated orthotics ingrown toenails who finds himself out of his will again divide the commu- it register on their radar? Was losses, actual losses then we gentle, effective podiatry heel & arch pain Rally Australia job. The fellow nity in the future if we have it negative or positive? The can see if the figures were has such a wonderful sense of not learned any lessons from rally event attracted 4,000 generous. Ph: 02 6674 2933 hum our. On almost every oc- this local expensive drama. ‘no’ votes, and this result was This brings me to the prob- NEW location: Level 2, Kingscliff Central, Pearl St casion when he spoke publicly I have no problem with spun to 95 per cent want it. lem of process. It should be NEW SUMMER SANDALS NOW IN STOCK about the rally, Alan’s sense of major events. If the benefits Or was it a non-event? No clean process, no conflicts of the absurd, coupled with his outweigh the losses then it evaluation studies. Would at- interest. Forget the spin, was ability to deny reality whenever is a good deal. The problem tendees recommend friends it a good deal? What were the he chose to, showed that he is a is that with the rally event to visit? Also you need these lessons that we learned? How genuinely funny man. the community benefits were surveys not to come from the do we improve for the next A fine example of his talent poorly defined and poorly vested interests. (Ninety-four event? Will these lessons feed for farce was the parting joke evaluated. per cent of those surveyed into the current community about how a tiny minority of I teach management and agreed with me on this issue.) consultation?  citizens from this area drove the top benefit for new event Did the rally event add to Bruce Williams out a wonderful, pure and success is having an event the unique value? Tweed Heads 7/6;6.9(7/@ universally-loved car race that which gives or adds to a No, it is a major event which could have made the Tweed unique, relevant value. You can be run anywhere, Tweed Q I recently requested the NSW and Kyogle shires as wealthy market this benefit as the or Coffs – no difference and Auditor General to conduct an ,?/0)0;065 as the kingdom of Dubai. Or unique selling proposition adds little to any local com- audit of the 2009 Australian leg ;YL]VY>VYKLU1\Z[PU,HSHUK;YPZ[HT,]PZVU that is what I think Alan was which becomes a brand tag. munity brand. Winter sun, of the World Rally Champion- getting at in his uniquely hum- Enjoyment, excitement and the Banana Festival and the ships held in Northern NSW. orous way. money then flow in that or- Speed on Tweed all add to the Along with many others :<7769;05. Goodbye and thanks for the der, with the greater focus on brand of friendly people. who made submissions to the laughs, Alan. Perhaps a new money. Did the Rally damage the NSW government-mandated [OLUL^ job on the flourishing stand-up So what is the unique value eco brand, the relaxed life- review of the event, I have con- comedy circuit in Melbourne for our community? It could style brand – yes it did. cerns about the attendance fig- ;>,,+)@9655L[^VYR beckons? be ecology, with Mt Warning Did we as a community get ures as stated in the report and Bruce McQueen National Park listed on World any benefits from this major the validity of the assessment *(5*,9*(9,<50; Mt Burrell Heritage. It could be the re- event? of the economic impact of the laxed lifestyle with beaches You measure such events event on the area and therefore H[4\Y^PSS\TIHO/VZWP[HS Q I enjoyed your ‘Good Rid- and rainforest. with money generated within the event’s impact on the state 6WLUPUNWT-YPKH` [O6J[VILY dance’ editorial on the Repco Whatever the unique value the community, promotion of (public) purse. ';OL6SK-\YUP[\YL:OVW7YVZWLYV:[ rally event. This editorial of our community, was the the brand. The results of this Ms Cloud ,U[LY[HPUTLU[I`369,5HUKJOHYP[`H\J[PVU captured the essence of the rally event relevant? Is it more evaluation of these benefits Horse Station Creek continued from page 9 You then have to buy the being secretary to a managing day you could need the help of  seek out and counsel problem unit within the supportive care director. these wonderful people. gamblers in their club instead area. I cannot speak too highly Beverley Diana Smith antons.com.au of waiting for them to ask for 3. The Body Corporate fees of the dedicated people with Tweed Heads South help as is the case now. are very high (I forget exactly whom I came into contact. The I don’t think it’s right that what they are, but I think it’s support staff who were con- clubs have always relied upon $193 per week) which is out of cerned with my case were also A world class sustainable event these unfortunate people to the average pensioner’s ability gracious and kind. help prop up end of year prof- to pay. Special mention to: Mandy, its. I also won’t be writing to 4. The prices quoted to me Cherie, Celeste, Sarah, Bara, venue for the Northern Rivers my local federal member, Jus- by the salesperson are well over Belinda, Roz Nightingale (so tine Elliott, because she, for the going market price for a aptly named); the indomitable The proposal for a permanent sustainable cultural event venue on North Byron Parklands’ 660 acre site at Yelgun is now on public exhibition with the NSW Department of Planning. obvious reasons, would want two bedroom unit. Toni Taylor, three little Indians to keep taut the ‘political tight- This has also been confirmed Harridhah, Seena and Deepa; s Your supportive submission will make all the difference to the success of the proposal. rope’ that her party and Mr by a real estate agent friend of male nurses Darren, Mark, s The event usage proposed is in grazed pasturelands covering less than 50% of the site, leaving Wilkie have strung between mine. Craig and Irwin and Neil, a the majority for habitat use and bush regeneration. them. 5. I was also told by their stalwart Scot who took blood s Approval has been sought for up to 20 days of events each year: This agreement will affect sales representative that com- samples and who when he saw - Minor events – less than 300 patrons – no daily limits proposed other clubs in the region of mercial business within the how bruised I was couldn’t - Small events – 300 to 3,000 patrons – no more than 4 event days per year which I am a member, and I complex do not pay Body Cor- have been more kind and gen- - Moderate events – 3000 – 10,000 patrons – no more than 4 event days per year guess my mailbox may be full porate Fees for that is struc- tle when trying to find a neu- - Major events –10,000 – 35,000* patrons – no more than 12 event days per year. for some time with similar cor- tured within the BC paid for tral surface. Splendour in the Grass would occupy 3 of these 12 days. respondence. by the unit owners. The ladies in the kitchen who It would take many years to build to this capacity. One or two major events would be held in the first year. Graham Mahoney Interesting information brought around our meals and * Incremental capacity increases from 35,000 would only be sought based on achieving stringent Tweed Heads which can be readily con- morning and afternoon teas performance criteria covering a range of aspects such as traffic, noise, ecology etc. Extensive studies firmed. That is why so many always had a cheerful counte- have shown that a manageable long term upper limit of patrons for a major event is 50,000. units are still unsold for, thank nance and a kind word for the More to The Point A later stage proposes a conference centre with a capacity of up to 180 people, a cultural centre I read with interest your com- God, there are some people patients even after having to covering indigenous and non-indigenous history from the immediate area, a depot and office for a ments in Backburner last week. who approach this mob with work under trying conditions. rainforest restoration team and a nursery for rainforest and bush tucker plants. The following facts are their eyes wide open. Their dishwasher has been bro- things that potential buyers are Adrian Ind ken for nine months. s The application details extensive commitments to avoid where possible or otherwise mitigate impacts upon the residential amenity of those living around the site. Please see our website. not aware of when being given Pottsville Come on, give them a break. the hard sell. All of these wonderful people North Byron Parklands will, when operating at capacity: 1. When you the owner of a Hospital eye-opener work under such chaotic con- s Distribute over $100,000.00 annually to local community groups through the North Byron Parklands unit within The Point die and Until last week I had not been ditions it has to be seen to be Community Grants Program. The Program will commence with the first major event held. your unit is left to whoever admitted to a hospital for 50 believed. It is said ‘many hands s Inject $192.6 million (total multiplier effect) into the economy annually (RPS Group, 2010). (family?) that beneficiary can- years, let alone the coronary make light work’. Here, a few s Create 210 full time equivalent jobs (RPS Group, 2010). not take over ownership. The unit. You can imagine my hands to do all the work. beneficiary must sell the unit amazement at the advances If the government won’t do We value your support and give 30 per cent of the sale in technology during that half anything to ease the situation, The NSW Department of Planning takes individual submissions via electronic submission or posted letter price to The Point. century period. But I felt an maybe the leading business- seriously. To support the proposal please go to our website and take five minutes to write a submission. 2. If you get to a situation underlying anxiety when wit- men of the area could contrib- (age/health) and you cannot nessing the frenetic pace at ute small sums and the women [email protected] look after yourself in your unit which the staff were forced to of the area, some of whose 9475 5046 www.northbyronparklands.com and it is necessary for you to work as there were so few of vacuous thoughts consist only move to a supportive care unit, them. of designer labels, could save a then you must sell your unit In retrospect I can be so small amount of the disposable and also pay 30 per cent to The grateful that my career consist- income to help as well. Culture Community Economy Point. ed of the relatively cushy job You never know, like me one

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Aquarians have aerials, which at present your house of teamwork, joint ventures, CANCER: Domestic pressures or offi ce your own tiny fl aws, so take responsibility SAGITTARIUS: This week’s strife and are likely to be receiving messages shared resources and combined eff orts, politics unsettling? Then it’s time to for the mood you create – you’d prefer spice whips up a bonanza of lively from distant friends or relatives. This two heads are defi nitely better than one. meditate on Cancerian chronicler of that aff ectionate rather than fractious interactions, plans and engagements. week favours the arts: of negotiation, TAURUS: As personal, business and social the human condition Michael Leunig’s and frazzled, wouldn’t you? Exhausting, because you’ll be the one WITH LILITH compromise and creative adaptation, relationships come under the cosmic take on life as a holiday on earth… The LIBRA: With the Sun, Saturn and Mercury maintaining an optimistic light and especially when dealing with that one in As the stellar telescope microscope for recalibrating terms personal planets are extending the all in Libra corner everyone could be plugging positive possibilities in the of general give and take, this week’s olive branch to patch up quarrels, repair looking to you for the positive comment, face of confl icting agendas, general every crowd who’s a prize pain in the arts. focuses on the Sun, Saturn planetary salad recommends clarifying friendships and reconcile diff erences. the equitable and stylish solution, the pessimism and lowest common PISCES: So what if you change your and Mercury in easy-pleasy what you want for yourself along with LEO: If power struggles and control issues balanced perspective and amusing view, denominationalist thinking. Factor in mind this week – a little oscillation isn’t Libra, Venus retrogrades in setting your highest intentions for what are up and running, lion-tame those giving you the chance to rack up some some rest. a federal off ence. It isn’t easy being deepwater Scorpio for some you’d like to share with others. unruly emotions – it never pays to make impressive karmic credits this week. CAPRICORN: Don’t make the mistake multi-faceted when your facets head in learning curves on the love GEMINI: Feelings… everybody’s got enemies. Buying luxury love substitutes SCORPIO: Looks like you’ll need to look of thinking nothing’s going on in the diff erent directions. A heart to heart talk road… them this week and even Geminis could probably won’t work either with post- before you leap, examine all angles, read emotional zone this week. There’s plenty, about unfi nished business will get some start behaving like emoticons. 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Stranding, abandoning (9) Open player scored above 50 per Vassily Ivanchuk in sparkling form, 1. Bloody, as they say, big ACROSS 8. Acts, things that are performed cent, with David Smerdon top scor- they never relinquished their grip on birds! (9) 1. Fixation, object or accomplished (5) ing for the team with 6/9. the gold medal. 2. Time to travel at 10. Fabulous footwear worn by endowed with magic Our Open team seemed to lose Q The diagrammed position shows Darryl random for treasure Cinderella (5,8) qualities (6) momentum in the second half of the Johansen’s critical final round game after 128 15. Rambling discourse or process hoard (5) 4. Stated positively, tournament but veteran Grandmaster moves and more than five hours play. Johansen, 3. Small sack, but asserted (8) (9) Darryl Johansen still had the ener- playing Black against Charles Campbell, seems accidental overfl ow (8) 9. Loving, worshipping (7) 17. Unhappy conclusion, inevitable gy to win the last game to finish to have come to a dead end, since 128 … 5. Measure votes to cover 11. The side of a coin with but depressing fi nale (6,3) in Siberia – a 132 move marathon g3 129.hxg3 Nxg3 130.Nf2! is only a draw. up the stench: Predators, the head on it (7) 18. Spring fl owers; also marine against a young Nigerian opponent. However summoning up his last reserves of perhaps, a lot tougher 12. Perfect, ultimately animals (8) Australia’s Women’s team finished energy, Johansen found than 10! (8,5) desirable (5) 21. Substance, solid material (6) better than their male counterparts: 128 …Nxe3!! 129.fxe3 6. Six in popular note of 13. Large seabird (9) 22. The smallest amount (5) a tie for 37th in a field of 114, hav- 129.Ng3 Nd1 130.Nh1 Nc3 131.Kf1 Ne2 132.Ke1 request (6) 14. Householder’s market 24. Brother’s daughter (5) ing been seeded 53rd. After winning Kg2 would be a slower death. 7. Stranding – in for unwanted possessions her final three games Giang Nguyen 129 …g3! 130.Nxg3 Kxg3 131.Kf1 Kf3 Queensland, obviously! (6,4) top scored for Australia with 6.5/10, 132.Ke1 Kxe3 (9) 16 An arm or a leg (4) although Arianne Caoili’s 6/11 on and White resigned since he cannot prevent the 8. Acts for the nice guy 19. Wise. Knowing (4) first board was equally meritorious. final Black pawn from queening. Last week’s solution Australia’s Women’s team strug- who went to town in 20. Unreliable, one who town offers bargains (6,4) gled for consistency, and their cause a b c d e f g h Cryptic Clues 2002 (5) escapes paying his debts was not helped by Biljana Dekic’s 8 16. Arm Bobby! (4) (3-2-5) ACROSS 10. Good girl falls for aversion to playing against strong 19. Reverse vapour and energy 22. Small breed of 7 1. Erotic fi xation: for instance, every saint in fabulous opponents. This put extra pressure -- that’s wise … (4) dog, originating in the groper grasped alien … (6) 20. …like an owl, but can’t be footwear (5,8) on the Olympic debutantes Emma 6 4. … and stated strange fad Himalaya (5,4) trusted (3-2-5) 15. Fix up and master part Guo and Vaness Reid and had a cru- 5 23. Chop fi nally, grind (5) about tree and me (8) 22. Dog has a …a rider. Look in rambling statement (9) cial effect in the final round pairing 25. Follower, disciple (7) 4 9. Loving party circle (7) around! (5,4) 17. R, the unhappy against the young English team, a 26. Honest, trustworthy 11. Heads back stinking verse (7) 23. Hamburger steak affected outcome (6,3) match Australia lost 1-3. Had Dekic 3 (7) 12. Perfect single trade (5) walk (5) 18. Surprisingly, see no played and the result been reversed 27. Conjecture, put 2 13. We hear Finney and Diana 25. A job in the drink for Peter, man in these bloomers (8) – a tough ask, though possible – forward as a thesis (8) 1 got the bird (9) perhaps … (7) 21. Less glossy substance Australia would have finished at a 14. Service station in Gippsland 26. … but the business in the dry (6) 28. Climb, mount (6) best-ever tie for 15th place. Black to play and win www.tweedecho.com.au The Tweed Shire Echo October 14, 2010 17 Volume 3#7© 2010 Echo Publications Pty Ltd P: 02 6684 1777 F: 02 6684 1719 For advertising enquiries [email protected] Editor: Kate McIntosh [email protected] www.tweedecho.com.au OCTOBER 14-OCTOBER 20, 2010 ALL YOUR LOCAL ENTERTAINMENT 7 DAYS A WEEK tweed7

CALDERA ARTFEST TWEED RIVER FESTIVAL EXHIBITION Chloe Tully Oceanics WORLD HERITAGE RAINFOREST Born and raised on a sheep and cattle station The Oceanics’ indie CENTRE, MURWILLUMBAH 1,200km west of Brisbane, Australian folk singer/ laced Brit-pop has OCTOBER 17-31 songwriter Chloe Tully is a real outback troubadour. turned many a head. THE RED EYES She did her primary schooling at home through This is evident in their SOUNDLOUNGE, OCTOBER 21 the school of distance education, and it was during confident and refined live shows, which MATT SOUTHON those early years that she also learnt to play guitar. NIMBIN HOTEL OCTOBER 21 Her father’s choice of music such as John Denver and continue to grow in Paul Kelly heavily influenced her development and attendance. Notably LIOR after moving away to attend boarding school Tully these include a set to SOUNDLOUNGE OCTOBER 22 began to rely on music as a way of combating home- 27,000 at a Gold Coast SARAH BLASKO STEREO, sickness. Now all grown up, Tully brings a piece of Titans’ semi-final, a ANGIE HART AT SOUTHPORT OCTOBER 22 the outback – albeit minus the cowboy hat – to her party showcase at Big CURRUMBIN TWEED THEATRE COMPANY’S performances, scattering hints of it in between song Sound and Caloundra SOUNDLOUNGE FRIDAY PINS AND NEEDLES, lyrics and on the stage. She escorts her listeners on a Music Festival 2010. TWEED CIVIC CENTRE OCTOBER journey of human interactions and personal discov- Showing no signs of CHLOE TULLY LE 22-31 eries. However, performing hasn’t always come easy, slowing down, Ocean- MONDE CAFE, KIRRA THE NORTHERN RIVERS with Tully admiting to battling stage fright early on. ics are set to release their debut EP early next year. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 17 SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Last year saw drastic changes in Tully’s commit- With their big hollow guitars and clean, jangling PRESENT CELLO AND DANCE ment to her music. She shifted away from a career tones they will take you to London and back without CONCERT ARTS CENTRE, in primary education and applied for a mentoring ever having to leave the dancefloor. BUNDALL, OCTOBER 23 program run by Brisbane’s only all-ages venue, The The boys bring their unique brand of Brit-pop to the AUSTRALASIAN BRASS BANDS Hive. It was there she met a select few who cradled sunny shores of Queensland on Thursday, October PRESENTS NIGHT AT THE OPERA her talent, including successful Brisbane musician 14 when they play Unplugged in the Basement at TWIN TOWNS CLUB OCTOBER 23 Roz Pappalardo from Women in Docs. the Gold Coast Arts Centre from 9.15pm. CLOUD CONTROL Tully’s EP Wallflower, released earlier this year, fea- COOLANGATTA HOTEL, tures five full band tracks plus one hidden track. The OCTOBER 23 album, which was created using just an Mbox and GAVIN DONIGERS two mics, is a testament to what can be achieved Rhys Darby OCTOBER 23 SHEOAK SHACK with modest resources. See Chloe Tully at Le Monde There’s nothing new about Aussies having a laugh at GIRLS NIGHT IN – BREAST Cafe, Kirra at 3pm on Sunday, October 17. the Kiwis’ expense, and Rhys Darby makes CANCER FUNDRAISER WITH The Novocaines it easy. New Zealand’s favourite comedy COMEDIAN MANDY NOLAN export brings his brand new show It’s Rhys AND DJ CUDGEN LEAGUES With a sound that is reminiscent of the later period THE NOVACAINES Darby Night to Australia for the first time. CLUB OCTOBER 23 of The Velvet Underground, and a live show that COOLANGATTA HOTEL Although with sold out shows in Los Ange- ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15 embodies energy, soul and charisma, Perth band TANGIBLE FRIENDSHIPS IN A les, London and Edinburgh under his belt, The Novocaines are well and truly at the forefront TECHNOLOGICAL AGE ‘SINGLE’S as well as roles in Yes Man with Jim Carey NIGHT’ of a rock revival. The music stems from a dangerous and The Boat that Rocked, the Kiwi funny CURRUMBIN RSL OCTOBER 24 blend of crunchy Detroit rock through to English man is the one having the last laugh. JUNGAL punk. Darby has seen a meteoric rise from stand- SHEOAK SHACK, With an average age under 20, the baby-faced rock- up comic treading the boards to interna- FINGAL OCTOBER 24 ers are renowned for their stage antics and unruly tional star as Murray Hewitt, the inept, but GUTTERMOUTH live sets. lovable manager in TV hit Flight of the Con- SURFERS PARADISE Their relentless national touring schedule has seen chords. His new show sees Darby’s return BEER GARDEN OCTOBER 27 them perform alongside The Vasco Era, British India, to stand-up comedy and his roots. It’s Rhys MASON RACK BAND You Am I, Gyroscope and Ben Kweller. The band Darby Night takes the audience on a hilari- was unearthed by Triple J in 2009 in what proved a GREENMOUNT SURF CLUB ous journey of what it is like to be a Kiwi Gold Coast Arts Centre’s Comedy in the Basement OCTOBER 29 pivotal year. They went on to tour with the cream of navigating Hollywood, combining new stand up, a on Friday, October 15 at 9pm. Australian bands, earning great reviews after every GURIGURU host of energetic characters and an eclectic array of SHEOAK SHACK, FINGAL show. Last year they released their Ragdoll EP, selling sound effects. It’s Rhys Darby Night is on at theGold OCTOBER 29 out the Amplifier Bar, Perth’s quintessential indie Coast Arts Centre on Saturday, October 16 at 9pm. venue. Soon after, they signed to Premier Artists, TWEED VALLEY JAZZ CLUB THE JOHN HOFFMAN TRIO one of Australia’s largest booking agents, and were Hung Le Bill Jacobi GREENHILLS ON TWEED, also featured as a Next Crop artist on Triple J. See At just nine years of age Hung Le fled the horrors of Following on from a whirlwind tour with his band MURWILLUMBAH OCTOBER 29 The Novacaines perform at Coolangatta Hotel with the Vietnam War on a leaky prawn trawler with little Method, Bill Jacobi is back in solo mode this week, Foreign Objects and Fangs on Friday, October 15 more than a box of dried biscuits and some seasick- using an array of foot percussion as well as open at 9pm. ness pills. He managed to cheat death, becoming tuned and lap-slide guitars to deliver an evocative one of the firstV ietnamese boat people to arrive sound. Angie Hart in Australia. From Hey, Hey It’s Saturday’s Red Faces Some of us might still be humming Frente’s in- Jacobi traces his love of roots and folk music to his segment to international comedy festivals, Hung early years growing up in the southern US. He has geniously catchy tune Accidentally Kelly Street, but has established himself as one of Australia’s funniest since honed his talent for a good groove playing on singer-songwriter Angie Hart is stepping out from comedians and MCs. A man of many talents, Hung the Aussie pub rock circuit. During that time he has the shadow of the hit pop band to carve her own is a violinist, clown, author, musician and actor, star- toured and recorded with Shane Howard, Neil Mur- identity. After many years of globetrotting, fol- ring in homegrown films such as The Wogboy, Fat ray, Warumpi Band and Goanna to name a few. lowed by a stint in LA with second band Splendid, Pizza and True Love and Chaos. Hart returned to home soil and in 2007 released Blessed with a natural flair for performing, Hung re- He draws influence from the likes of Leo Kottke and her first solo offering, Grounded Bird. Settling back ceived an encore in his very first standup attempt. He Bert Jansch, as well as Midnight Oil, Joni Mitchell, in Melbourne and co-writing with the likes of Ben is a favourite at Montreal Comedy Festival, Edinburgh Bob Dylan and Black Sabbath. The result is a one- Lee, Geoff O’Connor (Crayon Fields, Sly Hats) and Festival and Melbourne International Comedy Festi- man-band that is a little bit roots-rock, a little bit Mark Seymour (Hunters and Collectors) has been a val where he is known for his edgy, satirical, political hillbilly-funk, a little bit alternative country; but all creative and fruitful period in Hart’s life and in 2009 and musical send ups that go straight for the jocular. very much in the groove. Bill Jacobi will be play- her sophomore solo album Eat My Shadow was born. A constant on the world festival stage and TV since ing at The Aussie Hotel in Murwillumbah Friday, BILL JACOBI IS PLAYING AT She plays Currumbin Soundlounge on Friday, 1988, Hung has made documentaries for the ABC, October 15 at 8.30pm, Fingal’s Sheoak Shack on SHEOAK SHACK, FINGAL ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16 October 15 at 9.30pm. She is supported by Toronto- SBS, Discovery Channel. His TV credits include CNN, Saturday, October 16 at 7pm and Uki Markets on based singer-songwriter Matthew Barber. MTV and The Muppet Show. See Hung Le at the Sunday, October 17 from 10am. 18 October 14, 2010 The Tweed Shire Echo www.tweedecho.com.au Broadfoot Monday, October 18 at 12noon. Join this merry eclectic bunch of hairy and not BROADFOOT PLAY The Village People TUMBULGUM TAVERN AT 8PM so hairy musicians as they take to the Tweed Dust off your YMCA moves – music iconsThe ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15 River twice on one weekend. Broadfoot play at Village People are bringing disco back to the the beautiful Tumbulgum Tavern on Friday, Tweed. October 15 at 8pm. Comprising two guitars, Synonymous with dance music for more than 30 bbass and drums/harmonica, they’ll let loose a years, the all male group promise a show packed torrent of music designed to please their lis- with energetic choreography, outrageous fun, teners. Come Sunday October 17 Broadfoot, singing and lots of bumping and grinding. much like salmon, travel upstream to play at The Village People’s star was almost assured af- the Riverview Hotel from 2pm, a venue with a ter their breakthrough 1980 major feature movie wonderful verandah and outlook. Again, much Can’t Stop the Music, which remains a popular like salmon, a tasty treat to please the palette, cult film around the world today. musical in this case. Madonna and Joan Rivers are among artists who NitestarN have appeared as opening acts for the group. Their impressive three-decade music career IfI you appreciate rock, hard earned sweat, has also been written into the annals of history. pperformance with passion and a pinch of silly While making an appearance at Sun Bowl in tthrown in you won’t want to miss Nitestar. 2008 the group was joined by more than 40,000 TThey pump out a great authentic retro rock fans, in a performance later certified by the ssound with blistering female vocals, delivering a Guinness Book of Records as the world’s largest ssolid selection of songs that everyone can enjoy. YMCA dance. The Village People are performing WWith a strong focus on audience participation at Twin Towns on Friday, October 15 at 9pm. aand rock entertainment, Nitestar deliver a great mmusical experience. They are playing Tugun F1-Elevens THE F1-ELEVENS SEE THE VILLAGE SSurf Club on Friday, October 15 at 8pm. Prominent Gold Coast four-piece the PLAY SWELL TAVERN, PEOPLE AT TWIN BURLEIGH ON F1-Elevens clearly don’t do PC. Their self-re- TOWNS ON FRIDAY, GregG and Laura Doolan SATURDAY, OCTOBER OCTOBER 15 AT 9PM 16 AT 10PM HavingH already teamed up in life, Greg Doolan hash now joined his wife Laura Doolan on stage. Combining Doolan’s powerful vocals with his wife’s exceptional talent and grace, the duo make for a compelling entertainment double. soAP Best known as the front man of Australia’s most 1 s successful cabaret band Wickety Wak, Doolan 15 Minute I SEE RED consistently gives audiences a live show they Mi boX won’t forget in a hurry, combining humour and Of Fame Mandy Nolan incredible vocal talent. Doolan has been nurturing his craft for more 1 STOKERS HALL ST TH than 25 years and was recently named Austral- FRIDAY OF MON poison, it’s just an explosion at the cochineal You just can’t account for human ian Versatile Variety Performer of the Year at the 10pm stupidity. It seems that our potential plant when the giant cupcake reservoir prestigious Mo Awards held in Sydney. 7- for supreme acts of idiocy has sprung a leak. As leader and principal comedy writer of Wick- $12 always grown in direct parallel to What assurances do you give people while ety Wak, he proved his comedic skills, going on L to write no less than 10 television specials for O IC our ability for sublime human acts they sit around for the next few decades CAL MUS growing cancers? Luckily for big business, the Channel 7 network. of genius. Named Australia’s Female voice of the Year, fi f m te F co cancers from contaminant exposure are en U N il. min ma With every step forward into the light of Laura Doolan has also drawn comparisons to utesatstokers@g our own brilliance, we’re dogged by the slow growing and, as radiation expert Helen Eva Cassidy and Celine Dion. See the husband shadow of consequence and catastrophe. Caldicott has said, can take up to 20 years or and wife duo at Kingscliff Beach Bowls Club on Here we are evolved from primordial slime more to take hold. Villagers would have been logging onto Facebook on our iPhones, relocated, communities rebuilt and tragedies sending robots to probe Mars as scientists forgotten when metastised cancers wash doodle on the borders of their map of the through the internal organs. human genome. At the same time we are It’s the second wave of the red sludge, the the authors of environmental havoc that most lethal of them all. It’s corporate murder. threatens to end life as we know it. But happily aluminium would have been Corporations repeat their global safety assurances, mantras like ‘Relax it will never smelted, profits made, and the red sludge happen’ or ‘It’s safe’ , but it just doesn’t cut victims so displaced it would be hard to it. As Australia expands uranium mining at get a real picture of just what had caused Roxby Downs and Olympic Dam, perhaps their unfortunate illness. After all Istvan was it’s time to turn our attentions to the latest a heavy smoker. It was just a coincidence European industrial disaster, a kind of that he grew his food in a field where the Nouveau Chenoybyl. Last week a reservoir sludge had settled and caught his fish in the burst at a metal plant just 160 kilometres Danube. southwest of Budapest and within hours an estimated one million cubic metres Like the Queensland politician who sang the of toxic waste was dumped into the praises of Monsanto and the harmless nature environment, swamping villages, farmlands, of its infamous herbicide by skulling a glass and countryside in a poison red sea of of RoundUp and ending up stone cold dead, radioactive contaminant. I expect the people of Eastern Europe will be In what is quite possibly one of the prettiest experiencing their own red terror. How does areas of Eastern Europe, all three towns close a company give back a village? A history? to the site have been wiped out with no An ecosystem? A child’s life? How have we possiblity of rebuilding. The sludge is high as human beings come to a point where in lead, caustic soda and heavy metals. It’s such devastating accidents with irreparable radioactive and inhaling the dust can lead to environmental damage are normalised? lung cancer. God knows what wading waste deep in the shit is going to do to you. Or to The Exxon Valdez oil spill has managed to the land where you once grew your food. pass itself off as an unfortunate corporate Or to the water sources that the waste has mishap and the leakages at Ranger & leaked into. Olympic Dams form the basis of a few more As the sludge made its way to the Danube workplace safety reports for OH&S. So the spin doctors were already in place welcome to the resource boom. Australia has claiming that the sheer volume of water become the world’s quarry; environmental would have diluted the aluminium disasters of this massive scale are just around byproduct to the point of being benign. In the corner. It’s only a matter of time. At fact I can’t wait for them to sell the bottled water here. Geez, we paid top dollar for least it takes away that horrible uncertainty sparkling Evian. What would we be prepared worrying about whether or not we have to pay for a bottle of Blue Danube? Well, cancer. Everyone will have cancer. Except for sort of a bit Red Danube now, but that’s not CEOs. www.tweedecho.com.au The Tweed Shire Echo October 14, 2010 19 The Here you will find some of the best local dining on offer. Restaurant owners take note: Good Taste provides you with the chance to tell your customers more about Echo’s your business with ample room for that extra information that may not fit in a small guide toGOODTASTE advertisement. 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leased EP title, Get Fucked, is evidence of that. A fast-paced, tion. The event includes an hour long high energy zumba class, in-your-face rock ‘n’ roll, punk and metal combo, with a nod to AC/ as well as a lower impact zumba gold and zumbatomic class. DC and Motorhead. See them for yourself along with Ironbird The Zumba for a Cure fundraiser aims to motivate and inspire and Galactic Acid at Swell Tavern, Burleigh on Saturday, Octo- women, while educating about the importance of exercise, early ber 16 at 10pm. detection and healthy living. The event will be hosted at Casuari- na Rec Club, followed by live entertainment, with food and pink- The Rockin’ Bodgies themed drinks served in the afternoon. Come dressed in pink The Rockin’ Bodgies are an entertaining six piece nostalgia band or your Breast Cancer outfit to support the event. There will be reliving the best of the 1950s, 60s and 70s rock ‘n’ roll music. With heaps of Team Pink and Breast Cancer merchandise for sale and saxophone, keyboard and beautiful harmonies, the band emu- other great products. All profits from the sales will be donated lates an authentic rock ‘n’ roll sound, originally performed by the to Team Pink. Zumba for The Cure will be held on Saturday, Oc- greats such as Chuck Berry, Dion, Neal Sedaka and Elvis Presley. tober 16 at Casuarina Rec Club, Barclay Drive, Kingscliff from Long standing entertainers at the Wintersun Festival, The Rockin’ 1.30pm. The cost is $15 per person, including children (excludes Bodgies will be performing at Currumbin RSL on Sunday, Sep- food and drinks). tember 17 at 2.30pm. Craig Martin Craig Martin is regarded as one of the UK’s finest contempo- Robert Ryan rary swing singers. The modern day crooner is returning to Twin Towns where you can watch him performing his arrangements of Before the events of what we now call 9/11, the term ‘chatter’ swing classics by Bobby Darin, Tony Bennett, Michael Bublé, Frank evoked images of people engaged in happy, social conversation. Sinatra and Andy Williams at Twin Towns Club on Wednesday, A decade later, the term is now often used to describe the sinister October 20 from 11.30am. global chit-chat monitored by government agencies. In 2000, during the heady days of the Sydney Olympics, artist Robert Ryan was happily painting in his home studio in Byron RHYS DARBY IS Bay. Cathy Freeman’s gold medal moved him, his view of Clarkes PERFORMING AT THE Join in the latest fitness craze and help do your bit to fight breast Beach was inspiring, local real estate was genuinely affordable GOLD COAST ARTS cancer. Zumba Far North Coast and Gold Coast Zumba have com- and he had just bought a brand new car. Life was good. CENTRE ON SATURDAY, bined to organise the region’s first zumbathon to raise money However, 2001 proved to be a very different year. International OCTOBER 16 AT 9PM for Team Pink, a spin-off of The National Breast Cancer Founda- air travel after 9/11 was worrying and taking a plane ride was not the experience it once was. Coastal towns up and down the coast also began to feel the pressure and exhilaration of boom times. The word ‘chatter’ now evoked the conflict in Iraq and Afghani- stan and the arrival of refugee boats alarmed many. The series of recent works displayed in Robert Ryan’s exhibition Chatter is inspired by the constant stream of information deliv- ered to his studio via the radio. Ryan doesn’t want his works to be interpreted as pessimistic. He says he simply allowed himself to be directed by contemporary events and issues, as well as his own personal response to the chatter. Robert Ryan’s Chatter exhi- bition is on display at Tweed River Art Gallery until October 28.

Byron Latin Fiesta Get the rhythm at a pre-party for the fifth annualByron Latin Fiesta at the Buddha Bar on Saturday, October 16. Fiesta Latina will feature artists from Byron, Gold Coast, Brisbane and Sydney. Start the evening off with a Bachata workshop at 6pm or a salsa suelta workshop at 7.15pm. Then continue to dance the night away to the sounds of DJ Cubantino and Gus from Chukale on live percussion. Not recommended for those with two left feet. The Byron Bay Latin Fiesta will be held from October 29-31 and features live bands, Latin DJs, as well as international and local teachers and performers. Robert Grayson Funnyman Robert Grayson is at it again with his latest parody Good Girls Go Bad. After huge success with his last political parody of this year’s federal election, I See Red, comedian Robert 20 October 14, 2010 The Tweed Shire Echo www.tweedecho.com.au The Tweed Echo has the most comprehensive entertainment gig guide in the area. For your free listing, email gigs@tweedecho. com.au or phone us on (02) 6672 2280. Deadline is noon Tuesday prior to Thursday’s publication.

Grayson has been working tirelessly on his new parody, which THURSDAY 14 THE NOVACAINES & DUTTON QCOOLANGATTA HOTEL 3PM FOREIGN OBJECTS WITH QCURRUMBIN RSL 8PM STEWART FAIRHURST 8PM sends up the billboard smash hit, as well as its Grammy nominat- TWEED ed video. Featuring a hilarious cameo by comedy heavyweight FANGS PUNCHLINE TRIP LICK IT DUO Q Q Akmal Saleh, Grayson proves he’s a master of the spoof. QBILAMBIL SPORTS CLUB CURRUMBIN RSL 8PM AKASA GOLD COAST ARTS CENTRE QCURRUMBIN RSL 2.30PM QCURRUMBIN SOUNDLOUNGE 9PM RHYS DARBY – IT’S ROCKIN’ BODGIES Grayson’s unique brand of hilarity saw him gain an ARIA nomina- 7.30PM JAM NIGHT QCLUB BANORA, 6PM 9.30PM ANGIE HART WITH RHYS DARBY NIGHT QCURRUMBIN SURF CLUB 4PM tion for Comedy Record of The Year. He also earned notoriety for SHANDELL MATTHEW BARBER + QKIRRA SPORTS CLUB 8PM THE DIRTY LOVE his runaway hit Closer To Hogs, a Nine Inch Nails parody. QCUDGEN LEAGUES CLUB GABRIELLE AND CAMERON BIRTHDAY BASH WITH QLE MONDE CAFE, KIRRA 3PM Comedy runs in the family it seems with Grayson’s father getting 5.30PM GEOFF DUTTON (DEAD LETTER CHORUS) KENNEDY MANSION AND CHLOE TULLY out of front line duty in World War II by performing comedy rou- QMURWILLUMBAH HOTEL 9PM QCURRUMBIN SURF CLUB KING LOUIE QSWELL TAVERN 3PM LIVE tines. Good Girls Go Bad will be launched at Mullimbimby Drill KARAOKE COMPETITION 8.30PM MARK DIVOLA DUO QKIRRA BEACH HOTEL 8PM MUSIC Hall on Friday, October 15 at 5pm. (FIRST PRIZE $500) QGOLD COAST ARTS CENTRE KARAOKE QTWEED HEADS BOWLS CLUB 9PM COMEDY IN THE QNEVERLAND BAR, MONDAY 18 6PM VEENIE’S – SWIZZLE BASEMENT – HUNG LE COOLANGATTA 10PM NEVER TWEED Q QNORTH BURLEIGH SURF CLUB LAND HOUSE PARTY TWIN TOWNS 9.30PM QKINGSCLIFF BEACH BOWLS CENTRAL SOUND MACHINE 9PM LEFT LANE QNORTH BURLEIGH SURF CLUB TheThThee KingK and I QSWELL TAVERN, BURLEIGH 8PM BLACK MAGIC CLUB 12NOON GREG & GOLD COAST 7.30PM LOCAL DUO QSWELL TAVERN, BURLEIGH LAURA DOOLAN Q InterviewIIntIntentntervnnterterterviewtervvieiewew wiwitw withh MMandy Nolan QBURLEIGH BEARS LEAGUES STAIRWAY 10.30PM DJ WILL 10PM 10PM F1-ELEVENS TWEED HEADS BOWLS CLUB CLUB 7PM ROOM UPSTAIRS POWERS (TOP 40/DANCE/ WITH IRON BIRD AND 6.30PM ROY DANIELS Q QCOOLANGATTA HOTEL 9PM RNB) GALACTIC ACIDSUNDAY TWIN TOWNS SERVICES CLUB Talking with Kaki King is mesmerising. 8.30PM SPIN GLENN ASHLEY AND DJ QTUGUN SURF CLUB 8PM TWEED She doesn’t give normal musician style CHRIS TOFA NITESTAR GOLD COAST QCURRUMBIN RSL 8PM QCHINDERAH TAVERN, Q answers. FOREVER ROD – THE ROD SATURDAY 16 CHINDERAH 2PM LIVE MUSIC THE CAVE, NOBBY’S BEACH For King, her music is about philosophy and connection and STEWART TRIBUTE (SOLD TWEED QCLUB BANORA, 11.30AM 8.30PM JUSTIN WALSHE DANIELLE & MICHAEL WITH DEIGO ZARAGOVA melancholy and breaking rules. It’s about chasing traditions OUT) QAUSSIE HOTEL, QGOLD COAST ARTS CENTRE, AND VIKKI GRANT from classical to jazz, indie and pop and then smashing them MURWILLUMBAH QGOLD COAST ARTS CENTRE 9.15PM UNPLUGGED IN THE 8PM JACKIE apart with a weird ukele riff. King’s latest albumJunior is her BASEMENT - THE OCEANICS 8PM ST VINCENT DE PAUL fourth to hit the racks, and right now this petite but fierce MCDONALD SOCIETY AND THE MARY N FRIDAY 15 – ROCK, BLUES IMMACULATE CONFERENCE girl from New York is at the top of her game. Mullum Music AND LATIN Festival welcomes Ms King as the headline act for this year’s TWEED PRESENTS THE GALA QCABARITA BEACH VARIETY CONCERT festival. I caught up with her in the Big Apple (on the phone QTHE AUSSIE HOTEL, SPORTS CLUB 7.30PM from Mullum, the squashed banana). MURWILLUMBAH 8.30PM BILL BILLY FEBRUARY TUESDAY 19 JACOBI QCASUARINA REC CLUB TWEED So what kind of music does King want to be making and QBILAMBIL SPORTS CLUB 8PM 1.30PM ZUMBA FOR who influences her? LIVE MUSIC THE CURE – BREAST QTWEED HEADS BOWLS CLUB 6.30PM ROY DANIELS ‘I think that there are certain people that are great and there QCABARITA SPORTS CLUB 8PM CANCER FUNDRAISER Q HUNG LE, GOLD COAST ARTS QTWIN TOWNS CLUBS & are so many artists that I love, people going back centuries, its KING LOUIE BAND CLUB BANORA, QCUDGEN LEAGUES CLUB BANORA POINT 7PM CENTRE FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15 RESORTS 5.30PM DAVO jazz and twentieth century music, it’s a broad spectrum and it’s 7.30PM MARTIN WAY ABBI unbelievable, it’s always different and as recording becomes GOLD COAST QCLUB BANORA, BANORA QCHINDERAH TAVERN 3PM WILTSHIRE 12.30PM GLENN QCURRUMBIN SURF CLUB 8PM looser, it just opens it up. It’s amazing to think that you couldn’t POINT 7PM RICHARD O LIVE MUSIC BRACE record even a demo at your house 20 years ago!’ QLUFFLEY CAFE, QPOTTSVILLE BEACH SPORTS QPOTTSVILLE BEACH SPORTS HALLOWEEN TRIVIA NIGHT MURWILLUMBAH 7PM ROOM CLUB 6PM BUD QSURFERS PARADISE BEER For the prolific King it’s all about time. The less time she CLUB 4PM JAYNE HENRY UPSTAIRS QSALT BAR, KINGSCLIFF, 8PM QRIVERVIEW HOTEL, GARDEN 8PM UNI AND has the more music she makes. Too much time she claims QPOTTSVILLE BEACH SPORTS NITESTAR INDUSTRY NIGHT is the enemy of the artist! MURWILLUMBAH 2PM CLUB 7PM TOUCAN TANGO QTHE SHEOAK SHACK, FINGAL BROADFOOT N WEDNESDAY 20 ‘Time is a very very powerful tool, when you have a time limit you QSALT BAR, KINGSCIFF, 8.30PM HEAD 7PM BILL JACOBI QSPHINX ROCK CAFE, MT are very very productive, having endless time is the achilles heel LEIGH JAMES QSOUTH TWEED SPORTS CLUB BURRELL 2PM BARKERS VALE TWEED of the home studio, it’s like great we can have as much time as we QSEAGULLS CLUB, 8PM PHIL 3PM SATURDAY JAZZ BROTHERS QCLUB BANORA, TWEED Q want, and you just procrastinate, but having a time commitment BAILEYS TWEED HEADS BOWLS CLUB QTWEED HEADS BOWLS CLUB HEADS, 6PM SHANDELL QTUMBULGUM TAVERN 8PM 7.30PM DAVO & THE 5PM CRAIG SHAW is an inspiration.’ QTWEED HEADS BOWLS CLUB BROADFOOT TWISTERS QTWIN TOWNS CLUBS & 6.30PM DAVE CLAYTON So how does King approach her time in the studio? QTWIN TOWNS CLUBS & QTWIN TOWNS CLUBS & RESORTS 4PM GREG AND QTWIN TOWNS CLUB 11.30AM RESORTS 9PM THE VILLAGE RESORTS 10PM CENTRAL LAURA 8.30PM CENTRAL CRAIG MARTIN AND THE ‘It’s never been track by track, its been typically let’s get this bit PEOPLE SOUND MACHINE SOUND MACHINE SWING BAND 9.30PM down, and all the things that are for sure, they are the bits we get QTWEED HEADS BOWLS CLUB GOLD COAST QUKI MARKETS 10AM BILL CENTRAL SOUND MACHINE down, all the bits we don’t know the flourishes and the unknown, 12NOON ROY DANIELS JACOBI Q BURLEIGH BEARS LEAGUES GOLD COAST the things that make the songs interesting and cool, well we do 7.30PM THE BREAKAWAYS GOLD COAST that in the second week, and the third week let’s drive in the car CLUB 8.30PM SIMPLY 2 QGOLD COAST ARTS CENTRE GOLD COAST QBURLEIGH HEADS BOWLS Q – and listen. I don’t like to spend a lot of time in the studio. I’ll do BILLY’S BEACH HOUSE, 12NOON A MORNING WITH ... QBURLEIGH BEARS LEAGUES CLUB, 7.30PM TREVOR RIX SURFERS PARADISE 2PM LIVE JOHN MACNALLY 10 - 12 hours straight but then that’s enough.’ CLUB 8.30PM DON WHITAKER QCOOLANGATTA HOTEL 10PM MUSIC QBURLEIGH HEADS BOWLS DJ LEE ROY QBURLEIGH BEARS LEAGUES QGREENMOUNT BEACH CLUB Driving is a creative time for King. She uses the time to 8PM FREE LIVE JAZZ deconstruct her recordings, to fine tune and create. CLUB 8.30PM LEGENDS SHOW QCOOLANGATTA AND TWEED CLUB 3.30PM BLACK MAGIC QCOOLANGATTA HOTEL 9PM HEADS GOLF CLUB 7PM JEFF DUO * ALL TIMES ARE LISTED IN DST ‘I have the whole driving thing sussed out: when you are driving the logical parts of your brain are engaged because they are doing something non intellectual – you become mesmerised, like IN YOUR AREA CINEMA if you were moving a pile of rocks to another bunch of rocks, it GUIDE takes up that part of the mind that’s super critical and stops you CAFÉ D’BAR GALLERY MINJUNGBAL ABORIGINAL SEAN SCOTT PHOTOGRAPHY making more lateral jumps.’ 275 BOUNDARY ST, CULTURAL CENTRE SHOP 3, 110 MARINE PARADE, AMC Tweed 6 Cinemas COOLANGATTA CNR KIRKWOOD ROAD & DUFFY REFLECTIONS TOWER TWO, Tweed City Kaki King headlines Mullum Music Festival with a 07 5536 2500 STREET, SOUTH TWEED HEADS COOLANGATTA Shopping Centre, performance on Sunday 28 November. Tickets are available OPEN EVERY DAY 07 5524 2109 07 5599 1150 54 Minjungbal Drive, online at www.mullummusicfestival.com or call the hotline OPEN: 9AM-4PM EVERY DAY OPEN: MON-SUN 6.30AM-5PM on 6684 6195. COMMUNITY PRINTMAKERS South Tweed Heads MURWILLUMBAH (CPM INC) EXCEPT WEEKENDS 07 5523 3321 TUMBULGUM GALLERY 33-35 KYOGLE ROAD BRAY SHEOAK SHACK www.amcmovies.com.au 110 RIVERSIDE DR, PARK, MURWILLUMBAH GALLERY CAFÉ TUMBULGUM Murwillumbah 02 6672 8276 64 FINGAL RD, FINGAL HEAD Regent Cinema 02 6676 6234 07 5523 1130 OPEN WED-THURS: 5 Brisbane St, CURIOUS ART GALLERY OPEN 11AM-4PM WED-SUN 94A CHINDERAH BAY DRIVE, 11AM-5PM, FRI-SAT: 11AM- Murwillumbah 10:30PM, SUN 9:30AM-5PM 02 6672 8265 CHINDERAH THE WAY OF DESIGN GALLERY 02 6674 5340 www.cinemaregent.com 2/792 PACIFIC PARADE, OPEN: 10AM-5PM WED-SAT, STOKERS SIDING POTTERY CURRUMBIN BEACH BCC, Coolangatta SUNDAY 12PM-5PM 224 STOKERS ROAD, STOKERS 07 5534 1530 Coolangatta SIDING, TWEED VALLEY Shopping Resort GALLERY VISION 02 6677 9208 OPEN: TUES-SAT U4B/18 STUART ST, Griffith St OPEN 7 DAYS 9.30AM-2.30PM TWEED HEADS (Cnr Warner St) FROM 9:30AM-5PM 07 5536 1699 TWEED RIVER ART GALLERY Coolangatta 07 5536 9300 KENITA’S DECORATIVE ARTS SHELENA RUSSELL GALLERIES 2 MISTRAL RD 15 COOLMAN ST TYALGUM 36 GRIFFITH ST, COOLANGATTA (CORNER OF TWEED VALLEY Cinemax Cinema 02 6679 3339 07 5536 6559 WAY), MURWILLUMBAH 60 Marine Parade OPEN 10AM-4PM OPEN: MON-FRI 10-5PM, SAT 02 6670 2790 Kingscliff 6 DAYS (CLOSED WED) 10AM-2PM, SUN 10-12.30PM OPEN WED-SUN 10AM-5PM 02 6674 4422 www.tweedecho.com.au The Tweed Shire Echo September 30, 2010 21 [email protected] Sport [email protected] Pereira-Ryan wins state crown A windy Tweed River weekend

Snapper Rocks surfer Sol the first event of the series with off her remarkable campaign David Solano thought it was it didn’t exist so dle with the extra weight. Pereira-Ryan secured his another convincing victory. by winning the U18 Girls over- I will be checking the site again Sunday, believe it or not we maiden U/18 Boys state crown With a combined two-wave all title with a second place fin- Fishing on the Tweed was a to see if I could find what I had went out again and got flogged. in emphatic style last Sunday, heat total of 16.97 (out of a ish behind Mooloolaba’s Keely nonevent last weekend with all been looking at. I think we lasted about two winning back-to-back events possible 20) including a telling Andrew. the rain belting down, but it We fished the shore line with hours before returning soaking in the Rush Surf State Junior 8.97 ride (out of a possible 10) Posting a combined two- didn’t stop me from trying. the outgoing tide and I man- wet, neither of got a single bite. Surfing Titles. Pereira-Ryan defeated Hayden wave heat total of 14.90 in the Saturday I latched onto my aged to land two legal bream PS – Here’s a photo of my Sol was one of four elite Welch – 13.17, Josh Sherwell – final, Andrew just edged out other yak which Steve had fit- on an ‘Atomic Hardz’ lure, a mate Wayne with two nice Queensland junior surfers who 13.16 and Nick Edgerton who Doyle for the win who finished ted with a 54lb thrust electric shallow diver in the muddy bream caught on the Tweed. provided a glimpse into the fu- finished second to fourth re- on 14.67 points, with Bridget and he towed me from the prawn colour. These shallow PPS – I just got a message ture of Australian surfing after spectively. McCulloch – 14.16 and Sophie front yard all the way to the divers work really well around from gun bream fisho Tristan being crowned state champi- Pereira-Ryan said that win- Callister – 12.84 finishing third bottom oyster leases in Ter- the leases and over the top of Taylor who asked if I’d go with ons at the 2010 titles. ning a state title was always and fourth respectively. ranora Broadwater. weed banks and Terranora him for a prefish on Satur- Sol was joined by U16 Boys: a goal of his, but to finally The Queensland State Junior We must have looked a sight Broadwater has both of these day. Tristo is the guy with the Kai Hing from Wurtulla, U18 achieve the feat was a dream Titles is a key stepping stone in from the shore with two yaks structures and more. skeeter boat with a 200hp on Girls Amiya Doyle from Cool- come true. Surfing Queensland’s develop- tied together roaring along with It was just so windy and the back; needless to say I am angatta, and U16 Girls Naomi ‘So many good surfers have ment pathway, with the likes of the tide at a great rate of knots. rainy that we gave up after a looking forward to that. McCarthy from Currumbin. won Queensland state titles, Mick Fanning, Joel Parkinson I had seen a canal on Google few hours and headed home, Q If you have any fishing In a building one metre so to have my name alongside and Bede Durbidge some of and had wanted to check it out, unfortunately for Steve his bat- news you would like to share swell, the right-hand point- some of the past series cham- the high profile athletes who but when we got to where I tery ran out and he had to pad- with David, phone 0415 747 969. break waves at Alexandra pions is a surreal feeling,’ he have previously competed in Headland’s The Bluff provided said. ‘With the Australian (Ju- this series. an ideal platform for the series’ nior Surfing) Titles just over The Queensland Junior Surf- Surfers needed for survey on injuries concluding showdown. a month away, this is a great ing Team will now prepare to Surfing is one of Australia’s project will examine one aspect light on the sport and its par- Relishing the conditions, Sol way to prepare for taking on do battle with the other states greatest pastimes, but those of participation in the form of ticipants,’ said Mr Symington. looked right at home on his the other states’ best juniors, when the Australian Junior lucky enough to participate in injury prevalence and we hope ‘Ultimately it may allow bodies forehand, with the progressive Backing up her victory at Surfing Titles kickoff in No- this sport know there are pos- to ultimately conduct more re- such as Surfing Australia and natural-footer locking up his last month’s Gold Coast series vember at Victoria’s Phillip sible hazards. search in this sport.’ the Sport Injuries Committee to title and backing up his win in opener, Amiya Doyle capped Island. Southern Cross University is As part of the study, surfers develop policies and guidelines tober: Winners: A Wonka, L Willoughby. P. Clarke, def. S. Goldsmith, L,. French .M. undertaking a study to investi- are being invited to participate that can work to further en- SPORT RESULTS Runners Up: K Banks, T Hills. Plate Win- Dare, M. Van Runt, def. E. Simpson, P. Grif- gate the prevalence of injuries in an online survey which will hance the experience of surfers.’ BOWLS ners: M Runt & M Runt. fith. P. Collins, J. Griffith, G. Wood. def. A. in Australian surfers. provide valuable information Participation is completely Cabarita Men Pottsville Ladies Morrosey, V. Neill. V. Gravolin .F. Martin, P. The research is being con- on injury rates, types and se- anonymous and the project has Monday 4th October: Winners: M. Thursday 7th October Dearlove, def. P. Mann, J, Finney. Fletcher and R Maunders. Runners Up: Winners: HWS F. Brady, Nola Bonner Thursday Triples ducted in conjunction with verity of injury, skin cancer been approved by the Southern W Blackwood and K Liddington. Con- & G. Moore Runners Up: HWM G. Cox, L. Kattenberg, B. LeBoeuf, K. Seiben, def. Surfing Australia and with and general surf safety. Cross University Human Re- solation Winners: B. Mackenzie and R. E. Macdonald & M. Comerford. Lucky G. McCarthy, S. Hambleton, S. Ganter. funding received from the New Sport development manager search Ethics Committee. This McCormack. Bowler: G. Moore. K. Henshaw, B. Graham, D. McNamara, South Wales Sporting Injuries for Surfing Australia, Chris survey will only be available- Wednesday 6th October: Pottsville Mens def. P. Clarke, J. Green, N. Bell. J. Lyon, M. Committee. The research team Symington said surfing was a until November 6. Winners: B. Creedon and B Shepherd. Wednesday 6th October 2010 Jarick, P. Houghton def. D. Duncan, B. Runners Up: R. Anderson and K Stan- Winners: B. Stephens – T. Baxter – G. Jacobsen, A. Harris. E. Elford, N, Mathie- is led by Dr Rudi Meir and great sport and enormously The survey is available at ley. Consolation Winners: C. Evans and Reading .Runners-up: E. Shapland – F. son, J. Kerkow def. J. White, D. Evans, L. involves other staff from the popular, with some 2.5 million www.surveymonkey.com/s/ G. Searle Moore – D. Townsend Prima. N. Craig, C. Drew, P. Trappel, def. University’s School of Health participants here in Australia surfinginjuryproject2010. Any- Cudgen Thursday 7th October 2010 S. Price, K. Davies, J. Roch,e J. Ryman, P. and Human Sciences. and many more millions from one who would like to partici- Championships Major/Minors: J. Hazel Championship mixed 4s Govett, B. Cooper, def. A. Vermeulen, N. ‘Surfing is an iconic Austral- around the world. pate should read the ‘Welcome’ & B. Murray defeated F. Smith & P. Ti n - Winners: M. Jackson – B. Jackson – W. Dowling, Bette Cooper. C. Davis, V. Prid- dale 22/21. Fielding – F. Fielding. Runners-up: C. ham, D. Kendall def. C. Keane, J. Gilroy, ian sport, yet very little research ‘Surfing Australia is hoping page first, which outlines the Consistency Singles: J. Turner defeated Royan – J Royan – M Campbell – D. Moir M. Picking. J. Ryan, A. Nash, M,. Gunton, has been conducted into it as that this project will be the first nature of the research and par- F. Pieterse Tweed Heads Ladies def. M. Kelly, Nanette Wise, M. Gwynne a pastime,’ said Dr Meir. This of many that will shed more ticipation in the survey. President Singles: J. Neal defeated B. Tuesday Fours Star of the Green Cusack. S. Jackson, J. Green, P. Houghton def. J. Ware def. F. Martin. Wed 6 Oct – Highest Winning Margin Grade Jokers 146, Blues 110, Gulls 103, Murwillumbah Men’s Mufti Tipples winners: J. McDon- N. Bell, K. Seiben, P. Henderson. R. Lay- Graded and Drawn Fours - FinalH. Reid, Green 1: Tony Goad, Perter Goldsmith + Hogan’s Heroes 80, Lions 5g58 and Cgulls Wednesday 6th October Individual ald, B. Hamill & G. Whelan – losing rink I. cockm, E. McGrath, D. McNamara def. C. S. Jackson, J. Pearce, F. Hewitt def. M. 15; r/up: Paul Price, Ian Wildman + 14 39. B Grade Devils 886,6, TigTigerserserr 77, LeLefto-fto- Stableford Winner A.Grade P.Dawes 42 Tilley, T. Tilley & I. Turnbull. Keane, P. Govett, N. Dowling. M. Grog- Crane, L. Spencer, M. Baxter, P. Reedy. Green 2: John Reardon, Steve Goodman, vers 68, We’re Back 67,7, DuckDuck OffsOffs 59 and pts c.b R.Up J.Nankivell 42 pts B.Grade Cudgen Leagues Ladies han, D. Kendall, M. Gunton, F. Hewitt Tweed Heads Men’s Bowls Club Dennis Freeman + 22; r/up: Roger Syden- Sharks 35. P.Keegan 46 pts R.Up G.Rogers 42 pts McGrath Foundation Day winners – def. L. Turner, G. Evans, S. Hambleton, M. 11 October 2010 ham, Bill Dangerfield, Max Pearce + 15 GOLF Veterans P.Keegan 46 pts N.Pin 2nd rnk3, Elma Wilkinson, Colleen Guest, Picking. C. Davis, B. Graham, B. Jacobson, Pennants: Results of Finals Sudden Green 3: Terry Patton, Gordon Holthouse Chinderah Seniors Socciial R.Rattray 10th D.Burgess B.R.D to 36 pts Isabel Nipperess. Raffle winners – Wyn B. Mcdonald, def. P,. Garwood. K, Robin- Death Saturday 9 October: + 19; r/up: Roy Barwick, Jim Quin + 15 Results for Thurs 7/9/1010 - StablefordStableford Saturday 9th October Individual Stabl- Butler, Freda Hall, Anne Law, Eileen son, M. Blagbrough, J, Wike. P. Collins, J, Div 8: playing Helensvale in game 1 [mi- Indoor Green: Brian Bevan, Fred Peel + Winner A grade - Steve Holden - 38 eford Winner A.Harrison 36pts N.Pin 8th Burke, Noeline Neilson, Lorraine Sandall, GIlroy, M. Kelly, S. Ganter def. M.A. Cum- nor premiers] won 72/46 on 2 rinks 16; r/up: John LeBoeuf, Jeff Walter, John points (c/back) - new h/cap 7 P.Heath B.R.D to 32 pts Michelle Van Runt, Pat Gray. ming, D. Kerwitz, J. Withington, P. Reedy Div 9: playing Helensvale in game 1 Sieben + 12. R/up - John Harrison - 38 points (c/back) SHOOTING Kingscliff Men .M. Crane, C. Cragg, E. Bradley, L,. Hods- [runners-up] won 73/52 on 3 rinks DARTS - new h/cap 18 Murwillumbah Pistol Club Results of the Pennants Finals: Division don, def. P. Clarke, J. Roche, M. Cooper, Tues 5 Oct – Winners: Men – Bern Jacob- Tweed Valley Winner B grade - Joan Dangerfield - 38 The new committe wishes to welcome 2 lost to Musgrave Hill 66 shots to 46. A. Duckworth. son, Leigh Tynan, Peter Harris, Tony Results of games played Monday 11th points (c/back) - new h/cap 28 members to the new shootting season Lost to Helensvale 65 shots to 50. Social Wednesday Morning Pairs Houghton; r/up: Ian Read, Arthur Jack- October 2010. A Grade Jokers 10 def Ho- R/up - Joan Yaldwyn - 38 points - new off 2010/2011. 9-Oct-10; Sports Pistol - J Bowls Results: Thursday 7th October: A. Harris, V. Cunningham, def. K. Figura, son, Ken Scott, John Heath gan’s Heroes 5, Blues 11 def Gulls 4 and h/cap 27 Blair 591, D Dowling 583, J Duckworth Winners: K Prichard, K Berger, R Payne; B L. Rayward. D. DUncan, J, Gilroy, def. R. Winners – Ladies – Josie Ryan, Pat McNa- Lions 9 def Cgulls 6. B Grade Leftovers Ball rundown to 36 points 580, J Lumsden 578, A Berry 577, R King Harris, K Liddington, I Smith; P Atkinson, Davies, C. Murphy. B. Bryant, S. McKen- mara, Esme Carter, Alice Plowright; r/up: 6 def Tigers 5, Devils 8 def Sharks 3 and Hole in one - Joan Dangerfield 13th hole 573, D Gazzard 568, A Gazzard 559, A M Ryan, K Styles. Plate Winners: G Hal- zie, def. K. Henshaw, G. Evans. V. Moore, Brenda LeBoeuf, Helen Carter, Adrianne Duck Offs 7 def We’re Back 4. Next event Mon 18/10/10 - 1st Round Uren 546, J Hoctor 536, P Schlunke 515. lett, J Davies, B Clarke. Tuesday 12th Oc- R. Curtis, def. S. Lusby, J Roche. M. Crane, Nash, Marina Jarick Point Score subject to confirmation A Championships Air Pistol - J Duckworth 578.

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CAN Murwillumbah Probus Club meets Walking groups information and experiences with contribute to your community? Friday of each month in the commu- 10am October 18 at the bowls club. other carers from 10am at the Tweed Volunteering could be your answer! nity room at Tweed City Shopping TweedCAN is holding its regular Guest speaker is Murwillumbah Murwillumbah on the Move walk- Heads Library, Brett Street. Volunteer Each week NORTEC Volunteering Centre, starting with morning tea at monthly meeting tonight, Thursday, nutritionist-naturopath Olwen ing group meets at the Information members help, for info call 07 5598 has approximately 200 volunteer po- 9.30am. Visitors welcome, for info call October 14, at the Imperial Hotel, Anderson. Centre (Budd Park) at 6.50am every 6372. sitions available through community Joyce on 07 5524 1277. Murwillumbah starting at 6.30pm. All Banora Point Probus Club meeting Wednesday and Saturday. Enjoyable organisations in our region. For info interested parties welcome. at South Tweed Sports Club 10.30am, walks around town. Call 6672 1660 or VIEW clubs on vacancies visit www.nortecltd. PCYC markets just turn up. October 21. Our guest speaker is com.au or call 02 6672 8288. Held every Sunday at the Tweed Positive parenting New Kingscliff Thursday morning Twin Towns Evening VIEW Club Kimya Mianji (from Captivity to Heads PCYC, corner of Florence and walk will start Thursday, September meets at 6.30pm on the second Deb Hawke and Jayne Paterson Couture). New members and visitors Riding for Disabled Adelaide Streets, running from early 16, and every Thursday after that. Wednesday of each month at Tweed will present a free seminar entitled welcome. Phone Barbara 5513 1229. Riding for the Disabled Tweed Valley in the morning to around lunchtime. Meet 7am at the Ed Parker Rotary Heads Bowls Club. For info call The Power of Positive Parenting on Centre needs helpers for Tuesday, For more info call 07 5599 1714. Park (near the bridge on Sutherland Barbara 07 5523 1057. November 8, 10am-noon, Tweed Family Centre Thursday or Saturday mornings dur- St) Kingscliff. For info call Lesley on Twin Towns Day VIEW Club meets Shire Womens Service. For info and The Family Centre is taking bookings ing school terms. Horse skills useful Free meals 0421 573 639. on the first Thursday of the month at bookings call 02 6672 4188. now for new parenting education but not essential, training provided. Twin Towns Runners and Walkers South Tweed Sports Club, for info call Delicious free meals prepared by Sri courses. Numbers are limited so For info call 0419 437 217. meet every Tuesday and Thursday Freda on 07 5524 1357. Govinda Dham are served every sec- Kingscliff CWA book early on (07) 5524 8711. Detailed evenings at 6pm Coolangatta beach Coolangatta/Tweed VIEW Club ond Tuesday at the Murwillumbah Kingscliff Country Women’s Associa- info on all our courses at www. Croquet front (opposite McDonalds). All ages, next luncheon meeting Thursday, Community Centre from 11.45am- tion held its AGM at Cudgen Leagues thefamilycentre.org. all levels of fitness. Fun and free, for October 21, in the Horizons Room, Tweed Heads Croquet play days 12.30pm. All welcome. For info call Club on October 12 and the following info visit www.ttscrunnersandwalk- South Tweed Sports Club at 11am are Monday 9am and on Thursday Prema Das on 6679 5541. were elected office bearers: president Historical society ers.org. for 11.30am start. Guest speaker will and Saturday from 9.30am. We Mrs D.Yabsley, secretary Mrs V. Turner, Tweed Heads Historical Society and also conduct golf croquet sessions Computer skills treasurer Mrs B.Nicholls and patron Museum ‘s general meeting on Tues- on Tuesday from 2.30pm and on Computer Association Tweed Mrs D. Holdom. New members wel- day, October 19, at 10am in Old Court Thursday and Saturday from 1pm. All Seniors meets at 10.30am on the come. For info call 02 6674 5306. House , Pioneer Park, Kennedy Drive, welcome to come and try. Phone 07 third Wednesday of each month at Tweed Heads West, will have as 5599 1611 for more info or just come Seagulls. Learn computer skills from Cake decorating guest speaker visiting author Rosslyn to the lawns at 39 Recreation Street, other seniors. Joining days are on the The Tweed Heads Library is holding Thomas speaking on the writing of Tweed Heads on any play day. second Thursday of each month at a free information talk on Tuesday, her book Sighting a Dolphin. Visitors Coolangatta Croquet Club, Lanham Seagulls. For info call Noelene on 07 October 19, at 10am at which repre- welcome, for info call 07 5536 8625. St. invites you to a free lesson at 5599 8939 (Mon-Fri 9-5). All welcome. sentatives from the Cake Decorators’ 9.30am any Tuesday, Thursday, Satur- Association of NSW will demonstrate Garden clubs day or 1pm Sunday. Toastmasters cake decorating. All welcome, Tweed Coast Garden Association Murwillumbah Croquet Club play Become a popular, confident public refreshments provided. To book call sausage sizzle, October 19, in the park days are: Sunday, Tuesday, Wednes- speaker, tune listening skills and 07 5569 3150. at Salt Village (behind the Surf Life day, Thursday and Saturday. For have a laugh as well. Join Murwil- Saving Club) from 10am, cost is $5, more info on free introductory les- lumbah Toastmasters every other Meditation visitors welcome call 02 6676 4402. sons, call the club on 02 6672 2064. Thursday for dinner and friendship Meditation and Buddhism drop-in (all ages). Call Marg 02 6677 9575 or classes in Murwillumbah, all wel- Guiding Exit International Phil 02 6677 9388. come, no prior experience necessary. One hundred years of girl guiding For information on end of life Class fee $10. For info call 07 5535 in Australia will be celebrated with a choices and to find out when the Justices 1140 or go to www.goldcoastmedita- luncheon at the home of Anne Bid- next meeting will be held please call Tweed Valley Justices of the Peace tion.org. dulph, Banora Point, on Wednesday, Elaine 0421 796 713. To attend the have a desk at Tweed Centro each October 20, at 10.15am. All ladies who meetings you must be a member Tuesday 10am-2pm. Also at Tweed Old time dancing have been involved in guiding in so ask Elaine how to join if you are City Thursday from 10am-2pm and You are invited to Tumbulgum Hall any way welcome to attend. Colour interested. 5pm-7pm. For info call Margaret on on Saturday, October 16, at 8pm for party, flag raising and campfire 07 5599 2975. a night of old time and new vogue songs. RSVP Oct 6 to Pat on 02 6674 Family night dancing, door prize, raffles and 4622, Anne 07 5524 1454 or Deslie on Global Care family food and fun Nashos supper. Music by Trilogy. Adults $8, 02 6685 8755. night every third Saturday at Chris- Tweed Valley-Murwilumbah Nashos 13-17 yrs $4. tian Outreach Centre, Prince Street, meet every month on the third Tues- Helping families Murwillumbah, entry $5 for family day at 10.15am at the Murwillumbah Living together Could you help a family with young $2.50 for singles includes tea and en- Services Club (next on Sep 21). New The 6th Living Together Gathering children? Would you enjoy sharing tertainment. All welcome. Also free members welcome, call Peter on 07 and the 4th Eagle Farm Open Day your parenting experience with new sausage sizzle every third Saturday at 5590 5467 or Keith on 07 5524 5679. join forces for a free sustainable parents and families? Do you have a Murwillumbah markets. For info call Gold Coast South-Twin Towns branch community event on the weekend couple of hours each week to spare? Glenn on 0422 741558. U3A be Christine Lonie from Red Cross will hold its next general meeting on of October 23-24 at Eagle Farm, off Do you know someone who may Telecross. Visitors welcome. For info Sunday, November 21, at 10am in the Greys Lane, Tyagarah, just south of Red Cross be interested? The Family Centre is U3A Twin Towns will hold a laughter call Margaret on 07 5534 7115 before Anzac Room of The Twin Towns Ser- Brunswick Heads. Family activi- looking for people from all walks of workshop/meditation class and a 5pm on Monday 18. Tweed Heads Red Cross branch will vices Club. New members welcome, ties including workshops, demos life that have an interest. For further swap meet/fun day on Saturday, Oc- resume monthly meetings on 2nd for info call Ian on 07 5536 4450. and exhibits, for info visit www. information call Yvonne, Volunteer tober 30, all welcome. Bring any type Volunteering livingtogethernetwork.net or phone Home Visiting Service Co-ordinator of goods or produce and swap it, no Third quarter October 1 13:52 Looking for a way to gain work 6685 3719. on 07 5524 8711. money involved. Fun Day you can New moon October 8 05:44 OCTOBER 2010 experience, meet friends and/or sing, dance, tell jokes. Places avail- First quarter October 15 08:27 Astronomical data Exservicewomen Kingscliff bowls able for Scrabble, mahjong players, Full moon October 23 12:36 and tides Third quarter October 30 23:46 Tweed/Coolanagatta and District Kingscliff Bowls Club Members are photography, illustrations, astrology MONTHLY MARKETS Day of Sun Sun Moon Moon High tide, Low tide, Ex-Servicewiomen’s Association advised that the annual general and zumba. For info call before noon month rise set rise set height (m) height (m) 1st Sat Brunswick Heads (02) 6628 4495 will hold its general meeting on meeting of the Kingscliff Bowls Club 07 5534 7333. 1 F 0525 1746 0007 1038 0123,1.10; 1340,1.49 0700,0.61; 2041,0.48 October 25 at 10.30am DST in the Ltd will be held in the Club on Sun- 1st Sun Banora Point Farmers’ Market 0417 759 777 2 S 0524 1747 0057 1141 0241,1.11; 1453,1.52 0815,0.61; 2149,0.41 Four Seasons Room, Twin Towns day, November 7, at 9.30am. New vogue dancing DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME BEGINS Sunday October 3. Move clocks forward 1 hour at 2am 1st Sun Byron Bay (02) 6680 9703 Services Club. For info call Hilary on Learn to dance new vogue, Thursday 3 S 0622 1847 0244 1347 0455,1.19; 1603,1.59 1033,0.55; 2247,0.32 1st Sun Pottsville (02) 6676 4555 07 5536 8054. Ovarian cancer walk 4 M 0621 1847 0327 1454 0556,1.31; 1804,1.67 1041,0.45 1.30pm-2.30pm, no partner required. 1st Sun Tweed Heads (07) 5599 1714 In Australia, ovarian cancer claims New vogue dancing on Thursday 5 T 0620 1848 0408 1601 0657,1.45; 1900,1.72 0038,0.23; 1242,0.33 Runners the life of one woman every 10 morning 9am, Friday and Saturday 2nd Sat Kingscliff (02) 6674 0827 6 W 0619 1849 0446 1708 0735,1.59; 1951,1.74 0124,0.16; 1338,0.23 Twin Towns Runners and Walkers hours.The Robbie Sammel Ovarian evening 7pm, dance to live music. 2nd Sun The Channon (02) 6688 6433 7 T 0618 1849 0524 1816 0822,1.71; 2042,1.71 0208,0.13; 1432,0.15 meet every Tuesday and Thursday Cancer Awareness Walk on Saturday, Coolangatta Senior Citizens Centre, 2nd Sun Chillingham 0437 041 023 8 F 0617 1850 0604 1924 0908,1.80; 2132,1.63 0251,0.14; 1527,0.12 evenings at 7pm (DST) Coolangatta October 16, from Kingscliff to Fingal Gerrard St, Coolangatta, call 07 5596 2nd Sun Lennox Head (02) 6672 2874 9 S 0616 1850 0646 2033 0955,1.84; 2223,1.52 0333,0.19; 1619,0.13 beach front (opposite McDonalds). Head, a 15km return circuit, aims to 4050 for info. 2nd Sun Coolangatta (07) 5533 8202 10 S 0614 1851 0732 2140 1042,1.84; 2315,1.40 0416,0.27; 1714,0.18 All ages, all levels of fitness. For info raise funds to help make life without 2nd Sun Tweed Heads (07) 5599 1714 11 M 0613 1851 0822 2243 1129,1.79 0500,0.37; 1808,0.26 visit www.ttscrunnersandwalkers.org ovarian cancer a reality. Visit www. Knitters 12 T 0612 1852 0915 2341 0007,1.28; 1217,1.70 0545,0.47; 1905,0.36 3rd Sat Mullumbimby (02) 6684 3370 13 W 0611 1853 1012 0101,1.18; 1308,1.59 0632,0.57; 2005,0.44 or phone 55991924. robbieswalk.com to register or Wrap with Love: knitters needed 3rd Sat Murwillumbah Cottage Markets 14 T 0610 1853 1109 0033 0200,1.12; 1404,1.49 0628,0.64; 2109,0.50 contact Mim on 0415 603 531 or email to make squares for rugs to go to 0417 759 777 15 F 0609 1854 1206 0118 0307,1.09; 1508,1.41 0832,0.69; 2210,0.53 Lupus support [email protected]. 3rd Sun Ballina (02) 6687 4328 charities worldwide. Phone Bar- 16 S 0608 1854 1301 0158 0415,1.12; 1615,1.37 0944,0.70; 2304,0.52 3rd Sun Banora Point Farmers’ Market Lupus and Sjogren’s Gold Coast- bara (Mur’bah) 02 6672 1660, or Judi 17 S 0607 1855 1355 0233 0514,1.18; 1715,1.37 1052,0.67; 2350,0.49 Tweed Support Group meeting Singers wanted (Tweed Coast) 02 6674 2968. 0417 759 777 3rd Sun Nimbin (02) 6689 0000 18 M 0606 1856 1448 0305 0602,1.26; 1806,1.39 1152,0.61 Saturday, October 23 at The Coffee The Voice Weavers Choir is looking 3rd Sun Pottsville (02) 6676 4555 19 T 0605 1856 1540 0335 0643,1.35; 1849,1.41 0030,0.46; 1243,0.55 Club, 120 Marine Pde, Coolangatta for talented guys and girls. If you like A cappella choir 3rd Sun Tweed Heads (07) 5599 1714 20 W 0604 1857 1631 0405 0719,1.43; 1930,1.43 0105,0.41; 1327,0.48 at 11am DST. Meet others with Lupus to sing come along on a thursday Voice Weavers Southern Gold Coast 3rd Sun Uki (02) 6679 9026 21 T 0603 1858 1724 0434 0754,1.51; 2006,1.43 0138,0.39; 1407,0.42 (SLE) and Sjogren’s for a social chat. evening from 6.30pm. We meet in A cappella Choir welcomes new 22 F 0602 1858 1818 0505 0827,1.59; 2044,1.41 0209,0.38; 1445,0.37 For info call Kelly on 02 6676 2646 or the C’gatta/Tweed Heads area. For members. We meet every Thursday 4th Sat Kingscliff (02) 6674 0827 23 S 0601 1859 1914 0538 0900,1.64; 2121,1.39 0230,0.38; 1523,0.34 email [email protected] info call Mary 0418 668 259 or Jan 07 night between 6.30pm-8.30pm at 4th Sun Bangalow (02) 6687 1911 24 S 0600 1900 2011 0614 0934,1.69; 2200,1.35 0311,0.39; 1601,0.32 5536 1078. St Peters Church hall on Dutton and 4th Sun (in 5 Sun month) Coolangatta 25 M 0559 1900 2109 0656 1011,1.71; 2241,1.31 0345,0.42; 1642,0.32 Probus club Lanham Streets, Coolangatta. For (07) 5533 8202 26 T 0558 1901 2207 0742 1050,1.71; 2325,1.25 0421,0.45; 1725,0.34 Newly formed Probus Club of Heart and lungs info call Mary on 0418 668 259. 4th Sun Murwillumbah 0422 565 168 27 W 0557 1902 2302 0835 1133,1.68 0502,0.49; 1815,0.37 4th Sun Tweed Heads (07) 5599 1714 Tweed Coast needs more members. Tweed Valley Huffers ’n’ Puffers and 28 T 0556 1902 2354 0933 0015,1.22; 1221,1.64 0548,0.54; 1909,0.40 Come along and be part of the Dicky Tickers Support Group is a new Mental health 5th Sun Nimbin (02) 6689 0000 29 F 0556 1903 1034 0111,1.18; 1315,1.60 0644,0.58; 2110,0,41 fun. Tuesday, October 19, 10.30am- group formed to support all those in Tweed Valley Mental Health Carers 5th Sun Tweed Heads (07) 5599 1714 30 S 0555 1904 0041 1138 0215,1.17; 1417,1.56 0748,0.61; 2115,0.40 12.30pm at The Point, Tweed Coast the community with heart and lung Network meetings coming up: 31 S 0554 1904 0124 1242 0325,1.21; 1527,1.54 0901,0.60; 2216,0.36 Time lags: Ballina Boat Dock: 15 min; Byron Bay: nil; Brunswick Road, Hastings Point. Parking problems. We meet every second Mondays, October 18 and November FARMERS MARKETS River Highway Bridge: high 30 min, low 1 hr; Mullumbimby: underneath. Semi retired and retired Thursday of the month at Condong 1. Note: No meeting on October 4 Each Sat 8-11am Bangalow (02) 6687 1137 1 hr 10 min; Billinudgel: 3 hr 55 min; Chinderah: high 1 hr men and women welcome, minimal Bowls Club at 11am (next one Octo- (Labour Day in NSW). Families and Each Thu 8-11am Byron Bay (02) 6687 1137 30 min, low 2 hr; Terranora Inlet: high 2 hr 10 min, low 2 hr 25 min; Murwillumbah: high 2 hr 30 min, low 2 hr 50 min. cost. For info call Julie 6676 4641 or ber 14) . For info call Di at 092 6672 friends of people with mental illness Each Tue New Brighton (02)6684 5390 Tides in bold indicate high tide of 1.7m or more and low Jill 6676 4534. 4330 or Ron at 6676 2294. are welcome to share friendship, Each Sat 8am-1pm Uki (02) 6679 5438 tide of 0.3m or less. Data courtesy of the National Tidal Centre. www.tweedecho.com.au The Tweed Shire Echo October 14, 2010 27 Backburner

Tweed Coast locals watched na- ture take its own course and saw how the recent deluge made many of their beaches at times impassable, with the dunes washing right back, forming 2.5-metre sandcliffs. ‘Seawalls are useless against this stuff’, 2 Games Tenpin Bowling + Shoe one resident wryly pointed out. $12 Even sand replenishment is Extra games $5 each temporary; come to think of it, pp Before 6pm Valid: 11/10/10-07/11/10 the whole coastline is relatively temporary. QQQQ 2 Games Tenpin Bowling + Shoe Like many people, Backburner $12 Extra games $5 each has always been intrigued why developer Bob Ell gave his pro- pp Before 6pm Valid: 11/10/10-07/11/10 posed new township at Kings Forest the seemingly mundane title Project 28 in all his devel- opment applications. Now a well travelled reader provides Tweed Hospital Auxiliary volunteer Lenore Barlow is up to her head in new teddy bears on sale the answer. There’s a US border at the Tweed Hospital gift shop. The auxiliary, which runs the gift shop, held its annual fete last protection program that runs Saturday at the Tweed Heads Civic Centre, selling all sorts of babywear, soft toys, cakes, craft, along a 45 km stretch of the US- pre-loved clothing, odds and sods and books. Auxiliary president Jan Tobin said around $24,000 55 WHARF STREET Mexican border in southern was raised by the fete and it will be used to buy much needed hospital equipment. She said TWEED HEADS NSW Arizona also known as Project she was surprised that hundreds of people turned up despite the inclement weather. Many 28. The project, the first phase secondhand teddy bears were sold at the fete but brand new ones are always a popular gift at Phone 07 5536 1606 of a much larger program called the hospital shop. Photo Jeff ‘Bear With Us’ Dawson www.tweedtenpin.com.au the ‘Secure Border Initiative Network’ became operational ued at around $3,000, can be Dozens of Aussie soldiers in help seeing the irony in the in late 2007. It involves nine inspected at the Sheoak Shack Afghanistan will have one less Westpac chopper having to high-tech surveillance towers Gallery at Fingal Head where enemy to worry about, thanks airlift to Grafton Hospital one that monitor activity using ra- raffle tickets can be bought, or to the busy fingers of Kingscliff of the riders, Frederick ‘Buster’ dar, high-resolution cameras, by phoning Sledge on 6674 5213. Country Women’s Associa- Nielson, who fell off his bike and wireless networking, look- QQQQ tion members who are knitting while riding down a slope on a ing for incursions to report to Just about everyone involved beanies to fit under our boys’ road affected by the recent big the Border Patrol. We don’t with that controversial world helmets to beat freezing desert wet. Buster suffered suspected know about the towers and ra- rally (remember that?) came in nights. The 36-year-old local broken ribs from the fall. dar but there’s plenty of barbed for a shellackin’ from Lismore institution is welcoming new Backburner wishes him and the ,/#!,"53).%33n',/"!,.%47/2+s9%!23n wire fences, padlocked gates MP Thomas George, who in members and according to sec- valuable chopper rescue service BNI is an international referral-based and signs warning trespassers late 2008 was the first to an- retary Vicki Turner you don’t all the best. The tour ends this business networking group with a to keep out of our very own nounce and crow about the necessarily have to be skilled Saturday. For info visit www. successful chapter based in the Tweed. Project 28. event coming to the Northern in any craft works. ‘People can helirescue.com.au. We meet every Thursday 8.15am–10am. QQQQ Rivers. He not only criticised come in and have a chat over QQQQ BNI Eagle chapter passes at least $2m in Greens Cr Katie Milne has the local communities opposed a tea and scones,’ she said. The Backburner is still no closer business amongst its members each year. turned down a cabinet offer, to the event, calling them club meets every Tuesday at to knowing the identity of the so to speak. Organisers of a among other things ‘a small vo- 9.30 am at the Cudgen Leagues person insisting on background recent fundraising event were cal minority’, but also slammed Club and is under the new pa- checks on community mem- surprised when her name was rally organisers CAMS and tronage of local councillor Dot bers of council’s koala advisory drawn for a major prize in No Rally Australia for pulling out, Holdom. Inquiries: 02 6674 group. Councillor representa- Rally Group’s raffle for its legal and the state government as 5306. tive on the group, Dot Holdom, fund to cover costs incurred by well after the event was relo- QQQQ when asked who would want Cr Milne for a court injunction cated to the Banana Coast and The annual Hell on Wheels that information and why, re- to try to stop last year’s rally. Coffs Harbour. The Echo asked Cycle Tour which started in sponded ‘no, not really’. The The good councillor decided to him weeks ago where he based Lismore last Saturday and probe has ruffled a few feath- give back the prize, a beauti- his repeated claim that oppo- aims to raise around $65,000 ers, especially among the six fully handcrafted cabinet called nents were only a tiny minority. for the Westpac Life Saver community members of the ‘Waterfall’ made and donated We’re not surprised we haven’t Rescue Helicopter drew over group selected for their inter- by Paul Roguszka, for further heard back. 28 riders for the week-long est and involvement in koala fundraising. The cabinet, val- QQQQ adventure. But we couldn’t protection. Grail Quest Introduction to Grail Quest ...a journey Some of the themes explored in the (an 8-week course) which is the into the course are: opening term of the two year part- Spiritual Science time foundation course. The Quest for Meaning. The Elements. of Rudolf Steiner... The Temperaments. Sacred Geometry. 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