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Tweed Shire Council

Locality: Murwillumbah, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 6670 2400

Address: 10-14 Tumbulgum Road 2484 Murwillumbah, NSW, Australia

Website: https://www.tweed.nsw.gov.au

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25.01.2022 Powerful and passionate messages were a feature of the 2020 Youth Poetry Slam, hosted by Poets Out Loud and supported by Tweed Shire Council. COVID-19 restrictions pushed the event online this year, and judges, Dr Sally Breen and Sam Turnbull faced some tough decisions due to the quality of work by the entrants. After careful deliberation, Pancho Symes, 18 was named the winner with his poem about the sadness of conformity.... St Joseph’s College Banora Point student Georgia Smith, 16, placed second with a poem covering the painful subject of abusive relationships. Kingscliff High School First Nations poet Jasmine Logan, 14 placed third with her piece on Black Lives Matter. Voting remains open until the end of November for the People’s Choice Award so check out the entries and place your vote! Visit https://poetsoutloud.org/youth/

24.01.2022 Uki residents are asked to use water only for drinking and essential needs as Council continues tankering drinking water supplies to the village. Last night’s heavy rain again cut power to the pumps that draw raw water from the river into the treatment plant. While power is back up - we can't switch on the plant yet because there is too much dirt and debris in the floodwaters to allow it to be treated to the standard required.... Council can only cart enough water to supply drinking water and essential needs. More here tweed.nsw.gov.au/MediaReleases/2913

24.01.2022 Meet Lucy. Lucy’s eyes are like diamonds Lucy is a lovely, companion cat. She's a sweet girl who would enjoy living in a quiet home. You can meet Lucy at the Friends of the Pound Adoption Centre, U1/29A Prospero Street, Murwillumbah South. DSH Dark Torti... Desexed Female DOB 10/09/2015 M/C # 943094320801166 Foster Cat FC 2292 Interested? Please complete the Friends of the Pound online adoption expression of interest form https://friendsofthepound.com/adoption-apply/ Also check out some of the lovely dogs available for adoption by clicking on the pics below. Anyone looking to adopt a cat or dog should visit Friends of the Pound's website and view their available animals www.friendsofthepound.com Have you lost your pet? Impounded animals are available to view on Council’s website www.tweed.nsw.gov.au/Pound

24.01.2022 Severe #Thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to Flash Flooding in parts of Northern Rivers & Northern Tablelands . Areas may include... Murwillumbah, Tweed Heads, Mullumbimby, Byron Bay, Kyogle, Brunswick Heads & Nimbin. Latest Bureau of Meteorology warnings: http://ow.ly/y3Dw50DaZJq

24.01.2022 Have your say on Council's draft Jack Evans Boat Harbour Plan of Management. The draft plan provides guidelines to ensure the precinct is protected and used as the recreational and tourist centrepiece for Tweed Heads city centre. There's also a short guide available which:... provides a summary of the proposals in the draft plan explains what a plan of management is outlines how the big topics raised in the community consultation have been addressed. The draft Jack Evans Boat Harbour Plan of Management is on exhibition until Tuesday 8 December 2020. For more information and to have your say, visit yoursaytweed.com.au/JEBH

24.01.2022 For a chance to win a smart phone of your choice, all you need to do is: Be aged 12-24 years Tell us what you want to see in our outdoor spaces Live in the Tweed Shire Register on our Your Say Tweed website and complete the survey by Friday 22 January 2021 ... Be like Lulu and Bella from Cabarita and go to yoursaytweed.com.au/youth-voice Not 12-24 years old? Don't worry we welcome your comments but you just can’t take the survey. Tag your mates below to give them a chance too There’s also the T&Cs for the competition. #WhatDoYouthWant

24.01.2022 From grass trees to grey butcherbirds , the latest free Tweed Shire Council Wild Life newsletter is full of useful information to improve urban and rural properties. Discover that the common blossom bat isn’t all that common and what native plants you can put into your backyard to attract more native animals . So what are you waiting for? To subscribe, visit https://www.tweed.nsw.gov.au/Subscribe

23.01.2022 Need to pay a Council account or invoice, or submit and pay for an application? Check out Council's new ePayment and Property Services portal. You can pay your Council rates, water rates, debtor notices and invoices online, at a time that is convenient to you. We have some great resources to help you use the ePayment and Property Services portal if you get stuck, including some helpful videos and a customer guide ... Check it out at https://eproperty.tweed.nsw.gov.au You can also apply and pay for a range of Council's common applications: Development Consent Search Drainage Diagram (External) Drainage Diagram (Internal) Dwelling Entitlement Search Planning - Section 10.7 Certificate (2 & 5) Planning - Section10.7 Certificate (2) Pre-purchase Inspection and Report for OSSM (onsite sewage management) Pre-purchase Records Search Only for OSSM 603 Certificate outstanding rates and water bills Special Reads - town water connection only

23.01.2022 Tweed NAIDOC Week 2020 celebrations came to a close today with the car convoy and closing ceremony. COVID-19 restrictions meant that the NAIDOC Week march could not go ahead, however the community spirit and pride continued in the form of a colouful and high-spirited car convoy. The convoy started at the Tweed Civic and Cultural precinct at Brett Street, and proceeded up Wharf Street to Jack Evans Boat Harbour parklands.... Hannah Hamilton, Leweena Williams and Nicole Rotumah-Weir closed the proceedings with moving words of history, culture and celebration of elders. For further information on the celebrations this week, visit Tweed Naidoc 2020 Always was Always will be and Minjungbal Museum Facebook pages. #alwayswasalwayswillbe

23.01.2022 Let the team at Brett Street Café bring a little Christmas cheer to your table this year, by ordering a traditional festive Meal To Go. Roast turkey and baked leg ham combo with loads of trimmings, and there’s always room for desert! Choose between mince pies or traditional plum pudding. Get your Christmas Meal To Go for $18. Order now, up until 2pm on 21 December, by visiting the café or by calling 07 5569 3131. ... Meals can be picked up on Christmas Eve between noon and 1pm, ready to heat and eat at home on Christmas Day. Over the festive period, the Brett Street Café will be open normal trading hours, 8.30am to 2pm right up until Christmas Eve, 24 December. They'll be closed from Christmas Day until Monday 4 January 2021, when then reopen. tweed.nsw.gov.au/BrettStreetCafe

23.01.2022 Tackle mosquitoes and score yourself a farmers' market voucher! We're looking for Northern Rivers residents who are interested in participating in SMS focus testing for our Tackling Mosquitoes Together Program. If you're selected to take part you'll receive a $50 voucher for your local farmers' market! ... We have a number of opportunities for interested residents to sign up to take part in a one month SMS trial. The trial involves participants receiving a series of messages with tips and hints about how to reduce mosquitoes and protect yourself and your family from them. To register for the SMS trial, visit https://engage409740.typeform.com/to/m3EP4MTn . Be quick, registrations close on Thursday 5 November. Byron Shire Council Ballina Shire Council Clarence Valley Council Richmond Valley Council Lismore City Council Kyogle Council #TacklingMosquitoesTogether

23.01.2022 Stotts Creek tip remains closed today due to localised flooding. Stay up to date with the closure status at https://emergency.tweed.nsw.gov.au/council-services-and-fac Household bins will be collected if the trucks can access. If your bins aren’t collected - leave them out and we’ll come back as soon as we can. For info on road closures and the latest weather/flood warnings, go to the Tweed’s Emergency Dashboard https://emergency.tweed.nsw.gov.au/... To report road closures, flooded roads or debris/trees on road call Council 24/7 on 02 6670 2400 For emergency help in floods and storms, call NSW SES on 132 500 See more

22.01.2022 The intersection of Tweed Valley Way and Wooyung Road, Wooyung, will be closed on Sunday 1 November from 8am to 1pm to allow crews to repair the road pavement. Motorists are advised there will be no through road access from Pottsville to Crabbes Creek and Yelgun. Signs advising of this closure will be posted on Tweed Coast Road at Pottsville and along Tweed Valley Way. ... For more on roadworks in the Tweed, visit tweed.nsw.gov.au/RoadWorks

22.01.2022 Council crews are cleaning up! We're out and about, across the Tweed cleaning up roads, repairing damage and helping affected communities We ask for the general public to stay away from flood-affected communities at the moment. This will help with access for essential services, such as our trucks, as well as allow residents impacted to be able to clean up and recover. Please stay safe on the roads; drive to the conditions and if it’s flooded, forget it!... For emergency help in floods and storms, call the NSW SES on 132 500. Call 000 for life-threatening emergencies To report flooded roads, road damage, fallen trees on roads and anything that is a danger or could cause injury etc to Council 24/7 on 02 6670 2400 Stay up to date with current road closures, weather warnings and more via Council’s Emergency Dashboard https://emergency.tweed.nsw.gov.au/

22.01.2022 Good luck to Mark Avery who this morning is setting out on his challenge to complete 20 marathons in 20 days! Mark’s first marathon of the challenge is taking place right here in the Tweed from Fingal Head down to Pottsville. So if you see Mark today give him a cheer! ... Tomorrow he’ll be running from Pottsville down to Byron Bay with him finishing in Sydney on 14 November. Mark is raising funds for Gotcha4Life a not-for-profit foundation created by Gus Worland in order to reverse the trend of declining mental health in Australia. To donate, or to take part in the challenge virtually, visit tweedheadstosydney.raisely.com Mark (left) with Gus Worland from Gotcha4Life

21.01.2022 We're supporting the Kingscliff Triathlon which takes place this Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 November. The Kingy Tri/Nutri-Grain Ironman is a two day event that starts at 6am on both days and finishes at 9am on Saturday and 12pm on Sunday. The following roads will be closed in the Kingscliff and Chinderah areas during the cycle and run courses on Sunday:... Cycle course: roads closed - Marine Pde from Moss St to Seaview St Roundabout (5am to 9.30am) - Marine Pde from Seaview St roundabout to Wommin Bay Rd, Wommin Bay Rd from Sand St to Chinderah Bay Dr, Chinderah Bay Dr to Chinderah Village Caravan Park and Pearl St southbound from Turnock St to Seaview St (all 5.30am to 9.30am). Run course: roads closed - Moss St and Sutherland Pt Rd, Cudgen Creek Boardwalk from Salt to Creek Mouth (all 5.30am to 9.30am). For more information visit kingsclifftri.org/roads Council provides funding for the event under its Event Sponsorship Policy.

21.01.2022 Murwillumbah’s second parklet is now in place on Queen Street outside the BGF building near the town clock. This is alongside the other parklet on Brisbane Street and the planters and art seats elsewhere in Murwillumbah CBD. Keep an eye out for some chalk art close to the planters as well with more being added every week all thanks to the fantastic work of local artists Amelia Batchelor and Jason King.... This project is supported by funding from the NSW Government’s Streets as Shared Spaces initiative. The installation of the temporary parklet has not affected the loading zone on Queen Street.

21.01.2022 Riding a wave into the weekend! Hope you enjoy it as much as these guys. Thank you @Hintonsally for sharing on Instagram. For more beautiful photos of the Tweed visit our Insta profile instagram.com/tweedshirecouncil/... #livingandlovingthetweed #naturallybeautiful #thenaturalchoice

21.01.2022 It’s a backyard bonanza at this year’s Sustainable Living Home Expo Get clucky about how to raise backyard chickens for eggs-citing returns. Bee busy with the production of nature’s sweet nectar by learning more about backyard beekeeping.... Create beautiful wildlife friendly and water-wise gardens at home. Due to COVID-19 the Home Expo is a virtual event this year - and these are just a few of the FREE online interactive webinars available on Tuesday 1 and Wednesday 2 December. And by participating in a webinar, you could also go in the draw to win a $350 Tweed Holiday Parks voucher by pledging to take action to reduce your carbon footprint. To see what else is on offer, and to sign up, visit eventbrite.com/c/2020-sustainable-living-home-expo-cwybhzb/

21.01.2022 There’s road closures across the Tweed. Council crews are out assessing and repairing damage. Please don’t travel to flooded locations to take a look. We're updating road closures as info comes in for the latest go to the Tweed Emergency Dashboard at https://emergency.tweed.nsw.gov.au/ ... The Dashboard also has the latest weather/flood warnings, key contacts and details of impacted Council services. Please report road damage, flooded roads, trees down, anything that is a danger or could cause injury to Council 24/7 on 02 6670 2400. For emergency help in floods and storms, call NSW SES on 132 500. Call 000 for life-threatening emergencies.

20.01.2022 Flood evacuation warning for South Murwillumbah and Tumbulgum. https://emergency.tweed.nsw.gov.au/

20.01.2022 Check out the new addition to the plaza outside the Tweed Heads Cultural and Civic Centre. The pelican sculpture, by Czech-born artist Stanislav Chromy who came to Australia aged 24, was donated by his wife Kvetoslava Chromy. Mr Chromy lived most of his life on the Tweed, passing away at the age of 92. ... His works have been displayed at the National Gallery and he has a permanent wooden relief at Anzac Square in Brisbane. Next time you pop down to Brett Street Café be sure to take a look!

20.01.2022 Our offices will close for Christmas from 4pm on Friday 18 December and re-open on Monday 4 January at 9am. Need to contact us over the festive period? For Council emergencies call 24/7 on 02 6670 2400... Report non-urgent matters online tweed.nsw.gov.au/ReportAProblem For updates on emergency and weather events visit the Tweed Emergency Dashboard https://emergency.tweed.nsw.gov.au/ Heaps of info available on our website tweed.nsw.gov.au/ContactUs

17.01.2022 All this rain has created ideal conditions for mosquito breeding. Council is calling on residents to help us Tackle Mosquitoes Together! Tackling Mosquitos Together, a program undertaken by councils in the Northern Rivers, aims to reduce the impact of mosquitoes in the community. Here's some tips you can follow in your house and backyard to reduce mosquito numbers:... Keep yards well-maintained, mow lawns regularly, and limit areas of dense vegetation. Cover windows, doors, chimneys, vents and other entrances with insect screens that are in good condition. Remove all water-holding containers and rubbish, keep house gutters clean and properly aligned. Empty and refill pet water bowls and bird baths at least weekly. Ensure all openings to water tanks and septic tanks are screened securely. Place sand or fine gravel in pot plant trays, or flush them out weekly. Keep ornamental ponds stocked with native fish species that will feed on larvae. We will continue to carry out mosquito larvae control works in key breeding areas by air and through ground works, but we need your help with the above For more information, visit tweed.nsw.gov.au/NuisanceInsects

16.01.2022 We’re supporting a free full-day training for bike riders to learn the fundamentals of defensive riding and urban cycling on Saturday 12 December, 9am to 3pm at the Tweed Heads Civic and Cultural Centre. Developed for beginner to intermediate riders aged 16 years and over, the session is designed to promote safe and responsible cycling and reduce the risk of crashes for those who regularly ride in traffic. The training includes an overview of the road rules, route plan...ning, anticipating dangers and what to do in an emergency or hazardous situation. Attendees will also learn bike maintenance skills and receive a FREE helmet! The training will be presented by qualified trainers from Cycle Away on behalf of Transport for NSW. Strictly limited places are available and bookings are essential. Visit defensivecyclingtraining to make a booking.

16.01.2022 We’re currently tankering drinking water to Uki. The Uki Water Treatment plant is offline due to flooding. Uki residents please conserve water while the plant is offline. The reticulated water supply remains safe to drink and use for your essential needs.... Council staff will work to get the plant back in operation when safe to do so. For info on road closures and the latest weather/flood warnings, go to the Tweed’s Emergency Dashboard https://emergency.tweed.nsw.gov.au/ To report road closures, flooded roads or debris/trees on road call Council 24/7 on 02 6670 2400 For emergency help in floods and storms, call NSW SES on 132 500

15.01.2022 Minjungbal Drive is looking good following the removal of high maintenance Cocos Palms and the planting of native Brush Box and Eumundi Quondong trees. There will be more planting on site soon, which will include Tuckeroos, Water Gums and Cottonwoods along the river bank between Dry Dock Road and Heffron Street. It's all part of our Cool Towns Urban Forest Program which aims to increase natural shade in locations across the Tweed.... Thanks for your patience while works are underway. If you would like to know more about this project, visit yoursaytweed.com.au/cool-towns

14.01.2022 Our proud history of women at Council continues - with the final instalment of Tweed women in Local Government. These women brought in the millennium, helped the Tweed recover from major natural disasters and adapted to life during a pandemic. B M Luff 1995-2004.... Ms B J Carroll 1995-2005. Mrs W M Marshall 1999-2003. Mrs D M Holdom 2004-2005 and 2008-2012. Ms L Turnbull (Administrator) 2005-2008. Mrs J van Lieshout 2008-20012. Mayor 2008-2009. Ms K Milne 2008-current. Mayor 2015-2020. Mrs C Byrne 2012-2016. Ms C Cherry 2016-current. Deputy Mayor 2016/17 and 2018-20. Mayor 2020-current. Could you be next? The NSW Government is encouraging women from all walks of life and backgrounds to put up their hand and nominate to run for their council at the September 2021 local government elections. Interested? For further information visit olg.nsw.gov.au//women-in-local-government-stand-for-your-/ Photos (Row 1 L to R) - B M Luff, Ms B J Carroll, Mrs W M Marshall (Row 2 L to R) - Mrs D M Holdom, Ms L Turnbull, Mrs J van Lieshout (Row 3 L to R) - Ms K Milne, Mrs C Byrne, Ms C Cherry

14.01.2022 Partial road closure Tweed Valley Way, between Burringbar and Stokers Siding. Starting on Monday 2 November, 7am to 5pm, we will close one lane of Tweed Valley Way approx. 400m north of Harwood Road to the Stokers Road intersection. Works will take approx. four weeks to complete. There will be changes to traffic flows, and sign posted reduced speed limits will be in place. Please refer to the electronic signage for up to date information. ... Expect minor delays . For further information about Roadworks and Closures, visit https://www.tweed.nsw.gov.au/RoadWorks

14.01.2022 Severe Thunderstorm Warning for HEAVY RAINFALL, gor people in Hunter and parts of Northern Rivers, Mid North Coast and Northern Tablelands Districts. Severe thu...nderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Port Macquarie, Taree, Newcastle, Scone, Cessnock and Maitland. For more information on this warning, visit the @B@bureauofmeteorology: https://bit.ly/2JXchpQ #nswses #storms #stormseason #stormseason2020

14.01.2022 8pm Monday - Bureau of Meteorology Flood Warning For the latest flood/weather warnings and road closures go to the Tweed’s Emergency Dashboard https://emergency.tweed.nsw.gov.au/

12.01.2022 The NXsports Community Foundation National Road Series & Champions Cup takes place in the Tweed from Saturday 28 November to Sunday 6 December. There will be a number of road closures associated with the tour, including full road closures, stop-go closures and rolling closures. For the full list of impacts, who to contact and what this means for you, visit nxsports.org/roads/ or call 1300 282 949 or 0402 226 333.... Please see the below areas of the Tweed Shire that will be a part of the route. Full closures (estimated times): Sat 28 Nov- Pottsville (south) and Wooyung ( Tweed Coast Road 6:30am-9:30am) Sun 29 Nov- Murwillumbah Industrial Estate (2pm-4:30pm) Sat 5 Dec - Dulguigan and North Tumbulgum (Urliup Road, Dulguigan Road, McAuleys Road 7am-10am) Rolling road closures as event passes (estimated times): Mon 30 Nov - Bray Park, North Arm, Eungella, Tyalgum and Zara (9am-2pm) Tue 1 Dec - Bilambil, Upper Duroby, Terranora, Bungalora and Tomewin (9am-2pm) Wed 2 Dec- Stokers Siding, South Murwillumbah, Byangum, Uki and Smiths Creek (9am-2pm) Thu 3 Dec- South Murwillumbah and Stokers Siding (9am-2pm) Fri 4 Dec - North Tumbulgum, Bilambil, Upper Duroby and Terranora (9am-2pm) Sun 6 Dec - Eviron, Nunderi and Farrants Hill (7am-2pm)

12.01.2022 The NAIDOC Week theme ‘Always Was, Always Will Be’ recognises that First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years. Participants at a flag raising ceremony at the Tweed Heads Civic and Cultural Centre plaza on Monday heard more about the importance of NAIDOC Week from the Tweed’s Aboriginal community - and the Mayor of Tweed Councillor Chris Cherry on why we are stronger together. For more information on Tweed Heads NAIDOC Week eve...nts (and livestreaming details), visit tweed.nsw.gov.au/ATSI and check out the Tweed Naidoc 2020 Always was Always will be Facebook page. Minjungbal Aboriginal Museum

12.01.2022 Feeling the cool crystal blue waters of Cudgen Creek, right now! Thanks to @50shadesofage for capturing this perfection on Instagram. For more beautiful photos of the Tweed visit our Insta profile instagram.com/tweedshirecouncil/... #livingandlovingthetweed #naturallybeautiful #thenaturalchoice

12.01.2022 As a part of #NationalRecyclingWeek, we are reminding residents what you can take to the Stotts Creek Resource Recovery Centre for FREE. The Community Recycling Centre (CRC), located at Stotts Creek, is where Tweed Shire households can take many recyclables for free, but also some of that problem waste that you're not sure where it goes. Household amounts of:... Gas bottles, smoke detectors and Fluro globes and tubes Paint, chemicals, and oils Car and household batteries TV's, ink cartridges, home office electronics, computers and accessories White goods, scrap metal, hot water systems and metal machinery Cardboard and paper Plastic bottles and containers Glass bottles Steel and aluminum cans For more info see tweed.nsw.gov.au/RecyclingReducing

11.01.2022 There is a silver lining to our latest weather event...we've lifted water restrictions in Tyalgum! Restrictions that were in place from 6 December due to dry conditions, and although recent heavy rainfall meant the river and Tyalgum Weir were fully recharged, restrictions were kept on because the floodwaters were so dirty and debris-filled. Our water team monitored the situation until the dirtiest of water had passed to ensure that the raw water could be treated to the ...standards required under the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines. Good news for Uki residents too! The Uki water treatment plant is up and running again after it was flooded not once, but twice in this latest rain event, that saw water recede, then rise again two nights later. The plant is up and running again and the raw water quality improved so it could be treated to the standards required under the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines. For further information, visit https://www.tweed.nsw.gov.au/MediaReleases/2914 https://www.tweed.nsw.gov.au/MediaReleases/2916

11.01.2022 It's not too late to register for one of the exciting FREE online interactive webinars at this years Sustainable Living Expo. Whether your interests are solar, chooks, cane toads, beekeeping, electric cars or sustainable home design, there is plenty of great info on offer. Don't forget to participate and pledge to take action to reduce your carbon footprint, to go in the draw to win a $350 Tweed Holiday Parks voucher.... To see what else is on offer, and to sign up, visit http://eventbrite.com/.../2020-sustainable-living-home.../ At your leisure, check out the full list of resources and the virtual market place at https://www.tweed.nsw.gov.au/HomeExpo

11.01.2022 FLOOD EVACUATION ORDER - Condong, Tumbulgum and surrounding areas Evacuation Centre Wollumbin High School 94 North Arm Road Murwillumbah Evacuation order https://www.ses.nsw.gov.au//flood-evacuation-order-condo/

10.01.2022 Have you noticed the beach foam? We heard from some residents that they'd seen it and wanted to know what it is? We've tested samples at our Tweed Laboratory Centre and confirmed it's marine organic matter.... Although it looks unsightly and can have an odour , it is a natural phenomenon and has nothing to do with Council's wastewater treatment processes. Throughout the year, we test water from Tweed waterways to ensure that the water is safe to swim in. In summer, testing at popular swimming spots increases. For further information, visit tweed.nsw.gov.au/Wastewater/Process

09.01.2022 Stotts Creek tip is closed today due to the rain event. Household bins will be collected if the trucks can access. If your bin isn't collected - leave out for collection, if you can. For info on road closures and the latest weather/flood warnings, go to the Tweed’s Emergency Dashboard https://emergency.tweed.nsw.gov.au/... To report road closures, flooded roads or debris/trees on road call Council 24/7 on 02 6670 2400 For emergency help in floods and storms, call NSW SES on 132 500

08.01.2022 Are you reed-y Banora Point! We've installed beds of native reeds in the Banora Point Western Drainage System to remove nutrients that can stimulate algae blooms and the growth of aquatic weeds. The floating beds are made from recycled plastic and the root systems of the reeds filter the water that flows past them. ... In total we've planted 2600 native reeds - and they've been in place for around 12 months. Alongside this we also carry out mechanical harvesting of the water weeds every year. For further information, visit https://www.tweed.nsw.gov.au/BanoraPointDrainageScheme #SustainabilitySunday

07.01.2022 Breaking border news

07.01.2022 FLOOD EVACUATION WARNING Tumbulgum, Condong and surrounding areas The Bureau of Meteorology is predicting possible flooding for the Tweed River at Tumbulgum, ...Condong and surrounding areas. As a result, residents and visitors to these areas should take action now to prepare for possible flood impacts. NSW SES is advising residents in low lying areas of the following locations that they may need to evacuate due to rising flood water. These areas include: Tumbulgum and surrounding areas Condong and surrounding areas Low lying properties may experience impacts due to flash flooding and/or riverine flooding. To read more on this warning, visit the NSW SES website: https://www.ses.nsw.gov.au/

06.01.2022 Tickets are now available for the Youth Poetry Slam *online edition * - a showcase of fresh new voices from the Northern Rivers, coming to you on November 1st! Tune in, listen up, and get ready to cheer for an incredible showcase of young voices. It's out loud and powerful! ... Join us online from the comfort of your home. The link below will set you up, click and register https://youthslam.eventbrite.com.au

04.01.2022 Youth of the Tweed! Tell us what new outdoor recreation facilities you'd like and you could win a smartphone of your choice! We’ve launched a survey for 12-24 year olds to find out what sport and outdoor recreational facilities and activities you want to see in the Tweed! yoursaytweed.com.au/youth-voice... Tell us if it's more parks, skate facilities, bike parks, green space or places to hang out with your friends. More music and sport events or activities like outdoor movies. This is your chance to tell us what you want by completing a survey - and by taking part you'll be entered into a draw for a smartphone up to the value of $1200! To take the survey you’ll need to register on our Your Say Tweed website and complete it by Friday 22 January 2021. There’s also the terms and conditions for the competition. Tag in people below Not 12-24 years old? Don't worry we welcome your comments but you can’t take the survey to win the phone visit yoursaytweed.com.au/youth-voice #WhatDoYouthWant

04.01.2022 We’d like community feedback on our Kennedy Drive road safety upgrade. This Federal Black Spot-funded project aims to reduce the number of traffic collisions on Kennedy Drive, Tweeds Heads at the boat ramp intersection between Norman and McDonald streets. For information on the proposed changes and to have your say http://yoursaytweed.com.au/blackspot... Comments close Thursday 31 December.

04.01.2022 Severe Thunderstorm Warning for HEAVY RAINFALL, for people in parts of Northern Rivers District. SHOWERS OR THUNDERSTORMS LIKELY TO PRODUCE HEAVY RAINFALL T...HAT MAY LEAD TO FLASH FLOODING Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Tweed Heads, Murwillumbah, Mullumbimby, Byron Bay, Ballina and Brunswick Heads. For more information on this warning, visit the @bureauofmeteorology: https://bit.ly/2JXchpQ #nswses #storms #stormseason #stormseason2020

04.01.2022 MAJOR FLOOD BULLETIN Tweed River at Murwillumbah, Tumbulgum and Chinderah

03.01.2022 Who’s taken part in Tweed Regional Museum’s treasure hunt in Murwillumbah these school holidays? If you haven’t there’s less than a week to go! The Treasure Hunt takes you on a short, informative and fun tour of the Museum and surrounding areas in Murwillumbah. ... Fill in the clues and hand in your completed treasure hunt entry (like the pic below) to the friendly folks at the Museum for your chance to win: The Regent Cinema Family Pass Tweed Regional Aquatic Centres Murwillumbah Family Pass Mill & Make - shop create $100 Gift Voucher Cracklepoint Games $100 Gift Voucher You’ll also get a little bag of fun to take home for a play! The treasure hunt is a FREE competition for children and young people up to 18 years of age until 23 January 2021. Treasure hunt maps are available from Tweed Regional Museum in Murwillumbah during opening hours (Tuesday-Saturday 10am-4pm). For more information, visit https://museum.tweed.nsw.gov.au/

03.01.2022 Richmond Tweed Regional Library’s Mobile Library is returning to all regular destinations from today! The Mobile Library is now offering a Click and Collect service where users can reserve up to 20 items for collection from your Mobile Library stop location. For the full timetable, details on click and collect as well as COVID-19 measures in place www.rtrl.nsw.gov.au

02.01.2022 Do you know Norman? Does Norman live at your house? Of course we are talking about Norman No Matesthe dreaded bread end! If you're like us and you love food but hate waste watch how Danielle from North East Waste - uses Norman No Mates to create tasty snacks to demolish the after school HANGRIES.