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Tweed Valley Weekly

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25.01.2022 Woolworths have confirmed they will soon commence an extensive planning and community consultation process to guide the future development of the former Murwillumbah Bowls Club site at the corner of Brisbane and Condong Streets, Murwillumbah. Read next week's edition of The Weekly for an exclusive interview with Woolworths State Property Development Manager, Chris Sheehan.

24.01.2022 COVID-19 UPDATE: A Melbourne resident, who flew into Ballina Airport on Sunday, July 12, has been confirmed as the district's first coronavirus case in almost three months. NNSWLHD Chief Executive Wayne Jones said the person was screened on arrival at Ballina airport. "Since arriving in Northern NSW, this person has been in mandatory 14-day self-isolation," he said in a media statement. "Any potential close contacts are being followed up. "Of the 56 cases in Northern NSW Loca...l Health District, 53 have recovered. There are no cases being treated in hospital." Mr Jones said no other cases have been detected and there's been almost 5,000 tests across the district during the past fortnight. See more

24.01.2022 MAT21: It's time to bring back Murwillumbah Arts Trail 2021! Remember to pick up a copy of the MAT21 official map in the middle of this week's edition of The Weekly. There are some amazing venues to visit across the Tweed Shire this weekend, as well as workshops and more, from today until Sunday, May 30. Or check out the online map via: https://www.murwillumbahartstrail.com.au/ READ MORE: http://www.tweedvalleyweekly.net.au/time-to-bring-back-mur/

22.01.2022 KOALA MARCH: A big turnout of locals and visitors in Knox Park today (10.45am). People staged a peaceful protest calling for greater protection of koala habitats following the passing of the State Environmental Planning Policy (SEPP).

22.01.2022 MISSING GIRL FOUND: Aaliyah Winnett, who was reported missing this week, has been found safe and well. The 12-year-old was last seen at Tweed Heads on Saturday, July 18. "Following inquiries, officers from Tweed-Bryon Police District located the girl safe and well at Tweed Heads at around 11.30pm yesterday (Monday, July 20)," police said. "Police would like to thank the media and community for their assistance."

20.01.2022 FOODIE WEEKEND: The Destination Tweed Food Artisan Weekend is about the kick off tonight! And there's still time to book across more than a dozen amazing local venues. Visit: www.destinationtweed.com.au http://www.tweedvalleyweekly.net.au/still-time-to-book-for/

20.01.2022 VEHICLE ACCIDENT: A two vehicle accident has taken place on Tweed Valley Way this afternoon (12.30pm) at the Riverside Drive north turnoff (Tumbulgum). Ambulance and police are on scene. One lane is currently open. Please drive carefully.

18.01.2022 HOUSE FIRE: A Mooball house, believed to be one of the last known locations of the late Thea Liddle, was destroyed by fire earlier today. The cause of the fire remains unknown. Several Mooball locals, who wish to remain anonymous, told The Weekly the house was "completely destroyed". The image below was supplied.

17.01.2022 EVACUATION ORDER The NSW State Emergency Service has issued an evacuation order for residents within Condong, Tumbulgum and surrounding areas to evacuate via Tweed Valley Way to Murwillumbah. READ MORE: http://www.tweedvalleyweekly.net.au/tweed-shire-2020-floo/

17.01.2022 CHRISTMAS PROMOTION: The Weekly is calling for all your Christmas events and street lighting locations for our special Christmas double edition. This is the perfect time to promote your event or street to spread some Christmas cheer. Remember The Weekly will be out and about on Tuesday, December 8, with local business owner (Ocean Air Massage Therapies), Sarah Vale (aka the Christmas Elf), to find the best window display and promote local businesses. The Murwillumbah & District Business Chamber is also hosting a special Twilight Shopping Spree on Friday, December 18, with many local businesses staying open into the evening. Please comment below or email: [email protected]

17.01.2022 GOLD COAST HEALTH STATEMENT: Please see below for information regarding treatments across Gold Coast Health for residents outside the border bubble. Please read the below information carefully and contact Gold Coast Health for more information. John Flynn Private Hospital is separate to Gold Coast Health and you will need to contact them for information.

16.01.2022 The family of former Australian Deputy Prime Minister and leader of the Nationals Doug Anthony (AC CH FTSE) have advised with heavy hearts of Doug's passing this morning. "Doug died peacefully in the Heritage Lodge aged care facility in Murwillumbah, aged 90," a media statement to The Weekly said. "He will be deeply missed by his devoted wife Margot, his children Dugald, Jane and Larry, their spouses and his nine grand-children. "Although Doug was privileged to serve the peop...le of Australia in high office, he always considered his family to be his greatest legacy and contribution to the world. "Doug was born in Murwillumbah in December 1929, and served this community throughout his political career and afterwards. "He was very much a man of the Tweed region, and it is fitting that he should depart this life from within the community that he loved so much. "His family is tremendously proud of his legacy. While always very humble, he made a lasting contribution to the nation, and particularly to people in country Australia. "May he rest in peace." See more

16.01.2022 PREPARE TO EVACUATE Residents in South Murwillumbah, Tumbulgum and surrounding areas are being told to prepare to evacuate, as further river rises are expected later this morning with the incoming high tide. http://www.tweedvalleyweekly.net.au/tweed-shire-2020-floods/

14.01.2022 STONE & WOOD: Stone & Wood Murwillumbah Brewery (Northern Rivers Brewery) have announced an investment of $54 million to construct a new 200 hectolitre fully automated brewhouse. The two year construction which will increase fermentation capacity and will be located near the current Murwillumbah site in the industrial estate covering 34,000 square metres. Federal Member for Richmond Justine Elliot and Mayor Chris Cherry were in attendance.

11.01.2022 LOCAL FIRE: Tweed Shire fire brigades are battling a 20-hectare blaze near Tanglewood on the eastern side of the M1. Firefighters are back burning in a bid to prevent further spread of the fire. More to come.

10.01.2022 FAMILY FUN DAY: A special show 'n shine is taking place at Murwillumbah Leagues Club tomorrow (Saturday, May 29). Residents are invited to join in the fun with a jumping castle for the kids and plenty of great cars on display from 12noon. READ MORE: http://www.tweedvalleyweekly.net.au/join-the-family-fun-an/

10.01.2022 NSW Police Media have issued a statement that an investigation is underway following the injury of ten cyclists, who collided with a police motorcycle at Eviron Road this morning (7.20am). Police said multiple cyclists were injured during the event, but specifics around how the collision occurred remain unknown. The police statement said all 10 cyclists were taken to hospitals in Tweed Heads, Gold Coast and Murwillumbah with non-life-threatening injuries. "Emergency services ...were called to Eviron Road, Eviron, about 10km north east of Murwillumbah, following reports multiple cyclists had been injured during a cycling event," the statement reads. "Officers from Tweed/Byron Police District attended and were told a group of cyclists collided with a police motorcyclist who was conducting traffic duties for the event. "NSW Ambulance paramedics treated nine cyclists and the officer at the scene. Inquiries are continuing." See more

09.01.2022 LOCAL ART CONCERN RESOLVED: Despite receiving much public support and positive feedback for its new dramatic street art painting at Proudfoots Lane, M|Arts also received concern about one interpretation of the painting. Although that interpretation wasn’t contemplated or intended, M|Arts and the artist decided that the concerning aspect had to be painted over immediately. An M|Arts spokesperson told The Weekly the matter was "taken seriously and needed to be addressed quickly". "Street art is transient and temporary by its nature, and the artist is already working on another form of the painting for the site and appreciated the feedback. "It is understood this might become an evolving project."

08.01.2022 MISSING BOY FOUND: Tweed Police said Nathaniel Bower, who was reported missing from Tweed Heads, has been located safe and well. The 12-year-old was last seen getting onto a bus at Tweed Centro Shopping Centre, Tweed Heads, at about 6.15pm on Thursday, July 16. "Following inquiries, officers from Tweed-Bryon Police District located the boy safe and well at Tweed Heads in the early hours of Monday, July 20," Police said. "Police would like to thank the media and community for their assistance."

05.01.2022 FIRE UPDATE: There are positive signs that the Duranbah fire is getting under control this morning, following a mammoth effort by RFS Firefighters overnight. However, the fire remains active but is burning within containment lines, according to RFS Far North Coordinator and Incident Controller for Duranbah Stephen Quinlan. Mr Quinlan said the water-bombing helicopter will continue alongside ground crews across the weekend in a bid to hold the containment lines. "It's looking ...really good at the moment (9.42am)," he said. "We are still concerned with the high winds expected tomorrow, and there's still a chance the fire could jump our containment lines. "But we're doing everything we can to keep the fire contained and there's positive signs at this point." The fire has now burnt through almost 300 hectares and was revised down following estimates it could reach 400 hectares yesterday. There are no homes at risk, but residents are being asked to monitor the situation throughout the next three days. More to come in the afternoon. See more

03.01.2022 FIRE UPDATE: Two water-bombing helicopters are currently assisting around 25 firefighters to contain a blaze at Tanglewood along Clothiers Creek Road (east side of the M1). The Weekly spoke with NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) Inspector Angela Daly at 2.30pm, who said the fire remained uncontained. The fire has grown to 70 hectares and attempts to back burn from Clothiers Creek Road contained some of the fire, but it was able to get around the break in a southerly direction, due to high winds. "No homes are in immediate danger, but residents in the area need to stay up-to-date and know what to do if the fire does come their way," Inspt Daly said. Inspt Daly said the fire had come as a shock after recent rain, but grasses had "cured quickly, while the undergrowth remained wet making it difficult to access the fire."

02.01.2022 HAPPY NEW YEAR! Get ready for the Tweed Valley's biggest party at the Murwillumbah Leagues Club to bring in 2021. Fireworks are scheduled at the club from 9pm and a second round at 12 midnight. The event is proudly supported by local businesses including Tweed Valley IGA, Singh’s Bus Service, Murwillumbah Truck Centre, Crystal Conveyancing, Daniel Gray Plumbing, SNP Mechanical, Mustangs/Colts Club, Brims Concrete, Shoobridge Transport and Tweed Valley Weekly. http://www.tweedvalleyweekly.net.au/leagues-club-to-host-f/

02.01.2022 FIRE UPDATE: Rural Fire Service Firefighters continue to battle the Tanglewood and Duranbah blaze in extremely challenging conditions. The Weekly spoke with fire command earlier today with the warnings remaining at "advice" level, which means residents need to monitor the fire but no homes are in immediate danger. The fire has now burnt through almost 400 hectares and wildlife teams are also attempting to capture as many stricken animals as possible. Several videos were sent to The Weekly by local Ben McBurney, demonstrating the challenges firefighters face in these high winds.

02.01.2022 POTENTIAL FLASH FLOODING: Heavy rain is forecast to lash the Tweed Shire across the weekend with up to 100mm predicted on Sunday, December 13, and further rain anticipated. This could result in some causeways or roads becoming flooded, as seen in previous heavy rainfalls including Peninsula Street at Hastings Point, Sleepy Hollow Road, Round Mountain Road, Wooyung Road, Grays Lane and Watty Bishop Road to name a few. Please remember there are several low lying areas that are... subject to flash flooding including parts of Clothiers Creek and Tanglewood at causeways (please leave your suggested flood points in the comments below). There's also several areas around Mooball and Burringbar (causeways) that are prone to flooding over roads. Anyone wanting to know the status of Tweed Valley Way, at any time, or other traffic updates can visit: www.livetraffic.com or https://northernrivers.myroadinfo.com.au/council.asp?id=9 You can also monitor river heights across the Tweed Shire via: http://www.bom.gov.au/cgi-bin/wrap_fwo.pl Tweed Shire Council offers a great online resource, the TSC Emergency Dashboard, for all your relevant links: via https://emergency.tweed.nsw.gov.au/ Please stay safe and if it's flooded please do not attempt to cross. (The image below was taken in Clothiers Creek in February when more than 300mm was recorded) See more

01.01.2022 TRAFFIC ACCIDENT: A two car accident has taken place at the corner of Cane Road and Racecourse Road at about 12.45pm this afternoon. Emergency crews are currently on scene with one driver yet to be released from a vehicle, which came to rest about three metres into a cane field. A police officer on scene said both drivers were being treated at the scene, but were stable. The cause of the accident remains unknown at this time.

01.01.2022 TWEED RIVER FALLING The Tweed River is beginning to fall after it reached its peak earlier this morning, with moderate flooding at Tumbulgum and minor flooding at Chinderah and Murwillumbah. Read more: http://www.tweedvalleyweekly.net.au/tweed-shire-2020-floods