Byron Bay to host RAW Comedy heats
January 14, 2010
Every year the Melbourne International Comedy Festival mounts a nationwide search for fresh comedy talent via RAW Comedy, with two heats scheduled for Byron Bay.
“Hopeful aspirants from every corner of the continent start scanning their lives for material, hoping that their short time on the planet can filter into a killer 5-minute routine,” an organier, local comic Mandy Nolan, said.
“To date there are over 20 entrants in the Byron Bay heat of RAW comedy, prompting national organisors to schedule a second heat to take in all the talent.
“Byron Bay is one of the more regional areas but is a strong contender when it comes to RAW, with more entrants than some of the States.
Tweed Citizen of the Year announced on 26 January
January 13, 2010
The Tweed’s towns and villages will once again display their Aussie pride at a range of official and local ceremonies and entertainment planned for Australia Day 2010, 26 January.
The Tweed Shire Australia Day Committee will host this year’s official event at Burringbar, with the program commencing at 11am.
The official Tweed Shire Australia Day Awards for 2009 will be presented by the Tweed’s Australia Day Ambassador Glenn Sargeant and Tweed Shire Australia Day Committee Chairman Don Beck.
These include Tweed Shire Citizen of the Year, an Arts and Cultural Award, sporting awards, Community Event of the Year and Volunteer of the Year.
Australia Day Tuesday 26 January 2010 Tweed Shire Event Program
January 13, 2010
BURRINGBAR (MAIN SHIRE EVENT)
Burringbar Primary School, Multifunction Area, Burringbar
PROGRAM
10.30am (NSW Time)New Citizens to register at front desk
11am Official Program
Welcome by the Tweed Shire Australia Day
Committee Chairman, Don Beck
Welcome to Country by Aunty Kath Lena
Australia Day Dedication by Rev. Andrew Unwin
Representative of Sponsor, Woolworths Ltd
Introduces Australia Day Ambassador
Mr Glenn Sargeant OAM
Address by Tweed Shire Australia Day Ambassador
Address by Federal Member for Richmond, Justine Elliot
Address by State Member for Tweed, Geoff Provest
Address by State Member for Lismore, Thomas George
Don Beck and the Ambassador present
Tweed Shire Australia Day Awards 2009
Don Beck introduces Cr Warren Polglase,
Mayor of Tweed Shire
to conduct the Citizenship Ceremony
Oath or Affirmation by new Citizens
Presentation of the Citizenship Certificates
National Anthem
12.30pm Opportunity to take photos for new Citizens and Australia Day
Awardees with Mayor, Australia Day Ambassador and Parliamentary
Members
Refreshments
Tweed is first to host a new exhibition of work by Sidney Nolan
January 11, 2010
The Tweed River Art Gallery will be the first regional gallery to host a new travelling exhibition from the Australian War Memorial in Canberra featuring 80 striking works by renowned artist Sidney Nolan, which provide new insights into Australia’s military history and identity.
The Australian artist spent 20 years working on a series of paintings inspired by the Gallipoli campaign and underpinned by personal tragedy.
Australian War Memorial Director Steve Gower said: “Sidney Nolan: the Gallipoli series constitutes a personal and public interpretation of a campaign that cost so many Australian lives.
“Nolan donated this collection to the Memorial in 1978 in memory of his soldier brother, who died in a tragic accident before the end of the Second World War.
Brunswick Heads’ Festival of the Fish n Chips celebrates 50 years
January 6, 2010
Brunswick Heads will host its annual Festival of the Fish n Chips from Saturday, January 9, and this year it’s a special occasion – the event’s 50th anniversary.
The event was first held in 1961, and since then it has drawns tens of thousands of visitors to the town.
Events at the festival are highlighted by the woodchopping competitions, and this year there also will be a masters surf lifesaving event, an athletics carnival, sand modelling and a 50-year reunion get-together.
As well, the local lawn bowls and golf clubs are holding competitions.
The program includes:
Tweed Tourism hosts a Mad Hatter’s race day at Murwillumbah
December 23, 2009
It may be too hot for the traditional Fashions on the Field, but Tweed Tourism is asking racegoers to go crazy with their headwear for the Mad Hatter’s Competition being held as part of the annual Tweed Tourism Race Day on Sunday, January 3, at the Murwillumbah race track.
Tweed Tourism General Manager, Phil Villiers (pictured), is hoping the traditional country race meeting will attract a strong contingent of locals and visitors looking for a great value family day out during the holidays.
“We’ll have lots of tourists here who will probably be ready for a break from the beach and, at $10 per person, a day at the beautiful Murwillumbah racetrack would have to be the best-value day out available in the region,” said Mr Villiers.
Tweed Tourism Activities & Attractions
December 19, 2009
Whale Watching
Every year from early June to late November, the majestic humpback whales make their annual migration to their northern breeding grounds, travelling close to the Tweed Coast. Regular ‘stars’ include Migaloo, the world’s only documented all-white humpback, and the occasional pod of killer whales. There are two whale watching boats operating from the Tweed Coast, each offering very different experiences:
Aquatic Blue Charters – www.aquaticbluecharters.com.au
46-passenger purpose-built whale watching vessel
Tweed Snorkelling & Whale Watching – www.tweedoceanadventures.com.au
10-passenger inflatable zodiac offering a unique up-close-and-personal experience
Sport and recreation programs for the kids
December 16, 2009
North Coast kids can enjoy a wide range of fun and challenging sport and recreation programs offered by Communities NSW Sport and Recreation division in the upcoming summer school holidays.
“From surfing to cricket and abseiling to mountain bike riding – there are a great range of exciting and energetic activities available,” said Heidi Duncan from Communities NSW.
“These programs are a wonderful way to encourage kids to enjoy physical recreation while improving their fitness, co-ordination and social skills.
The story of Christmas in words and song
December 3, 2009
The Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols is a format for a service celebrating the birth of Jesus which is traditionally followed at Christmas.
The story of the fall of humanity, the promise of the Messiah, and the birth of Jesus is told in nine short Bible readings, interspersed with the singing of Christmas carols and hymns.
The format was based on an Order drawn up by Edward White Benson, later Archbishop of Canterbury, for Christmas Eve (24 December) 1880 in Truro, Cornwall.
It has since been adapted and used by other churches all over the world.
A sacred place to relax in pre-Christmas
December 3, 2009
Churches with their high-pitched roofs, solid stone walls and lots of softer timber fittings have wonderful acoustics, especially for voices.
Spiritsong, a Bangalow-based choir directed by local organist Warren Whitney, and the Nouveaux Singers, a choir from Lismore, led by Bruce McNicoll, are combining to present a Christmas concert for you to relax to.
