Man charged after man assaulted in bus shelter – Murwillumbah
January 20, 2012
Police have charged a man following an alleged assault in Murwillumbah.
About 2.10pm yesterday (Wednesday 18 January 2012), a 37-year-old man allegedly had a verbal altercation with a 28-year-old man in a bus shelter in Brisbane Street.
It is alleged the 28-year-old man punched the other man to the face causing him to fall over.
The 28-year-old man continued to assault the other male, whilst he was on the ground, before running from the scene.
Police and NSW Ambulance Paramedics attended bus shelter and conveyed the injured man to Murwillumbah Hospital.
About 12.45pm on Thursday, 19 January 2012, police arrested the 28-year-old man after he presented at Tweed Hospital.
He was taken to Tweed Heads Police Station and subsequently charged with cause grievous bodily harm to person with intent.
The man was refused bail to appear at Tweed Heads Local Court tomorrow.
The 37-year-old man is currently in a critical condition at Gold Coast Hospital.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact Tweed Heads police.
World Rally Championship and its impact on the Coffs Coast
December 20, 2011
The economic impact of the World Rally Championship on businesses on the Coffs Coast varied widely, according to Southern Cross University Postdoctoral Research Fellow Arianne Reis (pictured).
Dr Reis, attached to the School of Tourism and Hospitality Management, was commissioned to do the study by the four councils in which the rally was conducted including Coffs Harbour, Clarence Valley, Bellingen and Nambucca shires.
Six-year-old girl dies in crash near Murwillumbah
December 20, 2011
A young girl died and her grandmother was seriously injured in a crash near Murwillumbah yesterday.
About 5.30pm (Monday 19 December 2011) a 62-year-old woman and her 6-year-old granddaughter were travelling west on the Kyogle Road at Dum Dum (near Murwillumbah).
As the vehicle approached a left-hand bend in the road it lost control and crashed into a tree.
Two cyclists that were riding past rendered assistance and managed to free the young girl from the car. By this time police and an off-duty nurse were on scene and commenced CPR.
She was taken by ambulance to Tweed Heads Hospital but sadly passed away.
Her grandmother was airlifted to hospital suffering serious leg injures.
Her injures are not considered life-threatening and she remains in a stable condition.
Police are appealing for the two cyclists who stopped and rendered assistance to contact Tweed/Byron Police on 6672 9499.
Anyone else who may have information that could assist the investigation is urged to contact officers at Tweed/Byron Local Area Command, or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Man charged after woman burnt on face and hands – Murwillumbah
December 11, 2011
A man will face court in the State’s north today after allegedly throwing petrol at a vehicle, causing burns to a woman’s face and hands.
About 2am Saturday 10 December 2011, the 19-year-old woman was driving her vehicle along Holsens Lane, Murwillumbah, when she drove past a group of people.
After her vehicle was allegedly struck by an object, the woman stopped the car and she and her passengers got out.
A fight ensued involving the two groups of people and a number of witnesses.
$1m funding boost for Margaret Olley Art Centre
November 28, 2011
Tweed Shire Council and the Tweed River Art Gallery Foundation have welcomed today’s Federal Government announcement that it will provide $1 million towards the creation of a Margaret Olley Art Centre at the Tweed River Art Gallery in Murwillumbah.
The Mayor of Tweed, Councillor Barry Longland, said the Federal Government contribution was a valuable and greatly appreciated step towards realising a vision to establish the Margaret Olley Art Centre in the Tweed.
It follows an announcement this month by the Margaret Hannah Olley Art Trust that the late Australian artist had bequeathed $1 million to establish a recreation of her studio and elements of her home and wanted it built in the Tweed, where she spent time as a child.
Council formally accepted the Margaret Olley Trust’s offer last week, to establish the centre as an extension of the Murwillumbah gallery.
Discussion paper on residential parks
November 9, 2011
Member for Ballina Don Page has welcomed the release of a discussion paper on ways to improve the governance of residential parks by the Minister for Fair Trading Anthony Roberts.
Mr Page said that residential parks provide an affordable housing choice for many people, who develop strong, valuable networks of support within their park.
“It is vital that effective laws are in place setting out clear and balanced rights and obligations for residents and park operators,” said Mr Page.
“The discussion paper honours our election commitment to residential park residents to carry out a full review of the Residential Parks Act 1998 and improve the governance of the residential parks industry”.
The paper looks at several ways to help strengthen and grow the residential parks sector, including options for licensing park operators, education for new operators and better ways to resolve disputes about rent increases.
Lanterns and fireworks to light up Jack Evans Boat Harbour
November 7, 2011
Head down to the newly-revamped Jack Evans Boat Harbour at Tweed Heads this Saturday 12 November to experience all the fun of the Tweed River Festival main event.
The action begins at 3.30pm (all times NSW) with free entertainment including bands, circus acts and roving performers, plus stalls selling food.
Murwillumbah Chamber plans Festival of Lights for Christmas
November 7, 2011
Murwillumbah District Business Chamber is asking businesses to come on board for the Murwillumbah Festival of Lights.
The event, which begins on 24th November with a gala opening at the Regent Cinema and Cafe, will showcase the beauty of Murwillumbah’s art deco architecture, whilst encouraging shoppers to shop locally for Christmas rather than spending their money out of the town.
The festival is designed to become an annual event where the businesses and the community celebrate together over the Christmas period.
Businesses will have to opportunity to enter a competition for the best commercial or window display, the most sustainable Christmas display and the people’s choice.
Tweed Shire Council General Manager Mike Rayner announces his retirement
November 3, 2011
Tweed Shire Council General Manager Mike Rayner (pictured) today announced he will officially retire in six months, with his last day at the helm on 27 April 2012.
Mr Rayner, 59, said the advance notice of his retirement would provide sufficient time for Council to recruit a replacement before a new Council is elected in September 2012, and would avoid any cross-over in the recruitment process.
“I am very relaxed about the decision that I have made – life is short and it is important to always keep that in perspective,” he said
“I am excitedly looking forward to the next stage of my life, notwithstanding that there is still much to do in the next six months.
“The elected body is supportive and appreciative of the organisation and the management team and has an excellent understanding of the role of the General Manager, and the special relationship that exists between the General Manager, Council and the organisation.
“I am very confident that they will ensure stability through the transition period.”
Mr Rayner began his career at Tweed Shire Council as a Water Engineer in 1982, progressing to the role of Director Engineering Services. After a period as Acting General Manager, he was appointed to the role of General Manager in May 2006.
Under Mr Rayner’s leadership, Tweed Shire Council recently won this year’s A R Bluett Memorial Award, the most prestigious local government award in NSW and the highest accolade to which any council can aspire. Council was also awarded three R H Dougherty Awards for excellence in communications in the past 15 months.
Mayor of Tweed, Councillor Barry Longland, said Mr Rayner has been an asset to Tweed Shire Council and the broader Tweed community, and would be greatly missed.
“On the one hand, I’m disappointed we’re going to lose him, as he has provided great leadership for this council,” Councillor Longland said.
“Mike has been the interface between the elected body and the organisation, a role he’s performed in a very professional way. He has been a great asset to the Councillors.
“On the other hand, the long lead time Mike has given us to make a new selection will benefit that transition and that’s very much appreciated. That’s an indication of his commitment to the organisation.
“I understand he will continue to live in Murwillumbah and remain an active member of this community, which has been part of his and his family’s life for the past 30 years.”
First sod turned at new Tweed regional hockey field project
November 2, 2011
A new regional hockey field project is about to hit-off, with the Mayor of Tweed, Councillor Barry Longland, and Member for Lismore, Thomas George, turning the first sod this morning at the project site in Murwillumbah, watched by representatives from clubs across the Tweed.
Tweed Shire Council recently awarded a construction contract for a new synthetic ‘hybrid’ hockey pitch at Barrie Smith Fields in Murwillumbah, the Tweed’s regional centre for hockey.
