Tweed Shire Australia Day Awards and citizenship ceremony to held on Saturday
February 1, 2012
The Tweed Shire Australia Day Awards for 2011 and Citizenship Ceremony will be held on Saturday 4 February from 2pm-3.30pm (NSW) at the auditorium at the Murwillumbah Civic and Cultural Centre.
The event had been scheduled for Australia Day last Thursday at Tyalgum, however, the event was postponed due to heavy rains and flooded roads.
The recipients of the Tweed Shire Australia Day Awards will be:
- Doreen Welsh (Citizen of the Year)
- Rosie Kahl (Young Achiever)
- Pottsville Beach Public School musical (Arts and Cultural Achievement Award)
- Kane Townsend (Sporting Achievement Award Individual)
- Kingscliff High School’s 17-19 years male 4 x 50 metre freestyle relay team (Sporting Achievement for Team)
- Tweed Valley Equestrian Group – Power of Pink Dressage (Community Event of the Year)
- Claire Chauvier and Georgina Harbottle (Academic Achievement Award)
- John Lee (Volunteer of the Year).
The Tweed Shire Awards will be presented by the Mayor of Tweed Councillor Barry Longland and the Chair of the community-based Tweed Shire Australia Day Committee, Don Beck.
Meanwhile, 40 Tweed residents are set to become Australia Citizens on Saturday, originating from 16 nations across the globe.
Two men rescued after trawler capsizes – Tweed Heads
January 31, 2012
Two men had a lucky escape when their trawler capsized at the entrance of the Tweed River on Monday evening.
Emergency services were called to Duranbah Beach shortly after 5pm responding to reports that five flares had been activated from the 54ft timber trawler.
Police arrived to find two crewmen, aged 29 and 33, still on board but with the boat smashing against the rock wall.
The men jumped into the water and were assisted to shore by local surfers before being checked by NSW Ambulance Paramedics.
The younger man was taken to Tweed Heads Hospital with chest and shoulder injuries.
The vessel was unable to be retrieved.
Water supply restored to Tweed Shire
January 28, 2012
The Tweed’s water supply was restored at 9pm last night (27 January) with one pump now distributing water throughout the system.
While a ban on outdoor water usage has been lifted, Council encourages residents across the Tweed to continue to minimise water use as much as possible today to allow the system to recover.
Tweed Shire Council services and roads affected by extreme weather
January 25, 2012
Extreme weather has forced the postponement of Tweed Shire Council’s official Australia Day ceremony at Tyalgum tomorrow, with a second citizenship ceremony planned for Tweed Heads also called off.
The majority of community events at towns and villages across the Tweed have been cancelled or postponed because of the rain and flooded roads.
Mayor of Tweed Councillor Barry Longland said it was unfortunate that events would not go ahead as planned tomorrow, but the safety of residents was paramount.
“It’s a great disappointment for all the volunteers from a variety of community organisations, including the Tweed Shire Australia Day Committee, who have worked tirelessly to organise these events,” Councillor Longland said.
Weather Situation Update for North Coast NSW
January 25, 2012
The State Emergency Service says that heavy rainfall is predicted to continue in the northern half of the Norther Rivers area over the next 24-48 hours.
With rainfalls of up to 200mm overnight, flooding continues across the area. Rainfall averaging 80-100mm is expected, with the potential for very heavy, localised falls up to 250mm in the Tweed area.
There is a high potential for flash flooding in the area and the Bureau of Meteorology has a Severe Weather Warning in place.
There are also eight Flood Warnings, a Flood Watch and a Severe Thunderstorm Warning in place. People in the affected areas are advised to check the Bureau of Meteorology’s website for updates on the warnings.
Tweed volunteers have common goal in assisting impoverished Kenyans
January 20, 2012
A team of volunteers from a number of Tweed organisations are set to travel to Kenya to work to improve the lives of residents in a poor rural village.
As a volunteer for the Tweed Kenya Mentoring Program, Tweed Shire Council’s Senior Construction Engineer, Nigel Dobson, will work with Kenyans to rehabilitate the Gona Dam at Obambo Kadenge. This is a very poor area of rural Kenya, located some six to eight hours west of Nairobi.
Malfunction gets $5000 government grant
January 16, 2012
Minister for Sport and Recreation Graham Annesley has announced a NSW Government grant of $5000 for the 2012 Malfunction Surf Festival which will be held from 21–25 March at Kingscliff.
Mr Annesley said: “The NSW Government is proud to support the Malfunction Surf Festival, which has grown from a 3-day amateur event to a 5-day international surf festival attracting thousands of spectators and over 300 participants and officials.”
Malfunction promotes the sport of longboard surfing and provides a world-class experience for local competitors and officials.
As part of the ASP Longboard Qualifying Series for men and women, it provides opportunities for our local athletes to shine on the world stage
As well as showcasing outstanding sporting talent, the Malfunction Surf Festival features a range of surf culture activities including a vehicle rally, live music, movies, learn-to-surf lessons and a high-performance coaching clinic.
Mr Annesley said the $5000 grant was awarded through the NSW Government’s International Sporting Events Program.
For more information visit www.malfunction.com.au
More information on the International Sporting Events Program can be viewed at www.dsr.nsw.gov.au/grants
Double fatal – South Tweed Heads
December 25, 2011
Two people have died following a crash early this morning at South Tweed Heads.
About 1.20am (Sunday 25 December 2011), a white Nissan Pintara was travelling south on the Pacific Highway, South Tweed Heads, when it left the roadway and crashed into a steel guard rail.
The Nissan then crossed both lanes and crashed into a steel and concrete pillar of the Greenway Drive Overpass.
Police and emergency services were contacted and attended the scene.
The 49-year-old male driver suffered severe injuries and died at the scene.
The 50-year-old female passenger was removed from the vehicle and taken by NSW Ambulance Paramedics to Tweed Heads Hospital, where she later died.
A German Shepherd-cross puppy was located in the car and has been taken into police care.
Police from Tweed/Byron Local Area Command and specialist forensics officers are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.
Anyone who witnessed the crash or has information that may assist investigators is urged to contact Tweed Heads Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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.
Shorebirds under the spotlight
December 14, 2011
Northern Rivers shorebirds will be under the spotlight as National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) rangers and volunteers take to the beaches and estuaries as part of a statewide survey.
NPWS Pest Management Officer, Lisa Wellman, said that the survey is being undertaken from until December 16 as part of the Fox Threat Abatement Plan and will provide important data on shorebird numbers and movements to assist with management.
