Work has begun on a $5.6 million upgrade to Murwillumbah’s flood defence system, with a new stormwater pump station being built at Lavender Creek.
Tweed Shire
Posted inFeature, Local politics, Tweed Shire
Tweed Shire Mayor Chris Cherry calls time on six turbulent years in the top job
Six years, a cyclone, two floods and a border shutdown later, Tweed Shire’s mayor is stepping back. Chris Cherry has revealed who she wants to take her seat, and why she says now is the moment for a changeover.
Posted inEnvironment, Kingscliff, Local festivals and shows
Tweed Sustainable Living Festival returns with focus on resilience and repair
The Tweed Sustainable Living Festival returns to Kingscliff High School on Saturday, 12 September, bringing free workshops, expert speakers, and family-friendly activities to the region.
Posted inFeature, Flood, Tweed Heads
Largest post-flood housing project underway in Tweed Heads
Tweed Heads is getting 80 new social housing units as part of the Northern Rivers’ ongoing flood recovery.
Posted inMurwillumbah, NSW Politics, Regional Development
South Murwillumbah locals get say on flood buyback land’s future
South Murwillumbah’s flood buyback land could become parks, trails or wetlands. Locals get their say from this September, with pop-ups, workshops and an online survey.
Posted inByron Bay, Environment, Grants and funding, Tweed Heads
$1 million boost for North Coast bushland recovery
From Byron’s hinterland to the Tweed Coast, three local groups have landed a share of $1 million to repair bushland and protect threatened species from disaster.
Posted inCrime, Tweed Heads
Carer charged over alleged $140,000 bank card transactions in Tweed Heads
A Tweed Heads carer has been charged after police uncovered more than $140,000 in alleged unauthorised transactions involving an elderly man.
Posted inHealth, Northern Rivers, Tweed Shire
Northern NSW hospitals brace for busiest winter yet
Northern NSW hospitals are seeing 22 more patients a day than this time last year. Health bosses reveal where locals should go instead of the ED, and it might save you hours in a waiting room.
Posted inCommunity development, Consultations and feedback, Murwillumbah
Locals wanted to help shape South Murwillumbah’s future
Flood-hit South Murwillumbah is getting a new master plan, and council wants locals in the room while it’s drawn up. EOI for the Community Reference Group close 23 August.
Posted inEmergency management, Fingal Head
Missing swimmer pulled from Tweed River after overnight search
She vanished off Dreamtime Beach on Monday night. Almost 12 hours and a fleet of rescue crews later, she was found alive near a floating marker in the Tweed River.