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March 29, 2024

Kerry Turner

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Retired local professor launches book on grief

A leading international thinker and researcher in the development of innovative sport coaching and physical education teaching has returned home to Byron Bay and is launching his first non-academic book, 'Grief and Growth', on April 4 at The Book Room in Byron. 

Other News

Resilient Lismore’s ‘Repair to Return’ funding

On the eve of the second anniversary of the second devastating flood in 2022, Resilient Lismore has welcomed the finalisation of its funding deed with the NSW Reconstruction Authority, which will enable the continuation of its ‘Repair to Return’ program.

Making Lismore Showground accessible to everyone

The Lismore Showground isn’t just a critical local community asset that plays host to a number of major events each year, but has also been used as an evacuation centre during past natural disasters in the region. 

Dynamic, rustic yet polished

Animal Ventura is the brainchild of Byron Bay-based singer-songwriter Fernando Aragones. Growing up playing punk and reggae in noisy garage bands in Southern Brazil, Aragones ventured to Australia where the eclectic sounds of the Sydney music scene beckoned.

It’s a biggest little town festival! 

Supporters, performers, and volunteers gathered to launch the Mullum Laneways Festival 2024 last Friday. 

A seasoned bard

Guy Kachel had an idyllic entry to the world of music. Born in Tamworth, he was raised on the banks of the Peel River. The landscape was a fertile ground for his imagination. Seeing this rustic world change, as Tamworth developed into an inland city and friends grew to sometimes troubled adulthoods, provided insights for the artistry that later powered his career as a performer.

Safety and preparation saves lives on the water

A large number of boaters are expected to hit the water over the Easter long weekend and Marine Rescue NSW is reminding boaters to be prepared and log on to the Marine Rescue NSW app.

1 Candidate details

Name: Kerry Turner

Council: Tweed

Town/city: Uki

Number of years in shire/LGA: 10

Current councillor? No

Clubs/sports/interests: Management Committee Murwillumbah Community Centre, director Murwillumbah Business Chamber, director Tweed River Agricultural Society

Are you a member of a political party or an organised ‘ticket’? Yes

If yes, which party or who else is on your ticket?: Jayne Henry, Nicole Schiller, Rhiannon Brinsmead, Kevin Skinner

Brief description:  I am passionate about ensuring we leave behind a sustainable future for the youth that come after us.

2 What has motivated you to stand?

I have been involved with the Murwillumbah Community Centre since 2003 and witness on a daily basis the social outcomes that result from economic hardship. I would like to see a greater focus on developing sustainable employment opportunities.

3 What is your vision for the shire/LGA?

My vision for the Tweed is to build a strong economy that creates training and employment opportunities, especially for our youth, in a manner that supports and protects our natural environment.

4 In your opinion, how can council best balance the need for further residential development with the need to preserve the local environment?

I believe that council should ensure that developers adhere strictly to compliance issues regarding the environment and that appropriate penalties are in place to act as a deterrent. I also believe that housing growth without job growth will only lead to an increase in negative social outcomes.

5 What particular issues do you feel strongly about?

I feel very strongly about the state of our local economy and about the issue of water for the future. Firstly, I believe we need an economic-development strategy as a matter of priority. I have seen an increase in the demand for community services such as emergency relief, food programs, financial counselling, tenancy support etc as a result of the economic downturn.

Secondly, I believe there are viable alternatives to the building of a dam. I lived in the UK for seven years prior to moving to the Tweed and the use of recycled water has successfully been in practice for a number of years throughout the UK and Europe. There is absolutely no need to build another dam.


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Editorial – Joyous propaganda! 

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