Tag Tweed Shire Council
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Any size house on any size lot in Tweed under discussion
The debate on the potential to allow dual occupancies to be built on small rural properties in Tweed Shire rested on the vote of Liberal councillor James Owen. Councillors Waren Polglse and Pryce Allsop (conservative) had put forward a Rural... Read More →
Yesterday | Echonetdaily | 0 -
Will secondary dwellings remove agriculture from Tweed?
The impact of secondary dwellings on rural lots smaller than ten hectares in Tweed Shire will be discussed at this afternoons Tweed Shire Council meeting.
2 days ago | Aslan Shand | 6 -
Objection to gold mining in Tweed raised by former Mayor
An extraordinary meeting of Tweed Shire Council took place yesterday to decide if they supported or objected to the application for a licence to explore for gold, silver, and copper in the Tweed Shire.
8 days ago | Aslan Shand | 2 -
Will Tweed Council object to gold mining?
Former Tweed Shire Council Mayor, Councillor Katie Milne, is seeking support from other councillors to object ‘in the strongest terms to the Exploration (Minerals) Licence Application ELA 6115 in the Tweed Shire’ at this afternoons extraordinary meeting.
9 days ago | Aslan Shand | 7 -
Amber alert for blue-green algae at Bray Park Weir
Tweed Shire Council are assuring residents that the mains water supply for Tweed Shire remains drinkable despite the amber alert for blue-green algae for Tweed River and Bray Park Weir. According to a council spokesperson ‘The algae in the weir... Read More →
9 days ago | Echonetdaily | 0 -
Blue-green algae alert at Clarrie Hall Dam and Bray Park Weir
The amber alert for Clarrie Hall Dam has been downgraded to green and a green alert has now been issued for Bray Park Weir.
15 days ago | Echonetdaily | 0 -
Very High Fire Danger warning
The North Coast has a High Fire Danger warning today with a Very High Fire Danger warning for the far north coast.
September 24, 2020 | Echonetdaily | 0 -
Where to for the new leaders of Tweed Shire Council?
Tweed Shire's new Mayor Chris Cherry (Independent) says she is clearly focussed on the future and making sure that the Tweed Shire is resilient and sustainable as it faces future challenges. This has been echoed by new Deputy Mayor Reece Byrnes (Labor) who sees that Tweed's strength is in its people.
September 24, 2020 | Aslan Shand | 2 -
Independent Chris Cherry wins Mayoral vote in Tweed
Councillor Chris Cherry (Independent)has been elected as the new Tweed Shire Council Mayor while the role of Deputy Mayor, wen to Councillor Reece Byrne (Labor).
September 18, 2020 | Aslan Shand | 3 -
QLD border closure has $150m impact on building industry
Border closures are having significant impacts on different industries in the Northern Rivers with the construction industry suffering on multiple fronts while the tourist industry appears to be bouncing back to seme degree.
September 3, 2020 | Aslan Shand | 6 -
Breaking ground on Tweed organics recycling facility
Tweed Shire Council has taken another step towards their long term ‘zero waste’ commitment with work commencing on the new $7 million organic processing facility.
August 27, 2020 | Echonetdaily | 0 -
Does everyone deserve a home?
The COVID-19 lockdown in Victoria has gone to level four and it highlights the importance of having a safe place to rest your head for everyone.
August 6, 2020 | Aslan Shand | 2 -
Moving Queensland/NSW border check points gets mixed response
The impact of COVID-19 on the border towns of NSW and Queensland is having a significant consequences with delays in crossing the border as well as being a challenge for the integrated communities as they move forward.
July 30, 2020 | Aslan Shand | 7 -
Border checkpoints between Byron and Tweed Shires?
Border towns and regions are intertwined not only through business but also through use of medical services, families and in areas like schooling and community sport.
July 24, 2020 | Aslan Shand | 1 -
Developers, the threat of court, and council costs
The Tweed Shire Council had initiated a Class 4 Development Control Order to get the defendant to carry out suitable rectification works after a developer had conducted unauthorised works – but who should pay the court costs?
July 20, 2020 | Aslan Shand | 2 -
Councils suffer up to $6m loss in revenue
Local councils have lost significant revenue as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic as it hit local communities with the closure of businesses and loss of jobs.
July 16, 2020 | Aslan Shand | 1 -
Are Tweed residents destined to drink salt water?
People often ask why should they be concerned about climate change? Well it turns out that Tweed Shire residents should be concerned because one of the impacts is on their water supply.
June 26, 2020 | Aslan Shand | 0 -
Shark risk – proposal for Tweed Council to buy drones
The recent death of Rob Pedretti following a shark bite off the coast of Kingscliff on 8 June has led to Tweed Shire Councillor Reece Byrnes proposing action.
June 25, 2020 | Aslan Shand | 4 -
Are extra powers for local mayors needed during COVID-19?
Ballina Shire Council says no executive powers needed while Tweed Shire took action in early April but say they 'plan to continue having online webcast meetings to allow the full democratic process'.
April 23, 2020 | Aslan Shand | 0 -
Can you help produce medical equipment?
Medical equipment is in high demand and Lismore MP Janelle Saffin is encouraging local business to come on board and start producing this much-needed equipment.
April 2, 2020 | Echonetdaily | 0 -
Tweed water mining vote unanimous
The future water mining was under the hammer at last nights Tweed Shire Council meeting following a deferment of the vote at the previous March 5 meeting.
March 20, 2020 | Aslan Shand | 7 -
Vote on water mining in Tweed Shire tonight
Tweed Water Alliance have written to the NSW chief scientist, Professor Durrant-Whyte, over concerns of potential political meddling in the motion to remove future water mining in the Tweed Shire from the Local Environment Plan (LEP) that was before the last Tweed Shire council meeting on 5 March.
March 19, 2020 | Aslan Shand | 1 -
Decision on Tweed water mining moratorium deferred
Last night Tweed Shire Councillors were all set to vote on seeking a stop to future water mining in Tweed Shire from the state government. However, just prior to the council meeting the council staff report on water mining was queried.
March 6, 2020 | Aslan Shand | 2 -
Should developers be banned from becoming a councillor?
NSW Labor have proposed ‘laws to ban property developers and real estate agents being elected to NSW councils – in time for the forthcoming Local government elections’.
March 5, 2020 | Aslan Shand | 9 -
Sewer access hole collapse closes footpath in Banora Point
A sewer access hole has collapsed in Banora Point on the corner of Leisure and Darlington drives.
February 13, 2020 | Echonetdaily | 0
