At its meeting on 19th September, Tweed Shire Council adopted a motion put by the Mayor, Katie Milne, to declare a Climate Emergency. Speeches addressing this motion were made in the Public Forum by Jasmine Cook, a member of Council’s…
Extinction Rebellion [XR] Call to Action!
We are facing an unprecedented global emergency. We are at ecological, economic and social tipping points right now, as you read this text. Australia is currently headed for a 4°C rise in global average temperature from preindustrial times, this amounts…
Send the conservative Councillors an overwhelming message that we want them to vote with Greens Mayor Katie Milne and declare a CLIMATE EMERGENCY!!!
We need the biggest crowd ever ( including as many students as possible) at the Council meeting in Murwillumbah at 4.30pm on 19 September to send the conservative Councillors an overwhelming message that we want them to vote with Greens Mayor Katie…
Tweed Water Alliance. Update.
The new water regulator (Natural Resource Access Regulator) is now handling Tweed Water Alliance’s complaints to the Department of Water. They have asked the Office of Water for the metering records – they’re going to find out soon enough that…
Mayor Katie Milne has a Climate Emergency Declaration Motion on the Council Agenda ! Thursday 19th
7 [NOM-Cr K Milne] Climate Emergency Declaration NOTICE OF MOTION: Councillor K Milne moves that Council: 1. Declares that we are in a state of climate emergency that requires urgent action by all levels of government, including by local councils.…
Press Release: “Students’ Strike for Climate” Rally, 20/Sep/19
NEFA Rally in Braemar State Forest, 10 am Sunday 15 September to protest the intent to log some of the best Koala habitat known on State Forests
The rally is being held at the Rappville turnoff from the Summerland Way, 24 km south of Casino. The North East Forest Alliance has welcomed the postponement of logging of core Koala habitat in Braemar State Forest as an opportunity…
CEC 30 Year Dinner Invitation
TSC Planning proposal to prohibit new water bottling facilities in the Tweed.
Have your say before 4pm Tuesday 17 September. In response to community concern, Council is proposing to remove a clause in the Tweed Local Environmental Plan 2014 that enables Water Bottling Facilities in the RU2 Zone. Existing water bottling facilities will…
WATER MINING, Please make a submission to council by 17 September.
Email: TSC@tweed.nsw.gov.au Subject: Draft Planning Proposal PP18/0004 Main points to make (in your ow words): > Water belongs to the community and should not be used for private profit. > Given concerns over negative environmental impacts of water extraction, the…
‘GLOBAL CLIMATE STRIKE’ (SS4C) – 20th September Rally At Pottsville Beach
School students around the world are taking the day off to join in a ‘Global Climate Strike’ three days before the United Nations Emergency Climate Summit. There will be a ‘Global Climate Strike’ rally in the Tweed Shire at Ambrose…
Invitation to Tweed Water Alliance mailing list
You may want to get on the mailing list of the Tweed Water Alliance. Here’s an invitation from them: Re: Stop Tweed Water Mining You may want to stay informed, please pull up our website (https://tweedwateralliance.org) and sign up to…
WED Festival program
2019 NSW Threatened Species Children’s Art Competition
Open for entries between June 3 and August 2, so now’s a great time for your children to get started on their artworks! Children from 5-12 years old in NSW can participate. We invite children to choose a threatened native…
Biosecurity Forum
Lismore Showgrounds. 9.00am (cuppa) – 2.30pm Wednesday 12th June 2019. Includes a free lunch. RSVP for catering: 6623 3847 by 31st May ALL WELCOME Regenerative agriculture -Southern Cross University Animal Biosecurity -Local Land Services Crazy Yellow Ants- Local Land Services Red…
Terania 40th anniversary celebration
NCC Regional Conference 2019
Changes to KPoM for Kings Forest Approved
The Independent Planning Commission has approved changes to the koala management plan for a 4500-lot residential development on the state’s far north coast. Property 28 Pty Ltd has sought to implement a new Koala Plan of Management (KPoM) and amend…
Glossy Black Cockatoo Workshop – Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
Glossy Black-Cockatoo Birding day is on 19th May 2019 organised by Tweed Shire Council’s Marama Hopkins and local ecologist, Kim Stephan. Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary is offering a FREE workshop this Sunday 5th May, 10.30am including lunch. The workshop will prepare you for the…
School Strike 4 Climate
Youth Coastal Ambassador Workshop
Saturday 16 & Sunday 17 March. Hastings Point. Ages 13-16.
Kings Forest Koalas – submissions due 19 March
Final Opportunity for the Community to have a say in the Koala Plan of Management regarding our Endangered Tweed Coast Koalas in Kings Forest. Here is a letter developed by Team Koala that can be completed by interested supporters and most importantly personalised…
School Strike 4 Climate
Join the global climate strike. Friday 15 March, 1pm, the Rotunda, Knox Park, Murwillumbah. https://www.facebook.com/events/301106960588396/
The Bentley Effect
Thursday 21 February, 6.00 pm for 6.30 start. Crystal Creek Hall.
Free Events: Smart Power – Solar and Batteries & ‘The Big U-Turn Ahead’
Event details and how to book.
Tweed Byron Hinterland Trails
National Parks and Wildlife Service is seeking feedback on changes to the plan of management for Whian Whian State Conservation Area and Tweed Caldera Parks and Reserves to enable development of a multi-day walking track network and supporting visitor facilities linking Mount…
Bob Brown in Bangalow
Friday 22nd February. Bangalow A&I Hall. 6.30 pm – 10 pm. RSVP & tickets here.
Private Native Forestry Review
Submissions period extended until 15 February. Information and where to send your submission at www.lls.nsw.gov.au/pnforestry Caldera Environment Centre submission to Private Native Forestry Review here.
Confluence
A gathering about the serious business of water. Saturday, 2 March, Uki Hall, 2pm – 5pm We are assembling the people from our Northern Rivers area, particularly in the State electoral seats of Lismore and Tweed, to: Respond to the…
World Wildlife Day Rally
A rally for threatened species 11am Sunday 3rd March 2019 Lismore Quad (TBC)