This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page THE 2025 NSW Top Tourism Town Awards have named Kingscliff a finalist in the annual accolade The town was recently recognised as one of Wotif’s Top 10 Australian Towns to visit in 2025 and its profile as a popular beach holiday destination continues to grow said Kingscliff was a worthy finalist with its laid back coastal vibe “We are thrilled that Kingscliff has been recognised as a finalist in the NSW Top Tourism Town Awards and encourage everyone whether you’re a local or love to visit Kingscliff to share your love of The Tweed and show it with a vote,” Scott said “With the perfect balance of adventure and relaxation Kingscliff is a holiday destination with something for everyone from beach days and nature play to great food with a strong commitment to sustainable tourism growth in balance with the local community “Our Top Tourism Town submission highlighted all the many reasons why Kingscliff is the ultimate beach spot for families providing an easy long weekend getaway for visitors from Brisbane and southeast Queensland and an ideal holiday hub with a diversity of experiences all within easy reach,” she said The criteria for the top gong include excellent visitor experiences a strong commitment to sustainable tourism and a focus on local collaborations to maximise the visitor economy “We’re proud to be supporting the many Kingscliff businesses that contribute to the visitor experience across the Tweed and while we already know it’s a top tourism town we would love to make it official – jump online now to vote Kingscliff NSW Top Tourism Town for 2025,” Scott said Winners will be announced on May 27 at the Tweed Shire Council-hosted LGNSW Destination and Visitor Economy Conference Voting closes on Sunday, May 4. To vote, visit nswtourismassoc.kartra.com/survey/TopTourismTown Kingscliff's iconic fig tree is once again aglow after new fairy lights were officially switched on tonight by (from left) Business Kingscliff President and Tweed Shire Councillor James Owen Mayor Chris Cherry and Kingscliff Ratepayers Association President Peter Newton BELOW: The beloved fig tree on the roundabout at the intersection of Marine Parade and Seaview Street at Kingscliff is all lit up Christmas cheer has come early to Kingscliff after a spectacular new fairy light display was switched on in the coastal town’s beloved fig tree tonight in partnership with local business and community groups successfully switched on the new light installation in the giant fig tree which dominates the roundabout at the intersection of Marine Parade and Seaview Street in Kingscliff The Kingscliff fig tree initiative was a joint effort between Council’s Destination Events and Business team and Parks and Active Communities team working alongside Business Kingscliff and the Kingscliff Ratepayers Association The $20,000 lighting project was initiated following a proposal from Business Kingscliff to bring additional light and energy to the heart of Kingscliff’s town centre The official tree relighting took place during a small event that also marked the conclusion of October Business Month coordinated by Council as part of its 'Succeed in the Tweed' initiative successfully drew local business operators leaders and others together across a series of 16 events to celebrate business achievements in the Tweed while fostering opportunities for growth and networking throughout the region Mayor of Tweed Shire Chris Cherry said this vibrant new feature was part of a broader Council initiative to beautify and activate key precincts across the Tweed with the Kingscliff fig tree project the first in the program “The fig tree is an iconic part of Kingscliff’s identity and it’s fantastic to see it illuminated in such a striking way,” Cr Cherry said “This project not only enhances the atmosphere of the town but is also a shining example of what we can achieve when Council local businesses and the community work together “We are working on similar projects with the Murwillumbah and Tweed Heads business chambers and the Pottsville Community Association to uplift and beautify key precincts in their towns and I can’t wait to see what we can achieve there too.” Business Kingscliff President and Tweed Shire Councillor James Owen said this was a great win for the Kingscliff community “The Tweed Shire community love the iconic fig tree on the corner of Marine Parade and Seaview Street in Kingscliff – it is part of the Kingy community!” Cr Owen said “Cr Rhiannon Brinsmead and I received a lot of correspondence from community members who wanted to see lights back in the tree and have been working with Council staff for some time now to see if it was possible and so it’s great that it has happened – it’s a win for the community “It’s like the tree has been given a new lease of life and just in time for Christmas!” Kingscliff Ratepayers Association President Peter Newton was also excited to see the fig tree aglow once again “The Kingscliff fig tree is an iconic much-loved feature of our village,” Mr Newton said “The return of the lights is so welcomed by our community Thank you to Business Kingscliff for advocating for their return and to Council for enabling this.” Find out more about doing business with Council at tweed.nsw.gov.au/development-business/business The vibrant new feature at Kingscliff's iconic fig tree is part of a broader Council initiative to beautify and activate key precincts across the Tweed with similar projects in the planning for Tweed Heads Photo 1: Kingscliff fig tree lighting ceremonyCaption: Kingscliff's iconic fig tree is once again aglow Photo 2: Kingscliff fig tree lightsCaption: The beloved fig tree on the roundabout at the intersection of Marine Parade and Seaview Street at Kingscliff is all lit up Photo 3: Kingscliff fig tree light switchCaption: The vibrant new feature at Kingscliff's iconic fig tree is part of a broader Council initiative to beautify and activate key precincts across the Tweed Connection to Council’s Community Strategic Plan: Call 02 6670 2136 or email for all media or interview requests View all contact details View all our social media channels We wish to acknowledge the Ngandowal and Minyungbal speaking people of the Bundjalung Country Tul-gi-gin and Moorung – Moobah clans as being the traditional owners and custodians of the land and waters within the Tweed Shire boundaries We also acknowledge and respect the Tweed Aboriginal community’s right to speak for its Country and to care for its traditional Country in accordance with its lore A major milestone for students and staff at Kingscliff Public School – with the completion of their new campus It follows half a decade of work to upgrade the site A home in the most exclusive streets in a prime NSW coastal town is attracting interest from around Australia Cylinders Drive is the millionaires' row of Kingscliff – like Wategos in Byron Bay or Hedges Avenue on the Gold Coast – explains agent Nick Witheriff at Witheriff Group, who has listed 75 Cylinders Drive for $8.25 million "It's a beachfront property on a premier street where all the record sales have been achieved largely because of the land sizes and what you can do with those beautiful architectural builds," said Mr Witheriff who's sold six properties on the exclusive road in the past 12 months with prices between $8 million and $9 million sun and sand of the Gold Coast and Byron Bay offers four bedrooms and three bathrooms over two luxurious levels on 1,012sqm of land Named after the Sanskrit word for inner peace Shanti is the kind of home that invites you to breathe out and unwind "The house has that beautiful white timber look wrapping around the outside it's amazing — and ready to move in and enjoy." Designed by Jayson Pate from the Gold Coast and built by award-winning Custom Coast Homes Shanti features white and bright interiors soaring pitched rooflines and oak timber floorboards The property opens up to an outdoor oasis complete with al fresco kitchen a footpath meanders through the trees to a wide stretch of golden sand and the alluring Pacific an integrated French door Liebherr fridge/freezer a stainless Rhino Bar fridge and a built-in Artusi BBQ and is built on a suspended concrete slab construction Mr Witheriff said the family "absolutely love their home" but have chosen to relocate to the Gold Coast The property is located in the resort-style enclave of Salt Village "It's a really prime position here right in the centre of town," said Mr Witheriff The local property market is enjoying a boom, with the median price for houses in Kingscliff up 10.8% over the year to $2.02 million, according to REA data "We've got a really exciting level of interest from interstate buyers the Gold Coast and Sydney," Mr Witheriff said about the property "Lots of families are moving up to reside in beautiful family homes We've also seen interest from quite a number of expats moving back home from overseas particularly Hong Kong and parts of Asia." third parties have written and supplied the content and we are not responsible for it completeness or reliability of the information nor do we accept any liability or responsibility arising in any way from omissions or errors contained in the content We do not recommend sponsored lenders or loan products and we cannot introduce you to sponsored lenders We strongly recommend that you obtain independent advice before you act on the content realestate.com.au is owned and operated by ASX-listed REA Group Ltd (REA:ASX) © REA Group Ltd. 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CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) The temporary housing pods at 99 Elrond Drive Council is seeking community feedback on the extension of the lease by 6 months Council is seeking community feedback on a proposal to extend the lease on parkland at Kingscliff to accommodate the temporary housing pod for an additional six months The NSW Reconstruction Authority (RA) has requested a six-month extension to the temporary village lease at Elrond Drive, Kingscliff – taking it to December 2025 The extension would provide additional time for the RA and Northern Rivers Housing (NRH) to support residents into long-term housing and to allow for the decommissioning of the pods which would occur in the six-month extension period Mayor of Tweed Shire Chris Cherry said the village had been set up as an emergency measure to provide temporary housing for people in the wake of the devasting flood of 2022 “There are currently more than 450 households living in 11 temporary housing sites across the region and a significant waitlist of people still seeking housing support,” Cr Cherry said “Kingscliff’s temporary housing village has 31 self-contained housing units which provide a safe and secure home to more than 60 people affected by the 2022 floods Some residents are waiting for their homes to be rebuilt while some need to find an affordable rental property “While Council supports this request for a six-month extension we want to hear from local residents to understand their views on the request for an extension before making a final decision on the request.” Council owns the land at 99 Elrond Drive where the Kingscliff temporary housing village has been set up Council entered into a three-year lease of the property with Resilience NSW now known as the NSW Reconstruction Authority (RA) The purpose of the lease was for the construction maintenance and operation of temporary housing The lease currently expires on 16 June 2025 The temporary housing villages were established with the view of providing up to two years’ accommodation for displaced households as a result of the 2022 floods with the remaining lease period to accommodate restoration of the site due to the widespread housing stress and contractor shortages in the region residents of the temporary housing village are experiencing significant obstacles to returning home or securing alternative stable housing In November 2023 Council received a request from the NSW RA to extend the lease for a further two years until June 2027 in February 2024 a meeting was hosted by the NSW RA and Council with neighbouring residents the NSW RA indicated the request to extend the lease for a further two years (until 2027) had been withdrawn Council received a new request from the NSW RA to extend the lease for an additional six-month period until 31 December 2025 At Council’s meeting on 16 May it was resolved to agree to this extension subject to public notification and consultation with residents of the pod village and wider community At the meeting it was further resolved to consult with the community to determine the future use of the space This will be done as part of a separate consultation before the end of the lease in December next year Residents are encouraged to provide feedback on the extension of the lease before 5 pm on Wednesday 3 July 2024 Council will consider all submissions before deciding on whether to proceed with the extension Have your say online at yoursaytweed.com.au/99ElrondDrive or email tsc@tweed.nsw.gov.au or write to the General Manager A map of the leased area for the Kingscliff temporary housing village on Elrond Drive Photo 1: Kingscliff pod, Elrond DriveCaption: The temporary housing pods at 99 Elrond Drive Photo 2: Elrond Place mapCaption: A map of the leased area for the Kingscliff temporary housing village on Elrond Drive A new direction for TAFE has been launched to better train the workforce of tomorrow The Charter outlines a framework to provide training for students in the most critical industries on the North Coast Mobile phone coverage in Kingscliff set receive a boost KINGSCLIFF’S mobile connectivity is set for a major upgrade with new infrastructure targeting reception issues under the Federal Government’s Peri-Urban Mobile Program (PUMP) Member for Richmond Justine Elliot announced earlier this month that the Government had awarded funding for new mobile phone infrastructure for the Optus network targeting longstanding mobile coverage and reception issues in the area “After a decade of inaction by the Liberals and Nationals the Albanese Labor Government is delivering improvements to telecommunications in regional areas,” Elliot said “This is so important for everyday personal We know how vital communications are from our recent floods and fires “We’re committed to reducing the impact of natural disasters on local communities and this project is a continuation of that commitment “This includes supporting our emergency services in responding to disasters and keeping families connected with loved ones “Our investment in Kingscliff through this important program will help our community reach its potential while keeping people safe from harm,” she said The upgrades are part of a broader effort to improve telecommunications across regional Australia ensuring communities like Kingscliff can access reliable mobile and data services Frontline emergency care across the Northern Rivers is set to receive a significant boost with the official opening of the new KingscliffAmbulance Station and community members to celebrate the milestone Co-located on the new Tweed Valley Hospital campus the new two-level ambulance station replaces the 65-year-old station on Marine Parade in Kingscliff It features eight internal parking bays including an internal wash bay logistics and storage areas and on-site parking The station is being delivered as part of the NSW Government’s $232 million Rural Ambulance Infrastructure Reconfiguration (RAIR) program The RAIR program is delivering 54 new or upgraded ambulance stations and is the single largest infrastructure investment in regional NSW Ambulance’s almost 130-year history along with the new $723.3 million Tweed Valley Hospital is part of a massive expansion of health services for the Tweed-Byron region’s growing and ageing population The community of Tweed are also now supported by the Tweed Urgent Care Service which is currently available five days a week through scheduled visits to residential aged care facilities but will expand to offer care to people of all ages seven days a week in the coming months Extended Care Paramedics are part of the multidisciplinary urgent care team in the Tweed region providing support to residents for urgent but non-life-threatening medical conditions in the comfort of their own homes Quotes attributable to Minister for Regional Health Ryan Park: “Kingscliff’s new ambulance station will provide local paramedics with a high-quality base and the latest facilities and equipment to meet the current and future emergency care needs of local community.” "The NSW Government is committed to investing in health infrastructure to support better health outcomes for rural and regional communities.” “The new station on Turnock Street compliments the new Tweed Valley Hospital which is greatly enhancing healthcare in the growing region.” Quotes attributable to Labor Spokesperson for Tweed Emily Suvaal “The new station is a testament to the NSW Government’s dedication to providing first-class emergency services in regional NSW.” “This new facility will ensure our local paramedics are equipped to meet current and future demand for emergency care in this region.” Quotes attributable to NSW Ambulance Chief Executive Dr Dominic Morgan: “Kingscliff Ambulance Station provides state-of-the-art facilities to equip our highly skilled paramedics with the resources they need.” “The new station will continue to deliver high quality emergency care to the Northern Rivers communities “We’re excited to have this new station up and running for our local crews and the communities it will service in the region.” The Kingscliff Housing Pods have been a safe haven for those who were left homeless after the 2022 floods Tweed Shire Council undertaking community consultation – to decide if they’ll keep the site in its current form Members of the Gleave and Bartell families stand beneath the Fay Walk sign named in honour of much-loved Kingscliff identity Fay Gleave BELOW: Fay Gleave in 2016 (centre) pictured with the 2015 Tweed Shire Australia Day Award recipients friends and members of the Kingscliff community came together today to mark the naming of a footway in Viking Street in honour of much-loved community member Fay Gleave A request to name the previously unnamed pathway – which connects Viking Street with Gibson Street – as Fay Walk was made by Mayor of Tweed Shire Chris Cherry at the Council meeting in February following representations from the community the Kingscliff resident was a true champion of the community and loved by all she encountered in her position at St John Ambulance NSW where she co-founded the Kingscliff Brigade in 1985 and served the community for many years She was passionate about educating both young and old in the basics of first aid Fay completed her first aid and home nursing certificate in 1957 and became an instructor in 1974 Fay received just about every award possible for first aid it is estimated Fay taught more than 6,000 primary school children and many thousands of adults the fundamentals of first aid A regular in her uniform at community and sporting events Fay’s unwavering service to St John’s saw her honoured twice for the Tweed’s Citizen of the Year Award – in 1993 and again in 2015 (awarded on Australia Day in 2016) She was also awarded the State Premier’s Award for Community Service in 1992 and named one of 140 women in the book Celebrating Outstanding Women in Australia she was named St John Trainer of the Year by then NSW Governor David Hurley an honour which she cherished until her passing in 2022 Mayor Cherry said Fay was an icon not only for the Kingscliff community but across the Tweed “Fay’s devotion to promoting such important knowledge as first aid and her passion for encouraging all age groups to learn the skills was admirable,” Cr Cherry said well-loved and highly respected in our community and so deserving of this recognition Fay’s motto was: ‘What you give in life "To honour Fay by naming this community pathway after her is a simple gesture which Council can do to give back to this incredible woman Mark Gleave said the family was touched by the gesture to name the laneway after his grandmother – a suggestion of long-time neighbours the Bartell family whose children fondly remember Fay spoiling them with lollies and popsicles on their way home from school each day “Fay was dedicated to making everyone else’s life better and to providing a safe place for anyone who needed it,” Mr Gleave said “She wouldn’t have been able to achieve all this without the support of my grandfather Des We are honoured to accept this gesture of the laneway being named after Fay and thank all the neighbours and community members for their support of our family.” St John Ambulance volunteer and paramedic Sally Quinn praised her inspiring dedication to the Tweed community “We all loved Mother Fay dearly for so many reasons,” she said “St John Ambulance volunteers are often forgotten but they do a fantastic job After the flood in 2017 Fay was helping at the evacuation centre she would be out there the whole day at the Murwillumbah Show festivals – at so many events she was there to offer first aid to those in need She inspired generations of ambulance officers and trained nurses; the list goes on.” Council’s Notice of Motion to name the walkway Fay Walk was published and a preliminary application sent to the Geographical Naming Board (GNB) for consideration following the February meeting The GNB then contacted Council staff requesting confirmation from Fay Gleave's family that they consent to the laneway being named after her Despite the support from family and Council for the naming the GNB at first rejected the initial application raising concerns of similar sounding names in the Tweed Shire – such as Kay Street in Murwillumbah and Bay Street in Tweed Heads – saying these may cause confusion in time of emergency The GNB's naming conventions would also not allow the path to be named Fay Gleave Walk Council voted at their meeting on 16 May to submit a review request to the GNB for reconsideration This was successful and the new sign to the pathway was erected last week Mayor Chris Cherry and Deputy Mayor Meredith Dennis joined friends family and members of the Kingscliff community who came out in force to celebrate the opening of Fay Walk in Kingscliff Photo 1: Fay Walk familyCaption: Members of the Gleave and Bartell families stand beneath the Fay Walk laneway sign Photo 2: Fay Gleave Tweed Citizen of the Year 2015Caption: Fay Gleave in 2016 (centre) pictured with the 2015 Tweed Shire Australia Day Award recipients Photo 3: Fay Walk communityCaption: Mayor Chris Cherry and Deputy Mayor Meredith Dennis joined family friends and members of the Kingscliff community who came out in force to celebrate the opening of Fay Walk in Kingscliff TAFE and Tertiary Education Steve Whan inspects the Kingscliff TAFE campus visited the region this week to deliver an update on the $33 million construction project at Kingscliff Mr Whan also announced the new TAFE NSW Charter and reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to equipping the state with an urgently needed workforce Mr Whan said a skilled workforce was the backbone of the economy “TAFE NSW is central to delivering the critical skills training needed for strong industries and thriving NSW communities,” he said “It is a commitment that will deliver world-class education and training focused on critical skills needs for NSW “It provides a clear mandate for TAFE NSW to lead the way in delivering innovative industry-aligned training that equips people with the skills and confidence to succeed while driving economic growth and inclusion.” The Charter reflects TAFE NSW as an essential public asset and educational quality and innovation leader The launch marks a pivotal moment for TAFE NSW and the rollout of its new operating model The model builds deeper ties between teaching faculties local industries and communities to enhance responsiveness and collaboration TAFE NSW acting managing director Chloe Read said the charter was more than a statement of purpose “It’s a commitment to the diverse range of students and communities we support,” Ms Read said “It will secure TAFE NSW’s place at the heart of the VET sector providing high-quality training that prepares individuals for success in their careers and strengthens the fabric of our local economies and communities.” The Kingscliff campus upgrade includes a new learning space for health services students a Diploma of Nursing student at TAFE NSW Kingscliff said having a strong and sustainable organisation underpinning the VET sector improved access to vital training that’s starting my journey as a nurse through the Diploma of Nursing at TAFE NSW Kingscliff,” she said “I complete my studies later this year and am confident my training and supportive teachers will give me the skills I need to succeed in my future career.” Wotif has announced Kingscliff as one of the Top 10 town to visit in Australia THE Tweed Tourism Company has been awarded $30,500 in funding for 2025 to boost international visitation and strengthen local tourism business training The Export Market Development Grant (EMDG) will also provide an additional $43,000 in 2026 representing potential matched funding from the Federal Government’s Austrade Tweed Tourism Company General Manager Sally Scott said the funding grant was a unique opportunity to build The Tweed’s profile and readiness for more international visitation “The funding will contribute to key initiatives for our tourism industry in 2025 and beyond international representation and broader international market readiness development,” Scott said “This valued support via Austrade aligns closely with our Destination Management Plan ensuring that The Tweed continues to grow sustainably while attracting high-value international visitors who stay longer and engage deeply with our region “By equipping our tourism operators with the skills knowledge and access they need to reach international markets we’re not only strengthening individual businesses but also reinforcing The Tweed’s position as a must-visit destination for overseas visitors,” she said Recent visitor data showed a 5.5 per cent rise to 25,899 international visitors staying an average of 10 nights in the region The grant will fund programs to support tourism operators in developing global markets through marketing initiatives and training to enhance international market readiness Wotif has announced the winners of its 2025 Aussie Town of the Year Awards The awards recognise trending Australian destinations based on Wotif’s data index of affordability Scott said it was a bonus to have Kingscliff highlighted and the accolade reaffirmed the seaside spot as a must-visit destination “Kingscliff effortlessly blends quintessential beach holiday ambience with a relaxed local scene helping visitors to feel immediately at home as they hop from cafe to beach,” she said “The town packs a lot in a small footprint with aquatic adventures and coastal trails to relaxed picnics and chef-hatted dining “To have Kingscliff’s enduring appeal as one of Australia’s best towns backed by Wotif’s new data index is a further call to all holidaymakers to visit the Tweed in 2025.” Hundreds of people turned out for the Kingscliff triathlon THE Kingscliff triathlon attracted hundreds of people who braved the conditions through a wet weekend of competition Matthew Phillips won the open men’s Olympic distance after finishing runner-up in the event last year The Koa Sports Club competitor finished the race in a time of one hour The next closest competitor was Timothy Hornsey who completed the race two minutes and seven seconds behind Sunshine Coast Triathlon Club member Emma McInnes won the open women’s event Maike Wolfe from Swift Multisport was just two seconds behind as runner-up with Zoe Wogan in third The Olympic Distance usually involves a 1150m swim This year each leg of the race was shortened due to persistent rain and challenging conditions There was already a shortened swim course due to the tide and sand build up in the creek It will be rectified in time for major races and events next year Organisers also introduced the Discover Tri which was a family-friendly distance designed for both kids and parents to enjoy together Kids were able to compete by themselves or alongside a guardian in a triathlon (swim The two-day event attracted triathlon clubs and gym groups from across NSW and south-east Queensland Most divisions were full weeks in advance with organisers unable to provide a waiting list for late entries People are encouraged to get their entries in early for the next Kingscliff Triathlon which is set down for March 23 A GROUP of residents has begun hard yards to set up a Men’s Shed in Kingscliff and Allan May includes a veteran in May who was instrumental in establishing the Pottsville Men’s Shed ten years ago “We saw a need here because Pottsville or Tweed are just a bit far to go regularly,” Mr May said Our focus is on supporting our older community by involving them in something they enjoy and can connect over.” About 50 people attended an information session last week including Tweed Shire councillor James Owen who encouraged the group and expressed the importance placed by the shire on the project “We had some robust discussions on the effectiveness of Men’s Sheds and the vital role that the council will play find a suitable site and begin to raise funds.” A second meeting will be held at the Kingscliff Bowling Club today (Friday August 16) at 11.30am to establish working and management committees and Mr May hoped that with the community’s support and interest from the Tweed Shire and the state government “It took two years before we found a block of land for the Pottsville shed their appreciation for the Shed is amazing.” The Banora Point resident and former high school principal has the belief of someone who walks his talk and knows what he is doing is critical “When you’ve seen the need and believe you can do something about it and it’s great to see that the Men’s Sheds are not forgotten and are becoming such an essential part of the community we will soon have somewhere to put our roots down and have somewhere to meet.” For more information, email [email protected] Thousands of people flocked to Kingscliff Beach in northern NSW for Day 1 of Surfing Australia’s Seas The Day women’s surf festival The world’s largest female participation surf event draws women and girls from across the country to compete in the fun tag-team surfing competition alongside their idols many of whom held workshops and inspiring talks at the festival The day began with a Welcome to Country ceremony before competition kicked off in small and clean one-to-two foot waves The Salty Girls Surf School Under 12 Mini Shredders hit the water first followed by the Open Women’s Longboard presented by Coffee Supreme and Ghanda Girls Under 18 Shortboard divisions the festival featured plenty of entertainment with 1993 World Champion Pauline Menczer signing copies of her new book and Olympic Bronze Medallist, Owen Wright Guinness World Record Holder Laura Enever said: “It is such an amazing event I think just seeing everyone come together and collaborate to celebrate what an incredible sport and a beautiful place for everyone to celebrate women and surfing “Watching the Under-12s this morning in their tag-team competition and meeting some of their heroes was the best ever All the groms said it’s their favourite event of the year Some people have driven through the night just to get here.” The Celebrity Surf Challenge was another highlight with Gold Coast Suns AFLW players and media personalities surfing alongside legends of the sport including 1990 World Champion Pam Burridge 7x World Champion Layne Beachley and World Para Surfing Champion Emma Dieters Gold Coast Suns AFLW Defender Georgia Clayden said: “I was nervous going in Very surreal to look around you and see so many incredible surfers We’re in such an exciting time for women’s sport Seas The Day is a great event to celebrate that and really promote it going forward and I absolutely wanted to be a part of it again.” The Celebrity Surf Challenge was a closely fought contest that was won by the longboard team of Kirra Molnar Competition resumes at 7am tomorrow with Open Women’s Shortboard presented by Sambazon About Seas The Day:Seas The Day is is the world’s largest female participation surf event that aims to encourage women of all skill levels to compete in a pressure-free environment Seas the Day is proudly funded by the NSW government and is a sponsored event of Tweed Shire Council Seas the Day is also proudly sponsored by Jim Beam For more information, please visit seasthedaysurffestival.com Olympic Bronze Medallist Owen Wright taking a surf lesson at Seas The Day Events Events News Rule Book (2024) Coaching Judging Officiating Renewals Sport Integrity Help Resources High Performance Centre High Performance Program High Performance Academy About Irukandjis News About Login to your profile or Sign up to our new Surfing Portal Head to your Surfing Portal to 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StatesSNSW SQLD SVIC SWA SSA STAS NSW Police Force have announced the emergency bus transportation schedule for residents without their own transportation to evacuation centres Please save this information and share with neighbours Anyone needing disability access for transport to the evacuation centres is asked to call the SES directly on 132 500 We wish to acknowledge the Ngandowal and Minyungbal speaking people of the Bundjalung Country, in particular the Goodjinburra, Tul-gi-gin and Moorung – Moobah clans, as being the traditional owners and custodians of the land and waters within the Tweed Shire boundaries. We also acknowledge and respect the Tweed Aboriginal community’s right to speak for its Country and to care for its traditional Country in accordance with its lore, customs and traditions. Kingscliff Beach Hotel102 Marine Parade, KingscliffDirections Oztix The Rubens’ regional tour hits the Kingscliff Beach Hotel on Thursday April 17 – an ideal start to the Easter long weekend. InDaily Queensland acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land on which we work and live, the Turrbal, Yuggera, Yugambeh and Kombumerri people, and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging. Children's playgrounds and other infrastructure have been put in place by the NSW Reconstruction Authority to support residents living at the Kingscliff flood village Council is seeking feedback on potential options for the future use of the site Tweed Shire Council is inviting residents from across the Tweed to provide feedback on potential options for the future use of Council-owned land at 99 Elrond Drive currently leased to the NSW Reconstruction Authority (formerly Resilience NSW) until December 2025 has been used for temporary housing since June 2022 30 dwellings are used to house around 55 people unable to return to their homes following the catastrophic floods of 2022 Currently zoned for ‘community use’ the site was originally leased to the NSW Reconstruction Authority (NSW RA) under emergency orders following the flood the NSW RA constructed additional supportive infrastructure on site such as roads sewerage and communal facilities including barbecues and shaded play areas Councillors agreed to a request by the NSW RA to extend the lease of the land until December 2025 Councillors further resolved to consult with the Tweed community about future use options for the site Mayor of Tweed Shire Chris Cherry said the return of this land to Council late next year presented a unique opportunity for residents across the Tweed who are faced with a shortage of affordable housing “We’ve heard from our community about the increasing challenges they’re experiencing due to the ongoing housing crisis in the Tweed and local businesses and major employers like the new Tweed Valley Hospital are telling us they’re struggling to attract essential workers due to the lack of affordable housing in the area,” Cr Cherry said “Housing affordability is a growing issue with property prices in the Tweed rising at four times the rate of incomes in the past decade the Tweed Shire has the third-highest homeless population in NSW with homelessness growing at a significantly higher rate than that of the rest of NSW This issue is exacerbated by below average rates of social housing for the Tweed population “As our population continues to grow we’re hearing loud and clear that addressing this housing shortage is more critical than ever.” With significant infrastructure already in place at 99 Elrond Drive Council is exploring a range of potential future uses for the site Residents from across the Shire – not just those in Kingscliff – are encouraged to share their views about how this land could potentially benefit the broader Tweed community into the future returning the site back to parkland for the local community using the site for affordable housing for key essential workers using the site for social or temporary housing for vulnerable people in our community Residents are encouraged to share their thoughts during the community consultation period which will inform Council’s decision on the best use for the site going forward “This is a chance for residents across the Tweed to shape a decision that has the potential to impact the entire Shire,” Cr Cherry said “Whether it’s providing more affordable housing options or returning the site to open space your voice is crucial in determining how this land will be used in a way that benefits everyone.” A report on the results of the consultation will be brought back to Council to guide future planning and development The community is invited to have their say on the future use of the site from Monday 4 November until 4 pm on Monday 2 December in one of the following ways: Online: complete a short feedback form on Your Say Tweed or via hard copy available at Council offices in Tweed Heads and Murwillumbah Email: send a written submission to tsc@tweed.nsw.gov.au Subject: Kingscliff Temporary Housing Village * Pop-up consultations will take place at Murwillumbah Tweed Heads and Kingscliff in November to provide additional opportunity for questions and feedback address and contact details with your email or mail submission For more information and to have your say, visit yoursaytweed.com.au/future-use-of-land A map of the Kingscliff flood village on Elrond Street Constructed and operated by the NSW Reconstruction Authority Residents are encouraged to register their Christmas displays via the Tweed Festive Glow Guide interactive map Pictured: Steve Bass from Kingscliff with some local elves Due to the overwhelming success of last year’s Tweed Festive Glow Guide Council is thrilled to bring back the much-loved interactive map that showcases the region’s most dazzling Christmas displays View festive decorations across the Tweed via the Tweed Festive Glow Guide Residents are encouraged to walk or bike to see the displays in their local area or adventure to other towns and villages across the Tweed Photo 1: Kingscliff local Steve Bass and Christmas elvesCaption: Residents are encouraged to register their Christmas displays via the Tweed Festive Glow Guide interactive map Photo 2: Children and Steve with Christmas lightsCaption: View festive decorations across the Tweed via the Tweed Festive Glow Guide Aussie '80s rock legends Noiseworks are bigger and better than ever NOISEWORKS provided an anthemic soundtrack to a generation and the legendary rockers return to the region on a limited-date tour landing in Kingscliff on Sunday the show pays homage to the glory days of Top 10 crackers like Hot Chilli Woman The recent track Heart & Soul landed on high radio rotation last year as the single for the band’s 2023 album The Aussie rock outfit released its eponymous debut album in 1987 The first of the band’s three platinum discs stayed in the charts for over a year The now legendary combination of singer Jon Stevens bassist Steve Balbi and drummer Kevin Nicol took the late ’80s and early ’90s by storm The Rockpit said the band possesses ‘the qualities you only get by fulfilling a certain magical formula which is often near impossible to accomplish… the right people in the right place at the right time’ Stevens is recognised as one of the most talented rock musicians to emerge from Australia with exceptional success as a solo artist and fronting Dead Daisies in collaboration with iconic guitarist Slash Beatles drummer Ringo Starr and vocal powerhouse Vanessa Amorosi The seemingly ageless frontman said the new material was a refreshing addition to the shows “Coming back after 30 years with new music and seeing the excitement that we have had from our Noiseworks fans has been a really powerful experience for us,” Stevens said “Heart & Soul shows where we are now while also giving a nod to the sounds that make us Noiseworks.” For tickets to a rock-solid Aussie show, head to kingscliffbeachhotel.oztix.com.au Mark Seymour and the Undertow bring the swagger and the sentiment to the Kingscliff Beach Hotel MARK Seymour is returning to the region with his band The Undertow and a new album The former Hunters and Collectors frontman has built a consistent career with 15 solo album releases and a robust fan base that keeps pace with his songwriting journey The Boxer is an unapologetically personal and transformative album His 11th solo studio recording is an allegory for being clipped with a left hook in life and is the most intimate of his catalogue “I went through quite a big change in my personal life a while ago,” he said “I separated from my wife after being married for a long time training regularly to stay fit and to stay on his toes “Boxing was trying to work out a way of getting a high-intensity workout during the pandemic I was bored out of my mind,” he said “I stumbled on the idea and ordered a punching bag I’d go over occasionally to the bag in the gym and just hit it “It’s a very high-intensity effort Seymour has said that ‘songwriting is a marriage of feeling and hard truth and a way of looking at the world and looking ahead’ “You’re drawn to the events that trigger you emotionally,” he said you’re drawing a line between how you understand the world How people can be interested is my starting point.” With an enormous back catalogue and a continuous stream of fresh writing “I’ve kept writing and still singing songs I wrote decades ago,” he said “I can see what state of mind I was in but my attitude has definitely shifted a lot.” Audiences are glad of that, and the music. For tickets, head to kingscliffbeachhotel.oztix.com.au TWEED Shire Council is calling for community feedback on the future of Kingscliff’s Elrond Street site before submissions close on December 2 has been used for temporary accommodation following the 2022 floods It is leased to the NSW Reconstruction Authority (formerly Resilience NSW) until December 2025 and houses 30 dwellings and 55 people and communal facilities such as barbecues and shaded play areas Council is considering several potential uses for the site once the lease ends providing affordable housing for essential workers or using it for social or temporary housing for vulnerable community members Tweed Shire mayor Chris Cherry said the land’s return to Council presented an opportunity to address the region’s growing housing challenges “We’ve heard from our community about the increasing challenges due to the ongoing housing crisis in the Tweed and local businesses and major employers like the new Tweed Valley Hospital are telling us they’re struggling to attract essential workers due to the lack of affordable housing in the area,” Cr Cherry said “Property prices in the Tweed rising at four times the rate of incomes in the past decade “As our population continues to grow we’re hearing loud and clear that addressing this housing shortage is more critical than ever.” which will inform the Council’s decision on the best use for the site going forward “This is a chance for residents across the Tweed to shape a decision that has the potential to impact the entire Shire,” Cr Cherry said “Your voice is crucial in determining how this land will be used in a way that benefits everyone.” Feedback can be submitted in person or online by visiting the council’s consultation website Sneaky Sound System promises a night of endless grooves at the Kingscliff Hotel KINGSCLIFF Beach Hotel presents Sneaky Sound System on Saturday After 15 years at the helm of Sydney club night Sneaky Sundays and four years at the world-renowned Mykonos club Scorpios in Greece the duo of Connie Mitchell and Angus McDonald has a pedigree in dance anthems The group began in 2004 with a series of singles and their 2006 self-titled Sneaky Sound System has won ARIA Awards for Breakthrough Artist and Best Dance Release The group has also won two Australian Independent Record Awards and an MTV Australia Award in the category of Independent Spirit Known for her soaring vocals as one of Australia’s finest singers Kanye West and Snoop Dogg and was a guest mentor on Australia’s biggest singing TV show For information and tickets to this standing room only event, visit newworldartists.net/events/11406/sneaky-sound-system-kingscliff-beach-hotel-sat-07-sep-2024/ Tweed residents will cast their votes in the Council election this Saturday 14 September. Tweed residents will head to the polls on Saturday 14 September to elect a new Council The NSW Electoral Commission conducts the election on behalf of councils across the State with voting compulsory in Local Government elections Polling stations will open at 8 am on election day and close at 6 pm that night A total of 28 polling venues will be open on election day: St Joseph’s Primary School South Murwillumbah NSW Electoral Commission Returning Office: Seagulls Club Pre-polling is also available to eligible voters this election with 5 pre-polling venues already open across the Tweed from 9 am to 5 pm until Friday 13 September To find your nearest polling or pre-polling venue, visit the NSW Electoral Commission’s Find My Electorate page Applications for postal voting closed on Monday 9 September Applications received after this time will not receive a postal vote pack Completed postal votes must be received by the NSW Electoral Commission by 6 pm on Friday 27 September The declaration of the poll is expected to occur between 1 and 3 October 2024 and an Extraordinary Meeting of the new Council will take place on Tuesday 10 October 2024 that will include the election of the Mayor and Deputy Mayor For more information about the 2024 NSW Local Government election, visit the NSW Electoral Commission at elections.nsw.gov.au or phone 1300 135 736 Photo 1: Voting boxCaption: Tweed residents will cast their votes in the Council election this Saturday 14 September. Photo 2: Save the dateCaption: Save the date graphic The beloved Kingscliff fig tree is all lit up. Business Kingscliff president and Tweed Shire councillor James Owen, mayor Chris Cherry and Kingscliff Ratepayers Association president Peter Newton. Photos: SUPPLIED. KINGSCLIFF’S beloved fig tree on the roundabout at the intersection of Marine Parade and Seaview Street has been officially relit by representatives of Tweed Shire Council, local businesses and community groups. The new light installation was unveiled in a ceremonial ‘relighting’ coinciding with the conclusion of October Business Month. Tweed Shire mayor Chris Cherry said the new feature was part of a broader Council initiative to beautify and activate key precincts across the Tweed. “The fig tree is an iconic part of Kingscliff’s identity, and it’s fantastic to see it illuminated in such a striking way,” Cr Cherry said. “This project not only enhances the atmosphere of the town but is also a shining example of what we can achieve when the Council, local businesses and the community work together. “We are working on similar projects with the Murwillumbah and Tweed Heads business chambers and the Pottsville Community Association to uplift and beautify key precincts in their towns, and I can’t wait to see what we can achieve there too.” The Council’s Destination, Events and Business and the Parks and Active Communities teams worked alongside Business Kingscliff and the Kingscliff Ratepayers Association on the $20,000 initiative. Ratepayers association president Peter Newton said the tree was a much-loved feature of the village. “The return of the lights is so welcomed by our community,” Mr Newton said. “Thank you to Business Kingscliff for advocating for their return and to Council for enabling this.” Business Kingscliff president and Tweed Shire councillor James Owen said the community loved the iconic tree. “Cr Rhiannon Brinsmead and I received a lot of correspondence from community members who wanted to see lights back in the tree,” Cr Owen said. “We have been working with Council staff for some time now to see if it was possible, and so it’s great that it has happened. “It’s a win for the community, and it’s just in time for Christmas.” 1) 0ms;transition:fill 200ms cubic-bezier(0.4 1) 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Star certification Completion is expected in 2027.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRegatta including build-to-rent and build-to-sell units.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eExtensive wharf works including remediation of pre-existing wharf piles installation of raker piles and construction of the extension to Australia Walk are also part of the project.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTechnical challenges include constructing on the finger wharf and co-ordinating extensive above-wharf road reserve and public parkland works.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Collins Wharf precinct will ultimately comprise six residential buildings of more than 1800 homes surrounded by over 5000sq m of parks and community space.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLendlease is developing the parkland concurrently with the residential components including the extension of Australian Walk that forms part of the City of Melbourne’s Greenline 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issues.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSimilarly its plan to allow mortgage interest for first home buyers to be tax-deductible was roundly criticised for its likely inflationary and regressive effects.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt has also been pointed out that the Coalition’s rejection of the Green’s policies around housing supply affordable housing and help for renters did it no favours.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ALP went to the polls spruiking an extension of schemes introduced during its previous term including a $10-billion promise for its first-home buyers’ scheme to encourage 100,000 more homes.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt also had its Help to Buy shared equity scheme under which the Government pays up to 40 per cent of the house price to point to.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf it was these policies per se or the lack of detail and depth to the Coalition’s the nation's ready for the Albanese government to 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gym Plus Architecture principal Gabriel Duque said the aim was to create a socially conscious and vibrant seniors community “Our architectural design has been shaped through extensive community consultation aiming to preserve the local character and seamlessly integrate increased housing density with the surrounding neighbourhood,” Duque said The plans included four surrounding parcels of land which have additional frontage on Lorien Way and were within the Tweed Shire Council area The facility was licensed for 112 aged-care beds and would be increased to 120 aged-care beds plus the 199 independent living units The Uniting Church has a property trust and team who were working to sell develop and improve multiple sites within its portfolio In December it won approval for a $300-million seniors housing development in Newcastle four-building project on a former TAFE site according to the most recent locality plan Near the Uniting Church Kingscliff project, Sydney developer Allera had plans for a 24-apartment project opposite the bowls club and beach Australia's best free military news site Share the post "Gordon VC multi-user depot opened in Kingscliff" Soldiers in northern NSW now boast a new state-of-the-art home at Chinderah CAPTION: Major General David Thomae addresses the crowd during the opening of the new Gordon VC multi-user depot at Chindera the Royal New South Wales Regiment (41RNSWR) officially opened the Gordon VC multi-user depot just south of the Queensland border near Kingscliff Commanding Officer 41RNSWR Lieutenant Colonel Daniel Healy said the battalion would benefit greatly from the new depot “Alpha Company has been temporarily relocated to facilities in Tweed Heads since 2004 so it’s wonderful to have this new permanent home,” Lieutenant Colonel Healy said “The depot will provide the battalion with state-of-the-art facilities for infantry support chain training and unit administration “It will be a support base for domestic operations disaster relief and major public Defence events of significance across northern New South Wales and south-east Queensland “It can also be used for staging to deploy further afield owing to its close proximity to major roads Director General Capital Facilities and Infrastructure Air Commodore Ron Tilley said the $12 million development would play a critical role in supporting ADF operational readiness “It’s great to see another project completed ensuring the Defence Estate is providing fit-for-purpose facilities for our people who live work and train across the estate,” he said The depot was named after Private James Gordon who was awarded a Victoria Cross for his actions on July 10 The new facility will also be used to support the growth of the Army Reserve and Defence Cadet programs in the region Commander of the 2nd (Australian) Division Major General David Thomae said the depot represented something much more important to the local community on the NSW north coast and Australia “It represents the battalion’s commitment to serving and protecting community something it’s been doing in its current form since 1965 though its origins can be traced back to the late-1800s,” Major General Thomae said when the Citizen’s Military Force – later the Army Reserve – was reorganised there was significant emphasis placed on engaging and reinvigorating ties to regional and rural Australia It was decided then that 41RNSWR would be headquartered in Lismore with sub-units in Tweed Heads “That connection to regional Australia is today stronger than ever with depots scattered across the nation,” Major General Thomae said the battalion’s personnel held an open day showcasing some of the latest equipment and Defence assets 41RNSWR has provided significant natural disaster relief support across Australia including supporting the 2019-20 bushfires and the 2021 and 2022 eastern Australian floods Currently you have JavaScript disabled. In order to post comments, please make sure JavaScript and Cookies are enabled, and reload the page. Click here for instructions on how to enable JavaScript in your browser. Contact is an independent veteran owned and operated Australian publishing house that curates this web site and a weekly newsletter – available by subscribing (free) via Patreon Write to us via editor@militarycontact.com CONTACT Air Land & Sea plus COMBAT Camera magazines were past publications of this business Digital copies of both magazines can be viewed or downloaded via our Archives (see menus) Kingscliff’s new Ambulance Station is officially open – with the aim of cutting response times The state-of-the-art facility – located metres from the new Tweed Valley Hospital Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page.