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Flood debris cleared in Ukerebagh Nature Reserve

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Flood debris cleared in Ukerebagh Nature Reserve

More than 50 cubic meters of flood debris and a 12-tonne pontoon has been cleared from the sensitive Ukerebagh Nature Reserve at Tweed Heads by NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) flood clean-up crews assisted by rangers from the Tweed Byron Local Aboriginal Land Council (LALC), Tweed Aboriginal Co-operative Society Limited and Tweed Shire Council.

EPA flood recovery manager Martin Puddey said that clean-up of the island near the mouth of the Tweed River was part of the NSW Government’s ongoing recovery efforts due to the multiple flood events this year. Already more than 3,300 cubic metres (165, 8-tonne trucks) of shoreline and river debris has been collected from across the Northern Rivers region.

“Crews led by the NSW EPA, including specialist marine clean-up contractors and National Parks and Wildlife Service, removed drums and containers, timber pallets, silage bales, tyres, furniture, gas bottles and various plastics,” Mr Puddey said.

“Much of this had been identified by aerial surveys over flood affected areas used to map out clean-up operations.

“Rangers from the Tweed Byron LALC and the Tweed Aboriginal Co-operative Society have been accompanying crews to share their valuable knowledge of the local area and to help preserve culturally sensitive sites in the Ukerebagh Nature Reserve.”

Chairperson of the Tweed Aboriginal Co-operative Society Nicole Rotumah said that Rangers provided cultural support to the clean-up crews.

“Ukerebagh Island is important to our local Aboriginal people including the Blue Hole, for traditional hunting and gathering oysters, crabs and fish,” Ms Rotumah said.

CEO of the Tweed Byron LALC Leweena Williams said it was really important that the LALC was part of the clean-up and making the area safe.

“This river system is really important to our people; we’re saltwater people and we have a responsibility to take care of it.”

Mr Puddey said that clean-up of the Tweed area remains a priority and efforts were being made to recycle and return lost property where possible.

“The debris collected from Ukerebagh has been taken to a local waste staging area for sorting where as much as possible will be recovered for recycling and reuse. This is yet another great outcome for our local area because it ensures as little as possible ends up in landfill.”

“We are hearing some remarkable stories of how far people’s belongings have travelled. We had a 12-tonne pontoon being returned from the Ukerebagh Reserve to South Murwillumbah, almost 25km away, to a very grateful owner.”

Members of the community can report flood debris in local rivers and beaches or seek advice regarding the removal of hazardous materials through the Environment Line on 131 555 or info@epa.nsw.gov.au or flood.programs@epa.nsw.gov.au

 

 

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Tweed Shire, Rous funded to protect estuarine areas

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Tweed Shire, Rous funded to protect estuarine areas

 

LISMORE MP Janelle Saffin says the NSW Government is supporting Tweed Shire Council and Rous Country Council to manage important estuarine areas with grants totalling $291,663.

Ms Saffin says the funding received under the implementation stream of the 2023-24 Coastal and Estuary Grants Management Program will be welcomed by the councils and local residents who valued work to protect our environment.

Tweed Shire Council will receive $263,733 towards stabilising erosion and enhancing riparian and aquatic habitat condition on a 500-metre length of the Tweed River estuary at Tygalgah.

The site is predominantly sugar cane land with no native riparian vegetation. Erosion is occurring due to a combination of wake waves undermining banks, and block failure following high flows when soils are saturated.

This rehabilitation project will build a minimum crest height rock revetment to protect the riverbank from wake wave impact.

Rous County Council will receive $27,930 towards revegetating and rehabilitating a 675-metre riparian length and 1.5 hectares of riparian and gully habitat fronting the Wilsons River Tidal Pool at Woodlawn, upstream of Lismore.

The area is of high ecological importance and contributes to estuary health in the Richmond River catchment. The project includes subtropical rainforest plantings along the Wilsons River edge, with new stock-proof fencing, improved farm management and open woodland and wetlands plantings in the gully line.

This project will be a demonstration of best practice methods for water quality protection within the Wilsons River Tidal Pool.

Both projects are among 34 coastal management projects funded with a total of $11.3 million. The NSW Government works in partnership with the councils by also providing technical support to local government under the grants program.

Quotes attributable to Environment Minister Penny Sharpe:

“Each unique part of our coastal has individual challenges and needs.

“I am proud we are funding these 34 projects which will help councils and communities care for their coastal environments.”

 

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Gallery’s major art award returns

 

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Entries are now open for the Tweed Regional Gallery & Margaret Olley Art Centre’s biennial $30,000 Wollumbin Art Award (WAA).

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The 2022 Wollumbin Art Award exhibtion. Photo: David Toyer.

The award is open to artists living across the Northern Rivers in the areas of Tweed, Byron, Ballina, Kyogle, Scenic Rim Shires, Lismore and Gold Coast City. For the first time, artists from the Richmond Valley are also eligible.

Artists can submit up to 2 entries of any subject matter and medium. Award categories include a first prize of $15,000 and a 2-week residency in the Gallery’s Nancy Fairfax Artist in Residence Studio; a $10,000 WAA Bundjalung Award for First Nations artists and a solo exhibition in the Gallery, and a $5,000 Emerging Artist Award.

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Wollumbin Art Award (WAA) 2024

Artists aged between 5–18 years can enter the Wollumbin Youth Art Award (WYAA).

The WAA Bundjalung Award for First Nations artists is sponsored by Tweed Regional Gallery Foundation Ltd, and the Emerging Artist Award is supported by Leanne and Greg Tong-Lyon. The Wollumbin Youth Art Award is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Tweed Regional Gallery & Margaret Olley Art Centre Inc.

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2022 WAA winner Amber Wallis receives flowers from then Gallery Director Susi Muddiman OAM, after the official announcement from guest judge Alison Kubler. Photo: Jaka Adamic.

Entries for both awards open 5 pm Monday 25 March and close 5 pm, Monday 3 June 2024. The WAA is $35 per entry. Entries for the youth award are free.

For more information, visit here.

 

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NEW AND UPGRADED EQUIPMENT FOR NORTH COAST SCHOOLS

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NEW AND UPGRADED EQUIPMENT FOR NORTH COAST SCHOOLS

 

Local MP Justine Elliot today announced that North Coast schools are benefiting from new or upgraded facilities and equipment, thanks to funding from the Albanese Labor Government.

The projects include:

  • Ballina Coast High School – $25,000
  • Banora Point Public School – $25,000
  • Bhaktivedanta Swami Gurukula School – Eungella – $25,000
  • Biala Special School -Ballina – $25,000
  • Bilambil Public School – $25,000
  • Brunswick Heads Public School – $25,000
  • Goonengerry Public School – $25,000
  • Hinterland Christian College -Mullumbimby – $25,000
  • Mount St Patrick Primary School – Murwillumbah – $25,000
  • Pacific Coast Christian School – Tweed Heads South – $25,000
  • St Anthony’s Primary School – Kingscliff – $25,000
  • St Francis Xavier’s Primary School – Ballina – $25,000
  • St James Primary School – Banora Point – $25,000
  • St John’s Primary School – Mullumbimby – $25,000
  • St Joseph’s Primary School – South Murwillumbah – $25,000
  • St Joseph’s Primary School – Tweed Heads – $25,000
  • Stokers Siding Public School – $25,000
  • Upper Coopers Creek Public School – $25,000

This is all part of the Albanese Labor Government’s School Upgrade Fund which has delivered a total of $450,000 in local projects across the North Coast.

These projects are helping to build a better and fairer education for students in our community.

“As your strong voice in the Albanese Labor Government, I’m proud to have delivered this important funding for our local schools.

“From new laptops and air purifiers to upgraded outdoor sports equipment, this funding has delivered upgrades to schools that need it the most.

“I want all students to get access to a quality education, including access to great facilities to learn in, and play on.

“The Albanese Labor Government is delivering on its commitment to build a better and fairer education system by investing in our schools and providing safer classrooms, playgrounds, and facilities,” Justine said.

 

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