Tag: tweed shire council
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Tweed Council wraps up river cleanup after seven months
Tweed Shire Council has wrapped up its clean up of the Tweed River – with more than 890 square metres of debris removed. The clean up, which began in April used underwater divers and barge-mounted excavators to clear the river. Among the items found were cars, fallen trees and even a boat pontoon. (NO AUDIO)
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Tweed Shire Council flood recovery bill totaled at over $100 million
The Tweed continues to count the cost of the flood disaster. The local council says the full extent of the damage is costing the shire more than $100 million.
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MORE THAN RATES ROADS AND RUBBISH A PEEK INSIDE TWEED COUNCIL’S SERVICES
They’re in charge of rates, roads and rubbish, but now Tweed Council’s showing there’s much more to it than that. This local government week, residents have had a behind the scene look at many facilities, leaving no questions unanswered.
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TOWNSHIP OF TYALGUM STRUGGLING AS MAIN ROAD SLIPS AWAY
A township in the Tweed Shire is struggling. It’s main access route is slipping away, after February’s severe wet weather – leaving local businesses, to bare the brunt.
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FLOOD AFFECTED RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES WILL SEE RATE RELIEF
Flood affected businesses and residents in seven council areas will see rate relief from June 30. The state government pitching in $40 million to cover fees for properties deemed eligible by Service New South Wales, over 12 months. “Now the last thing anyone could get right now is walking up to their mailbox and getting…
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END OF AN ERA FOR TWEED RIVER BOAT HIRE
It’s the end of an era for keen and novice boaties alike on the Tweed River. After nearly two decades, Tweed River Boat Hire is shutting up shop.
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NEW MAYORS ELECTED FOR THE CLARENCE VALLEY AND KYOGLE COUNCILS
Far North Coast Councils are seeing changes across the board after last years local Mayoral elections. But, the Tweed will have familiar faces leading their local government.
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RAIL TRAIL DEBATE FIRES UP AHEAD OF TWEED COUNCIL MEETING
There’s just 48 hours to go before Tweed councillors meet to decide the next step in the shire’s contentious rail trail project. It has all the hallmarks of a robust debate with four local groups recently banding together to oppose tracks being ripped up.
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FORMER TWEED MAYOR WILL NOT STAND AT SEPTEMBER ELECTION
Former Tweed Shire mayor Katie Milne will not contest the next local government election. The Greens representative is stepping away from the chamber to help care for a family member. Councillor Milne was first elected in 2008 and went on to hold the top job for five years. Mayor Chris Cherry has paid tribute to…