As students on the Northern Rivers were getting ready to strike for climate action again last Friday, the Ballina Shire Council quietly released a draft climate change policy.
All four local government councils on far north coast have declared climate change emergencies in recent years, with the Tweed Shire Council so far appearing to be the one most actively pursuing its goal of net zero emissions by 2030.
In July last year, Tweed Shire Councillors called for further action to meet 2022 and 2025 carbon emission reduction targets after a review of its Renewable Energy Action Plan showed savings had substantially increased but weren’t as high as projected.
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Owners of rateable property who live outside the Tweed Shire are invited to register to vote in the upcoming NSW Local Government election on Saturday 4 September 2021.
Under NSW Government legislation, anyone who owns rateable property in a local government area is entitled to vote in that area – even if they do not live there. However, it is not compulsory to do so.
Similarly, eligible occupiers and rate-paying lessees are also entitled to vote in council elections, with one vote per property allowed through a nominated representative.
Unlike the normal electoral roll, the non-residential roll is not maintained by the NSW Electoral Commission, but by individual councils.
'Director's Choice from the Tweed Regional Gallery collection' installation view, Gallery DownTown, 26 March - 13 June 2021. 'Sons and Daughters: Trish.
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Former Tweed Shire Councillor Barbara Carroll (pictured bottom row, third from right) with the 1995-1999 Tweed Shire Councillors and senior management.
In 2016, Murwillumbah Community College Inc. received three awards at the Tweed Shire Access and Inclusion Awards. Former Tweed Shire Councillor Barbara Carroll (centre, in red) was the manager of the registered training organisation. She is pictured with Murwillumbah Community College representatives and other award winners.
Former Tweed Shire Councillor Barbara Carroll is being remembered as a passionate advocate for community and cultural development in the Tweed and inclusiveness for all, regardless of ability.
The late Ms Carroll served as a Tweed Shire Councillor for 10 years from 1995 to 2005. She had a particular interest and active participation in cultural development, communication, disability and ageing issues, community consultation and governance.
The decision was made so she can care for a family member. First elected representing The Greens in 2008 - the Tweed s first Greens Mayor - Cr Milne went on to hold the position of Mayor for five years in total - 2015-16 to 2016-2020. She did not stand for the position in September 2020 and former Deputy Mayor Chris Cherry was elected to the role by her fellow councillors. Tweed Council Meeting. Tweed Mayor Katie Milne at Tweed Coast Reserve Trust extraordinary meeting where she tried but failed to stop filming of Hollywood blockbuster Aquaman at Hastings Point. Picture: NIGEL HALLETT