Local Government Week

Monday 31 July 2023

2023 Nominations now open for Australia Day Awards

Each year for Australia Day, Council acknowledges the outstanding achievements of individuals, groups, and organisations by presenting certificates across a number of award categories.

The awards provide an opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate those who put back in to make a difference and those who make Tweed an easy place to live and love.

Submit your nomination now

Try an Aqua Hiit class

1 pm – 1:30 pm, Tweed Regional Aquatic Centre

The Tweed Regional Aquatic Centre at Murwillumbah is offering a free trial to attend the lunch time Aqua Hiit class during Local Government Week.

The 30-minute Aqua Hiit class is held on Mondays and Wednesdays. Bring a friend and make the most of your lunch break. The facility has warm showers and change rooms so you can freshen up and back to work in no time.

Regular price for the half hour class is $9 per class or $3 for Fitness Passport members.

Bookings required - Phone TRAC Murwillumbah on 02 6670 2750 or pop in to see the team to book a spot.

For more information visit Tweed Regional Aquatic Centres.

Tuesday 1 August 2023

Ride along the Northern Rivers Rail Trail

Take to the Northern Rivers Rail Trail to breathe in nature, explore country towns and villages and immerse in the richness of our valley life. Along our 24km trail you'll pass by working farms, be embraced by lush rainforest, cross over wide bridges and navigate original train tunnels.

Bike hire, including e-bikes, is easy with cycle hubs at each end of the Tweed trail, in Mooball and Murwillumbah.

For information visit Northern Rivers Rail Trail.

Register to have your say

Your Say Tweed is an online hub where you can have your say and contribute to online conversations about Council projects and influence decision- making in the Tweed.

You can register to have full access to have your say on all projects on this site - at a time and place that best suits you. You will also be kept informed about upcoming opportunities to have your say.

Join with the community to make the Tweed better tomorrow than it is today.

For information visit Your Say Tweed.

Wednesday 2 August 2023

See how we treat wastewater – tour the Banora Point Wastewater Treatment Plant

10 am - 11 am, Banora Point Wastewater Treatment Plant

Treating everyone's wastewater in the Tweed is a major, complex and fascinating process. Find out more by coming on this tour.

Bookings closed.

For more information visit wastewater treatment plants. And remember, No Wipes in Pipes!

Enclosed shoes are required. Please meet outside the entrance of the Tweed Laboratory Centre.

See how we treat wastewater – tour the Mooball Wastewater Treatment Plant

1:30 pm – 2:30 pm, Pottsville Road Mooball, NSW 2483

Treating everyone’s wastewater in the Tweed is a major, complex and fascinating process. Find out more by coming on this tour.

Bookings closed.

For more information visit wastewater treatment plants. And remember, No Wipes in Pipes!

Enclosed shoes are required. Please meet at the southern gate of the plant.

Guided tours of the Gallery

11:30 am - 12:30 pm, Tweed Regional Gallery & Margaret Olley Art Centre

There will be guided tours starting at 11.30 am on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. Free - donations appreciated. Meet your guide in the Gallery foyer for an enjoyable and informative look at current exhibitions.

Individual bookings are not required, a total of 4 people per group. Groups of 10 or more, clubs, schools etc., must book in advance on 02 6670 2790 or galleryeducation@tweed.nsw.gov.au.

For more information visit the Tweed Regional Gallery website.

Try an Aqua Hiit class

1 pm – 1:30 pm, Tweed Regional Aquatic Centre

The Tweed Regional Aquatic Centre at Murwillumbah is offering a free trial to attend the lunch time Aqua Hiit class during Local Government Week.

The 30-minute Aqua Hiit class is held on Mondays and Wednesdays. Bring a friend and make the most of your lunch break. The facility has warm showers and change rooms so you can freshen up and back to work in no time.

Regular price for the half hour class is $9 per class or $3 for Fitness Passport members.

Bookings required - Phone TRAC Murwillumbah on 02 6670 2750 or pop in to see the team to book a spot.

For more information visit Tweed Regional Aquatic Centres.

Thursday 3 August 2023

Get your geek on – tour the Tweed Laboratory Centre

10:30 am – 11:15 am or 11:30 am – 12:15pm, Tweed Laboratory Centre

The Tweed Laboratory Centre is a state-of-the-art facility offering a wide range of chemical and biological testing for soil and water. Come and explore the lab and chat with our experienced tech team about their work.

Bookings closed.

For more information visit Tweed lab and testing services.

Please meet in main reception.

Farm walk and talk at Tweed Valley Whey Farmhouse Cheeses

1:00 pm – 3:00 pm, Tweed Valley Farmhouse Cheeses

Join Council's Sustainable Agriculture Program team and farmers Rob and Sue Harnett for a farm walk and talk on their dairy farm. You’ll hear about the sustainability initiatives including the strategies for managing pasture health, the release of a new winter-active species of dung beetle, and their recent riparian planting along Burringbar Creek.

This event is aimed at local graziers who are actively farming in the Tweed.

Bookings closed.

For more information visit Tweed agriculture and farming.

Enclosed shoes are required.

Tweed Shire Planning and Council meetings

3:30 pm – 9:30 pm, Council Chambers, Murwillumbah Civic and Cultural Centre
10-14 Tumbulgum Road, Murwillumbah

By attending or watching the recording of Council meetings you can see the decision-making process in action and gain further understanding of the wide range of issues Councillors deal with as part of their roles.

For more information and link to livestream visit council meetings.

Friday 4 August 2023

Guided tours of the Gallery

11:30 am - 12:30 pm, Tweed Regional Gallery & Margaret Olley Art Centre

There will be guided tours starting at 11.30 am on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. Free - donations appreciated. Meet your guide in the Gallery foyer for an enjoyable and informative look at current exhibitions.

Individual bookings are not required, a total of 4 people per group. Groups of 10 or more, clubs, schools etc., must book in advance on 02 6670 2790 or galleryeducation@tweed.nsw.gov.au.

For more information visit the Tweed Regional Gallery website.

Saturday 5 August 2023

Community Tree Planting Day at Kynnumboon

9:00 am – 2:00 pm, 63 Numinbah Rd Kynnumboon, NSW 2486

Join us for the Tweed’s largest community tree planting, cultural and nature care event at Kynnumboon in the beautiful Tweed Valley, overlooked by Wollumbin. In-between planting take a guided walk through remnant riparian rainforest, explore the Museum on Wheels Kynnumboon exhibition, hear stories about the little animals who visit the forest, grab a snack and enjoy the view, and more.

Bookings closed.

For more information visit restoring rainforest for flying-fox conservation and Museum on Wheels.

This project is part of the Flying-fox Habitat Restoration Program assisted by the New South Wales Government through its Environmental Trust in association with Local Government NSW.

Community Action Network Pottsville Workshop

9:00 am – 11:00 am, Pottsville Beach Community Hall

We know net zero is coming, but what transition does it require of everyday people? This workshop will unpack what net zero means in reality for the community and facilitate a conversation about how they can align their efforts.

If you're already part of a community-based organisation, or you're an individual interested in making a difference, this event is for you! Join this workshop to connect our community networks, build our strengths and see positive action for the climate and the community.

Bookings closed.

For more information visit Climate change and sustainability.

See how we make your tap water world-class – tour a water treatment plant

10:00 am – 11:00 am, Bray Park Water Treatment Plant

Come along to the Bray Park Water Treatment Plant tour and get a close-up look of the process Tweed Shire Council uses to produce high-quality filtered drinking water, ready for you straight from the tap.

Bookings closed.

For more information visit water treatment plants.

Enclosed shoes are required.

See how Clarrie Hall Dam works – tour the dam

2:00 pm – 3:00 pm, Clarrie Hall Dam

The Tweed’s main water supply is the Tweed River. When water levels are low, we release water from the Clarrie Hall Dam to keep the river flowing.

To help secure our water supply, Council is proposing to raise the dam wall and increase the size of the dam. Come along on this tour and find out how the dam works and the dam raising proposal.

Bookings required - book now

For more information visit Clarrie Hall Dam and the proposal to raise the dam wall.

Enclosed shoes are required. Please meet at the rotunda.

Sunday 6 August 2023

Guided tours of the Gallery

11:30 am - 12:30 pm, Tweed Regional Gallery & Margaret Olley Art Centre

There will be guided tours starting at 11.30 am on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. Free - donations appreciated. Meet your guide in the Gallery foyer for an enjoyable and informative look at current exhibitions.

Individual bookings are not required, a total of 4 people per group. Groups of 10 or more, clubs, schools etc., must book in advance on 02 6670 2790 or galleryeducation@tweed.nsw.gov.au.

For more information visit the Tweed Regional Gallery website.