Councillor Reece Byrnes - Tweed Shire

03/06/2026

Today is 1 year since my mum Jenni died.

Some do say 'pass away' but just like life, death is a reality we all experience and eventually face ourselves. So I call it what it is on this day.

In her last weeks because of the cancer growing in her brain she could not remember our names or eventually even speak, but she knew she loved us and we loved her.

In the lead up to and following her death I have certainly seen the best and worst in others, and also in myself.

Jenni lost her father at 15, became an umarried single mum at 20, lost her mum at 21, and then at 31 my brother Kurt was taken from her in a bycycle accident.

Her experience showed me grief is a daily, weekly, monthly and yearly thing. Sometimes certain dates in the calendar make it a bit challenging, but she lived with it, it never went away...It's not something you 'get over'. Grief follows us not just in those we have lost, but also the friends, the relationships and things we could/should have done better..or not.

Today I can only say I miss her - She really backed me 100% and never let me down, even when I fell short.

So today if you happen to read this, I can only say, hug the ones you love and look the world right in the eye. You will always be suprised with what you can do and what you can live with.

Love you mum ❤️

02/06/2026

Shared runny noses, Council meetings and planes away meant a week without seeing this cheeky monkey.

But it's all better now. ❤️

01/06/2026

Talking Tweed roads with the Minister for Roads Jenny Aitchison MP today at the Local Roads Congress in Sydney Parliament of NSW

28/05/2026

⚠️ The Tweed Emergency Dashboard provides a 24/7 source of real-time emergency information for residents, businesses and visitors to the Tweed.

✅ It connects you to information from local emergency services, Tweed Shire Council, ABC radio and the Bureau of Meteorology - making it easy for you to find information when you need it.

ℹ️ Visit the Tweed Emergency Dashboard now at emergency.tweed.nsw.gov.au and bookmark it or save it to your home screen.

💦 You can also check if a road near you is flooded on one of our 13 flood monitoring cameras at https://brnw.ch/21wNCek

18/05/2026

--- Flood Watch ---

The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a Flood Watch this afternoon as a trough and cloud band linger over Tweed and the Northern Rivers with the deluge expected to continue overnight and into Tuesday.

“Heavy rain is possible in the afternoon and evening with thunderstorms,” a BOM spokesperson said.
“Catchments in the flood watch area are wet to moderately wet.
“River level rises area expected across the flood watch area with the forecast rainfall and areas of minor flooding may develop from Monday evening.”

Flood classes (minor, moderate, major) are only defined for catchments where the Bureau provides a flood warning service.
Catchments likely to be affected include:
• Tweed and Rous Rivers: Minor flooding
• Wilsons River: Minor flooding
• Richmond River: Minor flooding
• Orara River: Minor flooding
• Coffs Coast: Minor flooding
Bellinger and Kalang Rivers: Minor flooding
Nambucca River: Minor flooding

For the latest flood and weather warnings see www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts
For the latest rainfall and river level information see www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood
Safety advice
Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous.
Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads.
Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed.
For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.ses.nsw.gov.au.

18/05/2026

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07/05/2026

Coverage in the current edition of the Tweed Valley Weekly.

I'm 100% in support of a Kingscliff Men's Shed at Elrond Drive Kingscliff.

Justine Elliot MP thank you for supporting our community and our shedders!

06/05/2026

On behalf of the Tweed Shire Community I extended our deepest condolences to our family in the Ballina Shire who are feeling the weight of this tragic loss.

We pay tribute to those heroes from Marine Rescue Ballina who sadly lost their lives trying to save another.

Our community stands with the survivors, families, friends and our local Marine Rescue volunteers who have been devastated by the tragedy in Ballina.

As your MP, on behalf of our community, I laid a wreath at the site with NSW Minister for Emergency Services Jihad Dib, Tweed Shire Deputy Mayor Reece Byrnes and Ballina Shire Mayor Sharon Cadwallader.

Every day, emergency services personnel are the first to rush to the rescue of people in danger across the North Coast.

Earlier this week, a crew of six Marine Rescue volunteers went out in difficult and dark conditions to do exactly that.

Two brave heroes made the ultimate sacrifice. Their dedication and commitment must always be remembered.

Three families have experienced a terrible loss and our community shares their grief.

My heart breaks for everyone affected, in particular the loved ones of those involved.

I also wish to pay tribute to the bravery of those who responded to the tragedy.

Justine

29/04/2026

Thank you 👏👏 Justine Elliot MP Janelle Saffin - Member for Lismore and Tweed Shire Council

Work is underway for the NEW PUMP STATION in East Murwillumbah!

The Albanese Labor Government has delivered more than $2.8 million towards the new George Street pumping station which will feature two high-capacity pumps capable of moving nearly 1,500 litres of stormwater per second.

I'm proud to be your local Labor MP, delivering for you.