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Community passion for the Tweed has created a long history of activism and protest, targeting political, environmental and social change.
Tweed Regional Museum’s latest exhibition, Fight for the Right, highlights the community’s response to issues which united and, at times, divided the Tweed.
The exhibition includes the personal stories of locals involved in campaigns and their quest to stand up for what they believe is right.
Museum Curator Erika Taylor said through historic objects, photographs and video, the exhibition provides visitors with an insight into how protest has shaped the Tweed Shire.
“From the social justice campaigns of the 1960s, right through to current day issues, Fight for the Right reflects the passion shown by the community on a wide range of issues, including protection of the local environment,” Ms Taylor said.
“We hope to not only bring back memories for locals but also show the involvement of the community and how that has impacted the Tweed.”
The exhibition features:
- Ocean Blue development proposal at Fingal Head
- Save Wollumbin Forest campaign
- Marriage equality campaign in the Tweed
- Repco World Rally Car Championship protest
- Byrrill Creek blockade
Special objects on display are the gloves of Tweed-born civil rights activist Faith Bandler, who campaigned for Aboriginal rights in the 1967 Australian referendum. The gloves are on loan from the National Museum of Australia.
Also featured are protest banners from the Save Wollumbin Forest campaign, video from the World Rally Car Championship protest, and an extensive range of photographs and media coverage from over the years.
The exhibition opens on Tuesday 10 August 2021 at Tweed Regional Museum in Murwillumbah.
For more details, visit museum.tweed.nsw.gov.au.
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