A RENEWED push has been launched for a locals-only border pass and thoroughfare as the Queensland-Greater Sydney border closure drags on. Tweed councillor James Owen s calls for a lifeline for border residents comes after Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk flagged the closure would last until at least the end of January . Vehicles on Wharf St at Tweed Heads lining up to get through the border. Picture: Jessica Lamb Outspoken Cr Owen, who s also a Tweed surf lifesaver and president of Kingscliff & District Chamber of Commerce, urged Ms Palaszczuk to implement a locals pass and either dedicated lanes or checkpoints. His suggestion has been backed by border residents whose lives have been up-ended.