$685k safety upgrade planned for South Gundarimba
A MAJOR upgrade is planned for South Gundarimba after Lismore City Council secured nearly $700,000 in joint State and Federal funding aimed at improving...
Regent Remix launches with classic films for kids and live DJs for adults
A NEW weekly Friday night event at Murwillumbah's restored Regent Cinema will combine classic film screenings for children with live DJ sets for adults. The...
Northern Rivers artist writes Bulldogs anthem
AN evening bike ride with his beagle sparked Northern Rivers musician Andrew Kidman's unlikely collaboration with Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge on a potential...
5,800km trek earns Northern Rivers woman prestigious environment award
A NORTHERN Rivers wildlife advocate has been honoured with an environment award after trekking more than 5,800 kilometres across Australia to raise awareness for...
Mount St Patrick College marks 100 years with commemorative book
MOUNT St Patrick College has launched a commemorative book marking 100 years of education, community and tradition. Staff, students and alumni gathered on March 14...
Fashion parade to raise funds for Wedgetail Retreat
A CABARITA fashion parade will raise funds for palliative care service Wedgetail Retreat later this month. The fundraiser is being organised by Drift Clothing owner...
What’s On
BYRON Shire Choir March 26, 7pm to 9.30pm Sing along to classic pop rock songs with Shire Choir at the Bangalow Hotel. Led by choir mistress and...
Fiery festival set to return
A TRAVELLING chilli and chocolate festival will return to Chinderah later this month, bringing food stalls, competitions and fundraising for Rural Aid. The Chinderah Chilli...
Workshop to tackle invasive animals
TWEED Shire Council will host an invasive animal identification workshop at Pottsville Environment Centre this weekend to help residents manage species threatening local ecosystems. Invasive...
Veggie Month targets kids diets
NORTHERN NSW Local Health District is urging schools and early childhood services to take part in Veggie Month, with health data showing very few...
Lismore Supper Club grows into Thursday night tradition
CREATED in the wake of the 2022 floods, the Supper Club has become a weekly gathering point for music and community at the Lismore...
Gallery delivers $20m boost to Tweed economy
THE Tweed Regional Gallery and Margaret Olley Art Centre contributed nearly $20 million to the Tweed economy last year, a new economic impact report...
Hand-shaped boards keep old surf craft alive
A YOUNG Murwillumbah surfer is keeping one of surfing's oldest traditions alive, hand-shaping vintage-style surfboards at a time when most boards are produced by...
Skating’s subculture – free-skating
WHEN most people first encounter freeskating, the reactions are often as entertaining as the riding itself. "Over the years, the comments have been priceless," Murwillumbah...
Tweed snubbed over Rainbow Bay surf club demolition
TWEED residents say they have been snubbed in a decision to demolish the iconic Rainbow Bay Surf Life Saving Club, with a protest planned...
Chillingham Voices pays tribute to late conductor and founder
A SPECIAL concert will honour the legacy of late choir founder Harlie Axford when Chillingham Voices performs in Murwillumbah later this month. The Chillingham Voices...
Tweed targets corporate events market
THE Tweed is stepping up efforts to attract more business conferences and corporate events, announcing two new venues alongside a campaign to boost spending...
The Jane Barnes Band brings family affair to Twin Towns
FOR Jane Barnes, music has always been a family affair. Living in a household surrounded by accomplished musicians, it was perhaps inevitable that she would...
Salt & Stone opens new chapter
NEW owners have rebranded Fingal Head's Sheoak Shack Gallery Cafe as Salt & Stone, expanding its role in the local community. Joshua Marshall and Meckenzie...
Murwillumbah couple to open Slow Books café and bookstore
A NEW bookstore and café is set to open in Murwillumbah later this month. Slow Books, created by locals Steve Nowland and Sarah Bartley, will...
Tweed, Lismore and Ballina rank among NSW’s top solar electorates
NORTHERN Rivers households rank among the highest rooftop solar users in NSW, with Tweed, Lismore and Ballina listed among the state's top four electorates. Recent...
Tavola LisAmore long lunch to celebrate Italian heritage
A LONG lunch celebrating Italian heritage in the Northern Rivers will be held at the Lismore Showgrounds on March 14. Organised by Lismore Friendship Festival...
Murwillumbah Theatre Company to stage The Tempest from March 13
MURWILLUMBAH Theatre Company will stage William Shakespeare's The Tempest from March 13 to 29 at the Murwillumbah Civic Centre. Director Kevin West said the production...
Community support helps young DoorDash worker secure e-bike and camper
A LOCAL DoorDash worker has raised more than $30,000 through a community GoFundMe campaign, allowing him to buy a new e-bike and camper trailer...
