About: soniacaeiroalvarez
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- Sonia Caeiro Alvarez is a journalist with the Times News Group, covering Tweed Shire community news and arts and culture across the Northern Rivers.
October 7, 2025
Million dollar surf club grants open
NORTHERN New South Wales surf lifesaving clubs can now apply for a share of $5.4 million in state government funding through the Surf Club...
October 6, 2025
Liz Stringer’s tour tackles housing crisis
SINGER-SONGWRITER Liz Stringer is returning to Australia after launching her seventh studio album, The Second High. Now based in London, the artist is bringing a...
October 6, 2025
Safer resealed roads for Tweed
TWEED roads will improve across the shire with the council's annual road resealing program starting this week. Tweed Shire Council's manager of roads and stormwater,...
October 5, 2025
The Eltham gets gig-ready
ELTHAM Hotel will install new soundproofing as part of a $5.1 million NSW government boost to live music venues across the state. The Northern Rivers...
October 5, 2025
One-woman musical comedy
MELIA Naughton is bringing her one-woman show, Amalfi Roast, to the Byron Theatre on October 24. The one-woman rapid-fire music comedy taps into the hilarity...
October 5, 2025
Community feedback on developmentand revegetation
TWEED Shire Council is seeking community feedback on two draft policies outlining how the council works with developers, and addressing the removal of high-value...
October 4, 2025
Learning CPR to save a life
THE Cabarita Beach-Pottsville Beach Lions Club is on a mission to save lives by training as many community members as possible to become Heart...
October 3, 2025
New TAFE facilities at Kingscliff
TWO new purpose-built TAFE NSW Kingscliff facilities are now officially open due to a $25 million NSW government investment. Minister for Skills, TAFE and Tertiary...
October 2, 2025
Showground upgrades in time for Jamboree
A MAJOR amenities upgrade at Murwillumbah Showground has been instrumental in securing the 2025 Girl Guides National Jamboree. The 'Bush 2 Beach' Jamboree from September...
October 1, 2025
Care finder program for seniors extended another four years
OLDER people in Northern NSW will receive ongoing support to navigate aged care services and the My Aged Care system over the next four...
October 1, 2025
Shut up and write in Lismore
WRITERS of all kinds are invited to a new program at Lismore Library offering a quiet, structured space to focus on their work. The weekly...
September 30, 2025
New mental health PACER clinician for Lismore
THE Northern NSW Local Health District is again recruiting for the Police Ambulance and Clinical Early Response (PACER) position. A unique collaboration between Health, Police,...
September 30, 2025
Sailing for all
SAILORS of all abilities can now enjoy upgraded boat launching facilities at Dry Dock Road in Tweed Heads South. Tweed Shire Council officially launched the...
September 29, 2025
Turnock Park ready for playtime
LOCAL families and visitors to Chinderah can now enjoy the refurbished Turnock Park after flood repair works by Tweed Shire Council. The park upgrade has...
September 29, 2025
Ballroom stars set to wow crowds at Tyalgum
THE Tyalgum Dance Spectacular, featuring the country's best Ballroom, Latin and New Vogue dancers, is returning to the Tweed region for its 14th year...
September 28, 2025
Ageism awareness in the Tweed
TWEED Shire Council will mark Ageism Awareness Day with a community campaign and event. Challenging Ageism Together will be held at Tweed South Community Hall...
September 28, 2025
From foreign correspondence to home-grown thrillers
IN a long career as an acclaimed journalist, foreign correspondent, and author, Michael Brissenden can sometimes be found in an inner-city bar playing double...
September 27, 2025
Reviving the Regent
MURWILLUMBAH'S Regent Cinema is being renovated to restore the heritage art-deco theatre and reopen it as a community-focused venue. Proprietor Troy Stanley, who also runs...
September 27, 2025
Am I ever gonna see your face again?
ANGELS guitarist and founding member John Brewster is still hitting the road with enthusiasm after 51 years in the business. Brewster said the years had...
September 27, 2025
Launch of TOAST – high profile morning talk series 2/10
A NEW breakfast speaker series will kick off in Byron Bay on October 2, featuring leading voices from theatre, film, literature and environmental activism. Presented...
September 26, 2025
Secret bar opens in Burringbar
A NEW cafe and speakeasy wine bar has opened in Burringbar, combining ethically sourced coffee by day with natural wines and a secret-entry bar...
September 26, 2025
40 years of the Black Sorrows
JOE Camilleri is marking 40 years of The Black Sorrows with a national tour and a new album honouring his longtime songwriting partnership with...
September 25, 2025
New report shines light on kids in chronic pain
A NEW report from Chronic Pain Australia has revealed billions in lost productivity in Australia each year. The inaugural Kids in Pain Report has articulated...
September 25, 2025
Reece Byrnes returns to council as Deputy Mayor
TWEED Shire Councillor Reece Byrnes has been elected deputy mayor, taking over from Cr Meredith Dennis. The vote was held at last week's council meeting,...
