More funds to restore public spaces
THE state government will spend $110 million to revitalise Crown land and public spaces across NSW, including upgrades to neglected fire trails and community...
Spaghetti Circus annual extravaganza returns
SPAGHETTE Circus returns with the 2025 iteration of its ever-popular home ground annual show in Mullumbimby from June 27 to 29. This year's theme,...
Halcyon days by the sea
HALCYON House is holding a culinary celebration and collaboration as part of its 10th anniversary on July 5-6. By the Sea will see the hotel's...
Nominate a local leader in mental health
NOMINATIONS are now open for the annual Australian Mental Health Prize. Community members can nominate local leaders, researchers, and mental health workers who are doing...
A million dollar boost for multicultural events
THE NSW Government will provide one million dollars in funding for multicultural festivals and events this year. Member for Lismore, Janelle Saffin, is encouraging eligible...
New access works for Murwillumbah Civic Centre
COUNCIL has started upgrading the entrance to the Murwillumbah Civic Centre to improve access to the library, auditorium and customer service centre. The entrance sustained...
Encore season for The Wake at Brunswick Heads
THE original musical The Wake is returning to the Brunswick Picture House after a sellout premiere season last year. Tracing the days when The Brunswick...
Funding boost for Tweed Museum
MAJOR funding boost from Create NSW will help the Tweed Regional Museum deliver new programs, expand its reach and support regional artists for the...
Three local schools in numeracy check trial
THREE Northern Rivers public schools are taking part in the NSW Number Screening Check as part of a state-wide numeracy initiative trial. Goonellabah Public School,...
The eternal fascination of Frida and Diego
THE complex relationship between Mexican artist Frida Kahlo and muralist Diego Rivera will be the focus of ArtsNational Northern Rivers' next lecture on July...
Uki RiverCare community planting day
LOCAL volunteer group Uki RiverCare is inviting the community to join in its first community planting day on June 22. With the goal of planting...
Jeff Lang joins Mullum Roots Festival lineup
BLUES and roots star and regional favourite Jeff Lang joins the lineup of the inaugural Mullum Roots Festival next month. The multiple ARIA award-winner has...
Portrait comes home
BEN Quilty's famous portrait of Margaret Olley has found its way home to the gallery she inspired and helped build. The Tweed Regional Gallery and...
Stunning new hiking trail opens in Tweed Byron hinterland
A NEW hiking trail has opened in the region as part of the state government's 'Find Your Path on a NSW Great Walk' campaign. The...
Tax time shock for regional gig workers
NORTHERN Rivers creatives and part-time workers could be in for a tax shock this year, as income from side-hustles and gig work is now...
RA releases 10 more relocatable homes for auction
THE New South Wales Reconstruction Authority has made 10 more flood-affected, relocatable homes available through auction in Lismore on July 8. The release follows the...
Progress made in raising Clarrie Hall dam
TWEED Shire Council has revealed it is in the final stages of assessing the impacts of raising Clarrie Hall Dam by 8.5 metres. The project...
More flood support for businesses and farmers
THE state and federal governments are delivering further funding support to businesses and farmers across the Mid North Coast and Northern Rivers following recent...
Silver award for Tweed Shire Council reporting
TWEED Shire Council has won a Silver Australasian Reporting Award for its 2023–24 Annual Report — the second year in a row it has...
Tweed Community Grants open
LOCAL community groups and not-for-profit organisations are being invited to apply for up to $5,000 in funding through Tweed Shire Council's 2025 Community Grants...
Extra artists for Festival of the Stone lineup
FESTIVAL of the Stone has announced the remainder of its program as the 11th annual event returns to Byron Bay this Saturday, June 14. Each...
Tweed Sustainability Awards open for entry
NOMINATIONS are open for the Tweed Sustainability Awards, recognising local champions working to protect the environment and promote sustainable living. The biennial awards began in...
New exhibitions and the Archibald in Lismore
THREE new exhibitions are opening at the Lismore Regional Gallery in the coming weeks, with a double opening event on Friday, June 27. The twin...
Parli-Flicks short film award now open
THE Parliament of NSW has opened the 2025 Parli-Flicks Short Film Award and is inviting young creatives to enter the annual competition about democracy. Aimed...