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.
September 1, 2025
Bike Film Night rides back into the region
THE Big Bike Film Night 2025 is returning to the region with two presentations in Brunswick Heads on August 28 and Lismore on August...
August 31, 2025
Saving the East Coast koala, one seedling at a time
NEW research shows most Australians underestimate the risk of koalas becoming extinct, despite a parliamentary inquiry warning the species could disappear from New South...
August 30, 2025
More shark surveillance needed for Cabarita
TWEED Shire Council has renewed its call for more state funding for shark-spotting drones after a surfer's board was bitten in half at Cabarita...
August 30, 2025
Saving money and the planet on Second Hand Saturday
NORTHERN NSW's biggest garage sale trail will return on September 20 with the Second Hand Saturday event. Now in its 17th year, the program encourages...
August 30, 2025
Sexy sounds and going against the grain
MUSICIAN and frontman Dave Graney is feeling cold, freezing in fact. The artist is dreaming of Northern NSW's sunnier climes as he prepares for the...
August 29, 2025
Spangled Drongo brings new chapter for The Citadel
THE Spangled Drongo Brewery has taken over operations at The Citadel in Murwillumbah, launching the partnership with a soft opening last week. Hundreds of community...
August 29, 2025
Riders on the storm
WET weather is no longer stopping Riding for the Disabled in the Tweed Valley. The organisation is now delivering therapeutic equine activities all year round...
August 28, 2025
Fashion forward at Twin Towns Day View Club fundraiser
THE Twin Towns Day View Club is hosting its annual fundraising fashion parade at the South Tweed Sports Club on Thursday, October 2. Showcasing the...
August 28, 2025
NSW Health says no to chickenpox parties
NSW Health has issued a public alert after a spike in chickenpox cases among school-aged children in the Northern Rivers. Regional director of North Coast...
August 14, 2025
Tweed teen daring to dream
A TWEED teenager has been named a finalist in the national 2025 Redkite and Coles Dare to Dream Scholarship. Diagnosed with stage four Hodgkin's Lymphoma...
August 13, 2025
Vote for your local legends
TWEED Shire Council is calling on the community to nominate local legends for the 2025 Australia Day Awards. Nominations are now open for the annual...
August 12, 2025
Brunching bistro style in Murwillumbah
ONE of Tweed's culinary crown jewels has broadened its appeal, with acclaimed fine dining establishment Bistro Livi now serving brunch every Saturday. Since opening five...
August 12, 2025
Flamenco fusion at its finest
GUITARIST Damian Wright traverses a diverse musical path as the bandleader for fusion ensemble Bandaluzia. The acclaimed Sydney-based outfit blends contemporary flamenco music and dance...
August 11, 2025
New ambulance stations for the Northern Rivers
TWO new ambulance stations have opened in Lismore and Mullumbimby, providing a boost to frontline emergency services in the Northern Rivers. The NSW government contributed...
August 11, 2025
Big win for Uki sport
THE Uki community has had a sporting win with the upgraded Vic Bianchetti Sports Ground and clubhouse officially opened by NSW Minister for Sport...
August 11, 2025
Seeds of change
A BOLD new initiative is taking root in the region with Seed Northern Rivers announcing its flagship program, the Seed Giving Circle. The program was...
August 11, 2025
Arts in a time of global crisis
THE latest Politics of Life: This Stuff Matters event, to be held at the M|Arts Precinct on August 21, will highlight the crucial role...
August 10, 2025
Lismore teen spearheads anti-bullying campaign
LISMORE student Milaya Mackenzie has transformed her fear of school into a source of inspiration, thanks to a life-changing program run by Social Futures. Mackenzie...
August 10, 2025
Tweed border revamp
CENTRAL Tweed Heads is set to undergo a makeover after Tweed Shire Council successfully bid for a $1.5 million grant from the NSW Department...
August 10, 2025
Northern Rivers export trade opportunities on the agenda
AROUND 50 people from businesses and industry groups gathered at Husk Farm Distillery in Tumbulgum for the latest NSW Government ASEAN Market Update for...
August 9, 2025
John Schumann’s corrugated highway
IN the Autumn of 1983, John Schumann and his folk group Redgum set a new standard with their seminal Sydney concert and the ensuing...
August 9, 2025
New flood-resilient classrooms roll in
STUDENTS and staff at Condong Public School in the Tweed hinterland have welcomed the delivery of new flood-resilient classroom modules. The installation of the buildings,...
August 7, 2025
How to keep kids safe in the smart phone era
GRASSROOTS initiative Wait Mate is hosting a community conversation called Digital Wellbeing and Childhood in Kingscliff on Wednesday August 13. The event is designed for...
August 6, 2025
New fire trucks for the Northern Rivers
NEW firefighting tankers, operational technology and equipment have arrived in the Lismore electorate in preparation for the next bushfire season. Member for Lismore Janelle Saffin...
