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.
July 19, 2024
Aussie star shines a light on Aussie lingo
AUTHOR and actor William McInnes returns to the region for the Byron Writers Festival (August 9-11) with his new book Yeah, Nah! From "bunging it...
July 19, 2024
Searching for Charlie Owen
Charlie Owen is one of Australia's most respected musicians with a career spanning three decades. Following successful sold out shows is Brisbane, Sydney, and Canberra,...
July 17, 2024
Embrace the winter chill at Byron Beachside Market
Byron Community Markets is inviting locals and visitors to step outside and embrace the brisk sea air at the quarterly artisan Byron Beachside Market,...
July 17, 2024
Chinderah park upgrades to boost flood resilience and accessibility
TWEED Shire is seeking community feedback on draft concept plans to upgrade Turnock Park and John Oxley Park at Chinderah to make the parks...
July 17, 2024
Ballina to host Regional Doubles Pickleball Tournament
THE NORTHERN Rivers Regional Pickleball Tournament is due to start at the Ballina Indoor Sports Centre on August 2, until August 4. The Friday is...
July 17, 2024
Regional producers reign at Earth Beer
LOCAL producers are bustling with innovations nestled in the peaceful farm pocket of Cudgen. Earth Beer Company, situated on a 25-acre avocado farm, uses the...
July 16, 2024
Career call for young musicians
The Australian Youth Orchestra (AYO) is inviting young musicians from around Australia to apply now for its 2025 programs. The AYO offers tailored training and...
July 16, 2024
Input sought about Crabbes Creek Community Hall upgrade
TWEED residents are invited to provide feedback on an upgrade to the Crabbes Creek Community Hall. Improvements aim to make the venue flood-resilient and...
July 16, 2024
Tweed Regional Museum celebrate 20 years with stunning program
TWEED Regional Museum, the premier resource for Tweed's history, is celebrating two decades of telling the region's stories. The 2024 birthday theme is 'All things...
July 15, 2024
Local Tweed family business expands after excellence award
LOCAL Tweed-based family business Ezi Office National has recently expanded its services after serving the community with office supplies for more than a decade. The...
July 15, 2024
Koala funding inadequate to protect species from extinction
LEADING conservation organisation Friends of the Koala say despite funding the NSW Koala Strategy, the recent NSW State Budget did not go far enough...
July 15, 2024
Community input sought on draft housing strategy for Tweed
TWEED Shire Council is urging the community to provide feedback on the draft Affordable Housing Strategy as the housing crisis deepens in the region....
July 14, 2024
Birth trauma comes out of the shadows
BIRTH Trauma Awareness Week 2024 will run from July 21 to 28, with the theme "Informed Consent". The week aims to raise awareness about consent,...
July 14, 2024
Finalists announced for $30,000 Wollumbin Art Award
THE TWEED Regional Gallery has announced 72 finalists for the biennial Wollumbin Art Award, showcasing the calibre of artists across the region. The finalists were...
July 13, 2024
Rhoda Roberts tells tales of family and culture
Highly esteemed cultural leader Rhoda Roberts is bringing her powerful storytelling to the region in a NORPA production of My Cousin Frank. The show unearths...
July 13, 2024
Grants for Northern Rivers farmers to boost best practice
Two new grants are on offer to Northern Rivers farmers to encourage environmental best practices and support producers transitioning to certified organic status. The latest...
July 13, 2024
The Last Violin returns triumphant
Award-winning documentary The Last Violin is returning to the north coast in July for an intimate screening, concert and film-maker Q&A at the Citadel...
