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June 8, 2026
Finding community in the pool
ABORIGINAL and Torres Strait Islander community members and their families based in the Tweed are being encouraged to take part in two free, culturally...
June 7, 2026
Artists compete for inaugural Small Worlds Sculpture Prize
A NEW sculpture prize featuring artists from across the Northern Rivers and Gold Coast will debut at Murwillumbah's M-Arts Precinct this month as part...
June 7, 2026
Scarred paper and stories of hunger
HENRI van Noordenburg's works often act as circular binocular-like lenses into scarred monochrome landscapes; fragile textures carved painstakingly into paper that reflect an ongoing...
June 6, 2026
Council hunts tree vandals
COUNCIL crews have discovered significant damage to vegetation at Cabarita Headland, including a mature Norfolk Pine that had been cut through and left standing. Further...
June 5, 2026
Kingscliff High School rolls out e-bike safety program for students
KINGSCLIFF High School students are completing an online safety course before receiving a numbered identification plate under a new program aimed at promoting safer...
June 4, 2026
The Mowerman rolls into Murwillumbah
CLAUDE "The Mowerman" Harvey rolled into Murwillumbah recently as part of a 15-year campaign that has seen the 80-year-old push a decorated lawnmower more...
June 4, 2026
What’s On
BYRON Grigoryan Brothers: Past, Present and Future 11 June, 7pm-9:20pm With a repertoire spanning centuries, continents and genres, Slava and Leonard Grigoryan are regarded as Australia’s finest...
June 3, 2026
Carols cash supports Wedgetail
MURWILLUMBAH'S Carols in the Park organisers have donated $2,000 to community-run hospice Wedgetail Retreat after two years of delivering the annual event. Representatives from the...
June 2, 2026
Rare osprey moment earns photo award
A Pottsville photographer has captured a rare moment of an Eastern Osprey bathing at Hastings Point, earning recognition in a Northern Rivers photography competition. Rachel...
June 2, 2026
Kingscliff student heads to Youth Parliament
KINGSCLIFF High School student Archie Allsopp has been chosen to represent the Richmond electorate at the National Youth Parliament 2026 in Canberra. A Year 12...
June 1, 2026
Rare moonbow photographed over Tweed Valley
A TWEED Valley resident has captured a rare moonbow near Uki after spotting the unusual nighttime phenomenon while driving home through light rain. Gus Kidman...
May 31, 2026
New Tweed film portal aims to attract more productions
TWEED Shire Council has launched a new online portal designed to streamline filming applications and make it easier for screen productions to work across...
May 30, 2026
New immersive work captures the soundtrack of Northern Rivers farms
NORTHERN Rivers farm sounds, from cattle calls and gates to wind and machinery, will become the soundtrack of an immersive new performance premiering at...
May 29, 2026
Walk on Country brings stories of Country to Kingscliff
A Walk on Country event in Kingscliff will invite the Tweed community to connect with Aboriginal culture, stories and Country during National Reconciliation Week. Hosted...
May 29, 2026
Why Zumba classes are still drawing a crowd in Goonellabah
DANCE fitness classes that once swept through gyms and community halls across Australia are still getting people moving, with Zumba continuing to attract people...
May 29, 2026
360 says faith helped him break addiction cycle ahead of Kingscliff show
AUSTRALIAN rapper Matt Colwell, better known as 360, says recovery and Christianity helped him break a long cycle of addiction as he prepares to...
May 28, 2026
Two charged after alleged Byron Bay police pursuit over stolen e-bikes
Two men are due to face court on Thursday after an alleged police pursuit near Byron Bay in which projectiles including a fuel drum...
May 28, 2026
E-bike vandalism damages South Tweed Junior Rugby League club’s main field
SOUTH Tweed Junior Rugby League club (JRL) says recent vandalism involving youths on e-bikes has caused significant damage to its main field, impacting its...
May 28, 2026
What’s On
BYRON Arte Kanela Flamenco 5 June, 7pm-8:40pm Arte Kanela Flamenco is an internationally renowned flamenco ensemble known for powerful performances, musical integrity, and a deep connection to...
May 27, 2026
Heavy rain and hazardous surf forecast for Northern Rivers with up to 50mm tipped
HEAVY rain is forecast across parts of the Northern Rivers for the rest of today and into tomorrow, with the Bureau of Meteorology predicting...
May 27, 2026
Pressures weigh on Northern Rivers farmers amid ongoing economic uncertainty
NORTHERN Rivers farmers say rising fuel and fertiliser costs, along with ongoing supply uncertainty, are increasing pressure on agricultural businesses across the region and...
May 26, 2026
Council opens talks on possible shared future use of former greyhound track site
LISMORE City Council has resolved to begin negotiations with two organisations over the possible shared future use of the former Greyhound Track site at...
May 26, 2026
Kingscliff to host world’s largest women’s surfing festival
WHAT organisers describe as the world's largest women's surfing festival will return to the Tweed Coast next month, backed by $110,000 in NSW Government...
May 25, 2026
Future of South Murwillumbah flood buyback land takes next step
PLANNING for the future of South Murwillumbah's flood buyback land has moved forward, with consultants appointed to help shape a resilience focused master plan...
