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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...
May 25, 2026
LAVA Arts Festival to debut in the Tweed next month
A new arts festival is set to debut in the Tweed Shire region this coming June, building on the decade-long success of the Murwillumbah...
May 24, 2026
Concerns raised over drainage infrastructure at Vintage Lakes
A Banora Point resident has raised concerns about fish becoming trapped and walkways flooding at Vintage Lakes, saying the drainage system is failing wildlife...
May 23, 2026
Wastewater report exposes regional meth divide
METHAMPHETAMINE use remains significantly higher in regional Australia than in capital cities, with a Northern Rivers rehabilitation provider saying local support services are under...
May 23, 2026
Observatory to reopen within weeks after theft
KYOGLE Council says the Mallanganee Observatory-Lookout should be fully operational again within weeks after thieves stole equipment linked to the site's solar power system...
May 23, 2026
Three decades of indie pop ahead of Northern Rivers shows
BEN Lee was just 14 when he entered the 1990s indie scene, and three decades later the singer-songwriter still finds himself fascinated by its...
May 22, 2026
Historic Murwillumbah organ turns 100
THE historic C W Leggo organ at All Saints Anglican Church in Murwillumbah turns 100 in June, with a weekend of performances celebrating a...
May 21, 2026
What’s On
BYRON Connecting Generations autumn event 23 May, 3pm-5:30pm Young families and older members of the community are invited to come along to the Connecting Generations autumn event...
May 21, 2026
Resident recounts motorists risking rising floodwaters
A LIMPINWOOD resident has described being trapped between rapidly rising floodwaters near Crystal Creek earlier this week as heavy rain triggered more than 200...
May 20, 2026
Tweed’s Ben Devlin joins Vivid Sydney line-up with Northern Rivers showcase
AWARD-winning Tweed-based chef Ben Devlin is bringing the produce and seasonal rhythm of the Northern Rivers to Sydney’s dining spotlight, featuring in the Regional...
May 19, 2026
Needle-free flu vaccine available for North Coast children
NORTH Coast residents are being urged to get vaccinated ahead of winter, with health authorities promoting a new needle-free flu vaccine option for young...
May 18, 2026
Northern Rivers venues tapped into vibrancy reforms
LICENSED venues across the Northern Rivers have been visited by Liquor & Gaming NSW’s Hospitality Concierge team as part of a regional push to...
May 17, 2026
Housing squeeze reshapes what Northern Rivers builders are constructing
NORTHERN Rivers builders say more residents are turning to tiny homes, modular housing and secondary dwellings as affordability pressures reshape what people can afford...
May 16, 2026
Students dive into marine science
STUDENTS from Kingscliff High School and five partner primary schools joined marine scientists on the Tweed Coast last week as part of the internationally...
May 16, 2026
PNAU tap rave roots and global success ahead of Byron show
INTERNATIONAL dance music outfit PNAU are heading to regional Australia, with a Byron Bay show on the horizon and a new international collaboration already...
May 15, 2026
Students take learning off the page with 1,000-tree restoration project in Numinbah
YEAR 10 geography students from Sathya Sai College have planted roughly 1,000 native trees on a Numinbah property as part of a hands-on effort...
May 14, 2026
End in sight for Byron yacht drama
Salvage operators are expected to remove a yacht stranded on a Byron Bay beach this Saturday, as owner Jeff Sutton reflects on extraordinary community...
May 14, 2026
Mother and daughter keep Wollongbar post office in the family
A MOTHER and daughter team is keeping Wollongbar Licensed Post Office at the centre of the local community, with Sharon Dransfield and daughter Taylor...
May 14, 2026
Friendship and support at heart of VIEW club milestone
TWIN Towns Day VIEW Club celebrated 58 years of friendship, fundraising and community support at South Tweed Sports Club recently, with members joined by...
May 14, 2026
What’s On
BYRON Local Legends Vol. 4 23 May, 4:30 pm-10:00 pm Local Legends Vol. 4 returns to Hotel Brunswick celebrating the artists shaping the sound of the Northern...
May 13, 2026
Youth gym culture grows in Murwillumbah
MORE young people in Murwillumbah are turning to gym training for both fitness and mental health benefits, with a local manager pointing to school...
May 12, 2026
Richmond MP outlines cost-of-living focus as federal budget looms
Richmond MP Justine Elliot says cost-of-living relief and tax cuts will be central to the federal budget due to be handed down on Tuesday...
May 12, 2026
New pump station to strengthen East Murwillumbah’s flood defences
CONSTRUCTION has begun on a new $2.85 million flood pumping station in East Murwillumbah, a project driven by years of community advocacy to strengthen...
May 11, 2026
New surveillance cameras introduced to deter illegal dumping
TWEED Shire Council is installing new surveillance cameras across the region in an effort to reduce illegal dumping of household waste, including items such...
