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April 29, 2026
Council sets benchmark with A-level rating from Carbon Disclosure Project
TWEED Shire Council has secured an A-rating from the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), placing it among just 30 cities across the Asia-Pacific to achieve...
April 28, 2026
Popular foreshore park and pathway upgraded after flood damage
A POPULAR foreshore park and pathway at Ebenezer Park in Tweed Heads has been upgraded after severe flooding and storms caused extensive damage in...
April 28, 2026
EOIs open for Community Building Partnership grants in Lismore electorate
EXPRESSIONS of interest are now open for the NSW Government’s Community Building Partnership (CBP) program, which will provide $450,000 in funding for the Lismore...
April 27, 2026
Tweed Tourism Co general manager steps down
THE Tweed Tourism Co general manager Sally Scott has finished in the role, as Tweed Shire Council prepares to bring its $1.06 million annual...
April 26, 2026
Swamp beer lives on
THE 25th anniversary of Murwillumbah's infamous "Swamp Beer" incident was marked over the Easter weekend, with a local artist revisiting the event through a...
April 26, 2026
Inside the cranium: Ross Noble thrives on the unexpected
ROSS Noble will bring his Cranium of Curiosities show to Lismore's Star Court Theatre this month, delivering a performance built on improvisation rather than...
April 25, 2026
Mobile CCTV unit deployed at Pottsville Memorial Oval in response to vandalism
A MOBILE CCTV unit has been installed at Pottsville Memorial Oval after vandalism saw several fence pickets kicked out, many beyond repair. Approximately 20 vertical...
April 24, 2026
Tapes from the frontline: Tweed veteran recalls war and home
A MURWILLUMBAH veteran who recorded messages on tape to stay connected with his wife during the Vietnam War has reflected on the contrast between...
April 24, 2026
Haute mess: Versace Boys take the stage at M-Arts Precinct
VERSACE Boys will bring their chaotic blend of satirical pop-hop to Murwillumbah's M-Arts Precinct on 2 May, leaning into absurdity, spectacle and improvisation. The Byron...
April 23, 2026
Thousands of homemade poppies line Murwillumbah bridge
THOUSANDS of handmade poppies now line the Murwillumbah bridge, forming a striking Anzac Day display created by local volunteers. The installation, known as Poppies on...
April 23, 2026
What’s on around the region
BYRON The Grogans 1 May, 7pm Melbourne trio The Grogans bring their biggest East Coast headline show to date to Byron Bay’s Beach Hotel this May. Known...
April 21, 2026
Community climate projects take focus at Climate Catch Up event
A free community climate event at Husk Farm Distillery later this month aims to turn local ideas into action, bringing together residents, council and...
April 20, 2026
Hastings Point headland plan targets erosion and cultural protection as visitor numbers surge
A new management plan for Hastings Point headland will begin by stabilising key access tracks, as council responds to rising visitor numbers and growing...
April 19, 2026
Film screening examines the environmental impacts of animal agriculture
A screening of the 2021 documentary Eating Our Way to Extinction will be held in Murwillumbah later this month, highlighting the environmental impact of...
April 18, 2026
Murwillumbah Community Centre partners with The Family Centre after Nullum House closure
A partnership between Murwillumbah Community Centre (MCC) and The Family Centre (TFC) will reshape how local support services are delivered, following the closure of...
April 18, 2026
Loose Content return home for Byron show
NORTHERN Rivers-born indie punk outfit Loose Content will return to Byron Bay this weekend to launch their new EP Forth & Back at Howl...
April 17, 2026
Snorkel tours turn locals into ocean researchers
A new conservation initiative is opening the waters off Fingal Head and Cook Island Aquatic Reserve to locals, combining guided snorkelling with citizen science...
April 17, 2026
Lismore library panel to explore how young people can create change
LISMORE Library will bring together a panel of local speakers during Youth Week to show young people there are many ways to create change...
April 16, 2026
More flight cuts announced following Gold Coast cancellations
PANCHO SYMES with MITCHELL CRAIG Northern Rivers travellers are set to face higher fares and fewer flight options, as airlines cut domestic services amid surging...
April 16, 2026
Community to rally again over Rainbow Bay Surf Club as protest campaign evolves
PROTESTERS will return to Snapper Rocks on April 18 for a second rally against the proposed redevelopment of the Rainbow Bay Surf Lifesaving Club. The...
April 16, 2026
Badlands Vinyl marks Record Store Day with live music and exclusive releases
BADLANDS Vinyl will mark Record Store Day on 18 April with exclusive vinyl releases and live in-store performances from local bands. Owner Kim Lloyd said...
April 16, 2026
Inside Media Puzzle’s absurd world
MEDIA Puzzle will launch their new album New Racehorse at Blah Bar this month. The project was born in 2023, the brainchild of Tom Peter...
April 15, 2026
Mentors open doors
BURRINGBAR Public School's Year 6 mentoring program is connecting students with professionals across a wide range of industries, with one student recently training with...
April 14, 2026
More than 400 students compete at interschool cross country
MORE than 400 students laced up their runners as Stokers Siding Public School hosted its largest-ever combined school's cross country on 2 April, continuing...
