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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...
April 13, 2026
The story behind Murwillumbah Guesthouse’s quirky charm
PERCHED above the Tweed River with Mt Warning in the background, the Murwillumbah Guesthouse has drawn travellers for more than 40 years. Its colourful interiors,...
April 12, 2026
Fatbergs clog Tweed sewer network
RESIDENTS are being urged to reconsider what they flush and pour down household drains, as Tweed Shire Council reveals crews are removing large volumes...
April 12, 2026
Aled Jones graces Ballina RSL with his long-awaited tour
FOR Welsh performer Aled Jones, a piece of advice from late Irish broadcasting legend Terry Wogan has stayed with him. For Welsh performer Aled Jones,...
April 11, 2026
Murwillumbah Youth Fest returns bigger than ever
MURBAH Youth Fest will return to Murwillumbah for its fourth year, continuing to grow as a youth-led event that celebrates young people across the...
April 11, 2026
Murwillumbah Farmers’ Market marks 15 years of growth, community and sustainability
THE Murwillumbah Farmers' Market will celebrate its 15th anniversary later this month, marking a milestone for a community institution that has grown from humble...
April 11, 2026
Northern Rivers man breathes new life into old postie bikes
AFTER years riding modified postie bikes in offbeat flat-track races, longtime Tumbulgum local Dave Baker's latest project — fitting a sidecar for a companion...
April 10, 2026
From market stall to Mediterranean pantry, Tierra opens first Tweed store
THE opening of Tierra Bulk Foods in Tweed Heads marks the first permanent retail space for founders Juan Lozano and Elena Pastor, whose once-humble...
April 10, 2026
South Lismore post office to host Anzac Day river of poppies display
A SOUTH Lismore post office will transform into a community Anzac Day display, with locals invited to contribute wartime artefacts to a growing in-store...
April 10, 2026
Local Smackdown
KINGSCLIFF grunge outfit Eyesite are bringing their raw, nostalgic sound to the Coolangatta Hotel next month, driven by 90s alt-rock influences and a growing...
April 9, 2026
Cafe helps transform Murwillumbah’s Sunnyside Mall complex
TAKE A Break Café has become a fixture in Murwillumbah, serving up affordable meals and drawing regulars into its space beneath Sunnyside Mall. Since opening...
April 9, 2026
What’s on 10/04
BYRON Loose Content 18 April, 7pm Three-piece alt-rock band Loose Content originally formed in the Byron Shire and have since built a growing presence in Melbourne’s vibrant...
April 8, 2026
UP right exhibition celebrates Wollumbin, birds, and ecological resilience
A new installation titled UP right is now on display at Murwillumbah's M-Arts Precinct, inviting viewers to experience the natural world from a fresh...
April 7, 2026
New platform for black swans
TWEED Shire Council has recently installed a floating roosting platform at Lake Kimberley in Banora Point, offering black swans a safer place to rest...
April 6, 2026
Tweed residents remove over 300 adult cane toads in online challenge
A Bogangar team has taken top honours in the Tweed's latest cane toad busting challenge, removing hundreds of toads and tadpoles in a nine...
April 5, 2026
Soaring fuel costs squeeze Northern Rivers musicians
MUSICIANS across the Northern Rivers say rising fuel costs are making it harder to sustain a career built on long-distance travel and regular gigs. Dave...
April 4, 2026
Zac Efron’s Northern Rivers eco home to begin construction within weeks
A SUSTAINABLE home designed for actor Zac Efron in the Northern Rivers is set to begin construction in the coming weeks, with zero-waste design...
April 3, 2026
Potager marks decade of dining
POTAGER marked its tenth anniversary last weekend with a special degustation featuring ten tastings for ten years, bringing together past and present management alongside...
April 3, 2026
Southern Edge to screen at Byron Theatre
SOUTHERN Edge is set to screen at Byron Theatre on 23 April, following surfer Torren Martyn and filmmaker Ishka Folkwell as they attempt to...
April 3, 2026
Surf punk meets mariachi on Brunswick stage
THERE'S something very fitting about Brunswick Hotel hosting Surf Trash on April 19, a venue just minutes from the ocean welcoming a band whose...
April 2, 2026
Rebate expanded to cover period and incontinence products
TWEED Shire Council has expanded its reusable hygiene product rebate scheme, allowing Tweed residents to claim money back on period, incontinence and nappy products...
April 2, 2026
What’s On
BYRON PNAU (DJ Set) plus special guests 10 April, 8pm Fresh off a massive run of releases, PNAU’s legacy spans homegrown anthems like Embrace, Chameleon and Go...
April 2, 2026
Surf punk meets mariachi on Brunswick stage
SKEGSS shared the stage with a mariachi band during their recent show at Hotel Brunswick, blending surf rock with Mexican folk music in an...
April 1, 2026
April Fools’ chaos hits Northern Rivers social feeds
Northern Rivers residents did double takes this morning as April Fools’ pranks spread across social media, with councils, police and local businesses joining in. Cape...
