Public art brings colour and life to the streets
THE face of Murwillumbah CBD is getting brighter with the latest round of vibrant public art installations. As part of an overarching program of activations...
Vote Kingscliff for NSW top town
THE 2025 NSW Top Tourism Town Awards have named Kingscliff a finalist in the annual accolade, and public voting is now open. The town was...
Safety message for North Coast visitors as holiday crowds return
HOLIDAYMAKERS are being urged to stay safe on the North Coast as beach remediation works continue in the wake of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred. The NSW...
Tweed problem waste accepted again
AFTER the recent suspension of services, Tweed residents can now resume taking limited problematic waste to their usual recycling facility. A large fire at the...
Upgrades for Kingsford Smith Park
BALLINA Shire Council has begun improvement works in the Kingsford Smith Park precinct. The upgrades will enhance pedestrian safety and access in the community space...
Lismore local business legends under the spotlight
LISMORE City Council has launched the Local Legends campaign after ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred to support the local businesses that have moved forward with energy...
Join Tweed Northern Regional Planning Panel
TWEED Shire Council is seeking experienced professionals to serve as council-appointed members of the Northern Regional Planning Panel (NRPP). The NRPP determines regionally significant development...
Jazz songbird Emma Pask in Lismore
AUSTRALIAN award-winning jazz songbird Emma Pask is on a regional tour with the venerable Kevin Hunt and playing Lismore on May 2. Well known for...
Celebrating Tweed seniors
THE New South Wales Seniors Local Achievement Awards have honoured six local seniors in the Tweed. Seniors who make the shire shine and who go...
Soul and sensibility with Wendy Matthews
ONE of Australia's most beloved and respected vocalists, Wendy Matthews, is heading to the North Coast and performing in Ballina on May 25. With a...
Lismore Local Woman of the Year
THE Lismore Electorate Woman of the Year accolade has named 90-year-old Elide (Ellie) Gava as its 2025 recipient. The nonagenarian is well known in the...
Tweed sports precinct unveiled
TWEED Shire Council is inviting residents to provide feedback on the plans for the new Kings Forest sport and recreation facilities. The Depot Road Sports...
Youth Week events across the Tweed
THE Tweed Shire is hosting a rich program of events throughout the area for NSW Youth Week, which runs until April 17. This year's theme...
More support for Lismore carers
LISMORE carers will benefit from a new $400,000 project to improve access to support services and resources across the Northern Rivers. The New South Wales...
Country arts grant now open
THE Country Arts Support Program (CASP) has opened applications for funding of up to $5000. Administered by Arts Northern Rivers through devolved funding from Create...
Sea turtle record rescue
HUNDREDS of baby sea turtles have been released following the largest egg rescue operation in NSW history, carried out just before ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred...
Youth strike a chord
YOUNG musicians aged 11 to 17 are being invited to join the Youth Music Venture program at Seagulls in Tweed Heads. Since 2009, the volunteer-run...
Landmark regional creative report – Who We Are
A NEW report from Arts Northern Rivers has revealed the most comprehensive snapshot of the region's creative sector in more than 15 years, calling...
Wendy Backhous to run for Page
THE Labor Party has confirmed Wendy Backhous as the candidate for the electorate of Page in the upcoming federal election. Backhous said the election was...
Pedal to Paradise raises funds for childhood cancer
A CONVOY of 30 cyclists arrived in Byron Bay this week as part of Pedal to Paradise, a charity ride aiming to raise $300,000...
Power bill help for Lismore employers
THE New South Wales Government has funded Southern Cross University and Norco with more than $140,000 to reduce their energy bills by up to...
Forum flips the script on election events
IN an innovative twist on election campaigning, local groups will lead the Candidates Meet the Community Forum in Murwillumbah on Wednesday, April 16. Two candidates...
Marina Allen tours the Northern Rivers
LA-based songwriter Marina Allen is touring her third studio album and stopping in the Northern Rivers next month for two dates. Eight Pointed Star is...
Byron Soil Improvement project kicks off
A NEW $50,000 project to improve soil health has begun in Byron with an interactive workshop for local farmers and landholders. The Slow the Flow...