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August 12, 2025
Flamenco fusion at its finest
GUITARIST Damian Wright traverses a diverse musical path as the bandleader for fusion ensemble Bandaluzia. The acclaimed Sydney-based outfit blends contemporary flamenco music and dance...
August 12, 2025
Brunching bistro style in Murwillumbah
ONE of Tweed's culinary crown jewels has broadened its appeal, with acclaimed fine dining establishment Bistro Livi now serving brunch every Saturday. Since opening five...
August 11, 2025
New ambulance stations for the Northern Rivers
TWO new ambulance stations have opened in Lismore and Mullumbimby, providing a boost to frontline emergency services in the Northern Rivers. The NSW government contributed...
August 11, 2025
Big win for Uki sport
THE Uki community has had a sporting win with the upgraded Vic Bianchetti Sports Ground and clubhouse officially opened by NSW Minister for Sport...
August 11, 2025
Arts in a time of global crisis
THE latest Politics of Life: This Stuff Matters event, to be held at the M|Arts Precinct on August 21, will highlight the crucial role...
August 11, 2025
Seeds of change
A BOLD new initiative is taking root in the region with Seed Northern Rivers announcing its flagship program, the Seed Giving Circle. The program was...
August 10, 2025
Lismore teen spearheads anti-bullying campaign
LISMORE student Milaya Mackenzie has transformed her fear of school into a source of inspiration, thanks to a life-changing program run by Social Futures. Mackenzie...
August 10, 2025
Northern Rivers export trade opportunities on the agenda
AROUND 50 people from businesses and industry groups gathered at Husk Farm Distillery in Tumbulgum for the latest NSW Government ASEAN Market Update for...
August 10, 2025
Tweed border revamp
CENTRAL Tweed Heads is set to undergo a makeover after Tweed Shire Council successfully bid for a $1.5 million grant from the NSW Department...
August 9, 2025
New flood-resilient classrooms roll in
STUDENTS and staff at Condong Public School in the Tweed hinterland have welcomed the delivery of new flood-resilient classroom modules. The installation of the buildings,...
August 9, 2025
John Schumann’s corrugated highway
IN the Autumn of 1983, John Schumann and his folk group Redgum set a new standard with their seminal Sydney concert and the ensuing...
August 7, 2025
How to keep kids safe in the smart phone era
GRASSROOTS initiative Wait Mate is hosting a community conversation called Digital Wellbeing and Childhood in Kingscliff on Wednesday August 13. The event is designed for...
August 6, 2025
Person-centred support connecting communities
BYRON Bay man Stephan Lewis was homeless and seriously ill when he faced an uncertain future sleeping rough in the Northern Rivers. "It was scary,"...
August 6, 2025
New fire trucks for the Northern Rivers
NEW firefighting tankers, operational technology and equipment have arrived in the Lismore electorate in preparation for the next bushfire season. Member for Lismore Janelle Saffin...
August 5, 2025
The evolution of speaking easy
THE Tweed Regional Museum's new exhibition Speak Easy opened last week, exploring the intriguing evolution of modern communication technology. Speak Easy dives into the history...
August 5, 2025
Keeping a sense of place at heart
COUNTRY singer-songwriter Sara Storer is enjoying some peace after her husband and kids have departed for the Darwin Show. "I've come down with the flu,...
August 5, 2025
Moments matter in combating loneliness
NEW national research has revealed that a loneliness crisis is engulfing young Australians and that two in five young people in the Northern Rivers...
August 4, 2025
More policing for Murwillumbah on the way
EXTRA policing and a 24-hour manned police station are on the way for Murwillumbah, according to a recent state government budget update. Member for Lismore...
August 3, 2025
Flood-resilient school plans released
PLANS for a new flood-resilient Richmond River High School campus have been released for community feedback. The North Lismore site will house 36 classrooms, specialist...
August 3, 2025
Inclusive soccer dad finalist in Australian Fathering Awards
NORTHERN RIVERS dad Brad Ambridge has been named as a finalist in The Fathering Project's 2025 Australian Fathering Awards. The founder of the inclusive soccer...
August 2, 2025
Flood cover renewed for Tweed shire assets
TWEED Shire Council has reinstated its flood cover after investing $50 million in mitigation and resilience measures for community assets. The council stated that the...
August 1, 2025
Small things making a big difference with Keith’s Closet
A NEW mental health initiative, Keith's Closet, officially opened at Lismore Base Hospital on Tuesday, July 29. NSW Minister for Health Ryan Park, Minister for...
August 1, 2025
Jazz thriving and jiving in Tweed
THE Tweed River Jazz Club has released its program for the coming months, with the non-profit, volunteer-led club going from strength to strength after...
August 1, 2025
New documentary film course in Condong
LOCAL documentary maker Jordan Edmeades is launching the Documentary Film Academy at the Mill Creative Precinct in Condong this month. The new weekly classes will...
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