Suzi Quatro rockin in 2025
THE indefatigable queen of rock and roll, Suzi Quatro, hits the Tweed in January as part of her world tour. On her 40th Australian...
Dry Dock boat launch gets a makeover
RESIDENTS are invited to have their say on a proposed upgrade to the Dry Dock Road boat launching facilities, with the plan aiming to...
Áine Tyrrell’s radical acts of defiance
ÁINE Tyrrell is a formidable artist known for her powerful stage presence and plain speaking. Tweed audiences experienced her vibrant Irish as F*** tour...
Ballina call out for new ward committee members
BALLINA Shire Council is inviting expressions of interest from not-for-profit community groups to join three community-based Ward Committees. The committees represent the shire's A, B,...
Private land care crucial for Tweed conservation
TWEED Shire Council is encouraging landowners to engage with its integrated Private Land Conservation Program (PLCP). A misunderstood and largely unknown land care fact is...
New research confirms benefits of circus and arts for young people
AUSTRALIA'S leading youth circus company, Spaghetti Circus, has released a new research report revealing the substantial positive impact of circus arts on young people's...
Shannon and the Clams return to the region
CALIFORNIA garage-rock band Shannon and the Clams is returning to Australia and dropping into Bangalow at a special Eltham Hotel off-site show. Known for their...
S. G. Goodman debut Australian tour
KENTUCKY native, US artist S.G. Goodman tours Australia for the first time in February and brings her Americana, folk, country, and rock show to...
Dionne Warwick’s one last tour
DIONNE Warwick will bring her final tour to Twin Towns on Wednesday, January 15, offering Australian audiences a chance to celebrate 50 years of...
New pet registration rules
BYRON Shire Council is encouraging residents to review new NSW pet registration requirements enacted earlier this year. The new rules aim to improve pet...
Love is in the air at Tweed’s wedding fair
THE Tweed Wedding Trail will mark its ninth consecutive year on January 12 and continues to grow as a flagship destination wedding event. The free...
Abby Dobson brings the cabaret to Speakeasy
AUSTRALIAN singer/songwriter Abby Dobson will join the Speakeasy lineup of artists in Byron Theatre's forthcoming series of cabaret shows on January 10. Dobson's star rose...
Nathan Cavaleri plays Byron Speakeasy
GUITARIST and songwriter Nathan Cavaleri is bringing his intimate tour to Byron Theatre's Speakeasy series on January 7. The former child prodigy was a regular...
Southern Cross University among highest in world sustainability rankings
THE 2025 QS World University Rankings: Sustainability has named Southern Cross University (SCU) the best-performing Regional Universities Network member. In assessing the commitment to meeting...
Kyogle greenlights new Northern Rivers community-run eco-village
KYOGLE Shire Council has approved Afterlee Eco-village, a new cooperative community-based living site 20 minutes west of the town. Co-founder of the project, Shane Sylvanspring,...
Direct from Vegas – Legends in Concert
One of the world's most highly regarded tribute shows, Legends in Concert, is heading to Twin Towns for four shows on January 4 and...
Heroine: The Cabaret
LOCAL legendary cabaret performers The Loveys bring their cabaret Heroine to the Drill Hall Theatre on Friday, January 24. Heroine the Cabaret explores the truth...
Get ready to party like it’s 2025
THE Tweed region will come alive to a raft of New Year's celebrations for all ages and tastes, from the country to the coast...
Sunday fun day for rescued hounds
LOCAL not-for-profit Friends of the Hound (FOTH) is urging dog lovers to consider adopting or fostering a greyhound this holiday season. Once a week, rescued...
Rock out for NYE at Twin Towns
Ella Hooper's renaissance is having a long build. The indomitable frontwoman of Killing Heidi has recently graced our screens with Elly-May Barnes in the...
A summer of art
The Northern Rivers region hosts some of Australia's best regional and community galleries. The 2024/25 summer program is diverse and impressive, with great masters,...
Mercs are thirsty for a big night at Ballina RSL
THIRSTY Merc is bringing its Electric Summer tour to the region with a show at Ballina RSL on December 28. After a swathe of sold-out...
Swim into summer
WITH the holiday season fast approaching, the Tweed Regional Aquatic Centre (TRAC) is wrapping up 2024 programs and updating opening hours for the summer. A...
Noiseworks takes you back at the Kingscliff Beach Hotel
NOISEWORKS provided an anthemic soundtrack to a generation, and the legendary rockers return to the region on a limited-date tour landing in Kingscliff on...