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December 11, 2024
First Nations cultural grants open
THE New South Wales Government is inviting Aboriginal community organisations to apply for event and activities grants to celebrate and promote First Nations cultures. The...
December 10, 2024
NSW coronial Inquest to examine lithium-ion battery fires and deaths
A NSW Coroners Court inquest will investigate deaths and serious fires caused by Lithium-ion batteries in the wake of a spike in incidents causing...
December 10, 2024
Pottsville seawall repairs complete
TWEED Council work to repair and restore the collapsed seawalls at Mooball Creek, Pottsville, was completed late last month. The seawall erosion was accelerated by...
December 8, 2024
Tweed Coast Tigers in pre-season training
THE 2025 AFL pre-season preparations at the Tweed Coast Tigers are in full swing and will focus on ramping up training sessions in the...
December 8, 2024
Tweed Council’s word on the great wheelie bin debate
STRONG community opinions have emerged following Tweed Shire councillor Kimberly Hone's call to increase the council's pick up of general waste red bins from...
December 7, 2024
World’s Greatest Shave all year round
MURWILLUMBAH teen Mahalia Ashforth has shaved her long locks to support the Leukaemia Foundation's World's Greatest Shave, raising funds for cancer patients and vital...
December 6, 2024
Resilient Kids reaches one year milestone
THE Northern Rivers Resilient Kids program recently celebrated one year of supporting children and young people. More than 5,300 young people have accessed the initiative's...
December 6, 2024
Permanent Tweed home for Margaret Olley’s portrait
The Tweed Regional Gallery & Margaret Olley Art Centre is seeking the support of the community to purchase the Archibald Prize-winning portrait of Olley...
December 5, 2024
Politics of Life sparks debate
A PACKED crowd at M|Arts heard Griffith Review founder Julianne Shultz and author Judith White discuss how to live through political chaos at the...
December 5, 2024
Emergency Hub Planned
A $28 million emergency services precinct will transform Byron Bay, providing state-of-the-art facilities for NSW Police and Fire and Rescue NSW. The precinct will be...
December 3, 2024
Flood mitigation work at Suffolk Park
WORK has begun to reduce flooding risks at Suffolk Park's Coogera Circuit Detention Basin. Byron Shire Council is upgrading the site, located off Bottlebrush Crescent,...
December 2, 2024
Tweed’s water declared safe in PFAS testing
INDEPENDENT testing by Sydney Water Laboratory Services has found that PFAS levels in Tweed Shire's tap water are well below current and proposed limits...
December 2, 2024
NRCF celebrates 20 years and announces new grant recipients
The Northern Rivers Community Foundation (NRCF) marked 20 years of supporting over 645 regional projects last Thursday with a milestone gathering in Byron Bay. Delivering...
December 1, 2024
Ballina community invited to shape future flooding plans
THE Ballina Shire Council has opened two studies for public consultation to enhance community resilience and preparation to withstand the challenges and impacts of...
December 1, 2024
Tweed Council seeks input on future of Kingscliff flood village land
TWEED Shire Council is calling for community feedback on the future of Kingscliff's Elrond Street site before submissions close on December 2. The site, currently...
December 1, 2024
Daryl Braithwaite returns to the region
ICONIC Australian singer Daryl Braithwaite is returning to the region on December 21, bringing a full band and a repertoire of retrospective hits and...
November 30, 2024
Funding boost for regenerative farming
TWEED farmers will benefit from a new $60,000 agribusiness training initiative aimed at improving profitability and encouraging regenerative practices. The funding, secured by Tweed Shire...
November 30, 2024
Radio Luxembourg starring John Waters in Tweed
John Waters is set to take the stage at Twin Towns on January 10, performing his Radio Luxembourg show with his six-piece band, Stewart...
November 29, 2024
Murwillumbah Philharmonic Choir’s glory of song
The atmosphere at All Saints Anglican Church was resplendent last Sunday with the Murwillumbah Philharmonic Choir's Glory of Song concert. The vast repertoire featured John...
November 29, 2024
Time to shine
THE Tweed Seniors Festival is set to return in March 2025, with residents invited to participate and nominate outstanding seniors for recognition. As part of...
November 28, 2024
Making Tracks street party this Saturday
SOUTH Murwillumbah's culture and vibrant community spirit will be on show tomorrow, Saturday, November 30, at the Making Tracks Street Party. The free community event...
November 26, 2024
War Memorial grants now open
COMMUNITY groups and ex-service organisations can now apply for grants to conserve, repair, and protect war memorials across New South Wales. The Community War Memorial...
November 26, 2024
Bat warning issued as summer begins
NORTH Coast health officials are urging residents to avoid handling flying foxes, fruit bats, or microbats this spring and summer, as contact with these...
November 25, 2024
Three Blue Ducks at The Bruns
THE iconic Hotel Brunswick is unveiling a new collaboration with the restaurant Three Blue Ducks, launching in December. The Ducks at Hotel Brunswick combines the...
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