New funding for free community street events
THE New South Wales Government's renewed Open Streets Program has funded three Northern Rivers councils to run free community events for the next three...
Community input on new assistance animals draft policy
THE Tweed Shire Council is seeking community feedback on its new draft policy regarding Assistance Animals in Council Places. The draft outlines standards for animals...
The Loveys bid farewell
THE beloved Northern Rivers ensemble The Loveys have called it a day after a decade of delighting audiences with their feisty, folky, musical take...
Normie Rowe shares the story so far
AUSTRALIA's original King of Pop, Normie Rowe, is bringing songs and tales of his storied career to Twin Towns next month. Normie – The Story...
Regional winners in NSW Training Awards
FIVE local community members have been recognised for excellence in vocational education and training at last week's 2025 North and Mid North Coast Regional...
New garden base grows hope for local teens
YOUTH project RiverTracks has formed a new partnership with Murwillumbah Community Garden to deliver its early intervention programs. The organisation engages at-risk young people between...
Breast cancer support group starts in the Tweed
A NEW breast cancer support group, Healing Together, has started meeting monthly in the Murwillumbah area. The group will also host an afternoon tea launch...
Head of the Tweed returns after five years
THE Head of the Tweed rowing race is returning to the region after five long years, two floods, and a pandemic. The 21 km half...
More funds to restore public spaces
THE state government will spend $110 million to revitalise Crown land and public spaces across NSW, including upgrades to neglected fire trails and community...
Nominate a local leader in mental health
NOMINATIONS are now open for the annual Australian Mental Health Prize. Community members can nominate local leaders, researchers, and mental health workers who are doing...
Halcyon days by the sea
HALCYON House is holding a culinary celebration and collaboration as part of its 10th anniversary on July 5-6. By the Sea will see the hotel's...
Spaghetti Circus annual extravaganza returns
SPAGHETTE Circus returns with the 2025 iteration of its ever-popular home ground annual show in Mullumbimby from June 27 to 29. This year's theme,...
Encore season for The Wake at Brunswick Heads
THE original musical The Wake is returning to the Brunswick Picture House after a sellout premiere season last year. Tracing the days when The Brunswick...
New access works for Murwillumbah Civic Centre
COUNCIL has started upgrading the entrance to the Murwillumbah Civic Centre to improve access to the library, auditorium and customer service centre. The entrance sustained...
A million dollar boost for multicultural events
THE NSW Government will provide one million dollars in funding for multicultural festivals and events this year. Member for Lismore, Janelle Saffin, is encouraging eligible...
The eternal fascination of Frida and Diego
THE complex relationship between Mexican artist Frida Kahlo and muralist Diego Rivera will be the focus of ArtsNational Northern Rivers' next lecture on July...
Funding boost for Tweed Museum
MAJOR funding boost from Create NSW will help the Tweed Regional Museum deliver new programs, expand its reach and support regional artists for the...
Three local schools in numeracy check trial
THREE Northern Rivers public schools are taking part in the NSW Number Screening Check as part of a state-wide numeracy initiative trial. Goonellabah Public School,...
Uki RiverCare community planting day
LOCAL volunteer group Uki RiverCare is inviting the community to join in its first community planting day on June 22. With the goal of planting...
Jeff Lang joins Mullum Roots Festival lineup
BLUES and roots star and regional favourite Jeff Lang joins the lineup of the inaugural Mullum Roots Festival next month. The multiple ARIA award-winner has...
Portrait comes home
BEN Quilty's famous portrait of Margaret Olley has found its way home to the gallery she inspired and helped build. The Tweed Regional Gallery and...
Stunning new hiking trail opens in Tweed Byron hinterland
A NEW hiking trail has opened in the region as part of the state government's 'Find Your Path on a NSW Great Walk' campaign. The...
Tax time shock for regional gig workers
NORTHERN Rivers creatives and part-time workers could be in for a tax shock this year, as income from side-hustles and gig work is now...
RA releases 10 more relocatable homes for auction
THE New South Wales Reconstruction Authority has made 10 more flood-affected, relocatable homes available through auction in Lismore on July 8. The release follows the...