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June 30, 2025

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...

June 30, 2025

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...

June 30, 2025

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...

June 29, 2025

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...

June 28, 2025

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...

June 27, 2025

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...

June 26, 2025

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...

June 26, 2025

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...

June 25, 2025

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...

June 24, 2025

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...

June 24, 2025

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...

June 24, 2025

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,...

June 23, 2025

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...

June 23, 2025

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...

June 23, 2025

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...

June 22, 2025

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...

June 22, 2025

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...

June 22, 2025

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,...

June 21, 2025

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...

June 20, 2025

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...

June 20, 2025

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...

June 19, 2025

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...

June 19, 2025

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...

June 18, 2025

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...