Head to Uki Mountain Bike Park and win a GoPro
TENS of thousands of riders have flocked to Uki Mountain Bike Park in its first year, cementing its place as a top destination for...
Sarah Blasko scales new heights with album of grief, change, and light
It's the music, the children, and the boot camp that keep one of Australia's most respected artists checked into reality and connected to the...
Check your skin this summer
NEW research has found many Australians are neglecting skin cancer checks and failing to use sun protection, even on cloudy days when UV radiation...
Amber alert for blue-green algae at Clarrie Hall dam
TWEED Shire Council has issued an amber alert after detecting levels of blue-green algae in the Clarrie Hall dam. The Council said its approach to...
Nominations open for Seniors Achievement Awards
MEMBER for Lismore Janelle Saffin is encouraging residents of the Lismore electorate to celebrate seniors' positive role in the community. Nominating a senior community member...
Friends of the Pound film fundraiser
Friends of the Pound will host a heartwarming fundraising film night in Murwillumbah on Saturday, January 18 The highly acclaimed A Street Cat Named Bob...
The Necks bleed in a new improv masterpiece
WITH a new album and seemingly endless creativity, celebrated improvisational trio The Necks are returning to Australia. The home soil tour notably includes Byron...
Byron Council planning for the future
RESIDENTS of the Byron Shire are being urged to help shape the future of their community, with the Council's Draft Community Strategic Plan 2035...
New resilience and preparedness charity launches in Murwillumbah
COMMUNITY charity Murwillumbah CORE Inc. (Community Organised Resilience Effort) launched last month and is seeking expressions of interest from Murwillumbah residents to contribute as...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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,...