SCU conference tackles North Coast housing challenges
SOUTHERN Cross University will mark the third anniversary of the 2022 floods by hosting a conference on February 28 to explore community-driven solutions to...
Byron Seniors Club officially open
THE Byron Community Centre launched the Byron Seniors Club last week, providing activities and events to connect and support seniors in the shire. The club...
Budd Park final stages
THE third and final stage of Murwillumbah’s riverside Budd Park upgrade has begun, following the completion of the first two stages in late 2024. Work...
Lismore flood risk management EOI closing soon
LISMORE City Council is calling for community representatives to join its Flood Risk Management Committee (FRMC). Individual input will play a key role in advising...
Regional photographers vie for $25k Galah Prize
NORTHERN Rivers photographers have ten days left to enter the Galah Regional Photography Prize, with $25,000 and an exhibition at stake. Organisers are encouraging regional...
Booyung Road repair begins
BYRON Shire Council has begun work to upgrade a nearly three-kilometre section of Booyong Road. The much-needed repairs starting at the intersection of Bangalow Road...
Stallholders wanted for Banora art and craft market
ALVAREZARTISANS and crafters are invited to showcase their creations at an art and craft market in Banora Point on Saturday, March 15. Organised by the...
Songs of nature take centre stage in Murwillumbah
A MUSICAL conversation with nature will illuminate Valentine's Day in a brand new way with Véronique Serret's new album launch tour stopping in Murwillumbah...
New facilities for Chick Park paddlers
TWEED Shire Council has announced a new kayak and canoe launch facility at Chick Park near Tumbulgum. The new facility will provide safe and convenient...
Tweed Climate Action Cafés open for business
TWEED residents will help shape the shire's climate action priorities at two community workshops next month.The Climate Action Cafés will encourage discussion and decision-making...
Oud virtuoso Joseph Tawadros returns to the region
JOSEPH Tawadros is no stranger to these parts, having often performed in the region to rapturous audiences over the years. In a limited season...
Tweed honours citizens and welcomes the new
TWEED Shire celebrated community contributions at its Australia Day ceremony on Friday, January 24, naming retired scientist Mic Julien from Tyalgum as Tweed Citizen...
Odette returns to Brunswick Heads on her Seahorses tour
SOULFUL pop artist Odette (aka Georgia Sallybanks) is bringing her Seahorses tour to the region on March 1. The charismatic performer is known for her...
Vagina Conversations returns for its 10th year
THE long-running Vagina Conversations event series returns with its 10th iteration at the Brunswick Picture House. From March 13-16, the inclusive festival of diverse women...
Free training to help use restricted pesticides
A NEW training program will help landholders use restricted pesticides to help manage pest animals on properties across the region. North Coast Local Land Services...
30 new flood buyback homes on offer
THE New South Wales Reconstruction Authority (RA) has appointed local real estate agent PRD Northern Rivers to market selected flood buyback homes and manage...
Benefits of workspace cohabitation shine in Byron
THE Social Futures Byron CoLab on Arakwal Country is thriving in its first few months after opening on the site of the old Byron...
Murwillumbah Spanish conversation club returns
THE Tweed Valley Spanish Group reconvened for 2025 with its first meet-up (aka fiesta) last Saturday night at Condong Bowls Club. The long-running Spanish language...
Rising jazz star performs at The Citadel
AOTEAROA import Ben Lerner has risen fast up the Australian jazz ranks and quickly established himself as an emerging voice. The 2025 East Coast tour...
Kerry O’Brien to feature at Politics of Life #2
THE second Politics of Life (POL) 'This Stuff Matters' event returns in 2025 to M|Arts in Murwillumbah next month. The event titled Unstuck Australia: Becoming...
Jack Jones reflects on life, career and 25 years of Southern Sons
SOUTHERN Sons brings its 35th-anniversary tour to Tweed, giving fans a reprieve from a long time between drinks. With hits like Hold Me in Your...
Courthouse celebrates 125 years in style
MURWILLUMBAH'S iconic Courthouse Hotel will celebrate its 125th anniversary with a birthday bash on February 1, bringing together owners, staff, and regulars to mark...
Rogue Traders reunion tour returns to Tweed
ELECTRIC rock popsters Rogue Traders grace the Twin Towns stage on January 25 on a reunion tour like no other. Shooting to stardom with international...
Australia Day across the Tweed
A SWAG of Australia Day events supported by the Tweed Shire Council will feature across the region this weekend. The Tweed Shire Australia Day Awards...