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March 10, 2026
Tavola LisAmore long lunch to celebrate Italian heritage
A LONG lunch celebrating Italian heritage in the Northern Rivers will be held at the Lismore Showgrounds on March 14. Organised by Lismore Friendship Festival...
March 9, 2026
Murwillumbah Theatre Company to stage The Tempest from March 13
MURWILLUMBAH Theatre Company will stage William Shakespeare's The Tempest from March 13 to 29 at the Murwillumbah Civic Centre. Director Kevin West said the production...
March 8, 2026
Community support helps young DoorDash worker secure e-bike and camper
A LOCAL DoorDash worker has raised more than $30,000 through a community GoFundMe campaign, allowing him to buy a new e-bike and camper trailer...
March 8, 2026
“There’s only one you:” Birren backs himself ahead of Bluesfest
FINGAL Head musician Birren will take to the Bluesfest stage after earning his place on the lineup by winning last year's festival busking competition. The...
March 7, 2026
M-Arts workshops offer space and time for aspiring creatives
TWO Murwillumbah artists have launched a monthly workshop series at the M-Arts Precinct aimed at reconnecting locals with their creative side. Victoria Spring and Heidi...
March 7, 2026
Swimmers cautioned as recent rainfall poses bull shark risk
WATER-USERS are being urged to take extra care along the NSW coast after recent periods of rainfall have created murky conditions that are linked...
March 6, 2026
How a late-night encounter in a Bendigo kebab shop named one of the Northern Rivers’ most promising bands
FOR slow-burn indie rock outfit Jono's Mate Sheep, the power lies in storytelling, atmosphere and a defiant DIY spirit. Drawing comparisons to The Church and...
March 6, 2026
A different view on Bondi: Anne Zahalka’s beach images shown in the Tweed
A MAJOR survey exhibition of photo media artist Anne Zahalka has opened at the Tweed Regional Art Gallery, bringing together more than four decades...
March 5, 2026
Murbah Mini Ramp Madness to take over BMX halfpipe
MURWILLUMBAH skaters will take over the BMX track halfpipe on March 7 for Murbah Mini Ramp Madness, a community jam celebrating old-school skate culture. The...
March 4, 2026
Inside the honey business most people never see
FOR local organic beekeepers Aidan Quick and Michi De Domahidy, opening a healthy beehive is both routine and deeply rewarding. "Standing alone in a pocket...
March 3, 2026
Fluoride dosing suspended at Tweed water treatment plant
TWEED Shire's drinking water has been without fluoride for almost three months after a system failure at the Bray Park Water Treatment Plant. Tweed Shire...
March 3, 2026
‘Floodland’ a warning and tribute to the strength of hope
AWARD-winning documentary Floodland will screen in cinemas nationally from February 26, documenting Lismore's experience in the aftermath of the 2022 floods. Filmed in the months...
March 1, 2026
Rescue squad tests new heavy lifting gear
MEMBERS of the Tweed District Rescue Squad have tested new heavy lifting equipment during a training exercise, marking a major upgrade funded through community...
March 1, 2026
Women’s Day eventmarks library milestone
MEL Bampton will bring storytelling, humour and straight talk about women's hormonal health to Lismore Library this International Women's Day, in the venue's first...
February 28, 2026
Seagulls–Twin Towns amalgamation talks end
THE proposed $30 million amalgamation of Seagulls and Twin Towns will not proceed after Norths Collective ended negotiations. Norths proposed the amalgamation in October as...
February 28, 2026
Northern Rivers rallies for native forests
COMMUNITY members across the Northern Rivers are preparing to gather in Lismore next month to protest native forest logging and promote a citizen science...
February 28, 2026
Fiddle Faddle’s ‘old time’ fancy
EACH Thursday morning, the sound of fiddles fills Murwillumbah's old CWA Hall, marking another rehearsal for Fiddle Faddle, a community band united by a...
February 27, 2026
A region in transition
THE Tweed is entering what Mayor Chris Cherry describes as a defining period, shaped by housing pressure, climate reality and a community learning how...
February 26, 2026
Why Thirst Trap is resisting social media image culture
A 'thirst trap' is a social media post designed to sexually entice its viewer, a byproduct of selfie culture and the pressure to appear...
February 25, 2026
Two million demerit points removed under NSW Gov scheme
THE NSW Government has moved to permanently introduce a demerit point reward scheme that removes points from the licences of drivers who remain offence-free...
February 25, 2026
Largest senior celebration in southern hemisphere returns
THE Tweed Seniors Festival will return in March with more than 40 events planned across the shire. The local program forms part of the NSW...
February 24, 2026
Local junior doctor follows family path into Tweed Hospital
A local woman is among a new intake of junior doctors who have started work across Northern Rivers hospitals this month. Anthea Warne is one...
February 24, 2026
Hundreds of native species preserved at Lismore nursery
A Lismore-based nursery is growing hundreds of native plant species as part of long-term efforts to restore rainforest ecosystems across the Northern Rivers. Firewheel Nursery...
February 23, 2026
Murwillumbah coach trains generations of players
A MURWILLUMBAH football coach who pioneered private training in Northern NSW has spent 40 years shaping generations of young players, including the children of...
