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December 22, 2024

Jimeoin brings the pandemonium

COMEDY star Jimeoin is unexpectedly more serious in person. The country's adopted comic son has built a three-decades-long career as a likeable rogue, with...

December 21, 2024

Carols in the park returns to Murwillumbah

THE Murwillumbah community enjoyed the first Christmas carols event in five years last Friday evening. Families, friends and neighbours gathered at Knox Park in the...

December 20, 2024

Horse riders gain more freedom on rail trail with permit-free access

THE holiday season brings a treat for horse riders who now no longer need to apply for permits to ride the Northern Rivers Rail...

December 20, 2024

Byron inventor onsafety frontline

THE electrifying duo Mama Kin Spender (MKS) is on a limited run of shows in intimate venues around the country and will stop off...

December 19, 2024

Mark Seymour and The Undertow at Kingscliff

MARK Seymour is returning to the region with his band The Undertow and a new album. The former Hunters and Collectors frontman has built a...

December 19, 2024

New Tweed coastal creek flood resilience study

TWEED Shire Council has invited residents in the Cudgen, Cudgera and Mooball areas to share their flood experiences and records as part of a...

December 18, 2024

Campaign to expand Tweed home birthing services grows

WOMEN in the Tweed are campaigning for the Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD) to establish a publicly funded homebirth program (PHFB) as part...

December 17, 2024

Rail Trail sustainability accolade

THE Northern Rivers Rail Trail has earned another accolade after gaining official accreditation as a sustainable tourism business. Under the Australian Tourism Industry Council's (ATIC)...

December 17, 2024

Free youth holiday activities across the region

THIS summer, the NSW Government's Holiday Break will provide a program for young people across regional NSW with free holiday activities. The government initiative aims...

December 17, 2024

Byron in top 10 regions in annual Uber rankings

UBER released its annual rider ratings rankings last week, revealing the states, cities and regions that earned their spot on one or the other...

December 16, 2024

Flying-fox program recognised at state excellence awards

BYRON Shire Council's No Bat No Me project has won a Highly Commended award at the 2024 Local Government NSW Excellence in the Environment...

December 16, 2024

Tweed community-led climate action needs you

TWEED Shire Council is seeking passionate community members to join the Community Climate Action Group to guide local responses to climate change and develop...

December 16, 2024

Over 20 new cops for the region

TWENTY-TWO new probationary constables joined the ranks of three police district commands this week with a mission to safeguard local communities. The constables will be...

December 15, 2024

Sunflowers shine light on invisible disabilities

BYRON Shire Council launched the Council's Sunflower Initiative in the Mullumbimby Customer Service Centre last week, recognising the unique challenges of living with hidden...

December 15, 2024

Recycled concrete for Tweed roads reduces landfill

TWEED Shire Council is using recycled concrete to deliver sustainable infrastructure in an effort to reduce landfill waste. In the last month, crushed concrete was...

December 14, 2024

Strong and Resilient Communities grants announced

FEDERAL MP for Richmond Justine Elliot announced the recipients of the Federal Government's Strong and Resilient Communities (SARC) - Inclusive Communities Grants in Murwillumbah...

December 14, 2024

Country Witches wrap the year with a laugh

The Country Witches Association (CWA) is presenting its Annual Witches Summer Solstice at the Brunswick Picture House on December 21. Founding members comedian Mandy Nolan...

December 13, 2024

Dinosaur art exhibition opens in Tweed

THE Tweed Regional Museum opened its newest exhibition last week, exploring the Cretaceous Age with an innovative fusion of science and art. A dynamic playground...

December 13, 2024

Aged care federal funding boost for Byron

THE Federal Government has announced over $3.5 million in funding for St Andrew's Village (George's Cottages) in Byron Bay. The $3,595,733 announced by Federal Labor...

December 13, 2024

All-abilities art exhibition at M|Arts

In a final feature event for the Together We Celebrate: Tweed All Abilities Events series, an inclusive art exhibition will showcase the all-abilities artistic...

December 13, 2024

Summer cabaret at Byron Speakeasy

The cultural heart of Byron is beating this summer with the launch of Byron Theatre's Speakeasy series. Six performances will feature the cream of...

December 12, 2024

Festive displays lighting the night for Christmas

THE Tweed Festive Glow Guide has returned this Christmas, allowing enthusiasts to visit dazzling Christmas displays in the region easily. Tweed Shire Council is inviting...

December 11, 2024

First Nations cultural grants open

THE New South Wales Government is inviting Aboriginal community organisations to apply for event and activities grants to celebrate and promote First Nations cultures. The...

December 11, 2024

All-level government collab boosts resilient homes to $880M

THE federal government announced an additional $90 million for the region's Resilient Homes Program (RHP) during a ministerial visit in Murwillumbah on Monday. Matching the...