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August 6, 2025

Person-centred support connecting communities

BYRON Bay man Stephan Lewis was homeless and seriously ill when he faced an uncertain future sleeping rough in the Northern Rivers. "It was scary,"...

August 6, 2025

New fire trucks for the Northern Rivers

NEW firefighting tankers, operational technology and equipment have arrived in the Lismore electorate in preparation for the next bushfire season. Member for Lismore Janelle Saffin...

August 5, 2025

Keeping a sense of place at heart

COUNTRY singer-songwriter Sara Storer is enjoying some peace after her husband and kids have departed for the Darwin Show. "I've come down with the flu,...

August 5, 2025

The evolution of speaking easy

THE Tweed Regional Museum's new exhibition Speak Easy opened last week, exploring the intriguing evolution of modern communication technology. Speak Easy dives into the history...

August 5, 2025

Moments matter in combating loneliness

NEW national research has revealed that a loneliness crisis is engulfing young Australians and that two in five young people in the Northern Rivers...

August 4, 2025

More policing for Murwillumbah on the way

EXTRA policing and a 24-hour manned police station are on the way for Murwillumbah, according to a recent state government budget update. Member for Lismore...

August 3, 2025

Inclusive soccer dad finalist in Australian Fathering Awards

NORTHERN RIVERS dad Brad Ambridge has been named as a finalist in The Fathering Project's 2025 Australian Fathering Awards. The founder of the inclusive soccer...

August 3, 2025

Flood-resilient school plans released

PLANS for a new flood-resilient Richmond River High School campus have been released for community feedback. The North Lismore site will house 36 classrooms, specialist...

August 2, 2025

Flood cover renewed for Tweed shire assets

TWEED Shire Council has reinstated its flood cover after investing $50 million in mitigation and resilience measures for community assets. The council stated that the...

August 1, 2025

Small things making a big difference with Keith’s Closet

A NEW mental health initiative, Keith's Closet, officially opened at Lismore Base Hospital on Tuesday, July 29. NSW Minister for Health Ryan Park, Minister for...

August 1, 2025

New documentary film course in Condong

LOCAL documentary maker Jordan Edmeades is launching the Documentary Film Academy at the Mill Creative Precinct in Condong this month. The new weekly classes will...

August 1, 2025

Jazz thriving and jiving in Tweed

THE Tweed River Jazz Club has released its program for the coming months, with the non-profit, volunteer-led club going from strength to strength after...

July 30, 2025

Unexpected scenes in Tweed spark cabinet chaos

PROTESTERS calling for an end to the war in Gaza repeatedly disrupted the NSW Community Cabinet meeting at Twin Towns in Tweed Heads today. NSW...

July 30, 2025

Tweed Museum seeks community input

MUSEUM visitors and residents are being asked to help shape Tweed Regional Museum's priorities for the next three years. A draft strategy for 2025–28 has...

July 29, 2025

CWA supports Healing Together support group launch

A NEW breast cancer support group is helping survivors and patients connect in the Tweed, following its launch last month at the CWA Hall...

July 28, 2025

Workshops to explore a regenerative future

COMMUNITY members will explore ideas for a regenerative future at Imagine Northern Rivers workshops in Ballina, Alstonville and Lennox Head next month. More than...

July 28, 2025

Lismore TAFE courses back on track

TAFE students are returning to Lismore's CBD campus for a range of courses now on offer at the Lismore CBD site. The campus reopened in...

July 26, 2025

Concert in homage to the Carpenters supports Our House

A FUNDRAISER for Northern Rivers charity Our Kids will help support its Our House project, which provides affordable accommodation for families and carers travelling...

July 25, 2025

Dayo Cafe opens in Tweed

A NEW globally inspired brunch spot, Dayo Café, opens today (Friday, July 25) in Tweed Heads South, offering Filipino and Mediterranean flavours alongside locally...

July 24, 2025

Agape comedy fundraiser for National Homelessness Week 6/8

AGAPE Outreach will host its annual Laughing Matters fundraiser at Club Tweed on August 8, featuring comedians Akmal, Ellen Briggs and Mandy Nolan. The event,...

July 23, 2025

Teaming up for meaningful conversations about Indigenous health

A COMMUNITY and multi-agency group are collaborating with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women to share stories and have meaningful conversations about health. Yarn Up...

July 23, 2025

Nominations open for women in local government award

THE New South Wales Government has opened nominations for the 2025 Ministers' Awards for Women in Local Government. The annual awards, in their 18th year,...

July 23, 2025

Murwillumbah residents invited to share in new health survey

A MULTI-AGENCY community health survey is now open to residents from Murwillumbah and surrounding areas. The Murwillumbah Health Services Survey aims to identify local priorities...

July 23, 2025

New funding for Aboriginal-led community safety

LISMORE-based organisation Women Up North has received two grants under the first Aboriginal Community Safety Grant program targeting domestic, family and sexual violence. Chief executive...