Mercs are thirsty for a big night at Ballina RSL
THIRSTY Merc is bringing its Electric Summer tour to the region with a show at Ballina RSL on December 28. After a swathe of sold-out...
Swim into summer
WITH the holiday season fast approaching, the Tweed Regional Aquatic Centre (TRAC) is wrapping up 2024 programs and updating opening hours for the summer. A...
Noiseworks takes you back at the Kingscliff Beach Hotel
NOISEWORKS provided an anthemic soundtrack to a generation, and the legendary rockers return to the region on a limited-date tour landing in Kingscliff on...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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)...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...