Major revamp for Uki’s Sweetnam Park
A MAJOR upgrade is on the way for Sweetnam Park at Uki, and the Council is inviting the community to have their say on...
Last days to register for Term 4 Go4Fun programs
PLACES in the next round of the Go4Fun healthy lifestyle initiative are filling fast, with record enrolments for the forthcoming term. The free 10-week after-school...
Industry experts explore AI’s impact at Byron summit
AN ALL-STAR panel of industry and local leaders will explore the profound impact of artificial intelligence, technology and innovation on business and society in...
$9.5 million fund to boost recovery of flood-hit businesses
A NEW $9.5 million Towns and Villages Resilient Business Activation Program will now support flood-impacted businesses across the region. Tweed, Byron, Ballina, Lismore, Richmond Valley,...
Thrills and spills with The Librarian
Thrilling kids' theatre show The Librarian invites young audiences to discover the passion of reading and the power of the imagination, which can whisk...
Sensitised and sentimental at Tweed Regional Gallery
Regional artist Melissa Spratt is a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), meaning she has an acute sense of her surroundings. Understanding this gave her the answers...
Marcia still shining
One OF Australia's biggest singing stars and music legends, Marcia Hines, is bringing her Still Shining Concert Tour to Tweed Heads next month. The two-and-a-half-hour...
Season starts for Tweed triathletes
THE Tweed triathlon season begins on September 28, with runs from October through to March. The first of two qualifying events for senior and intermediate...
Red carpet funding for local film festivals
Local film festivals across NSW could receive up to $5000 in support, thanks to the newly introduced Community Film Festival Opening Night Fund. The NSW...
Public vote for Ink Gin art comp winner
Husk Farm Distillers have whittled down this year's Ink Art Competition's 400 entrants to 10 finalists and are turning to the public to "ink"...
New ADF Chinderah facilities
THE Australian Defence Force has opened a new facility at Chinderah for the Australian Army's A Company, 41st Battalion, Royal New South Wales Regiment...
Patient-flow concierges to reduce ED pressure
SIX patient-flow concierge officers are to be rolled out in the Northern NSW Local Health District as part of 86 dedicated positions across New...
$100m fund targets rising homelessness
THE NSW government has announced a $100 million investment into the Homelessness Innovation Fund. The fund comes as the 2024 NSW Street Count revealed a...
120 years of Murbah Hospital
CELEBRATION was in the air when around 100 people attended the 120th birthday of Murwillumbah District Hospital on Saturday. One of the longest-serving former CEOs,...
Indigenous-led resilience and recovery gathering
REGISTRATIONS are open for the immersive multi-day event showcasing Indigenous leadership and excellence in disaster resilience from September 24 – 26 in Lismore. The National...
Burringbar Memorial Reserve draft plan approved
THE Burringbar Memorial Reserve and Masterson Park Draft Concept Plan has been approved after its public exhibition late last year. The plan was adopted at...
Leafers and leaves needed for local koalas
FRIENDS of the Koala is calling for more leaf collectors and leaf donations to help care for koalas in recovery and rehabilitation. The koalas at...
Senior stars needed
THE TWEED Seniors Festival is gearing up for preparations for next year's event, which runs from March 3-26. The 2025 theme of 'A Time to...
New aged care and veteran nursing service opens in Ballina
A NEW aged care and Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA) community nursing service has recently opened its doors in Ballina. Family First Care is extending...
Australia Day event funding now open
THE TWEED Shire Council invites community groups to apply for small-scale grants to help host Australia Day events. Funds are available for events held three...
Finding funding for the Tweed
THE TWEED Shire Council has launched a powerful tool to aid in the search for available grant opportunities. The grant finder tool is designed to simplify...
Swing and swoon at Stokers
STOKERS Siding will host an open-air concert celebrating the golden era of orchestral swing on Sunday, September 29. Presented by Music in the Meadow, Swing...
NRCF community grants now open
THE Northern Rivers Community Foundation grants are now open for submission. The 20-year strong funding program has a total pool of $300,000 up for grabs. The...
Sculpture in nature to enliven the senses
THE BRUNSWICK Nature Sculpture Walk is returning from October 3 – 9 in its fourth triennial event since 2015. The unique seven-day exhibit features over...