About: soniacaeiroalvarez
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- Sonia Caeiro Alvarez is a journalist with the Times News Group, covering Tweed Shire community news and arts and culture across the Northern Rivers.
March 24, 2025
Free yoga for front line workers
EMERGENCY workers in Murwillumbah are being offered free trauma-aware yoga classes designed to support resilience, recovery, and mental health." Aimed at supporting personnel who serve...
March 24, 2025
Northern Rivers Economic Breakfast tackles business resilience
BUSINESS leaders, industry experts, and students gathered for the Northern Rivers Economic Breakfast last week to discuss economic challenges, resilience, and innovation. Hosted by Business...
March 24, 2025
Colum McCann in conversation at Bangalow
FICTION fans are in for a treat with the acclaimed, award-winning Irish writer Colum McCann in an exclusive evening discussing his latest novel, Twist,...
March 23, 2025
Resilient Kids program offers flood recovery support
SOCIAL Futures continues to help young people during disaster recovery after ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred. The Resilient Kids program, established after the 2022 flood, is made...
March 23, 2025
Post-cyclone business support in Tweed
TWEED Shire Council is encouraging businesses to use its programs to seek support and guidance in the wake of the recent severe weather event. "The...
March 22, 2025
Tweed shire wide mosquito alert
TWEED Shire Council is warning residents to make extra efforts to reduce the impact of mosquitoes following recent heavy rain. Council's pest management supervisor, Brian...
March 22, 2025
A life in pictures: Richard Mordaunt retrospective
BYRON Theatre will host a retrospective screening of work by esteemed Mullumbimby-based filmmaker Richard Mordaunt next month. His groundbreaking works explore community activism, art and...
March 21, 2025
The Cat Empire in paradise
THE Cat Empire's frontman, Felix Riebl, is on the cusp of an extensive international tour and releasing a new album. However, domesticity never stops,...
March 21, 2025
Roots so deep you can see the devil
TWEED Landcare will host a special screening event to promote regenerative agriculture and soil health in the Northern Rivers region. Roots So Deep (you can...
March 19, 2025
M1 Tugun tunnel overheight issue fixed
TRANSPORT for NSW has installed new technology and truck-turning areas at the Tugun bypass tunnel on the M1, alleviating an ongoing problem for heavy...
March 18, 2025
Mental health of cyclone victims must be supported through
THE Australian peak body for psychologists has said mental health services required due to Cyclone Alfred and other natural disasters should have permanent item...
March 17, 2025
A Midsummer Night’s Queen
THE Mullumbimby Drill Hall Theatre is hosting a fundraiser cabaret show on Friday, March 28. A Midsummer Night's Queen promises a glittering night of music,...
March 17, 2025
Climate Justice Alliance comment – an (un)natural disaster
THE Climate Justice Alliance (CJA) has called for urgent action as the Northern Rivers region recovers from the impact of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred. The organisation...
March 16, 2025
Local health staff go above and beyond
LOCAL health staff have gone above and beyond in providing consistent care in the region during ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Planned surgery and outpatient services at...
March 15, 2025
Possum family rescue in Tweed
A LOCAL Condong resident has rescued a native ringtail possum family that sought shelter at her house during Sunday's deluge. The bedraggled mother and two...
March 15, 2025
Experts to explore kindness and compassion in public policy
COMMUNITY association Politics of Life Inc. (POL) presents the third event in the This Stuff Matters series at M|Arts on Thursday, March 20. One of...
March 14, 2025
Response meets recovery in the Tweed
FLOODWATERS are receding across the Tweed Shire, but at the time of publication, some communities remain isolated as recovery efforts continue. Emergency services have raised...
March 14, 2025
SES helps Wedgetail wonders
SES crews transported nurses to and from Wedgetail Retreat hospice in Dulguigan during this week's flood emergency, ensuring palliative care patients continued to receive...
March 14, 2025
Minns moves to demolish flood buy-backs
THE New South Wales Government has announced it will demolish flood-prone homes purchased in the Lismore buy-back scheme. In a media conference on Tuesday during...
March 13, 2025
Indigenous journalists share stories of life, love and work
JOURNALIST and proud Gamilaroi woman Brooke Boney will share stories from her life and career in All of It, her new collection of witty...
March 13, 2025
Prepare drinking water and avoid flood waters says NNSWLHD
NORTH Coast Population and Public Health is encouraging people to stay safe around floodwaters and take precautions with food and drinking water following the...
March 13, 2025
Free child car seat fittings for Ballina parents
BALLINA Shire Council and Transport for NSW are offering local families free checks and installations of child car seats. Parents can redeem one of the...
March 11, 2025
Vegie Month during March
THE Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD) is encouraging parents and early childhood education and care services (ECECs) to take on weekly challenges for...
March 11, 2025
70 new units in Tweed to help combat homelessness
COMMUNITY organisation Social Futures will transform a vacant retirement village into 70 supported temporary accommodation units to address homelessness in the Tweed with the...
