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May 5, 2025

New exhibits at Ballina gallery in May

THIS May brings four new exhibitions to the Northern Rivers Community Gallery in Ballina. From a botanical installation and a series of textile-based meditations to...

May 5, 2025

Northern Rivers business awards are open

THE 2025 Business Awards season is underway, with local chambers announcing key dates for entries and gala events. The awards are open to businesses across...

May 4, 2025

Uki Refugee Project community greeting/dinner for Ride for education

REFUGEE advocate, humanitarian and photographer Muzafar Ali will ride through the Tweed next month as part of a 4,000km journey to raise funds for...

May 4, 2025

Will Studd’s taste of place

MASTER of Cheese Will Studd, one of the few to achieve the Academy of Cheese's highest certification, shares his enduring passion in the new...

May 3, 2025

Stirring stories Husk

PERSONAL stories of resilience, loss and transformation will be shared at Stories That Stir at Husk Farm Distillery in Tumbulgum this Sunday, May 4. The...

May 3, 2025

Party on at Proudfoot’s

LIVE music, street art, twilight shopping and hands-on fun will fill Murwillumbah's Proudfoot's Lane on Saturday, May 17, for a free community street party. Organisers...

May 2, 2025

Friends of the Pound celebrates 25 years

TWEED'S lead animal rehoming agency, Friends of the Pound, is celebrating 25 years of its crucial and compassionate work in the community. Friends of the...

May 2, 2025

Byron Ballet returns with a new take on Sleeping Beauty

BYRON Ballet Company returns with its annual season in a reimagining of the classic tale, Sleeping Beauty. In the traditional story, Princess Aurora is doomed...

May 1, 2025

Support for flood-affected homeowners at rebuilding expos

FLOOD-affected homeowners in Lismore and the Tweed are invited to attend Resilient Homes Expos this month to get support with rebuilding, relocation and grant...

May 1, 2025

Tweed remembers

THOUSANDS of community members braved intermittent rain to attend ANZAC ceremonies across the region last Friday morning. Heavy weather did not deter large crowds in...

April 29, 2025

Sustainable steak on menu

THREE Blue Ducks has introduced Sea Fed Beef at its Byron Bay restaurant in what's believed to be a world first for sustainable dining. Known...

April 29, 2025

New industrial land lots for Ballina

BALLINA Shire Council has announced new industrial land for sale by public auction to develop new business opportunities and support sustainable economic growth in...

April 29, 2025

Imagining and creating the region’s future

A NEW group will launch in May to run workshops across the Northern Rivers aimed at building more resilient communities. Imagine Northern Rivers, supported by...

April 29, 2025

I Shall Be Released at the

BOB Dylan's legacy is under the spotlight with a homage to the great writer and poet at The Citadel on May 17. Featuring an exceptional...

April 28, 2025

Pokey LaFarge is back and in Bangalow

THE riverboat chic rock-n-roller Pokey LaFarge is back in Australia next month and bringing his latest album to an Eltham Pub off-site show at...

April 28, 2025

Free essential training for regional women

THE Rural Women's Network and St John Ambulance will hold a free essential skills course in first aid, mental health, and crisis support in...

April 28, 2025

World Immunisation Week reminder for winter

NORTHERN New South Wales healthcare professionals are urging people to update their vaccinations in light of the increased respiratory virus risks in the coming...

April 28, 2025

Free Japanese encephalitis vaccine for Lismore

AS the mosquito season continues, the NSW Government is expanding and simplifying free access to the Japanese encephalitis (JE) vaccine for residents in high-risk...

April 27, 2025

More shade trees planned for Murwillumbah CBD

TWEED Shire Council will soon plant more street trees in the Murwillumbah CBD to improve the area and provide more shade. As part of the...

April 27, 2025

The Honey Sliders harvest

NEIL Young's classic album Harvest defined a generation and divided the world – to Harvest or not to Harvest. You could only be one...

April 26, 2025

E-bike safety sessions attract crowd

MORE than 350 people attended three pop-up events in the Tweed earlier this month, raising awareness about e-bikes and safe riding rules. At a time...

April 26, 2025

Nine honoured for community work

NINE Northern Rivers seniors have been recognised for their community contributions at a ceremony in Lismore. NSW Member for Lismore Janelle Saffin presented the certificates...

April 25, 2025

Normie Rowe’s long road to Anzac Day

ENTERTAINER and Vietnam veteran Normie Rowe has a complex relationship with Anzac Day. The national day of remembrance has changed drastically for the veteran and...

April 25, 2025

Bachelor Girl reimagines

BACHELOR Girl is celebrating 25 years since its award-winning debut album with a redux tour that will stop in the Northern Rivers next month. The...