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.
February 9, 2025
Meg Washington’s great southern nights
MEG Washington is one of Australia's finest singers, the voice of Calypso in the juggernaut Bluey, and one-half of the genius adapting Paul Kelly's...
February 8, 2025
Better drinking water for Nimbin
THE Nimbin community is closer to reliable, safe drinking water thanks to additional funding to improve water infrastructure and quality, State Member for Lismore Janelle...
February 8, 2025
Community initiative delivers fresh food where it’s needed most
A RECENT local initiative is supplying quality fresh produce to the Murwillumbah Community Centre to support residents with healthy food options in the cost-of-living...
February 7, 2025
Tweed Theatre Company’s gripping new play
TWEED Theatre Company will stage a gripping new drama, The Narcissist, from March 7. In a world of charm and manipulation, the play explores the...
February 7, 2025
Road to Patagonia returns for encore Byron screening
A SMALL film about an enormous journey is proving an enduring success, with Road to Patagonia screening yet another encore in Byron on February...
February 6, 2025
Murwillumbah schools back on track
NSW Deputy Premier and Minister for Education and Early Learning Prue Car visited the region last week to officially unveil Murwillumbah's re-established and rejuvenated...
February 6, 2025
Spidey senses are tingling at Heritage Park
THE newest play equipment at Heritage Park in Mullumbimby is bringing climbs and smiles to local children. The 'spider web' was designed to test the...
February 5, 2025
The valiant Vampires
ONE of Australia's most acclaimed jazz fusion acts, The Vampires, takes over Coorabell Hall on February 8. At the tail end of a year-long European...
February 5, 2025
Murbah Sporting Car Club – show, shine and sign up
CAR enthusiasts will gather at Condong Bowls Club on Sunday, February 16, for the Murwillumbah Sporting Car Club's (MSCC) Car Show & Shine and...
February 4, 2025
SCU conference tackles North Coast housing challenges
SOUTHERN Cross University will mark the third anniversary of the 2022 floods by hosting a conference on February 28 to explore community-driven solutions to...
February 4, 2025
Byron Seniors Club officially open
THE Byron Community Centre launched the Byron Seniors Club last week, providing activities and events to connect and support seniors in the shire. The club...
February 3, 2025
Lismore flood risk management EOI closing soon
LISMORE City Council is calling for community representatives to join its Flood Risk Management Committee (FRMC). Individual input will play a key role in advising...
February 3, 2025
Budd Park final stages
THE third and final stage of Murwillumbah’s riverside Budd Park upgrade has begun, following the completion of the first two stages in late 2024. Work...
February 3, 2025
Regional photographers vie for $25k Galah Prize
NORTHERN Rivers photographers have ten days left to enter the Galah Regional Photography Prize, with $25,000 and an exhibition at stake. Organisers are encouraging regional...
February 2, 2025
Stallholders wanted for Banora art and craft market
ALVAREZARTISANS and crafters are invited to showcase their creations at an art and craft market in Banora Point on Saturday, March 15. Organised by the...
February 2, 2025
Booyung Road repair begins
BYRON Shire Council has begun work to upgrade a nearly three-kilometre section of Booyong Road. The much-needed repairs starting at the intersection of Bangalow Road...
February 1, 2025
Songs of nature take centre stage in Murwillumbah
A MUSICAL conversation with nature will illuminate Valentine's Day in a brand new way with Véronique Serret's new album launch tour stopping in Murwillumbah...
February 1, 2025
New facilities for Chick Park paddlers
TWEED Shire Council has announced a new kayak and canoe launch facility at Chick Park near Tumbulgum. The new facility will provide safe and convenient...
January 31, 2025
Tweed Climate Action Cafés open for business
TWEED residents will help shape the shire's climate action priorities at two community workshops next month.The Climate Action Cafés will encourage discussion and decision-making...
January 31, 2025
Oud virtuoso Joseph Tawadros returns to the region
JOSEPH Tawadros is no stranger to these parts, having often performed in the region to rapturous audiences over the years. In a limited season...
January 30, 2025
Tweed honours citizens and welcomes the new
TWEED Shire celebrated community contributions at its Australia Day ceremony on Friday, January 24, naming retired scientist Mic Julien from Tyalgum as Tweed Citizen...
January 30, 2025
Odette returns to Brunswick Heads on her Seahorses tour
SOULFUL pop artist Odette (aka Georgia Sallybanks) is bringing her Seahorses tour to the region on March 1. The charismatic performer is known for her...
January 29, 2025
Free training to help use restricted pesticides
A NEW training program will help landholders use restricted pesticides to help manage pest animals on properties across the region. North Coast Local Land Services...
January 29, 2025
Vagina Conversations returns for its 10th year
THE long-running Vagina Conversations event series returns with its 10th iteration at the Brunswick Picture House. From March 13-16, the inclusive festival of diverse women...
