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.
November 12, 2024
The politics of life matters
AN IN-CONVERSATION event at M|Arts on November 21 will explore the impacts and repercussions of the United States election. 'The Politics of Life: This Stuff...
November 12, 2024
Women’s Giving Circle heart-opening brunch
THE Women's Giving Circle (WGC) will host a 'Heart Opening Brunch' for WGC members and women interested in joining the circle on November 14. The...
November 11, 2024
Comedy trivia fundraiser – prizes, kudos and a cause
FUNNY woman and quiz master Ellen Briggs will MC a trivia night fundraiser in aid of refugee resettlement support on Saturday, November 16 It will...
November 11, 2024
Lighting up the night
KINGSCLIFF'S beloved fig tree on the roundabout at the intersection of Marine Parade and Seaview Street has been officially relit by representatives of Tweed Shire...
November 10, 2024
Murwillumbah regatta first in five years
MURWILLUMBAH Rowing Club (MLC) will host the first regatta in the region since 2019 on Sunday, November 17. In partnership with Tweed Heads and Coolangatta...
November 9, 2024
Let there be lights
NEW energy-efficient lighting will illuminate the Bangalow sports fields, officially announced last week by NSW Parliamentary Secretary for Disaster Recovery and Lismore MP Janelle...
November 9, 2024
NSW teachers finalise pay deal
NSW public school teachers have accepted a three-year award agreement from the State Government, receiving a 3 per cent pay increase annually for the...
November 8, 2024
Northern Rivers businesses shine at state awards
FIVE Northern Rivers businesses shone at the Business NSW Awards at a gala event in Sydney last Wednesday. Creativity, enterprise and innovation were on show...
November 8, 2024
Inaugural Savour the Tweed festival sells out
THE inaugural Savour The Tweed festival has established itself in the national calendar of culinary events after a five-day food extravaganza. More than 90 per...
November 7, 2024
Poor recycling sparks Ballina blaze
A LARGE fire caused significant damage at the Ballina Resource Recovery Centre on Saturday, October 26. The cause of the blaze at the recycling dome...
November 6, 2024
Essential workers program expands in Northern Rivers
THE NSW Government is expanding its Welcome Experience program to help regional organisations attract workers to Tweed, Lismore, Ballina, Byron, and Richmond Valley. The program...
November 4, 2024
Join coastal care tour at Fingal
FINGAL Head Coastcare will host a guided tour of the treasured Fingal/Buninybah region at 8.30 am on Saturday, November 16, offering insights into its...
November 4, 2024
Flamenco fusion in Circe’s Chords
THE Chachy Penalver Company presents the unique multidisciplinary Circe's Chords at the Brunswick Picture House on November 16. Inspired by the Greek mythical character Circe,...
November 4, 2024
New state grants for council-employed apprentices
LOCAL governments across NSW have until November 8 to apply for state grants aimed at hiring more apprentices and trainees, with funding available to...
November 4, 2024
Fun and fundraising at Murwillumbah Charity Golf Day
MURWILLUMBAH'S Charity Golf Day returns on November 17, bringing a day of sports and community fundraising to the Murwillumbah Golf Club. Funds raised will go...
November 3, 2024
’69 with the Honey Sliders’ psychedelic tour
THE Byron Theatre hosts a psychedelic time travel tour of the revolutionary events of 1969 in a musical extravaganza on Friday and Saturday, November...
November 3, 2024
Young people rise up for climate change
TWEED Shire Council will host an environmental film screening for young people on November 6, spotlighting climate solutions and stories of youth-led action. Rising Up...
November 2, 2024
Songs for Sara at Golden Girl
A SPECIAL concert by musicians Ash Bell and Lucie Thorne will launch Sara Tindley's posthumous album, Golden Girl, over two shows in Murwillumbah and...
November 2, 2024
It’s toad busting time
THE Tweed Cane Toad Challenge returns for its fifth year of toad busting, aiming to reduce the pest populations in the shire. The first Community...
November 1, 2024
Favourite Tree of the Tweed photo comp is back
THE fifth annual Favourite Tree of the Tweed photography competition is back for 2024, promoting the benefits of trees in the shire's urban areas. As...
October 31, 2024
Fabulous folk triple bill at Pearces Creek
THE atmospheric Pearces Creek Hall will host a unique triple bill of folk/soul/Americana festival artists on Friday, November 8. Peace Run Records presents Canadian singer-songwriter...
October 30, 2024
Amelia Telford prepares for NYC Marathon
LISMORE runner Amelia Telford has been selected for the Indigenous Marathon Foundation's (IMF) 2024 squad and is gearing up to compete in the prestigious...
October 29, 2024
New public art for Wardell
A NEW public artwork celebrating the unique spirit of a Ballina Shire town has brought the Wardell Bridge to life. During the Wonderful Wardell event...
October 29, 2024
Music program strikes the right note for young people
AS Mental Health Month 2024 draws to a close, headspace Lismore and Tweed have said their initiatives to help young people seeking support run...
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