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.
December 6, 2024
Resilient Kids reaches one year milestone
THE Northern Rivers Resilient Kids program recently celebrated one year of supporting children and young people. More than 5,300 young people have accessed the initiative's...
December 5, 2024
Emergency Hub Planned
A $28 million emergency services precinct will transform Byron Bay, providing state-of-the-art facilities for NSW Police and Fire and Rescue NSW. The precinct will be...
December 5, 2024
Politics of Life sparks debate
A PACKED crowd at M|Arts heard Griffith Review founder Julianne Shultz and author Judith White discuss how to live through political chaos at the...
December 3, 2024
Flood mitigation work at Suffolk Park
WORK has begun to reduce flooding risks at Suffolk Park's Coogera Circuit Detention Basin. Byron Shire Council is upgrading the site, located off Bottlebrush Crescent,...
December 2, 2024
NRCF celebrates 20 years and announces new grant recipients
The Northern Rivers Community Foundation (NRCF) marked 20 years of supporting over 645 regional projects last Thursday with a milestone gathering in Byron Bay. Delivering...
December 2, 2024
Tweed’s water declared safe in PFAS testing
INDEPENDENT testing by Sydney Water Laboratory Services has found that PFAS levels in Tweed Shire's tap water are well below current and proposed limits...
December 1, 2024
Ballina community invited to shape future flooding plans
THE Ballina Shire Council has opened two studies for public consultation to enhance community resilience and preparation to withstand the challenges and impacts of...
December 1, 2024
Daryl Braithwaite returns to the region
ICONIC Australian singer Daryl Braithwaite is returning to the region on December 21, bringing a full band and a repertoire of retrospective hits and...
December 1, 2024
Tweed Council seeks input on future of Kingscliff flood village land
TWEED Shire Council is calling for community feedback on the future of Kingscliff's Elrond Street site before submissions close on December 2. The site, currently...
November 30, 2024
Radio Luxembourg starring John Waters in Tweed
John Waters is set to take the stage at Twin Towns on January 10, performing his Radio Luxembourg show with his six-piece band, Stewart...
November 30, 2024
Funding boost for regenerative farming
TWEED farmers will benefit from a new $60,000 agribusiness training initiative aimed at improving profitability and encouraging regenerative practices. The funding, secured by Tweed Shire...
November 29, 2024
Murwillumbah Philharmonic Choir’s glory of song
The atmosphere at All Saints Anglican Church was resplendent last Sunday with the Murwillumbah Philharmonic Choir's Glory of Song concert. The vast repertoire featured John...
November 29, 2024
Time to shine
THE Tweed Seniors Festival is set to return in March 2025, with residents invited to participate and nominate outstanding seniors for recognition. As part of...
November 28, 2024
Making Tracks street party this Saturday
SOUTH Murwillumbah's culture and vibrant community spirit will be on show tomorrow, Saturday, November 30, at the Making Tracks Street Party. The free community event...
November 26, 2024
Bat warning issued as summer begins
NORTH Coast health officials are urging residents to avoid handling flying foxes, fruit bats, or microbats this spring and summer, as contact with these...
November 26, 2024
War Memorial grants now open
COMMUNITY groups and ex-service organisations can now apply for grants to conserve, repair, and protect war memorials across New South Wales. The Community War Memorial...
November 25, 2024
Three Blue Ducks at The Bruns
THE iconic Hotel Brunswick is unveiling a new collaboration with the restaurant Three Blue Ducks, launching in December. The Ducks at Hotel Brunswick combines the...
November 24, 2024
Top community award for Jack Evans Boat Harbour
TWEED Shire Council's transformation of Jack Evans Boat Harbour into a vibrant, inclusive community space has earned it the NSW Government Council Crown Land...
November 24, 2024
Northern Rivers feral deer alert
A FREE workshop in Mullumbimby will teach residents how to prevent feral deer from establishing in the Northern Rivers, one of the last deer-free...
November 24, 2024
Tweed Regional Gallery summer program
THE Tweed Regional Gallery will open its summer program on Friday, December 6, featuring three new exhibitions, including the Wynne Prize 2024. Australia's oldest art...
November 23, 2024
Kingscliff mobile connectivity boost
KINGSCLIFF'S mobile connectivity is set for a major upgrade, with new infrastructure targeting reception issues under the Federal Government's Peri-Urban Mobile Program (PUMP). Member for...
November 23, 2024
African dance brings rhythm and connection to Byron seniors
BYRON Bay dance teacher Angela McWhinney is bringing the rhythm and joy of African dance to local seniors with free weekly classes at the...
November 23, 2024
Rowing is life long at Murwillumbah regatta
THE first Murwillumbah regatta in five years went off without a hitch at Murwillumbah Rowing Club (MRC) last Sunday, November 17. The event included 45...
November 22, 2024
$52 million for Byron roads
STATE and federal governments have approved $52.5 million in additional disaster recovery funding to repair Byron Shire roads damaged by the 2022 floods. The funding,...
