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.
September 10, 2024
Uki school embraces Auslan for inclusivity
UKI PUBLIC School has embarked upon an inclusive learning road, implementing Auslan lessons in its youngest classes at the beginning of this term. The enrolment...
September 10, 2024
Tweed community sings mental health
R U OK Day, a national day of action for mental health next Thursday, September 12, aims to inspire and empower people to meaningfully...
September 10, 2024
NSW teacher shortage trends downwards
THE teacher shortage crisis is easing with the NSW government releasing new figures showing public school teacher vacancies have dropped by 24 per cent...
September 9, 2024
Byron femtech brand driving the period care revolution
THE Byron-based sibling dynamic duo behind Australia's first reusable menstrual disc is on a mission to provide safe and affordable period products worldwide. The driving...
September 9, 2024
Armchair travel with What The Monsoon Knows
TWEED author Ian Browne's travel and culture book, What the Monsoon Knows, is a captivating journey through the diverse cultural aspects of some of...
September 9, 2024
Tweed Council motions on chemicals and single-use plastic
GREENS councillor Nola Firth has led two successful motions addressing the reduction of synthetic chemicals and single-use plastics in the Tweed Shire. In the wake...
September 9, 2024
Support Tweed family in life- changing battle
LOCAL dad Jason Ingram needs the support of the Tweed community to get through one of the most challenging times a family can face. The...
September 8, 2024
Gailey returns to win after a six-year drought
RYAN Gailey has returned to the leaderboard after a six-year pause with a one-shot win at the Ocean Shores CUB Pro-Am at Ocean Shores...
September 8, 2024
Budjerah brings national tour to the Byron Shire
The beloved Budjerah is returning to his home ground on his coming Therapy Sessions Tour, which includes Brunswick Heads as the only exception on...
September 8, 2024
Vintage Americana sounds
Brisbane-based singer Dana Gehrman brings her vintage-tinged Americana vibes to Murwillumbah's The Citadel on Saturday, September 28. The current tour launches her new single, Let...
September 8, 2024
Virtuoso cello and guitar duo in concert at
The divine duo of De Ziah and Date returns to Murwillumbah armed with a new album and a newly released single. Known for intricate and...
September 7, 2024
Swing into spring with Cheeky Cabaret
Wild nights at Brunswick Picture House are back with the spring season of the adult variety show Cheeky Cabaret. The weird and wonderful program...
September 7, 2024
Impossible Dreams
THE Brunswick Picture House presents an evening of two of Australia's finest performers in an all-new cabaret show of musical brilliance and witty storytelling...
September 6, 2024
There’s nothing like a block party!
THE Tweed Museum Street Party celebrating its 20th Birthday last Saturday was a smash for young and old alike. From the market stalls and delicious...
September 4, 2024
Northern NSW hospitals continue to excel in patient satisfaction
THE latest Bureau of Health Information survey has revealed Northern NSW hospitals continue to rate consistently highly with patients. The recently released Adult Admitted Patient...
September 4, 2024
Funding for Byron wildlife education and engagement
THE New South Wales government has awarded Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital $110,000 in funding for education and training projects. The funding will be used to...
September 4, 2024
Ready-to-use hearing aids a win for hearing loss
AN AUSTRALIAN company is disrupting the hearing aid clinic industry by supplying ready-to-use aids directly to the buyer. One in six Australians have hearing loss,...
September 4, 2024
Citizen science to protect the Great Glossy
THE ANNUAL Great Glossy Count is inviting citizen scientists in the Tweed region to participate in counting the distribution of the south-eastern glossy black-cockatoo. From...
September 4, 2024
Caring for our coastal dunes
AN ALL-DAY excursion on Friday, September 6, will highlight the work of dune care groups along the coast and waterways they help manage. The trip...
September 4, 2024
Seeking safe haven after the flood
WHEN Ajok Agout came to Lismore seeking refuge from violence in South Sudan, she hoped she'd found a safe place to call home. Then the...
September 3, 2024
Council elections pre-polling guide
AS THE regions gear up for the forthcoming local elections, some opportunities remain for communities to meet the candidates before polling day. In Byron Bay,...
September 3, 2024
First report on state of rural and regional health
THE Select Committee on Remote, Rural, and Regional Health recently released its first report, which found that while work is in progress, much still...
September 2, 2024
Lend your voice to Koala Beach
EXPRESSIONS of interest are now open to join the Koala Beach Wildlife and Habitat Management Committee. The residential development, nestled between Pottsville and Hastings Point,...
September 2, 2024
Mullumbimby fire station marks 100 years
CELEBRATIONS have been in full swing for the centenary of Mullumbimby Fire Station House 388, with a wide range of activities honouring its 100...
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