Carols cash supports Wedgetail
MURWILLUMBAH'S Carols in the Park organisers have donated $2,000 to community-run hospice Wedgetail Retreat after two years of delivering the annual event. Representatives from the...
Kingscliff student heads to Youth Parliament
KINGSCLIFF High School student Archie Allsopp has been chosen to represent the Richmond electorate at the National Youth Parliament 2026 in Canberra. A Year 12...
Rare osprey moment earns photo award
A Pottsville photographer has captured a rare moment of an Eastern Osprey bathing at Hastings Point, earning recognition in a Northern Rivers photography competition. Rachel...
Rare moonbow photographed over Tweed Valley
A TWEED Valley resident has captured a rare moonbow near Uki after spotting the unusual nighttime phenomenon while driving home through light rain. Gus Kidman...
New Tweed film portal aims to attract more productions
TWEED Shire Council has launched a new online portal designed to streamline filming applications and make it easier for screen productions to work across...
New immersive work captures the soundtrack of Northern Rivers farms
NORTHERN Rivers farm sounds, from cattle calls and gates to wind and machinery, will become the soundtrack of an immersive new performance premiering at...
Fatal crash closes section of Pacific Motorway
A section of the Pacific Motorway remains closed in both directions at Tweed Heads West after a fatal truck crash early this morning. Emergency services...
360 says faith helped him break addiction cycle ahead of Kingscliff show
AUSTRALIAN rapper Matt Colwell, better known as 360, says recovery and Christianity helped him break a long cycle of addiction as he prepares to...
Walk on Country brings stories of Country to Kingscliff
A Walk on Country event in Kingscliff will invite the Tweed community to connect with Aboriginal culture, stories and Country during National Reconciliation Week. Hosted...
Why Zumba classes are still drawing a crowd in Goonellabah
DANCE fitness classes that once swept through gyms and community halls across Australia are still getting people moving, with Zumba continuing to attract people...
E-bike vandalism damages South Tweed Junior Rugby League club’s main field
SOUTH Tweed Junior Rugby League club (JRL) says recent vandalism involving youths on e-bikes has caused significant damage to its main field, impacting its...
What’s On
BYRON Arte Kanela Flamenco 5 June, 7pm-8:40pm Arte Kanela Flamenco is an internationally renowned flamenco ensemble known for powerful performances, musical integrity, and a deep connection to...
Heavy rain and hazardous surf forecast for Northern Rivers with up to 50mm tipped
HEAVY rain is forecast across parts of the Northern Rivers for the rest of today and into tomorrow, with the Bureau of Meteorology predicting...
Pressures weigh on Northern Rivers farmers amid ongoing economic uncertainty
NORTHERN Rivers farmers say rising fuel and fertiliser costs, along with ongoing supply uncertainty, are increasing pressure on agricultural businesses across the region and...
Council opens talks on possible shared future use of former greyhound track site
LISMORE City Council has resolved to begin negotiations with two organisations over the possible shared future use of the former Greyhound Track site at...
Kingscliff to host world’s largest women’s surfing festival
WHAT organisers describe as the world's largest women's surfing festival will return to the Tweed Coast next month, backed by $110,000 in NSW Government...
Milk of the nation: Norco named favourite again
NORCO has been named Australia's most satisfying fresh full cream milk brand for a second consecutive year in the 2026 Canstar customer awards. The award...
Future of South Murwillumbah flood buyback land takes next step
PLANNING for the future of South Murwillumbah's flood buyback land has moved forward, with consultants appointed to help shape a resilience focused master plan...
LAVA Arts Festival to debut in the Tweed next month
A new arts festival is set to debut in the Tweed Shire region this coming June, building on the decade-long success of the Murwillumbah...
Concerns raised over drainage infrastructure at Vintage Lakes
A Banora Point resident has raised concerns about fish becoming trapped and walkways flooding at Vintage Lakes, saying the drainage system is failing wildlife...
Wastewater report exposes regional meth divide
METHAMPHETAMINE use remains significantly higher in regional Australia than in capital cities, with a Northern Rivers rehabilitation provider saying local support services are under...
Observatory to reopen within weeks after theft
KYOGLE Council says the Mallanganee Observatory-Lookout should be fully operational again within weeks after thieves stole equipment linked to the site's solar power system...
Three decades of indie pop ahead of Northern Rivers shows
BEN Lee was just 14 when he entered the 1990s indie scene, and three decades later the singer-songwriter still finds himself fascinated by its...
Historic Murwillumbah organ turns 100
THE historic C W Leggo organ at All Saints Anglican Church in Murwillumbah turns 100 in June, with a weekend of performances celebrating a...
