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April 23, 2026
Thousands of homemade poppies line Murwillumbah bridge
THOUSANDS of handmade poppies now line the Murwillumbah bridge, forming a striking Anzac Day display created by local volunteers. The installation, known as Poppies on...
April 23, 2026
What’s on around the region
BYRON The Grogans 1 May, 7pm Melbourne trio The Grogans bring their biggest East Coast headline show to date to Byron Bay’s Beach Hotel this May. Known...
April 21, 2026
Community climate projects take focus at Climate Catch Up event
A free community climate event at Husk Farm Distillery later this month aims to turn local ideas into action, bringing together residents, council and...
April 20, 2026
Hastings Point headland plan targets erosion and cultural protection as visitor numbers surge
A new management plan for Hastings Point headland will begin by stabilising key access tracks, as council responds to rising visitor numbers and growing...
April 19, 2026
Film screening examines the environmental impacts of animal agriculture
A screening of the 2021 documentary Eating Our Way to Extinction will be held in Murwillumbah later this month, highlighting the environmental impact of...
April 18, 2026
Murwillumbah Community Centre partners with The Family Centre after Nullum House closure
A partnership between Murwillumbah Community Centre (MCC) and The Family Centre (TFC) will reshape how local support services are delivered, following the closure of...
April 18, 2026
Loose Content return home for Byron show
NORTHERN Rivers-born indie punk outfit Loose Content will return to Byron Bay this weekend to launch their new EP Forth & Back at Howl...
April 17, 2026
Lismore library panel to explore how young people can create change
LISMORE Library will bring together a panel of local speakers during Youth Week to show young people there are many ways to create change...
April 17, 2026
Snorkel tours turn locals into ocean researchers
A new conservation initiative is opening the waters off Fingal Head and Cook Island Aquatic Reserve to locals, combining guided snorkelling with citizen science...
April 16, 2026
More flight cuts announced following Gold Coast cancellations
PANCHO SYMES with MITCHELL CRAIG Northern Rivers travellers are set to face higher fares and fewer flight options, as airlines cut domestic services amid surging...
April 16, 2026
Community to rally again over Rainbow Bay Surf Club as protest campaign evolves
PROTESTERS will return to Snapper Rocks on April 18 for a second rally against the proposed redevelopment of the Rainbow Bay Surf Lifesaving Club.
April 16, 2026
Badlands Vinyl marks Record Store Day with live music and exclusive releases
BADLANDS Vinyl will mark Record Store Day on 18 April with exclusive vinyl releases and live in-store performances from local bands. Owner Kim Lloyd said...
April 16, 2026
Inside Media Puzzle’s absurd world
MEDIA Puzzle will launch their new album New Racehorse at Blah Bar this month. The project was born in 2023, the brainchild of Tom Peter...
April 15, 2026
Man dies in hospital as police investigate alleged Murwillumbah assault
A man has died after an alleged assault in Murwillumbah, with police continuing investigations into the incident. Emergency services were called to a home on...
April 15, 2026
Mentors open doors
BURRINGBAR Public School's Year 6 mentoring program is connecting students with professionals across a wide range of industries, with one student recently training with...
April 14, 2026
More than 400 students compete at interschool cross country
MORE than 400 students laced up their runners as Stokers Siding Public School hosted its largest-ever combined school's cross country on 2 April, continuing...
April 13, 2026
The story behind Murwillumbah Guesthouse’s quirky charm
PERCHED above the Tweed River with Mt Warning in the background, the Murwillumbah Guesthouse has drawn travellers for more than 40 years. Its colourful interiors,...
April 12, 2026
Fatbergs clog Tweed sewer network
RESIDENTS are being urged to reconsider what they flush and pour down household drains, as Tweed Shire Council reveals crews are removing large volumes...
April 12, 2026
Aled Jones graces Ballina RSL with his long-awaited tour
FOR Welsh performer Aled Jones, a piece of advice from late Irish broadcasting legend Terry Wogan has stayed with him. For Welsh performer Aled Jones,...
April 11, 2026
Murwillumbah Farmers’ Market marks 15 years of growth, community and sustainability
THE Murwillumbah Farmers' Market will celebrate its 15th anniversary later this month, marking a milestone for a community institution that has grown from humble...
April 11, 2026
Northern Rivers man breathes new life into old postie bikes
AFTER years riding modified postie bikes in offbeat flat-track races, longtime Tumbulgum local Dave Baker's latest project — fitting a sidecar for a companion...
April 11, 2026
Murwillumbah Youth Fest returns bigger than ever
MURBAH Youth Fest will return to Murwillumbah for its fourth year, continuing to grow as a youth-led event that celebrates young people across the...
April 10, 2026
From market stall to Mediterranean pantry, Tierra opens first Tweed store
THE opening of Tierra Bulk Foods in Tweed Heads marks the first permanent retail space for founders Juan Lozano and Elena Pastor, whose once-humble...
April 10, 2026
South Lismore post office to host Anzac Day river of poppies display
A SOUTH Lismore post office will transform into a community Anzac Day display, with locals invited to contribute wartime artefacts to a growing in-store...
