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March 27, 2026

Battle lines drawn at Rainbow Bay

SURFERS and residents rallied on the weekend to save Rainbow Bay Surf Lifesaving Club, opposing plans to demolish the ageing building as part of...

March 26, 2026

What’s On

BYRON Alton Miller 4 April, 8pm–3am Detroit house music legend Alton Miller returns to Paradiso Music Room for a night of deep, soulful house tunes. With a...

March 26, 2026

Acid Bleed return with Gypsy jazz

NORTHERN Rivers band Acid Bleed have spent nearly two decades weaving Gypsy jazz and Latin grooves, and now they are bringing their bygone-era sound...

March 25, 2026

Hospital trials new toolkit to help detect delirium earlier

A NEW toolkit designed to help carers and nurses detect delirium earlier is being trialled at Tweed Valley Hospital. The Prevention and Early Delirium Identification...

March 25, 2026

Twin Towns VIEW Club supports students through fundraising

TWIN Towns Day VIEW Club has raised funds for disadvantaged students while hosting a guest talk on the history of the postal system at...

March 24, 2026

Lindisfarne students stage Beauty and the Beast musical

STUDENTS at Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School will bring the musical Beauty and the Beast to the stage from March 25 to 28 in a...

March 23, 2026

Nullum House to close after 17 years

A LONG-running support service for vulnerable residents in Murwillumbah will close on March 26 after the Murwillumbah Community Centre confirmed it can no longer...

March 23, 2026

$685k safety upgrade planned for South Gundarimba

A MAJOR upgrade is planned for South Gundarimba after Lismore City Council secured nearly $700,000 in joint State and Federal funding aimed at improving...

March 22, 2026

Regent Remix launches with classic films for kids and live DJs for adults

A NEW weekly Friday night event at Murwillumbah's restored Regent Cinema will combine classic film screenings for children with live DJ sets for adults. The...

March 22, 2026

Northern Rivers artist writes Bulldogs anthem

AN evening bike ride with his beagle sparked Northern Rivers musician Andrew Kidman's unlikely collaboration with Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge on a potential...

March 21, 2026

5,800km trek earns Northern Rivers woman prestigious environment award

A NORTHERN Rivers wildlife advocate has been honoured with an environment award after trekking more than 5,800 kilometres across Australia to raise awareness for...

March 20, 2026

Protest planned to save Rainbow Bay surf club this Saturday

SURFERS from both sides of the Tweed border are planning to take their boards to Rainbow Bay this Saturday, forming a human fence around...

March 20, 2026

Mount St Patrick College marks 100 years with commemorative book

MOUNT St Patrick College has launched a commemorative book marking 100 years of education, community and tradition. Staff, students and alumni gathered on March 14...

March 20, 2026

Fashion parade to raise funds for Wedgetail Retreat

A CABARITA fashion parade will raise funds for palliative care service Wedgetail Retreat later this month. The fundraiser is being organised by Drift Clothing owner...

March 19, 2026

Fiery festival set to return

A TRAVELLING chilli and chocolate festival will return to Chinderah later this month, bringing food stalls, competitions and fundraising for Rural Aid. The Chinderah Chilli...

March 19, 2026

What’s On

BYRON Shire Choir March 26, 7pm to 9.30pm Sing along to classic pop rock songs with Shire Choir at the Bangalow Hotel. Led by choir mistress and...

March 18, 2026

Workshop to tackle invasive animals

TWEED Shire Council will host an invasive animal identification workshop at Pottsville Environment Centre this weekend to help residents manage species threatening local ecosystems. Invasive...

March 18, 2026

Veggie Month targets kids diets

NORTHERN NSW Local Health District is urging schools and early childhood services to take part in Veggie Month, with health data showing very few...

March 17, 2026

Lismore Supper Club grows into Thursday night tradition

CREATED in the wake of the 2022 floods, the Supper Club has become a weekly gathering point for music and community at the Lismore...

March 17, 2026

Gallery delivers $20m boost to Tweed economy

THE Tweed Regional Gallery and Margaret Olley Art Centre contributed nearly $20 million to the Tweed economy last year, a new economic impact report...

March 16, 2026

Hand-shaped boards keep old surf craft alive

A YOUNG Murwillumbah surfer is keeping one of surfing's oldest traditions alive, hand-shaping vintage-style surfboards at a time when most boards are produced by...

March 16, 2026

Skating’s subculture – free-skating

WHEN most people first encounter freeskating, the reactions are often as entertaining as the riding itself. "Over the years, the comments have been priceless," Murwillumbah...

March 15, 2026

Tweed snubbed over Rainbow Bay surf club demolition

TWEED residents say they have been snubbed in a decision to demolish the iconic Rainbow Bay Surf Life Saving Club, with a protest planned...

March 14, 2026

Chillingham Voices pays tribute to late conductor and founder

A SPECIAL concert will honour the legacy of late choir founder Harlie Axford when Chillingham Voices performs in Murwillumbah later this month. The Chillingham Voices...