Youth strike a chord
YOUNG musicians aged 11 to 17 are being invited to join the Youth Music Venture program at Seagulls in Tweed Heads. Since 2009, the volunteer-run...
Sea turtle record rescue
HUNDREDS of baby sea turtles have been released following the largest egg rescue operation in NSW history, carried out just before ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred...
Landmark regional creative report – Who We Are
A NEW report from Arts Northern Rivers has revealed the most comprehensive snapshot of the region's creative sector in more than 15 years, calling...
Pedal to Paradise raises funds for childhood cancer
A CONVOY of 30 cyclists arrived in Byron Bay this week as part of Pedal to Paradise, a charity ride aiming to raise $300,000...
Wendy Backhous to run for Page
THE Labor Party has confirmed Wendy Backhous as the candidate for the electorate of Page in the upcoming federal election. Backhous said the election was...
Power bill help for Lismore employers
THE New South Wales Government has funded Southern Cross University and Norco with more than $140,000 to reduce their energy bills by up to...
Marina Allen tours the Northern Rivers
LA-based songwriter Marina Allen is touring her third studio album and stopping in the Northern Rivers next month for two dates. Eight Pointed Star is...
New NSW award for emergency first responders
THE New South Wales government has established the Premier's Flood Emergency Citation to recognise the extraordinary response efforts during the major flood events in...
Byron Soil Improvement project kicks off
A NEW $50,000 project to improve soil health has begun in Byron with an interactive workshop for local farmers and landholders. The Slow the Flow...
Forum flips the script on election events
IN an innovative twist on election campaigning, local groups will lead the Candidates Meet the Community Forum in Murwillumbah on Wednesday, April 16. Two candidates...
Byron Bay Tango Festival returns
THE vibrant Byron Bay Tango Festival returns next month with a vivid program of dance, music, and performances at Byron Theatre from May 2...
Byron dementia awareness event
A COMMUNITY event will host an open conversation to break stigma, share insights, and support the dementia-friendly community in Byron Bay on April 10. The...
Flying solo
SINGER and songwriter Jo Davie brings her debut solo outing to The Citadel on May 16. Davie is also the lead singer of jazz-folk ensemble...
New funding for Tweed Marine Rescue
TWEED Shire Council has funded Marine Rescue NSW Point Danger $17,000 as part of its ongoing support of the service. The Point Danger unit is...
Tweed keeps the taps flowing
TWEED Council's Water and Wastewater crews braved a cyclonic challenge when Tweed's water infrastructure faced a pummelling last month. In a battle with fallen trees,...
CELLOFINITY for charity
A UNIQUE sound bath experience CELLOFINITY for Charity is coming to Pearces Creek on April 4. Acclaimed international cellist Tara-Lee Byrne performs the soothing and...
Tex Perkins and Matt Walker
THE Cruel Sea frontman Tex Perkins and band mate Matt Walker are bringing an intimate show with a pared-back selection to the Byron Theatre...
Bangalow Theatre’s tiny, beautiful things
BANGALOW Theatre Company and the Drill Hall Theatre are presenting the heart-wrenching play Tiny Beautiful Things opening tonight in Mullumbimby and running until April...
Andy Golledge and Queenie play the Eltham
ANDY Colledge and Queenie will descend on the Eltham Hotel on April 26 for an electrifying night as part of their co-headline Australian tour. Golledge...
Free school holiday sports activities
THE New South Wales Government has announced its lineup of free activities in the Holiday Break program across the state's regions. The program, which provides...
Tweed tops busiest hospitals list
TWEED Valley Hospital has topped the list as the busiest hospital in the region, with a record 15,153 emergency attendances in the past quarter. The...
The legacy of Margaret Olley
A NEW exhibition celebrating Margaret Olley's life and work has opened at the Tweed Regional Gallery and Margaret Olley Art Centre. Painting Life: Margaret Olley...
New arts centre for Pacific Coast Christian School
PACIFIC Coast Christian School in Tweed Heads has officially unveiled its new performing arts space. The Pacific Arts Centre (PAC) is a dynamically designed contemporary...
Lismore church gets funding grant for safety
THE Lismore Baptist Church in Lismore has received a NSW Government grant to improve safety. The $8950 grant will support initiatives to increase security at...