Stirring stories Husk
PERSONAL stories of resilience, loss and transformation will be shared at Stories That Stir at Husk Farm Distillery in Tumbulgum this Sunday, May 4. The...
Party on at Proudfoot’s
LIVE music, street art, twilight shopping and hands-on fun will fill Murwillumbah's Proudfoot's Lane on Saturday, May 17, for a free community street party. Organisers...
Friends of the Pound celebrates 25 years
TWEED'S lead animal rehoming agency, Friends of the Pound, is celebrating 25 years of its crucial and compassionate work in the community. Friends of the...
Byron Ballet returns with a new take on Sleeping Beauty
BYRON Ballet Company returns with its annual season in a reimagining of the classic tale, Sleeping Beauty. In the traditional story, Princess Aurora is doomed...
Support for flood-affected homeowners at rebuilding expos
FLOOD-affected homeowners in Lismore and the Tweed are invited to attend Resilient Homes Expos this month to get support with rebuilding, relocation and grant...
Tweed remembers
THOUSANDS of community members braved intermittent rain to attend ANZAC ceremonies across the region last Friday morning. Heavy weather did not deter large crowds in...
Sustainable steak on menu
THREE Blue Ducks has introduced Sea Fed Beef at its Byron Bay restaurant in what's believed to be a world first for sustainable dining. Known...
New industrial land lots for Ballina
BALLINA Shire Council has announced new industrial land for sale by public auction to develop new business opportunities and support sustainable economic growth in...
I Shall Be Released at the Citadel
BOB Dylan's legacy is under the spotlight with a homage to the great writer and poet at The Citadel on May 17. Featuring an exceptional...
Imagining and creating the region’s future
A NEW group will launch in May to run workshops across the Northern Rivers aimed at building more resilient communities. Imagine Northern Rivers, supported by...
Pokey LaFarge is back and in Bangalow
THE riverboat chic rock-n-roller Pokey LaFarge is back in Australia next month and bringing his latest album to an Eltham Pub off-site show at...
Free Japanese encephalitis vaccine for Lismore
AS the mosquito season continues, the NSW Government is expanding and simplifying free access to the Japanese encephalitis (JE) vaccine for residents in high-risk...
Free essential training for regional women
THE Rural Women's Network and St John Ambulance will hold a free essential skills course in first aid, mental health, and crisis support in...
World Immunisation Week reminder for winter
NORTHERN New South Wales healthcare professionals are urging people to update their vaccinations in light of the increased respiratory virus risks in the coming...
More shade trees planned for Murwillumbah CBD
TWEED Shire Council will soon plant more street trees in the Murwillumbah CBD to improve the area and provide more shade. As part of the...
The Honey Sliders harvest
NEIL Young's classic album Harvest defined a generation and divided the world – to Harvest or not to Harvest. You could only be one...
Nine honouredfor community work
NINE Northern Rivers seniors have been recognised for their community contributions at a ceremony in Lismore. NSW Member for Lismore Janelle Saffin presented the certificates...
E-bike safety sessions attract crowd
MORE than 350 people attended three pop-up events in the Tweed earlier this month, raising awareness about e-bikes and safe riding rules. At a time...
Bachelor Girl reimagines
BACHELOR Girl is celebrating 25 years since its award-winning debut album with a redux tour that will stop in the Northern Rivers next month. The...
Normie Rowe’s long road to Anzac Day
ENTERTAINER and Vietnam veteran Normie Rowe has a complex relationship with Anzac Day. The national day of remembrance has changed drastically for the veteran and...
Eli Paperboy Reed the blues
ELI Paperboy Reed is heading to Australia to deliver an up-close-and-personal duo show at Byron Theatre on May 19. Soul outfit The Meltdown's frontman, Simon...
Winter at Tweed Regional Gallery
TWEED Regional Gallery has released a vivid new program for the colder months – a great time to explore the region's art world. Gallery director...
Lismore set for construction boom
LISMORE is experiencing a surge in development, with more than $46 million in applications approved in March alone. The influx is expected to push the...
Anzac Day in the Tweed
SERVICES will be held across the Tweed on Anzac Day to honour the legacy of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps and commemorate...