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February 13, 2025
Fijian flood delegation visits Tweed
A FIJIAN delegation of government officials has visited the Tweed to learn firsthand how the region tackles flood risks. Part of a knowledge exchange tour...
February 12, 2025
Infrastructure grants open
APPLICATIONS for the NSW Government's Community Building Partnership Program are now open, with the Lismore electorate's funding allocation boosted from $300,000 to $450,000 in...
February 12, 2025
Mullum community conversations
THE Mullumbimby and District Neighbourhood Centre (MDNC) has launched its 2025 community conversations with the series Mullum Together. Exploring what matters to residents and how...
February 11, 2025
Splendour fans sour
THE Splendour in the Grass festival has announced it will not return in 2025, and fans on social media were quick to display their...
February 11, 2025
Poets Out Loud returns with rhythm and rhyme
MURWILLUMBAH'S Poets Out Loud is returning to M|Arts to kick off 2025. Hosted by prize-winning poet Sarah Temporal, the much-loved and well-attended poetry night returns...
February 10, 2025
Murwillumbah Theatre’s Plonk
THE Murwillumbah Theatre Company's (MTC) latest production, Plonk!, comes to the Civic Centre for a two-week season beginning March 7. The comedy murder mystery written...
February 10, 2025
Defibrillators boost safety at Northern NSW sports clubs
EIGHT local sporting organisations have received $500,000 to provide potentially life-saving defibrillators in their facilities. Local recipients include the Cawongla District Tennis and Recreation Club...
February 9, 2025
Meg Washington’s great southern nights
MEG Washington is one of Australia's finest singers, the voice of Calypso in the juggernaut Bluey, and one-half of the genius adapting Paul Kelly's...
February 9, 2025
Minister visits Kingscliff TAFE
THE Minister for Skills, TAFE and Tertiary Education, Steve Whan, visited the region this week to deliver an update on the $33 million construction...
February 8, 2025
Community initiative delivers fresh food where it’s needed most
A RECENT local initiative is supplying quality fresh produce to the Murwillumbah Community Centre to support residents with healthy food options in the cost-of-living...
February 8, 2025
Better drinking water for Nimbin
THE Nimbin community is closer to reliable, safe drinking water thanks to additional funding to improve water infrastructure and quality, State Member for Lismore Janelle...
February 7, 2025
Tweed Theatre Company’s gripping new play
TWEED Theatre Company will stage a gripping new drama, The Narcissist, from March 7. In a world of charm and manipulation, the play explores the...
February 7, 2025
Road to Patagonia returns for encore Byron screening
A SMALL film about an enormous journey is proving an enduring success, with Road to Patagonia screening yet another encore in Byron on February...
February 6, 2025
Spidey senses are tingling at Heritage Park
THE newest play equipment at Heritage Park in Mullumbimby is bringing climbs and smiles to local children. The 'spider web' was designed to test the...
February 6, 2025
Murwillumbah schools back on track
NSW Deputy Premier and Minister for Education and Early Learning Prue Car visited the region last week to officially unveil Murwillumbah's re-established and rejuvenated...
February 5, 2025
The valiant Vampires
ONE of Australia's most acclaimed jazz fusion acts, The Vampires, takes over Coorabell Hall on February 8. At the tail end of a year-long European...
February 5, 2025
Murbah Sporting Car Club – show, shine and sign up
CAR enthusiasts will gather at Condong Bowls Club on Sunday, February 16, for the Murwillumbah Sporting Car Club's (MSCC) Car Show & Shine and...
February 4, 2025
Byron Seniors Club officially open
THE Byron Community Centre launched the Byron Seniors Club last week, providing activities and events to connect and support seniors in the shire. The club...
February 4, 2025
SCU conference tackles North Coast housing challenges
SOUTHERN Cross University will mark the third anniversary of the 2022 floods by hosting a conference on February 28 to explore community-driven solutions to...
February 3, 2025
Regional photographers vie for $25k Galah Prize
NORTHERN Rivers photographers have ten days left to enter the Galah Regional Photography Prize, with $25,000 and an exhibition at stake. Organisers are encouraging regional...
February 3, 2025
Budd Park final stages
THE third and final stage of Murwillumbah’s riverside Budd Park upgrade has begun, following the completion of the first two stages in late 2024. Work...
February 3, 2025
Lismore flood risk management EOI closing soon
LISMORE City Council is calling for community representatives to join its Flood Risk Management Committee (FRMC). Individual input will play a key role in advising...
February 2, 2025
Booyung Road repair begins
BYRON Shire Council has begun work to upgrade a nearly three-kilometre section of Booyong Road. The much-needed repairs starting at the intersection of Bangalow Road...
February 2, 2025
Stallholders wanted for Banora art and craft market
ALVAREZARTISANS and crafters are invited to showcase their creations at an art and craft market in Banora Point on Saturday, March 15. Organised by the...
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