About: soniacaeiroalvarez
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- Sonia Caeiro Alvarez is a journalist with the Times News Group, covering Tweed Shire community news and arts and culture across the Northern Rivers.
December 28, 2025
Saving the world, one laugh at a time
The Umbilical Brothers are bringing Speedmouse back to the stage, with one half of the comedy duo reflecting on intergenerational laughs, working with Robin...
December 28, 2025
Party like its 2026 – New Year’s Eve in the Tweed
THE Tweed will be awash with colour and light this New Year's Eve as the region welcomes 2026 with events, gigs and celebrations across...
December 28, 2025
The Fall of the Crawl and the evolution of a singer
SINGER and songwriter James Reyne is touring a 40-year celebration of one of the country's most distinctive bands in Fall of the Crawl, coming...
December 27, 2025
Tour the Tweed on two wheels or two feet
TWEED Council is encouraging residents and visitors to explore the region in new ways while boosting health and fitness during the summer holiday season. The...
December 26, 2025
David Collins on comedy, Robin Williams and saving the world
DAVID Collins shouldn't be speaking at all, according to his specialist's instructions. As one half of the international comedy phenomenon, The Umbilical Brothers, both...
December 25, 2025
First line of defence for pool safety this summer
WITH the hot weather firmly setting in and an increase in backyard pool use, Tweed Shire Council is urging the community to check their...
December 25, 2025
Local artist chosen for Beijing Biennale
NORTHERN Rivers-based artist Karma Barnes has been selected for the 10th Beijing International Art Biennale following her Grand Prix win at the Larnaca Biennale...
December 24, 2025
First aid and CPR training in Murwillumbah
LOCALLY owned and operated, Coastal Training College is delivering accredited Community CPR and First Aid Training in Murwillumbah. Held at the Murwillumbah Services Club every...
December 24, 2025
Record ambulance arrivals for busy Northern NSW EDs
HOSPITALS across Northern NSW Local Health District have continued to experience high emergency department (ED), ambulance and planned surgery activity, according to the latest...
December 23, 2025
Staying waterwise in Tweed over summer
MANAGING summertime water use can be a challenge and Tweed Shire Council is reminding the community to be water-savvy in the heat. The Waterwise Target...
December 23, 2025
Tweed Coast Youth Service closes its doors
THE Tweed Coast Youth Service has issued a heartfelt farewell after announcing its closure after 15 years. The community-based organisation was founded in 2012 to...
December 23, 2025
Tips for a healthy holidays
HEALTHY North Coast is reminding Northern NSW community members to look after their health and wellbeing during the holiday season. Chief executive officer, Monika Wheeler,...
December 22, 2025
Louder Than Life
MURWILLUMBAH artist, writer and music industry worker Emily Rockit has launched her debut book, Louder Than Life: The Touring Musician's Handbook, drawing on two...
December 22, 2025
Students return to two Tweed schools
THE rebuilt Tumbulgum and Condong public schools have welcomed students into their new, flood-resilient school buildings this week after a long-awaited rebuild following the...
December 22, 2025
Flood buyback auctions beat sales targets
MORE than 60 people attended the final flood buyback auction of the year in Lismore last week, with sale prices ranging from $7,000 to...
December 21, 2025
Christmas giving to help the homeless
THE Tweed Shire Mayor has identified homelessness as the focus of this year's Mayor's Christmas-New Year Appeal. Cr Cherry is urging residents to donate money...
December 21, 2025
New social housing for Northern Rivers community
THE Northern Rivers has 112 new homes as part of a historic $6.6 billion investment into social housing, delivering 8,400 new homes across the...
December 21, 2025
Piano woman power at Kingscliff
AFTER a sold-out show in July, prolific piano woman Kylie Fisher is returning with her pop-up piano bar and sing-along show to the Kingscliff...
December 20, 2025
Festive Glow Guide dazzling the Tweed
TWEED Shire Council's interactive Festive Glow Guide map has returned, showcasing some of the region's most eye-catching domestic and commercial Christmas displays. Residents across the...
December 20, 2025
Inside Peter Singer’s new ethical giving machine
A NON-profit organisation dedicated to fighting extreme poverty has launched an AI-powered 'SmartAdvisor' to help donors maximise their impact this giving season. Founded by Australian...
December 19, 2025
Iconic pop hits from the Pop Squad
THE increasingly popular kids show Pop Squad is returning to Ballina and Tweed, paying tribute to three of the world's most popular pop music...
December 18, 2025
Twin Towns feels and acts on the vibe
TWIN Towns has handed over the keys to a brand-new $296,000 refrigerated delivery truck to Tweed-based service, Vibe Care Pantry, supporting local families in...
December 18, 2025
Investigation funding for Bexhill Quarry Parklands
A RISK assessment for post-mining land use of the old Bexhill Bricks Quarry will investigate its potential transformation into family-friendly native parklands following a...
December 17, 2025
Resilient Homes Program enters final phase
HOMEOWNERS wishing to apply for the flood buyback scheme as part of the Resilient Homes Program have just three weeks remaining, as the program...
