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.
January 26, 2025
Murwillumbah Spanish conversation club returns
THE Tweed Valley Spanish Group reconvened for 2025 with its first meet-up (aka fiesta) last Saturday night at Condong Bowls Club. The long-running Spanish language...
January 25, 2025
Kerry O’Brien to feature at Politics of Life #2
THE second Politics of Life (POL) 'This Stuff Matters' event returns in 2025 to M|Arts in Murwillumbah next month. The event titled Unstuck Australia: Becoming...
January 24, 2025
Courthouse celebrates 125 years in style
MURWILLUMBAH'S iconic Courthouse Hotel will celebrate its 125th anniversary with a birthday bash on February 1, bringing together owners, staff, and regulars to mark...
January 24, 2025
Jack Jones reflects on life, career and 35 years of Southern Sons
SOUTHERN Sons brings its 35th-anniversary tour to Tweed, giving fans a reprieve from a long time between drinks. With hits like Hold Me in Your...
January 23, 2025
Rogue Traders reunion tour returns to Tweed
ELECTRIC rock popsters Rogue Traders grace the Twin Towns stage on January 25 on a reunion tour like no other. Shooting to stardom with international...
January 23, 2025
Saffin comments on National Autism Strategy
NEW South Wales Member for Lismore Janelle Saffin has applauded the federal government’s launch of the first National Autism Strategy and action plan announced...
January 23, 2025
Australia Day across the Tweed
A SWAG of Australia Day events supported by the Tweed Shire Council will feature across the region this weekend. The Tweed Shire Australia Day Awards...
January 20, 2025
Road and flood restoration works recommence across the Tweed
ROADWORKS have recommenced around the Tweed Shire after the holiday break. The Council is reminding residents to take care on the region's roads and...
January 20, 2025
Understanding the living language of water
Water researcher, speaker, and author Veda Austin is bringing her international book tour to M|Arts in Murwillumbah next month. The New Zealand-based writer has dedicated...
January 18, 2025
Fire Ant controversy continues
A GROUP called NSW Fire Ant Truths has launched a campaign on the detrimental impacts of broadcast baiting in light of recent infestations in...
January 17, 2025
Kyogle Road officially reopens after major restoration work
A MAJOR flood restoration project on Kyogle Road west of Murwillumbah has reopened after two years of repairs, following damage caused by the devastating...
January 17, 2025
Check your skin this summer
NEW research has found many Australians are neglecting skin cancer checks and failing to use sun protection, even on cloudy days when UV radiation...
January 17, 2025
Head to Uki Mountain Bike Park and win a GoPro
TENS of thousands of riders have flocked to Uki Mountain Bike Park in its first year, cementing its place as a top destination for...
January 17, 2025
Sarah Blasko scales new heights with album of grief, change, and light
It's the music, the children, and the boot camp that keep one of Australia's most respected artists checked into reality and connected to the...
January 16, 2025
Friends of the Pound film fundraiser
Friends of the Pound will host a heartwarming fundraising film night in Murwillumbah on Saturday, January 18 The highly acclaimed A Street Cat Named Bob...
January 16, 2025
Nominations open for Seniors Achievement Awards
MEMBER for Lismore Janelle Saffin is encouraging residents of the Lismore electorate to celebrate seniors' positive role in the community. Nominating a senior community member...
January 16, 2025
Amber alert for blue-green algae at Clarrie Hall dam
TWEED Shire Council has issued an amber alert after detecting levels of blue-green algae in the Clarrie Hall dam. The Council said its approach to...
January 13, 2025
Byron Council planning for the future
RESIDENTS of the Byron Shire are being urged to help shape the future of their community, with the Council's Draft Community Strategic Plan 2035...
January 13, 2025
The Necks bleed in a new improv masterpiece
WITH a new album and seemingly endless creativity, celebrated improvisational trio The Necks are returning to Australia. The home soil tour notably includes Byron...
January 12, 2025
New resilience and preparedness charity launches in Murwillumbah
COMMUNITY charity Murwillumbah CORE Inc. (Community Organised Resilience Effort) launched last month and is seeking expressions of interest from Murwillumbah residents to contribute as...
January 11, 2025
Dry Dock boat launch gets a makeover
RESIDENTS are invited to have their say on a proposed upgrade to the Dry Dock Road boat launching facilities, with the plan aiming to...
January 11, 2025
Suzi Quatro rockin in 2025
THE indefatigable queen of rock and roll, Suzi Quatro, hits the Tweed in January as part of her world tour. On her 40th Australian...
January 10, 2025
Áine Tyrrell’s radical acts of defiance
ÁINE Tyrrell is a formidable artist known for her powerful stage presence and plain speaking. Tweed audiences experienced her vibrant Irish as F*** tour...
January 9, 2025
Private land care crucial for Tweed conservation
TWEED Shire Council is encouraging landowners to engage with its integrated Private Land Conservation Program (PLCP). A misunderstood and largely unknown land care fact is...
