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December 16, 2024
Over 20 new cops for the region
TWENTY-TWO new probationary constables joined the ranks of three police district commands this week with a mission to safeguard local communities. The constables will be...
December 16, 2024
Flying-fox program recognised at state excellence awards
BYRON Shire Council's No Bat No Me project has won a Highly Commended award at the 2024 Local Government NSW Excellence in the Environment...
December 15, 2024
Recycled concrete for Tweed roads reduces landfill
TWEED Shire Council is using recycled concrete to deliver sustainable infrastructure in an effort to reduce landfill waste. In the last month, crushed concrete was...
December 15, 2024
Sunflowers shine light on invisible disabilities
BYRON Shire Council launched the Council's Sunflower Initiative in the Mullumbimby Customer Service Centre last week, recognising the unique challenges of living with hidden...
December 14, 2024
Country Witches wrap the year with a laugh
The Country Witches Association (CWA) is presenting its Annual Witches Summer Solstice at the Brunswick Picture House on December 21. Founding members comedian Mandy Nolan...
December 14, 2024
Strong and Resilient Communities grants announced
FEDERAL MP for Richmond Justine Elliot announced the recipients of the Federal Government's Strong and Resilient Communities (SARC) - Inclusive Communities Grants in Murwillumbah...
December 13, 2024
Dinosaur art exhibition opens in Tweed
THE Tweed Regional Museum opened its newest exhibition last week, exploring the Cretaceous Age with an innovative fusion of science and art. A dynamic playground...
December 13, 2024
All-abilities art exhibition at M|Arts
In a final feature event for the Together We Celebrate: Tweed All Abilities Events series, an inclusive art exhibition will showcase the all-abilities artistic...
December 13, 2024
Aged care federal funding boost for Byron
THE Federal Government has announced over $3.5 million in funding for St Andrew's Village (George's Cottages) in Byron Bay. The $3,595,733 announced by Federal Labor...
December 13, 2024
Summer cabaret at Byron Speakeasy
The cultural heart of Byron is beating this summer with the launch of Byron Theatre's Speakeasy series. Six performances will feature the cream of...
December 12, 2024
Festive displays lighting the night for Christmas
THE Tweed Festive Glow Guide has returned this Christmas, allowing enthusiasts to visit dazzling Christmas displays in the region easily. Tweed Shire Council is inviting...
December 11, 2024
First Nations cultural grants open
THE New South Wales Government is inviting Aboriginal community organisations to apply for event and activities grants to celebrate and promote First Nations cultures. The...
December 11, 2024
All-level government collab boosts resilient homes to $880M
THE federal government announced an additional $90 million for the region's Resilient Homes Program (RHP) during a ministerial visit in Murwillumbah on Monday. Matching the...
December 10, 2024
Pottsville seawall repairs complete
TWEED Council work to repair and restore the collapsed seawalls at Mooball Creek, Pottsville, was completed late last month. The seawall erosion was accelerated by...
December 10, 2024
NSW coronial Inquest to examine lithium-ion battery fires and deaths
A NSW Coroners Court inquest will investigate deaths and serious fires caused by Lithium-ion batteries in the wake of a spike in incidents causing...
December 8, 2024
Tweed Coast Tigers in pre-season training
THE 2025 AFL pre-season preparations at the Tweed Coast Tigers are in full swing and will focus on ramping up training sessions in the...
December 8, 2024
Tweed Council’s word on the great wheelie bin debate
STRONG community opinions have emerged following Tweed Shire councillor Kimberly Hone's call to increase the council's pick up of general waste red bins from...
December 7, 2024
World’s Greatest Shave all year round
MURWILLUMBAH teen Mahalia Ashforth has shaved her long locks to support the Leukaemia Foundation's World's Greatest Shave, raising funds for cancer patients and vital...
December 6, 2024
Resilient Kids reaches one year milestone
THE Northern Rivers Resilient Kids program recently celebrated one year of supporting children and young people. More than 5,300 young people have accessed the initiative's...
December 6, 2024
Permanent Tweed home for Margaret Olley’s portrait
The Tweed Regional Gallery & Margaret Olley Art Centre is seeking the support of the community to purchase the Archibald Prize-winning portrait of Olley...
December 5, 2024
Emergency Hub Planned
A $28 million emergency services precinct will transform Byron Bay, providing state-of-the-art facilities for NSW Police and Fire and Rescue NSW. The precinct will be...
December 5, 2024
Politics of Life sparks debate
A PACKED crowd at M|Arts heard Griffith Review founder Julianne Shultz and author Judith White discuss how to live through political chaos at the...
December 3, 2024
Flood mitigation work at Suffolk Park
WORK has begun to reduce flooding risks at Suffolk Park's Coogera Circuit Detention Basin. Byron Shire Council is upgrading the site, located off Bottlebrush Crescent,...
December 2, 2024
NRCF celebrates 20 years and announces new grant recipients
The Northern Rivers Community Foundation (NRCF) marked 20 years of supporting over 645 regional projects last Thursday with a milestone gathering in Byron Bay. Delivering...
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