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.
October 7, 2024
Have your say on raising Clarrie Hall dam
AN Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) supporting the Tweed Shire Council's proposal to raise Clarrie Hall Dam by 8.5 metres is now on public exhibition. The...
October 7, 2024
Spring into action with local fitness classes
THE Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD) is encouraging people aged 50 and older to visit the Active and Healthy website for local community...
October 6, 2024
Locals night at The Ducks
THE newest Byron Bay not-so-secret mid-weeknight out has launched at Three Blue Ducks in a celebration of spring with a Locals Night each Thursday...
October 6, 2024
Clubs rejoice over scrapping of 5km rule
IT'S a new era for NSW clubs, with the NSW Government removing the five-kilometre rule, which is often responsible for unexpected paperwork and deterring...
October 5, 2024
Ash Grunwald returns to Murwillumbah
BELOVED blues and roots artist Ash Grunwald is returning to Murwillumbah next month as part of his national tour supporting the new single Feeling...
October 5, 2024
The land of make believe
FLOURISH Gallery celebrates fairy tales, folklore and storytelling in a three-week immersive exhibition opening today. Combining visual arts, poetry, theatre, games, dance, music and workshops,...
October 4, 2024
New and existing councillors for Tweed
ONE new councillor will join an experienced team of representatives on Tweed Council in 2024 after preference distributions on Tuesday, this week. Elected councillors for...
October 4, 2024
Tweed well positioned to attract NSW visitors beyond the city icons
THE forthcoming review of the NSW Visitor Economy Strategy has found that the government should adopt an 'experience-led strategy' with visitors increasingly seeking interactive...
October 4, 2024
New Greens mayor for Byron Shire
THE NSW Electoral Commission declared on Tuesday that Sarah Ndiaye is the new mayor of Byron Shire for the next four years. Ms Ndiaye told...
October 4, 2024
Bluesfest 2025 ticket sales break records
BLUESFEST has experienced its biggest ticket frenzy yet, with a record-breaking 70 per cent of tickets sold in the last month. An overwhelming groundswell of...
October 4, 2024
The Famous Speigeltent arrives
THE Famous Speigeltent has arrived in the Northern Rivers for the second time, painstakingly reconstructed for the National Circus Festival opening tonight, Friday, October...
October 3, 2024
Inaugural Head Race at Murwillumbah Rowing Club
MURWILLUMBAH Rowing Club (MRC) will hold its inaugural Head Race on Saturday, October 19, featuring crews from across the Northern Rivers and Southeast Queensland...
October 3, 2024
Robotic dog and superstar ideas at AI Summit
THE Business NSW Northern Rivers AI, Tech and Innovation Summit held at Elements of Byron last month was hailed as a great success by...
October 2, 2024
Agape responds to NSW homelessness innovation fund
THE NSW Government's $100 million Homelessness Innovation Fund for better responses to homelessness is aimed at providing grants for better emergency accommodation and to...
October 2, 2024
Farm Field Day at The Paddock Project
NON-profit social enterprise The Paddock Project in Mullumbimby is hosting a Farm Field Day on Saturday, October 26. The open day features a tour of...
October 2, 2024
Blair Witch 25th anniversary Halloween event
WHEN The Blair Witch Project hit movie screens in 1999, millions of viewers thought they were watching the real thing. Before the 'going viral' era,...
October 2, 2024
High performance holiday surfing camp
KEEN young surfers can participate in an exclusive high-performance surfing camp in Byron Bay during the school holidays from October 9 to 11. The Blackball...
October 2, 2024
Low-interest loans for regional food and beverage businesses
THE NSW government has announced the first of seven low-interest loans to regional food and beverage manufacturers in a pilot program, including a local...
October 1, 2024
Chinderah Chase marathon hits the Tweed River
THE Currumbin Creek Paddlers Club (CCPC) will host the Chinderah Chase Paddle Marathon on the Tweed River at Chinderah on Sunday, October 6. The race...
October 1, 2024
Life-saving equipment for local sporting organisations
SPORTING organisations across the Lismore state electorate can now apply for a share of $500,000 in NSW Government funding for new life-saving defibrillators. The Local...
September 30, 2024
Ballina reusable products rebate aims to ease cost of living pressures
BALLINA Council has announced a cost-saving for the community when purchasing essential needs as part of the its Reusable Products Rebate. Residents can now receive...
September 30, 2024
Leading climate scientist to speak at Brunswick Heads event
LEADING climate scientist Dr Joëlle Gergis will speak at a climate action event in Brunswick Heads on October 23. The 'Highway to Hell: Are we...
September 30, 2024
Best seatsin the house
The gripping one-woman play 'Prima Facie' starring Jodie Comer ('Killing Eve') in her Olivier and Tony Award-winning performance returns on the big screen at...
September 30, 2024
Waiting lists improve amid rising ED activity in Northern NSW hospitals
NORTHERN NSW hospitals are performing well above the state average, with surgery waiting lists steadily improving despite sustained emergency department activity. Local hospitals experienced increased...
