About: soniacaeiroalvarez
- Profile
- Sonia Caeiro Alvarez is a journalist with the Times News Group, covering Tweed Shire community news and arts and culture across the Northern Rivers.
August 3, 2024
Sleepout to raise funds for essential homelessness services
THE FLETCHER Street Cottage is holding the Big Byron Sleepout on August 17 to raise vital funds for critical frontline services for the homeless...
August 2, 2024
Running for fun and Our Kids
THE DARREL Chapman Fun Run returns to Lismore for its 30th anniversary year on Sunday, August 25. Named in honour of the Lismore man,...
July 31, 2024
Mission Possible for young Tweed leaders
THE MURWILLUMBAH Community Centre is seeking Tweed residents aged 14-18 to participate in the youth leadership program Mission Impossible. In the project young people will...
July 31, 2024
Support in sight for Pottsville Men’s Shed DA fee woes
TWEED Council has agreed to support the Pottsville and District Men's Shed Inc. (PADMS) to the tune of $23,996 for developer contribution fees. The Notice...
July 30, 2024
Special new delivery for Tweed Valley Hospital’s tiniest arrivals
TWEED Community Clubs and charity Our Kids has collaborated to provide the Tweed Valley Hospital with critical equipment for sick babies and infants. The collaboration...
July 30, 2024
Upgraded beach area opens at Jack Evans
TWEED has a newly upgraded central beach area at Jack Evans Boat Harbour, which is now open to the public. The NSW Government's Places to...
July 29, 2024
Tweed to build 26 safe places for DV victims
WOMEN and children fleeing family violence will soon have more refuge options with the building of 26 Safe Places in Tweed. Federal MP for...
July 28, 2024
Family fun at BWF Kids Big Day Out
THE KIDS Big Day Out will fill two marquees at the Byron Writers Festival this year with a family-friendly event on Sunday, August 11. The...
July 28, 2024
Fermentation workshop at Three Blue Ducks with Rachel de Thample
FERMENTATION expert and award-winning author Rachel de Thample will join the team at Three Blue Ducks to host an all-day workshop at The Farm...
July 28, 2024
Landcare Week
NORTH Coast Landcare groups in Ballina, Byron, and Tweed are gearing up for a range of community activities as part of National Landcare Week...
July 27, 2024
It Takes Two
Marion Douglas (67) and Jessica Millard (58) met in the wake of disaster and bonded over a love of art and gardening. Marion - Artist/gardener/muso/fearless...
July 26, 2024
Tweed Council adopts new flood study
TWEED Shire Council has taken a significant step forward in mitigating flood risks in the Tweed Valley, having resolved to adopt the Tweed Valley...
July 26, 2024
Free healthy lifestyle program for families
FAMILIES in New South Wales can access support to build healthy habits together, including tips and assistance for being active, eating healthily and maintaining...
July 25, 2024
Savour the Tweed program unveiled
The Tweed's newest celebration of culinary excellence, Savour the Tweed, has revealed its five-day program, which runs from October 30 to November 3. Tickets are...
July 24, 2024
Bogangar to get 52 new parking spaces
TWEED Shire Council plans to build a 52-space parking facility on Hastings Road at Bogangar and is seeking community feedback to enhance accessibility to...
July 23, 2024
Citizens to plant 700 trees in Banora
TWEED Shire Council is holding a community tree planting for Planet Ark's National Tree Day on Sunday, July 28, in Banora Point as part...
July 23, 2024
New 4WD policy aims to protect local Lennox environment
THE LENNOX Head beaches will be safer environments for fauna, flora, and humans after changes to 4WD access at Seven Mile Beach came into...
July 23, 2024
New retail trade restrictions for Anzac Day
THE NEW South Wales premier Chris Minns has announced an extension of retail trading restrictions on Anzac Day starting in 2025. The new legislation will...
July 22, 2024
New Tweed 30 race joins paddle marathon championships
THE INAUGURAL Tweed 30 Marathon paddle event hits the scenic Tweed River on Sunday, July 31. The race starts at the Murwillumbah Rowing Club and...
July 20, 2024
Local literary institution expands online
PULP Fiction, the iconic escape for local book lovers, has announced its expansion online to market an additional private catalogue of antique, first-edition, and...
July 20, 2024
National Circus Festival announces early bird ticket release
THE NATIONAL Circus Festival returns to Mullumbimby with Australia's best circus artists in a world-class program from October 4 to 6. The three-day event sold...
July 20, 2024
Ink Gin $5000 art prize
TUMBULGUM-based Husk Farm Distillery is putting its support for local artists front and centre with its annual Ink Art Competition. The 2024 acquisition prize with...
July 20, 2024
Alex Lloyd to amaze north coast audiences
SINGER-songwriter Alex Lloyd returns to the region with an intimate acoustic show at Pearce's Creek Hall on August 9. Lloyd's distinctive voice captured the...
July 20, 2024
NORPA takes audiences
NORPA has announced the return of outside adventure production Wildskin in a night promising daring and joyous theatre. The two-week season is billed as a...
