Tweed’s water declared safe in PFAS testing
INDEPENDENT testing by Sydney Water Laboratory Services has found that PFAS levels in Tweed Shire's tap water are well below current and proposed limits...
Daryl Braithwaite returns to the region
ICONIC Australian singer Daryl Braithwaite is returning to the region on December 21, bringing a full band and a repertoire of retrospective hits and...
Tweed Council seeks input on future of Kingscliff flood village land
TWEED Shire Council is calling for community feedback on the future of Kingscliff's Elrond Street site before submissions close on December 2. The site, currently...
Ballina community invited to shape future flooding plans
THE Ballina Shire Council has opened two studies for public consultation to enhance community resilience and preparation to withstand the challenges and impacts of...
Radio Luxembourg starring John Waters in Tweed
John Waters is set to take the stage at Twin Towns on January 10, performing his Radio Luxembourg show with his six-piece band, Stewart...
Funding boost for regenerative farming
TWEED farmers will benefit from a new $60,000 agribusiness training initiative aimed at improving profitability and encouraging regenerative practices. The funding, secured by Tweed Shire...
Murwillumbah Philharmonic Choir’s glory of song
The atmosphere at All Saints Anglican Church was resplendent last Sunday with the Murwillumbah Philharmonic Choir's Glory of Song concert. The vast repertoire featured John...
Time to shine
THE Tweed Seniors Festival is set to return in March 2025, with residents invited to participate and nominate outstanding seniors for recognition. As part of...
Making Tracks street party this Saturday
SOUTH Murwillumbah's culture and vibrant community spirit will be on show tomorrow, Saturday, November 30, at the Making Tracks Street Party. The free community event...
War Memorial grants now open
COMMUNITY groups and ex-service organisations can now apply for grants to conserve, repair, and protect war memorials across New South Wales. The Community War Memorial...
Bat warning issued as summer begins
NORTH Coast health officials are urging residents to avoid handling flying foxes, fruit bats, or microbats this spring and summer, as contact with these...
Three Blue Ducks at The Bruns
THE iconic Hotel Brunswick is unveiling a new collaboration with the restaurant Three Blue Ducks, launching in December. The Ducks at Hotel Brunswick combines the...
Top community award for Jack Evans Boat Harbour
TWEED Shire Council's transformation of Jack Evans Boat Harbour into a vibrant, inclusive community space has earned it the NSW Government Council Crown Land...
Northern Rivers feral deer alert
A FREE workshop in Mullumbimby will teach residents how to prevent feral deer from establishing in the Northern Rivers, one of the last deer-free...
Tweed Regional Gallery summer program
THE Tweed Regional Gallery will open its summer program on Friday, December 6, featuring three new exhibitions, including the Wynne Prize 2024. Australia's oldest art...
Rowing is life long at Murwillumbah regatta
THE first Murwillumbah regatta in five years went off without a hitch at Murwillumbah Rowing Club (MRC) last Sunday, November 17. The event included 45...
African dance brings rhythm and connection to Byron seniors
BYRON Bay dance teacher Angela McWhinney is bringing the rhythm and joy of African dance to local seniors with free weekly classes at the...
Kingscliff mobile connectivity boost
KINGSCLIFF'S mobile connectivity is set for a major upgrade, with new infrastructure targeting reception issues under the Federal Government's Peri-Urban Mobile Program (PUMP). Member for...
$52 million for Byron roads
STATE and federal governments have approved $52.5 million in additional disaster recovery funding to repair Byron Shire roads damaged by the 2022 floods. The funding,...
Celebrating inclusion and diversity in the Tweed
TWEED Shire Council is hosting Together We Celebrate, a series of inclusive events running through November and December to mark International Day of People...
Family Fun Day in Kunghur
LOCALS and visitors are invited to a Family Fun Day at Kunghur Hall on Sunday, November 24. Tweed Shire Council is hosting the free event...
Fink’s ‘never-ending’ world tour stops in Brunswick Heads
FINK (Fin Greenall), the UK artist known for his soulful blend of indie, folk, and blues, is returning to Australia for the first time...
The Coast Road closed at Lennox
THE Coast Road at Lennox Head will be temporarily closed during road reconstruction starting on Tuesday, November 19. Ballina Shire Council has announced the works...
Murwillumbah Tennis Club presents 2024 winners
MURWILLUMBAH Tennis Club held its annual presentation night late last month at the Condong Bowling Club. A strong crowd of over 80 members and families...