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.
December 4, 2025
Mushroom whispering to music
TWEED Landcare is presenting a unique film night at the Citadel in Murwillumbah on December 15. On the big screen, fungi rules with a screening...
December 4, 2025
Man charged with murder after deadly shooting near Murwillumbah
A MAN has died, and two men have been injured following a shooting at a property 10km west of Murwillumbah yesterday afternoon. Emergency services attended...
December 4, 2025
Enduring love and elephant whispering at the heart of a debut novel
LOCAL author Nadya Radonich has released her debut novel, The Elephant Whisperer's Daughter, a sweeping coming-of-age tale set against the turbulence of post-war change...
December 3, 2025
Tyalgum decks the hall
THE Tyalgum Christmas Carols holiday event is returning to Tyalgum Community Hall on Sunday, December 7. This year's event will focus on community participation, family...
December 3, 2025
New EV chargers to support tourism and the environment
THIRTY-five new electric vehicle charging points will be installed in the Northern Rivers as part of a $5.9 million NSW Government investment to extend...
December 2, 2025
Tweed makes its pitch as Australia’s eco escape
A NEW summer campaign is pitching the Tweed as Australia’s leading eco escape, aiming to draw visitors seeking nature, wellness and low-impact experiences. THE Tweed...
December 2, 2025
Tweed Council wins again as Employer of Choice
THE Local Government Engineers' Association has again awarded Tweed Shire Council this year's Employer of Choice, four years after its first win in 2021. The...
December 1, 2025
Ready, set, decorate
TWEED businesses are embracing the spirit of Christmas with the launch of the 2025 Festive Shopfronts Competition. The initiative is part of Tweed Shire Council's...
December 1, 2025
New disaster-ready funding for Lismore
OVER $69 million in grants have been allocated to NSW to support 18 projects across NSW and the Northern Rivers in the third round...
November 30, 2025
Tripping through the 70s
A CAREER put on hold for motherhood has become a second life resurgence for Lennox Head-based singer and one-half of the vocal duo fronting...
November 30, 2025
TAFE NSW secure with budget reform
A MAJOR government reform will save more than $80 million over four years for TAFE NSW and ensure teachers, rather than consultants, are at...
November 30, 2025
Northern Rivers finalists in 2025 Premier’s Awards
THE 2025 Premier’s Awards recognised NSW public servants for outstanding service and community impact at a presentation at Parliament House last week. This year’s awards...
November 29, 2025
Rates of abuse and neglect across Northern Rivers revealed
NEW data released by the NSW Ageing and Disability Commission (ADC) has highlighted the prevalence of abuse, neglect and exploitation of older people and...
November 29, 2025
PCYC building stronger regional futures
THE Police Citizens Youth Club NSW and the NSW Government have committed a combined $15.6M to support young people experiencing societal challenges and disadvantage...
November 29, 2025
Fifty-dollar home sells at Lismore buyback auction
ANOTHER 10 buyback homes were sold in Lismore last week, with new homeowners purchasing the relocatable houses from as low as $50 to as...
November 28, 2025
Spiderbait returns to the region
ALT-rockers Spiderbait are set to return to the Northern Rivers after a long time between drinks and are playing the Hotel Brunswick next month. The...
November 28, 2025
Sunflowers shining light on inclusivity
TWEED Shire Council has launched the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Initiative in the lead-up to International Day of People with Disability on December 3. The global...
November 27, 2025
Surfing the wild seed safari
TWEED Landcare and Seed Tree Maps will join forces for an informative Seed Collecting Safari Bus Trip in Tweed and Byron Shires. Citizen scientists will...
November 27, 2025
Safe Havens stay with another six months funding
THE Northern Rivers free, drop-in mental health service, Safe Haven, will continue to operate three sites until June 30 next year. Initially commissioned for three...
November 26, 2025
More cancer support for firefighters
FIREFIGHTERS will soon be able to access cancer support more quickly through the workers' compensation system under new reforms to be introduced by the...
November 26, 2025
Jail time and fines now on the line for illegal tobacco operators
IN an extension of the state’s war on illegal tobacco, the NSW Government has created an offence for landlords who knowingly permit premises used...
November 25, 2025
2025 Community Grants Program recipients announced
TWEED Shire Council has announced the recipients of the 2025 Community Grants Program. Thirteen local groups have received a total of $38,785 in funding, including...
November 25, 2025
Lismore writers included in NSW Seniors’ Stories 2025
THE annual short story anthology, NSW Seniors' Stories Volume 11, has featured the work of two Lismore-based writers this year. Mary-Jane Gibson features in the...
November 24, 2025
Black Hawk delivers 40 tonnes of boulders to repair weir
A BLACK Hawk helicopter has hauled 40 tonnes of boulders through the valleys of the Northern Rivers to repair a 100-year-old weir damaged by...
