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April 21, 2025
Regional councils call for more federal funding
THE mayors of Ballina and Byron shires have joined calls for stronger federal funding commitments, warning regional councils are being asked to do more...
April 20, 2025
Annual Rural Women’s Gathering in Lismore
LISMORE City council has opened registrations for the annual Rural Women's Gathering on Saturday, October 25. Held in conjunction with the Rural Women's Network, this...
April 20, 2025
Jarred Taylor brings the Luke Combs Experience
SINGER and songwriter Jarred Taylor is heading on tour and stopping at Kingscliff with a new show, The Australian Luke Combs Experience. The country artist...
April 19, 2025
Turning cyclone green waste into energy
IN A new partnership with Cape Byron Power, thousands of tonnes of Tweed green waste from Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred will be turned into renewable...
April 19, 2025
Nicki Parrott and the Swingfluencers play Byron
INTERNATIONALLY acclaimed bassist and singer Nicki Parrott is heading for a hometown gig with her trio, delighting jazz fans in Byron on May 30. From...
April 18, 2025
Public art brings colour and life to the streets
THE face of Murwillumbah CBD is getting brighter with the latest round of vibrant public art installations. As part of an overarching program of activations...
April 18, 2025
Food and fun at Murwillumbah Showground night market
MURWILLUMBAH Showground will be alive with the aromas, sights and sounds of the Easter Food Truck Party tonight, Friday, April 18. The Good Friday twilight...
April 17, 2025
Safety message for North Coast visitors as holiday crowds return
HOLIDAYMAKERS are being urged to stay safe on the North Coast as beach remediation works continue in the wake of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred. The NSW...
April 17, 2025
Vote Kingscliff for NSW top town
THE 2025 NSW Top Tourism Town Awards have named Kingscliff a finalist in the annual accolade, and public voting is now open. The town was...
April 16, 2025
Tweed problem waste accepted again
AFTER the recent suspension of services, Tweed residents can now resume taking limited problematic waste to their usual recycling facility. A large fire at the...
April 16, 2025
Upgrades for Kingsford Smith Park
BALLINA Shire Council has begun improvement works in the Kingsford Smith Park precinct. The upgrades will enhance pedestrian safety and access in the community space...
April 16, 2025
Lismore local business legends under the spotlight
LISMORE City Council has launched the Local Legends campaign after ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred to support the local businesses that have moved forward with energy...
April 15, 2025
Join Tweed Northern Regional Planning Panel
TWEED Shire Council is seeking experienced professionals to serve as council-appointed members of the Northern Regional Planning Panel (NRPP). The NRPP determines regionally significant development...
April 14, 2025
Celebrating Tweed seniors
THE New South Wales Seniors Local Achievement Awards have honoured six local seniors in the Tweed. Seniors who make the shire shine and who go...
April 14, 2025
Jazz songbird Emma Pask in Lismore
AUSTRALIAN award-winning jazz songbird Emma Pask is on a regional tour with the venerable Kevin Hunt and playing Lismore on May 2. Well known for...
April 13, 2025
Tweed sports precinct unveiled
TWEED Shire Council is inviting residents to provide feedback on the plans for the new Kings Forest sport and recreation facilities. The Depot Road Sports...
April 13, 2025
Lismore Local Woman of the Year
THE Lismore Electorate Woman of the Year accolade has named 90-year-old Elide (Ellie) Gava as its 2025 recipient. The nonagenarian is well known in the...
April 13, 2025
Soul and sensibility with Wendy Matthews
ONE of Australia's most beloved and respected vocalists, Wendy Matthews, is heading to the North Coast and performing in Ballina on May 25. With a...
April 12, 2025
Youth Week events across the Tweed
THE Tweed Shire is hosting a rich program of events throughout the area for NSW Youth Week, which runs until April 17. This year's theme...
April 12, 2025
More support for Lismore carers
LISMORE carers will benefit from a new $400,000 project to improve access to support services and resources across the Northern Rivers. The New South Wales...
April 12, 2025
Country arts grant now open
THE Country Arts Support Program (CASP) has opened applications for funding of up to $5000. Administered by Arts Northern Rivers through devolved funding from Create...
April 11, 2025
Sea turtle record rescue
HUNDREDS of baby sea turtles have been released following the largest egg rescue operation in NSW history, carried out just before ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred...
April 11, 2025
Landmark regional creative report – Who We Are
A NEW report from Arts Northern Rivers has revealed the most comprehensive snapshot of the region's creative sector in more than 15 years, calling...
April 11, 2025
Youth strike a chord
YOUNG musicians aged 11 to 17 are being invited to join the Youth Music Venture program at Seagulls in Tweed Heads. Since 2009, the volunteer-run...
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