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.
November 12, 2025
Essential stories of life as we know it
AN evening of insight, creativity and connection presented by NORPA and Southern Cross University will take place at the Northern Rivers Conservatorium on November...
November 12, 2025
Flood resilience work at Wilsons Creek
AN upgrade to Wilsons Creek Road will soon deliver much-needed resilience enhancements to prepare for future weather events. Devastated by the 2022 floods, the key...
November 11, 2025
Tweed charity founder named NSW Local Hero at Australian of the Year Awards
TWEED-based psychologist and founding director of Agape, Theresa Mitchell, has been named the NSW Australian of the Year Local Hero at a ceremony in...
November 10, 2025
NORPA launches new regional touring circuit with Prima Facie
NORTHERN Rivers Performing Arts has announced a new touring platform, with a region-wide season of its production of Prima Facie. Suzie Miller's internationally acclaimed play...
November 10, 2025
Rail Trail upgrades accessibility for all
THE Northern Rivers Rail Trail has unveiled the latest upgrades to support people of all ages and abilities. At the trailhead, improvements include a new...
November 10, 2025
Disaster awareness with Future Feast schools program
STUDENTS in the region are taking part in a unique learning experience as part of a region-wide flood preparedness campaign. Northern Rivers Performing Arts (NORPA)...
November 9, 2025
Runaway success for modest musical idea
A SMALL idea to play good music with good people and broadcast weekly videos on YouTube has become a mammoth international endeavour, garnering hundreds...
November 9, 2025
Making slime for kids mental health
A COMBINATION of creative therapies, family involvement, and evidence-based practices is making a positive difference in the lives of children and their families. The Mijung...
November 8, 2025
Seventh Wonder celebrates 50 years of classic Fleetwood Mac
CELEBRATING the 50th anniversary of Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham joining Fleetwood Mac, Seventh Wonder presents a vivid performance of the band's classic era...
November 7, 2025
The Murwillumbah Show in fine form
THE Murwillumbah Show drew strong crowds last weekend despite weather warnings. From show jumping and stud beef displays to motocross, woodchop competitions, heritage exhibits, circus...
November 6, 2025
Embrace the giving spirit with Smith Family Christmas appeal
TWIN Towns Day VIEW Club is calling on the community to embrace the spirit of giving this festive season to help raise funds for...
November 5, 2025
Staffing levels now safe at Lismore Base ED
AS part of the state's historic hospital staffing reforms, the Lismore Base Hospital emergency department has now begun rostering to Safe Staffing Levels. The hospital...
November 5, 2025
Local wins Horticulture Student of the Year
A NORTHERN Rivers TAFE student was acknowledged as the top emerging talent horticulture nationally with her win of the Australian Institute of Horticulture Student...
November 4, 2025
Home cooks in hot water as council cracks down on ‘dark kitchens’
UNREGISTERED food businesses are on the rise across the Tweed, with council warning that home kitchens operating through social media and delivery apps must...
November 4, 2025
Grandparents’ Day celebrations secured for Lismore
IN A combined three-year partnership between the NSW Public Libraries Association and the NSW government, funding has been secured into the future for NSW...
November 3, 2025
Woman dies after being hit by car in Tweed Heads
A WOMAN has died after being hit by a car on Dry Dock Road in Tweed Heads on Friday afternoon. Emergency services were called to...
November 3, 2025
Updating planning rules for Tweed
THE updated draft Tweed Development Control Plan 2025 is now on public exhibition after the most significant update since its inception in 2008. Setting out...
November 3, 2025
Creative community unites behind next generation
A NEW collaboration between Spaghetti Circus and Brunswick Picture House has brought the world premiere of Spaghetti Western to the stage this week. The show,...
November 2, 2025
Keeping clothes out of landfill
TWEED Shire Council has announced six new clothing recycling bins will be installed for residents to more easily recycle and reduce textile waste in...
November 1, 2025
Hilltop Hoods hit the Tweed
AFTER nearly three decades in hip hop, Hilltop Hoods frontman Matt Lambert still can't quite believe how far the band has come. Reflecting on the...
October 31, 2025
Championing change
THE 2025 Ministers' Awards for Women in Local Government has awarded the Champion of Change Award to the director of sustainable communities and environment...
October 30, 2025
Savouring Tweed’s best food experiences sells out
FROM its opening event at Murwillumbah Markets with the Tweed Taste Trail to the Duranbah family finale at sunset, and 35 events in between,...
October 29, 2025
Experimental, connected art in Ballina this November
THIS November at Northern Rivers Community Gallery will see an eclectic, experimental and connected set of exhibitions in the final series for 2025. Vivid colour...
October 28, 2025
Students’ taste of STEM with Bike & Blend
TWEED Shire Council's sustainability team visited Tweed River High School last week, treating students on a high school transition day to a real-world energy...
