As communities across the North Coast prepare to celebrate National Volunteer Week, local organisations are shining a light on the many people quietly giving their time to support others, care for the environment and strengthen community connections.
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Posted inByron Bay, Feature, Tweed Heads
Investigation continues after fatal Chinderah crash
Two young men have died after a car left the road and hit a tree on the NSW far north coast, following an earlier collision with two other vehicles near Chinderah.
Posted inCrime, Tweed Heads
Driver charged after alleged hit-and-run while drunk and stoned
Police allege a driver hit another car twice and fled before returning a 0.181 reading and testing positive to cannabis and cocaine at Tweed Heads.
Posted inRoads and Infrastructure, Tweed Heads
$4.86m secured for Dunoon Road–Tweed Street upgrade
Lismore City Council has secured $4.86 million in federal funding to upgrade the Dunoon Road–Tweed Street corridor, improving safety and connectivity.
Posted inCrime, Tweed Heads
‘We are watching’: 200kg of cocaine on catamaran in Tweed River
A Tweed Heads man has been charged after 200kg of cocaine was found on a catamaran sailing into the country amid a probe into a crime syndicate with bikie gang links.
Posted inMurwillumbah, What's on, Youth
Murbah Youth Fest returns bigger, bolder and more youth-led than ever
The award-winning Murbah Youth Fest is set to return to Murwillumbah this April, bringing a vibrant celebration of creativity, music and community spirit to Knox Park.
Posted inFundraiser, Tweed Heads
Roll up for sick kids at Club Tweed bowls day
The Northern Rivers community is being invited to roll up for a day of fun and fundraising for Our Kids with a barefoot bowls event at Club Tweed
Posted inByron Bay, Coffs Harbour, Dorrigo, Grafton, Lismore, Murwillumbah, Port Macquarie, What's on, Yamba
Egg-citing Easter fun across the North Coast
Easter on the North Coast promises a long weekend full of fun, festivities, and family-friendly activities. From chocolate egg hunts to live music, rodeos, art exhibitions, and quirky community events, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Posted inEnvironment, Tweed Heads
Annual dredging begins at Tweed River entrance
Annual dredging at the Tweed River entrance is underway, with up to 150,000 cubic metres of sand to be removed.
Posted inGrafton, Health, NSW Politics, Tweed Heads
New paramedics boost emergency care in Grafton and Tweed
Sixteen new paramedics have been deployed to Gunnedah, boosting emergency care across the New England region.