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Lismore Heritage Park’s new Gigadome playground to thrill families 

Heritage Park’s highly anticipated Gigadome is now open, offering a new level of adventure and excitement for families in Lismore and the surrounding region.  This unique addition to the park is designed for children aged five and above, focusing on...

Left to right: Lismore City Cr Dalton-Earls, Lismore City Council Manager Liveable & Active Communities Tony Duffy, Member for Lismore Janelle Saffin, Lismore City Cr Andrew Gordon and Heritage Park train-ride operator Brain Grey, Heritage Park’s highly anticipated Gigadome is now open, offering a new level of adventure and excitement for families in Lismore and the surrounding region. This…

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Lismore to Bentley section officially opens tomorrow

“The Northern Rivers Rail Trail is a game changer for tourism right across our region,” he said.  “It stands as a reminder of a bygone era and tells the story of how the railway once connected all our communities.  “The outstanding success of the alread

The Lismore to Bentley Rail Trail stakeholders, including Lismore City Councillors and staff, Hazell Bros, Willow + Sparrow and O’Brien Electrical & Plumbing. The much-anticipated Lismore to Bentley section of the Northern Rivers Rail Trail is set to officially open this Saturday (December 14th) and the community is invited to come along to explore this enchanting new experience. Well-known…

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Explore the Tweed’s brightest Christmas displays

Due to the overwhelming success of last year’s Tweed Festive Glow Guide, Council is thrilled to bring back the much-loved interactive map that showcases the region’s most dazzling Christmas displays, all in one place.

Residents encouraged to register their home’s festive display Due to the overwhelming success of last year’s Tweed Festive Glow Guide, Council is thrilled to bring back the much-loved interactive map that showcases the region’s most dazzling Christmas displays, all in one place. Residents are invited to get into the festive spirit once again by decorating their homes and registering their…

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Legends of Cricket to converge on Lismore in 2025

On Saturday, 15 February 2025, Lismore Mayor Steve Krieg will once again welcome some of Australia’s cricket legends, including local sporting icon Adam (Gilly) Gilchrist and Steve O’Keefe, to compete at Oakes Oval.

From left: Mayor Steve Krieg, Deputy Mayor Jeri Hall and Cricket Legend Steve O’Keefe. On Saturday, 15 February 2025, Lismore Mayor Steve Krieg will once again welcome some of Australia’s cricket legends, including local sporting icon Adam (Gilly) Gilchrist and Steve O’Keefe, to compete at Oakes Oval.Lismore City Mayor Steve Krieg will lead the Mayor’s 11 into battle against Gilly’s 11.The event…

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The Tweed Byron Hinterland Trails projectExciting developments are underway for nature enthusiasts seeking new experiences in the northern regions.

Exciting developments are underway for nature enthusiasts seeking new experiences in the northern region of NSW.

Set to be a focal point for nature-based tourism through the Tweed Byron Hinterland Trails project, the Gidjuum Gulganyi Walk, formerly known as the Tweed Byron Hinterland Walk, is a meticulously planned 39-kilometre multi-day trek. Commencing near the town of Uki in Tweed Shire, with a trail head in Mount Jerusalem National Park, the walk culminates at the Minyon Falls lookout in Nightcap…

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Lismore gears up for the inaugural Lismore Cycling Festival

Lismore City Council is excited to announce that hundreds of cycling enthusiasts will converge on Lismore next month for the first-ever Lismore Cycling Festival. The bumper two-day event, held in partnership with the Byron Bay Cycle Club on the weekend of 5 and 6 October, promises a mix of competitive racing, participation rides and ‘Come-and-try’ sessions for children and adults. This mix of…

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Making a splash at Jack Evans Boat Harbour: revitalised beach and swim area

Enhanced access to swimming, water-based recreation and waterfront connectivity ABOVE: Local friends Georgie and Soph enjoy a refreshing swim at the newly upgraded swimming area in Jack Evans Boat Harbour, Tweed Heads.BELOW: Soph and Georgie enjoying the new beach seating area at Jack Evans Boat Harbour, Tweed Heads Get your togs on and prepare for some water fun at the newly upgraded beach and…

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Wild Tails: the Value of Story-tellingand other Quality Interpretation in Wildlife Tourism

Wild Tails: the Value of Story-telling and other Quality Interpretation in Wildlife Tourism Wildlife Tourism Australia national conference 2024 poster. Tuesday to Thursday 5-7 November 2024 Hybrid: join us virtually or in person Online and at North Star Holiday Resort, Hastings Point, northeastern New South Wales, Australia (easily reached by bus from the Gold Coast airport) Presentations and…

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Tyalgum Weekend Moods

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It's official: The Tweed's tourism marketing is Australia's best

Presented by Tourism Australia, the GOLD winning Tweed campaign was awarded as Australia's best tourism marketing for 2023 amongst an impressive national field and ahead of Rockhampton, Queensland (Silver) and Mandurah, Western Australia (Bronze).

The Tweed Tourism Company takes out GOLD at national awards An image from The Tweed Tourism Company’s A Slow Road to Tyalgum drive campaign, developed following the Covid-19 and 2022 flood. The campaign was part of a collective body of work that earned the company the coveted GOLD award for best Tourism & Marketing campaign at the prestigious Australian Tourism Awards held in Darwin on 15 March…

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Kunghur Hall open and ready for hire

“It’s taken some time to get the hall ready for the community – it’s fantastic to be able to offer it to residents, who can now book the space for regular or one-off events,” Ms Francisco said.

Kunghur community celebrates re-opening of historic hall Kunghur Hall provides a great venue for all types of community functions. Kunghur Hall is now open for community hire. The multi-purpose space, fit with stage, polished flooring and activity room is suitable for private events, regular classes and a range of other activities.To celebrate the opening of the hall for community hire, Council…

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Take a walk in the park: new upgraded playground at Recreation Ground opens

A newly upgraded, inclusive playground at Recreation Ground at Tweed Heads was officially opened on March 15th, providing much-needed play space for young families in the most populated area of the Tweed Shire.

Endless fun for families at new play space in Tweed Heads The newly upgraded park at Recreation Street, Tweed Heads was officially opened today. The upgrade includes larger and more challenging play equipment for kids, a shade structure for sun protection, natural play integration into the landscape and access improvements through the play space. A newly upgraded, inclusive playground at…

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Tweed flood restoration continues two years on from disaster

A total of 3,742 road damage items were logged across the Tweed following the disaster, with additional damage to water and wastewater infrastructure, parks and sports fields, and some 90 Council-owned buildings impacted by the floodwaters.

Progress made but still a long way to go Residents survey the destruction of Blacks Drain along Tweed Valley Way at South Murwillumbah in the days following the February-March 2022 deluge. (Photo credit Toni Kelly Fleeton) Flood recovery remains a major focus of Tweed Shire Council, as the community marks two years since the worst natural disaster in the Tweed’s recorded history.Current…

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Short film festival celebrates makers around the world

The Makers Film Festival is ... part of a tour around Australia, New Zealand and internationally – but with only one local screening don’t miss the opportunity to celebrate makers and the art of making from around the world.

Special screening of Makers Film Festival comes to Murwillumbah Still from Tangki, Tjanpi Desert Weavers, fibre art animation, Animator and Director Jonathan Daw. An international short film festival uncovering the traditions, skills and consequences of ‘making’ is coming to Murwillumbah for a special one-off screening at the Regent Cinema on Saturday 23 March. Hosted by the Tweed Regional…

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Northern Rivers Rail Trail workshop aims to boost local business opportunities for Lismore

Council is on track to deliver the Lismore section in late 2024. This section will connect with the Casino to Bentley section, which opens on Saturday, 23 March.

Construction on the Lismore to Bentley section of the Northern Rivers Rail Trail. Lismore City Council is stepping up efforts to empower local businesses as construction progresses on the Lismore to Bentley section of the Northern Rivers Rail Trail (NRRT). Council hosted a workshop this week designed to guide local operators on ways to capitalise on the potential marketing and sales…

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Morandi and new Olley works unveiled beside Monet

New artworks on display in Murwillumbah as part of Sharing the National Collection initiative. Artwork by renowned Italian still life painter Giorgio Morandi and Australia’s Margaret Olley now hang alongside renowned French Impressionist Claude Monet..

New artworks on display in Murwillumbah as part of Sharing the National Collection initiative Tweed Regional Gallery Curator – Exhibitions Tina Wilson and installer Sam Steinhauer carefully hang the Giorgio Morandi masterpiece. The artwork is on display at the Tweed Regional Gallery as part of the National Gallery’s Sharing the National Collection initiative. (Photo Luke Marsden) Artwork by…

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Celebrating first anniversary of Rail Trail opening

Tweed Shire Council today announced its collaboration with volunteer organisation Cycling Without Age as part of celebrations to mark the first anniversary of the opening of the popular Northern Rivers Rail Trail.

More than 140,000 visitors in first year, new Cycling Without Age chapter The Cycling Without Age trishaws in action at the community celebration weekend to mark the opening of the Rail Trail in March 2023. Tweed Shire Council today announced its collaboration with volunteer organisation Cycling Without Age as part of celebrations to mark the first anniversary of the opening of the popular…