Short Stays, Lasting Impact From weekend escapes to long family getaways, travel is more than just a trip—it’s a chance to create memories, explore new horizons, and make a meaningful impact. Short Stays, founded by Northern Rivers locals Sim and Pete, connects hosts across Australia and New Zealand with travellers worldwide. With half of every […]
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Men’s Fashion Sorted Some ideas are born from strategy. Others? From serendipity and stubborn belief. For Pat and Sharon, the founders of Bolt + Buckle, it was a bit of both. Their journey began back in 2012, after a life-changing trip to India and Nepal sparked the launch of Indepal, an artisanal leather goods brand […]
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Where Good Food Meets Good Vibes Behind the scenes (and often behind the pass in the open kitchen) is owner Phil Czerwonatis, who may have a quiet presence but whose fingerprints are everywhere in this much-loved local café. Phil’s story begins a long way from Casuarina’s coastline. After finishing his apprenticeship in Germany, he moved […]
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Fresh Cuts, Clean Lines There’s a rugged poetry in fresh beginnings, especially when they come from loss and longing. For Pat Lenaghan, the journey began far from the ocean in Albury, where surf culture was something he only glimpsed in stories and on holidays spent by the coast. His father surfed, planting early seeds, but […]
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Meet the Women Changing the Future for Women and Girls in the Northern Rivers The Women’s Giving Circle, an initiative under the Northern Rivers Community Foundation is a lifeline for grassroots organisations that uplift women and youth in times of need. This year, the Northern Rivers Community Foundation’s Women’s Giving Circle has supported three powerful […]
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Potters of the Tweed Words Peter Smith Mark your calendars for the second weekend of November, when the talented potters of the Tweed open their doors to the public for a truly unique event. This special weekend, organised by the Clay Without Borders collective, marks their fourth annual showcase. With 53 members in the group, […]
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They’re our furry, funny friends who hold a place in our hearts (and ok, our beds ..) giving joy anddespair in equal measure as they live their (nine) best lives and carefree (doggo) years in this petparadise we call the Tweed Coast. Margaret Dekker catches up with just some of the pets and ‘pet people’ who […]
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A Ripple of Change Words Sarah Jantos & Kristie Morgan The past couple of months have been idyllic in the waters of the Tweed and surrounding ocean. With visibility of up to 30M it has been paradise in and on the sea for water enthusiasts including, fisherman, swimmers, surfers, snorkellers, divers and whale watchers just […]
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Where Community Thrives Through Collaboration and Connection Words Rachael Sanderson Photography Georgina Kane Raven Place Farm is a vibrant, community-centered micro regenerative farm nestled in picturesque Clothiers Creek, ideally situated between Murwillumbah and Cabarita Beach. This unique venture is a collaborative effort between landowner Michelle Kuramochi and passionate regenerative farmer Rachael Sanderson. Together, they […]
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Young Ocean Stewards Spearhead Shoreline Cleanup Effort Between July and November of this year, young local ocean conservation campaigners and brothers, Charlie, Flynn and Oliver (Instagram @Earthy Surfs), invite the community to help them in targeting and removing fishing line and other debris from the Tweed River mouth walls – the southern wall at Fingal […]
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