Red Devils hand senior roles to emerging rugby league talent
BYRON Bay Red Devils are banking on fresh talent to revive their Northern Rivers Regional Rugby League campaign, with emerging players stepping into senior...
Grants open to help clubs run Gone Fishing Day
GRANTS are now open with Ballina one of the selected regional venues to host the annual Gone Fishing Day in October. Local fishing clubs can...
Students invited to apply for Japan exchange
LISMORE City Council has opened applications for its Sister City Student Exchange program, where up to six students from local high schools can visit...
Croquet clubs united in hosting state championships
NORTHERN Rivers croquet clubs have cemented the region as a NSW State Championship hotspot, hosting 28 players for the fifth year in a row. Ballina...
Joint effort to fast-track circular economy across industries
A NEW project between Southern Cross University, SDG Align and Meat and Livestock Australia is hoping to fast-track the Northern Rivers towards a sustainable...
Locals gather to thank first responders
HUNDREDS of local volunteers were recognised at the Thank a First Responder Day at Ballina RSL Club, with ambulance officers, police, surf lifesavers and...
New waste trucks for Lismore in $5 million investment
COUNCIL has invested $5 million in eight new side loader trucks to improve waste collection services across the region. A state government grant funded the...
Reid achieves lifelong hockey dream on the world stage
TWEED hockey talent Jesse Reid has achieved her dream of representing Australia, making her Hockeyroos debut on tour in Europe. The 24-year-old is the daughter...
Students present architecture project on national stage
A GROUP of Ballina students have worked with an architect to design better learning spaces and present their ideas at a national conference attracting...
Hard work pays off for Patston with NRL debut at Titans
HARD work and persistence at Queensland Cup level have paid off for Lismore rugby league product Josh Patston, who has earned his NRL debut...
Festival shines a light on food and flavours of the region
THOUSANDS of people were treated to dog shows, vintage car displays and live entertainment at the annual Love Lennox Festival. The event this year also...
Rous bonfire a recipe for fundraising success
HUNDREDS of families turned out for Rous Public School's major fundraiser, enjoying bucking bull rides, gum boot throwing and a fireworks finale. The school, which...
Raising vital funds for kids through charity fun run
A RECORD field is expected for this year's NAB Darrel Chapman Fun Run in Lismore, with entries now open for the annual charity event...
Ocean Heroes helping kids with autism learn to surf
A DEDICATED group of instructors and volunteers at Ocean Heroes is breaking down barriers for kids with autism by teaching them how to surf...
Folk musicians to share stage at songwriters round
TRAVELLING folk musicians Emmy Ryan and Anousha Victoire will return home to host a Songwriters in the Round evening at Pearces Creek Hall on...
“We’ve complicated things here”: Fleming calls out selectors over failed top three experiment
AFTER losing to South Africa in the World Test Championship final, questions will be asked about selection of the team and what the rest...
Auxiliary funds new beds to prevent patient falls
BALLINA Hospital Auxiliary has secured six new low beds worth just over $60,000 to help dementia patients and others at risk of falls that...
The man behind The Dolphins incredible point-scoring run
AFTER starting the season winless after the first four rounds, the Dolphins' stunning mid-season revitalisation in the NRL has seen them set a new...
Future hockey stars rub shoulders with Olympians
FUTURE stars were able to rub shoulders with Olympians in a Tweed team packed with talent at the Hockey Queensland State Championships. The open women's...
Funding boost to target invasive weed species
ROUS County Council has secured more than $150,000 in state funding to target invasive weeds across Lismore, Tweed and Kyogle through the Good Neighbours...
Rebels to raise funds for injured coach struck by E-bike
BYRON Shire Rebels will raise vital funds for junior coach Tom Evans, who was severely injured after being struck by an E-bike rider while...
Grants open for local families
THE James Frizelle Charitable Foundation has donated $25,000 to boost the annual Our Kids Community Grants program. Our Kids raises funds to support children with...
Free workshop explores the role of dingoes and how to protect pets
THE Dingo Advisory Council will host a free information workshop in Goonellabah this month, offering practical advice on protecting pets and livestock while highlighting...
Rising soccer star has an eye on the Asian Cup
A CHANCE to play on home soil with the Matildas has put Jamilla Rankin on the selection radar for her first major tournament when...