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December 22, 2024
Campaign on weed control releases calendar
A CAMPAIGN to increase awareness on weeds and how to manage them properly now has its own calendar. The 2025 North Coast No Space for...
December 21, 2024
Boxing Day races to bring festive spirit to Ballina Jockey Club
BALLINA Jockey Club is gearing up for one of its biggest race days of the year on Boxing Day. Punters are encouraged to get in...
December 19, 2024
Hundreds expected to celebrate Christmas Cup at turf club
HUNDREDS of people are expected to turn out to celebrate the annual Christmas Cup at the Lismore Turf Club TAB meeting today, December 20. It...
December 17, 2024
New chair has big shoes to fill in NRRRL
NORTHERN Rivers Regional Rugby League has a new chair, with Max Beecher named to take on the role for 2025 after the board met...
December 16, 2024
Elite triathlete turns coach to inspire next generation
PROFESSIONAL triathlete Courtney Gilfillan has switched her focus to coaching in an effort to promote healthy living and wellness while passing on knowledge to...
December 15, 2024
Funding lifeline keeps Ballina meal centre serving those in need
A FUNDING boost worth $25,000 will help the Ballina Hot Meal Centre keep its service operational for the next 12 months. There has been a...
December 15, 2024
Top female surfers shine at Casuarina camp
FIVE of the best female surfers in the country gathered at Casuarina to take part in a three-day camp at the Surfing Australia high...
December 15, 2024
Bus interchange receives $1.7 million upgrade to boost connectivity
A REVAMPED bus shelter project at Ballina is now complete with a $1.7 million upgrade to the interchange area on Tamar Street. It was done...
December 15, 2024
Young talent breaks through to state cricket team
RICHMOND Christian College student Johnny Bull has been selected in the Combined Independent Schools state cricket team for the first time. The 11-year-old attended trials...
December 14, 2024
Karate students learn new skills at national competition
MEMBERS of the Byron Shire Shotokan Kase-Ha Karate Do and Self Defence academy have obtained black belts and other skills after competing at a...
December 14, 2024
Community survey launched to shape Ballina’s future priorities
BALLINA Shire Council will turn to the community in hopes of establishing a 10-year plan to improve and prioritise what people want done in...
December 13, 2024
All-girls team smashes barriers in junior cricket
A GROWING group of girls are breaking down barriers to help boost female participation in junior cricket on the Far North Coast. The Lennox Head...
December 12, 2024
St Andrew’s transfers community care services to integrated living
ST ANDREW'S Village Ballina will become part of integratedliving Australia with the transfer of its Community Care Services taking effect from Monday, December 16. It...
December 10, 2024
Community group helping council trap and control Indian Mynas
A COMMUNITY group is helping manage the invasive Indian Myna birds with a trapping program in the Byron Shire. The Byron Shire Indian Myna Action...
December 9, 2024
Changing of the guard in NRRRL representative team
A SQUAD of 24 players has been selected to represent the Northern Rivers Titans in the NSW men's open rugby league championships next year. New...
December 9, 2024
34km swim to help purchase hospital equipment for kids
BYRON Bay resident Andy Beswick is taking on a 34km swim at Lennox Head Aquatic Centre on Saturday, December 14, to raise $20,000 for...
December 9, 2024
Rescue chopper thrills Pottsville students
STUDENTS at St Ambrose Catholic Primary School in Pottsville had an unforgettable experience when the Westpac Rescue Helicopter landed on their school oval. The visit...
December 9, 2024
Bus service injects $14.5 million into Byron economy
ABOUT 50,000 people are estimated to visit Byron Bay by a long-distance coach service this year, making it the second most popular destination for...
December 7, 2024
Charity cricket game raises awareness of domestic violence
A CELEBRITY cricket game has helped raise awareness and fundraise to combat domestic violence as community groups gathered at Fripp Oval Ballina on Sunday. The...
December 7, 2024
Fifty rental homes to be built by 2026 for flood-affected residents
PLANS for 50 build-to-rent apartments near Southern Cross University in East Lismore have been approved by the Northern Regional Planning Panel, marking progress on...
December 5, 2024
Clothes swap to help residents save money and protect the environment
RESIDENTS will have the chance to save money and help the environment when The Northern Rivers Community Gallery hosts a clothes swap at Ballina....
December 5, 2024
Challenging conditions for hundreds of competitors at Kingscliff triathlon
THE Kingscliff triathlon attracted hundreds of people who braved the conditions through a wet weekend of competition. Matthew Phillips won the open men's Olympic distance...
December 5, 2024
Tweed council wins award for strategic planning project
TWEED Shire Council has been recognised at the prestigious 2024 NSW Awards for Planning Excellence, taking out top honours in the 'Strategic Planning Project'...
November 28, 2024
Surfers grow Mo’s to raise money for men’s mental health
SURFERS of all shapes and sizes will turn out to raise money for men's mental health at the annual Morning of the Mo at...
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