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June 25, 2025

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...

June 25, 2025

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...

June 24, 2025

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...

June 24, 2025

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...

June 24, 2025

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...

June 24, 2025

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...

June 23, 2025

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...

June 23, 2025

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...

June 23, 2025

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...

June 22, 2025

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...

June 22, 2025

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...

June 21, 2025

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...

June 21, 2025

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...

June 20, 2025

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...

June 20, 2025

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...

June 20, 2025

“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...

June 19, 2025

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...

June 19, 2025

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...

June 18, 2025

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...

June 17, 2025

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...

June 17, 2025

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...

June 16, 2025

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...

June 16, 2025

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...

June 16, 2025

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...