Ian Healy’s warning for blooding teenagers at the top
I JUST thought I’d consider the push for 19-year-olds in sport and it's become bigger than ever currently. But it comes with a patience warning...
“Not that good”: NRL world reacts to Brown’s $13 million Knights contract
PARRAMATTA Eels playmaker Dylan Brown is set to sign the richest deal in NRL history with the Kiwi international reportedly agreeing to terms with...
Goonellabah Workers close in on cricket finals
GOONELLABAH Workers Sports has secured its spot in the Far North Coast LJ Hookr League cricket semi-finals after six straight wins in the second...
New role in flood recovery for police superintendent
RICHMOND Police District superintendent Scott Tanner has taken on the role of recovery coordinator for the region following widespread damage from ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Mr...
Warnings remain at beaches around the region
LIFEGUARDS are urging the public to take extreme care on severely eroded beaches across the region. Surf Life Saving NSW warned that rescue craft may...
Roller derby star on the ride of her life
A CHANCE to represent her country on the world stage in roller derby has driven Sarah Sugars to become one of the best talents...
Free flood waste disposal
LISMORE City Council is allowing residents to dispose of flood waste for free at the Recycling and Recovery Centre on Wyrallah Road. The service will...
Ballina businesses and residents in recovery mode after ex-Cyclone Alfred
BUSINESS owners and residents across Ballina Shire have spent the week in recovery mode as the clean-up from ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred continues. Fallen powerlines and...
Key issues for Byron Bay business owners
BYRON BAY business owners met with politicians to discuss key hospitality and tourism issues ahead of the federal election. Fundies Organics owner Paul Waters organised...
Giants to lean on new recruits in NRRRL
AN INFLUX of English recruits is expected to help shape the Mullumbimby Giants into a contender in the Northern Rivers Regional Rugby League (NRRRL)...
Hundreds head home as evacuation centres close
THE last of the evacuation centres has closed this week as people returned home to inspect potential damage from wild winds and heavy rain. Twenty-five...
Raiders invest in youth to rebuild club
TACTICAL recruitment and a focus on developing juniors have Tweed Coast Raiders officials optimistic about the coming Northern Rivers Regional Rugby League season. First grade...
Le-Ba Boardriders usher in youth-led era with new leadership
THE Lennox-Ballina Boardriders Club has injected youth into its leadership team, aiming to develop the next generation of surfers in the region. Club president Harry...
Records tumble as triathlon grows in popularity
RECORD-BREAKING numbers have elevated the Kingscliff Triathlon as the signature event on the Northern Rivers racing calendar. It is held twice a year, with the...
High octane action in monster truck show
A RETURNING monster truck show is set to bring high-octane action and a unique stunt show performance to the Lismore showground. It includes a wheel...
Chance to join food waste challenge
BALLINA Shire Council is calling on the community to join an initiative to reduce household food waste and improve living standards across the region. The...
Harry Perryman is thriving in his new role at Collingwoodafter making the switch from the GWS Giants in the off-season
HARRY Perryman is thriving in his new role at Collingwood after making the switch from the GWS Giants in the off-season. The former Giant signed...
Challenge raises vital funds for children’s hospitals
HUNDREDS of competitors have helped raised vital funds to purchase new hospital equipment after a gruelling Lismore Samson Fitness Challenge. Four-person teams completed physical tests...
Grant to investigate bush medicines
SOUTHERN Cross University researcher Dr Alana Gall has secured a $640,000 grant to explore the role of bush medicine in Australian healthcare, marking a...
Baiting programs to contain wild dogs
NORTH Coast Local Land Services is moving fast to address wild dog population growth rates by promoting baiting programs across the region. Wild dogs refer...
Occupancy rates vary in flood recovery
HIGH interest rates and the cost-of-living of living crisis has been attributed to the variation in occupancy rates across the Lismore CBD. The results have...
Growth for girls in sport
A MULTISPORT program aimed at breaking down barriers and getting girls off the sidelines will take place on the Far North Coast for the...
Andrew Voss’s proposed 2026 Las Vegasrugby league showcase
SEN'S Andrew Voss has proposed his Las Vegas 2026 fixture in the wake of a mixed reception of the four matches played on Sunday. After...
Research team leads the way in river flood research
A SOUTHERN Cross University research team has spent three years working on a project to reveal the long-term impacts of flooding on local estuaries...