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January 23, 2026
Boaty Boys to ride 350km in support of women affected by domestic violence
LENNOX Head fitness and men's mental health support group the Boaty Boys will ride 350km to raise funds for women affected by domestic violence. The...
January 23, 2026
Acrobats and performance animals to light up Hudsons Circus
HUDSONS Circus is bringing its latest show to the Northern Rivers, featuring acrobatics, clowns and animal performances exclusive to the popular touring group. The circus...
January 23, 2026
Young gun Katoa leading the way as Dolphins chase first ever finals campaign
DOLPHINS forward Daniel Saifiti has heaped praise on young halfback Isaiya Katoa for his professionalism and leadership throughout the NRL pre-season. Katoa was among the...
January 22, 2026
Best-selling author and business leader named as Australia Day ambassador
LISMORE will welcome best-selling author and business leader Catherine De Vrye as the ambassador at this year's Australia Day Awards and Citizenship Ceremony. De Vrye,...
January 22, 2026
Community support as crowds flock to Ballina Jockey Club Summer Cup
BALLINA Jockey Club attracted a large crowd for its annual Summer Cup meeting, featuring a $65,000 feature race, fashions on the field and strong...
January 21, 2026
SCU researcher helps uncover air-cleaning microbes in tree bark
SOUTHERN Cross University researcher Dr Luke Jeffrey is part of a team that has discovered microbes living in the bark of trees that help...
January 21, 2026
Volunteers return as Helicopter Op Shop opens after four-month closure
THE Helicopter Op Shop has reopened in Ballina after an extended four-month closure, with customers returning to support one of the region's most important...
January 20, 2026
Indigenous Twenty20 carnival aims to build representative side
BALLINA Bears will host the annual Indigenous Cricket Challenge on Australia Day, aiming to uncover new talent and build an Aboriginal representative team for...
January 20, 2026
Kids’ chance to step behind counter for Little Pharmacist Experience
CHILDREN will have a rare opportunity to learn about health and medicine by stepping behind the counter at Ballina's Direct Chemist outlet as part...
January 20, 2026
$90 million East Lismore development to deliver hundreds of homes
PLANS to deliver up to 400 new homes at East Lismore have been released, with stage one forming part of a $90 million investment...
January 19, 2026
Cudgen targets top honours after runner-up finish at NSW country titles
A STRONG contingent of about 120 competitors from Cudgen Surf Life Saving Club will head to South West Rocks to contest the NSW Country...
January 19, 2026
Junior anglers reel in major prize pool at fishing competition
A RECORD number of entries is expected for the annual Ballina RSL Club Kids Fishing Competition, with $10,000 worth of prizes up for grabs. More...
January 19, 2026
Council urges residents to plan ahead during recycling centre works
ROAD works and upgrades will begin at the Lismore Recycling & Recovery Centre from early February, with the full project expected to be completed...
January 18, 2026
Northern Rivers talent NickMeaney joins NRL expansion club
NORTHERN Rivers rugby league product Nick Meaney is set to become a foundation player at the Perth Bears after inking a deal with the...
January 17, 2026
Multiple race meetings as Tweed River Jockey Club enters summer season
TWEED River Jockey Club is preparing for one of its busiest periods of the year, with multiple race meetings scheduled across the coming weeks. The...
January 17, 2026
Doueihi’s insight into tumultuous Wests Tigers’ pre-season as starting position confirmed
ADAM Doueihi has revealed he has spent the Wests Tigers’ pre-season training at halfback as the club rally post the very public board fallout. Since...
January 16, 2026
Why De Minaur is leaving “no stone unturned” ahead of Aus Open
BRETT Phillips thinks that Alex De Minaur is capable of pushing past the quarter finals stage of a Grand Slam as he prepares for...
January 16, 2026
Nimbin to host battle of the codes in Gaelic football exhibition match
NIMBIN will host the inaugural battle of the sporting codes when the Demons Aussie Rules team takes on the Headers soccer club in a...
January 15, 2026
Diggers motorcycle club charity ride to support young veterans
THE Diggers Military Motorcycle Club will host a charity ride from Ballina to Casino, with proceeds going to the Young Veterans community group that...
January 15, 2026
Custom builds and creative kids encouraged at library Lego event
LISMORE City Library is tipping out its Lego collection these school holidays, inviting kids to build, imagine and create as part of its summer...
January 14, 2026
University students win prestigious coastal management research award
SOUTHERN Cross University students Chris Klaas and Muhammad Islami were joint winners of a prestigious research award recognising work that will shape the future...
January 13, 2026
Raiders recruit big names in hopes of pushing towards NRRRL premiership
TWEED Coast Raiders have recruited big-name players in hopes of winning the club's first Northern Rivers Regional Rugby League premiership since 2018. Luke Campbell and...
January 13, 2026
Turtle and sea bird volunteers highlight rescue and rehabilitation work
VOLUNTEERS at the Australian Seabird and Turtle Rescue are running education tours in the school holidays to highlight ongoing rescue and rehabilitate efforts across...
January 12, 2026
New Ballina 6s to bridge gap between summer and winter soccer
A NEW Ballina 6s soccer competition will kick off next month, aiming to expand playing options for juniors while re-engaging parents through a flexible...
