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January 12, 2026
Kelly to extend NRL careerafter preseason move to the Eels
BALLINA rugby league product Brian Kelly has made a preseason switch to the Parramatta Eels, signing a two-year contract with the NRL club. The 29-year-old...
January 11, 2026
Tigers on recruitment drive as preseason training ramps up
TWEED Coast Tigers have kicked off preseason Aussie Rules training, with new coaches named for its men's and women's teams competing in the Gold...
January 11, 2026
Teenage tennis stars shine at New Year open tournament
TEENAGE tennis sensations Marielou Baudouin and Noah Pociask have claimed the open singles titles at the Ballina New Year Open tournament. Baudouin, 18, from Mullumbimby,...
January 10, 2026
Byron and Tweed to host major national surfing events in 2026
BYRON Bay and the Tweed Coast will take centre stage on the national surfing calendar in 2026, hosting two of Surfing Australia's flagship championship...
January 10, 2026
Positional priorities: Meninga reveals Perth recruitment focus
INAUGURAL Perth Bears coach Mal Meninga has provided insight into how he is trying to build out the squad's roster for their expected arrival...
January 10, 2026
Taylor tops the field at prestigious Summerland Series lawn bowls event
ALSTONVILLE bowler Peter Taylor has claimed the $12,500 Summerland Singles title for the second time, winning the prestigious event at Cherry Street Sports Club. The...
January 9, 2026
Sneaky Sound System to celebrate 20 years of dance hits at pub show
POPULAR dance duo Sneaky Sound System will return to the region for the first time in several years with a headline show at the...
January 9, 2026
Celebrating pride and inclusion as hundreds flock to Tropical Fruits festival
TROPICAL Fruits attracted hundreds of people to the region for a week-long celebration of arts, music and inclusion in the LGBTIQ+ community. The festival, which...
January 9, 2026
The World Cup expectations that work in Australia’s favour
AUSTRALIAN Football commentator Andy Harper believes Australia will be the underdog for the majority of their 2026 FIFA World Cup matches, which will benefit...
January 8, 2026
Summer Cup a major stepping stone for jockeys an trainers targeting big dance
BALLINA Jockey Club will take centre stage as hundreds flock to its premier race day, the Summer Cup, on Friday, January 16. Cup day in...
January 6, 2026
Popular Lennox Head sport field reopens after delays and 12-month closure
BALLINA Shire Council has removed fencing around Williams Reserve with the popular sports field reopened after 12 months of repairs and turf upgrades The reserve...
January 6, 2026
Masters to take on junior stars at tennis tournament
A WORLD champion tennis player will take on the next generation of junior talent from the Northern Rivers and south-east Queensland at the Ballina...
January 5, 2026
2026 shapes as make or break season for Northern Rivers players in the NRL
A HOST of Northern Rivers rugby league products will be off contract at NRL clubs this season, making 2026 a pivotal year for their...
January 4, 2026
Talent pool grows as water polo teams battle for top spot
FAR North Coast water polo is gearing up for the second half of the season, with competition tightening between the leading teams in the...
January 4, 2026
Aircrew officer Mick Kerry marks 40 years with rescue helicopter service
WESTPAC Rescue Helicopter Service has marked the 40-year anniversary of Lismore-based aircrew officer Mick Kerry. Kerry joined the service as a fresh-faced 18-year-old in 1985...
January 4, 2026
SCU targets skills shortages
SOUTHERN Cross University is rolling out new industry-focused graduate certificates aimed at addressing workforce shortages in childcare, small business and emerging industries across regional...
January 3, 2026
New SES zone commander to oversee emergency responses across the region
NEW North East SES zone commander Rhys Gloury has taken on a senior role at the SES having run large-scale health and emergency operations...
January 3, 2026
Council appeals for blood donors during busy holiday period
LISMORE City Council is calling on residents to roll up their sleeves and donate blood as hospitals across the region face one of their...
January 3, 2026
Tweed talent to kick-start NRLW career at the Parramatta Eels
RISING Tweed star Jasmin Morrissey could be on the cusp of a breakout rugby league season in 2026 after signing a two-year NRLW deal...
January 2, 2026
Rainbow Girls to light up community hall during Australian tour
PEARCES Creek Hall will host Californian indie-bluegrass trio the Rainbow Girls in one of their only Australian shows during a March tour. The trio, Erin...
January 2, 2026
Body slams and broken tables with wrestlers returning to Ballina
INTERNATIONAL Wrestling Australia is set to return to Ballina for an afternoon of body slams, broken tables and competitors flying off the top rope...
January 2, 2026
Damning report exposes NRL’s enormous concussion problem
A DAMNING poll from the Rugby League Player Association has shown a worrying increase amongst NRL players not reporting concussions or concussion symptoms from...
January 1, 2026
New riverfront walk highlights First Nations voices and history in the region
FIRST Nations history and storytelling along the Richmond River have been brought to life with Ballina Shire Council rolling out an audio-assisted walk supported...
January 1, 2026
Hawks’ touching move to allow young star to honour late father
HAWTHORN'S Calsher Dear will honour his late father, Paul, in 2026 as he dons the No. 13 made famous by him. Paul wore the number...
