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May 2, 2025
Bravery honoured at Our Kids Day Out
A SPECIAL bravery award will see seven-year-old Willow Roberts celebrated for her courage and resilience at the Clarence Property Our Kids Day Out in...
May 2, 2025
Preparedness day brings agencies together
COMMUNITY members will join emergency services at Rock Valley Hall for a free Emergency Preparedness Day to help plan for future disasters. The Australian Red...
May 1, 2025
Honouring the fallen across the Northern Rivers
CROWDS braved wet weather to attend Anzac Day services across the region, with strong support from schools and community groups. Pipe bands played at services...
May 1, 2025
Monster trucks take flight at speedway track
LISMORE speedway is gearing up for one of its final events of the season after hosting a major night of memorial races and monster...
May 1, 2025
Artwork puts Big Prawn on the map
A NEW cartoon illustration celebrating Ballina's landmarks — including the Big Prawn — has been delivered to the council. Jack Manion, who grew up in...
April 30, 2025
Survey to help waste management team
BALLINA Shire Council is calling on the community to provide insights into waste habits at homes and potential barriers where improvements could be made...
April 30, 2025
Golf clubs to host $50,000 regional qualifiers
THE Northern Rivers will host regional qualifying tournaments with some of the best golfers aiming to advance to the NSW Open. Teven Valley and Lismore...
April 29, 2025
Rebels look to kick-start rugby season
A NEW-look Byron Shire Rebels are gearing up for an important month of home games in the Far North Coast rugby union competition. After a...
April 28, 2025
All-round talent wins top cricket award
TWEED cricket star Pat Rosser has capped his best season in Far North Coast cricket by being named the LJ Hooker League Player of...
April 27, 2025
Swim for the ages at ocean classic
ONE of the most iconic and longest-running community sporting events in Byron Bay will aim to raise about $75,000 for local charities this year. The...
April 27, 2025
Charity ride around Australia to raise $50,000 for mental health group
A YOUTH worker who once battled homelessness and mental illness will set off on an 18,000-kilometre solo bike ride around Australia to raise $50,000...
April 26, 2025
Olympic champions highlight female leaders at sports lunch
OLYMPIC champions Leisel Jones and Sally Pearson will highlight an event designed to celebrate the role women play in sport and the business community...
April 26, 2025
Millions poured in to build new Aboriginal health facility
CONSTRUCTION will soon begin on a $15 million health facility for Bullinah Aboriginal Health Service, almost a decade after the project was first proposed. The...
April 25, 2025
School leaders learn about future in online business
SCHOOL leaders from across the region have learnt valuable lessons on how online business can shape future employment opportunities locally. It was part of the...
April 25, 2025
Sacred day for RSL sub-branch service members
ANZAC Day carried extra meaning for Jamie Tanner this year – his first leading the Ballina RSL Sub-Branch, and a moment to honour mates...
April 25, 2025
Veterans reflect on life and family connections
FAMILY lineage and a sense of duty saw Philip Cotter follow in his father's footsteps when he served in the Australian Army during the...
April 25, 2025
Investment to preserve history at naval museum
AN INVESTMENT worth almost $500,000 at the Ballina Naval and Maritime Museum would help preserve and showcase the facility with much needed upgrades. The project...
April 25, 2025
“Completely outplayed”: NRL legend calls out Sea Eagles’ forward pack
NRL legend Greg Alexander has warned there is no clear answer to fix Manly's forward pack issues after their third-straight loss of the NRL...
April 24, 2025
Ballina nominated for NSW tourism award
BALLINA has been selected as a finalist in the prestigious NSW Top Tourism Town Awards. The awards recognise towns across the state that demonstrate a...
April 24, 2025
Whateley: Did Richmond’s inaction make Balta circus worse?
DID Richmond's refusal to keep Noah Balta unavailable for selection increase the severity of his punishment in court? Balta, who avoided a jail term after...
April 23, 2025
Pioneers kick off the rugby season in style
POTENT attacking threats and experience in key areas has seen defending premiers the Wollongbar-Alstonville Pioneers kick off the Far North Coast rugby union season...
April 22, 2025
Campaign raises vital funds for youth homelessness
A CAMPAIGN to donate an hour of pay to help youth at risk or experiencing homelessness is expecting to reach hundreds of people throughout...
April 22, 2025
Community engaged in Anzac Day events
A GROWING sense of community involvement will highlight Anzac Day events across the Ballina Shire on Friday. Hundreds of people are expected to attend the...
April 22, 2025
Fitting end to fifteen year cricket journey
JUGGLING multiple jobs while rising through the ranks as a professional cricketer was all in a day's work for Lismore product Sammy-Jo Johnson. The 32-year-old...
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