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December 1, 2025
Thousands of seeds planted as regeneration project reaches halfway
ROUS County Council has reached the halfway mark of its Bush Regeneration Project at Fosters Spur, which will see 50,000 native seedlings planted over...
December 1, 2025
Why Head should continue to open for Australia
FORMER Australian Test opener Simon Katich believes that the national selectors would be regressing the team if they don't have Travis Head opening the...
November 30, 2025
Tweed surf legend Stephanie Gilmore to return to pro tour
AUSTRALIAN surfing legend Stephanie Gilmore is set to return to the professional tour after accepting a wildcard for the 2026 season. The eight-time world champion,...
November 30, 2025
Cricket legend Merv Hughes serves up the English at men’s health lunch
CRICKET legend Merv Hughes predicted Australia will dominate the Ashes series against England when he was the special guest speaker at a lunch for...
November 29, 2025
Christmas appeal to help disadvantaged children in Kenya
A LOCAL charity that supports abused and disadvantaged children in Kenya has launched a Christmas appeal with hopes of raising $100,000. Rafiki Mwema was founded...
November 29, 2025
Rainbow Roos win national award for helping children overcome barriers in sport
A WHIRLWIND 18 months has seen soccer coach Brad Ambridge become a driving force for change by helping children with mental and physical disabilities. Ambridge...
November 28, 2025
Celebrations set for 25-year anniversary of Fair Go skateboarding competition
COMPETITORS from around the country will flock to Ballina for the 25-year celebration of the Fair Go skateboarding event. It will be held over two...
November 28, 2025
Norco celebrates reopening anniversary after injecting $50 million into economy
NORCO has marked the two-year anniversary of its Lismore factory reopening, celebrating with hundreds of free ice creams and outlining a $50 million economic...
November 28, 2025
Surfers to celebrate 20-year anniversary at Morning of the Mo
SURFERS are gearing up with costumes and old school boards for a 20-year celebration of the Morning of the Mo competition at Ballina. The event...
November 27, 2025
Speedway back on track after false starts delay season
LISMORE Speedway is gearing up for two major nights of racing in the V8 Dirt Modified division when it returns to the track for...
November 26, 2025
New machine to cut down on waste and wait times at recycling centre
COUNCIL is set to double its processing capability, cut down on waste and reduce wait times as part of an overhaul at the Lismore...
November 25, 2025
Focus on youth with rotary club to host domestic and family violence march
HUNDREDS of people will line the main street to support the Rotary Club of Ballina-on-Richmond with its annual community walk as part of ongoing...
November 25, 2025
Big hitters to lead North Coast at country cricket titles
NORTH Coast has selected a strong group of players with an emerging crop of young talent to contest the Regional Bash and NSW Country...
November 24, 2025
Life membership for Ballina RSL Club stalwart Bill Coulter
FORMER chief executive Bill Coulter was officially awarded life membership at Ballina RSL Club after spending 36 years in leadership roles, while steering major...
November 24, 2025
Carols in the Heart hits home for headline performer
CAROLS in the Heart will feature Lismore actress and singer Rachael Beck with the event to be held on a Saturday night for the...
November 24, 2025
Ten-year-old cricket sensation joins father in senior grade
A FATHER and son combination are turning heads in Far North Coast cricket this season with 10-year-old Virat Singh joining the Ballina Bears senior...
November 23, 2025
Clinical trial to focus on art and nature to overcome PTSD from disasters
A CLINICAL trial at Southern Cross University is aiming to combat post-traumatic stress disorder for people affected by floods and other natural disasters by...
November 23, 2025
Rugby star to join Australian schoolgirls on the world stage
RISING rugby star Chloe Sivewright will have the chance to rub shoulders with the best junior talent in the country and overseas after making...
November 22, 2025
Volunteers help deliver new marine rescue vessel
MARINE Rescue Ballina has unveiled its new state-of-the-art vessel to the public after a successful sea trial and unit induction in the region. Volunteers at...
November 22, 2025
Wildlife conservation group to focus on landscape management after taking over sanctuary
A WILDLIFE conservation group has taken the reins of a sanctuary that is home to more than 250 species of birds, frogs, mammals and...
November 22, 2025
Fresh look as Great Moscow Circus arrives on regional tour
ALSTONVILLE showground will play host to extreme acrobatics and stunt performers from around the world when the Great Moscow Circus returns to the region...
November 21, 2025
New Latin Fiesta brings extra spice to Ballina nightlife
A NEW Latin Fiesta and salsa dancing event is bringing extra spice and more nightlife entertainment to the Wharf Bar and Restaurant in Ballina. Wharf...
November 20, 2025
Local hero award recognises 30 years of river restoration efforts
RICHMOND Riverkeeper stalwart Kristin Den Exter has received a local hero award for 30 years of landcare and restoration efforts at the NSW Coastal...
November 20, 2025
Thousands taste the full flavour of the region at Eat the Street
THOUSANDS of people experienced the full taste of Lismore with dishes from India to Italy served up at the Norco Eat the Street festival. The...
