High hopes for school circus program
A NEW program will see children take to the air while learning acrobatic and performance skills at Circus Arts Byron Bay. The eight-week program has...
Italo Stars make long-awaitedreturn to soccer competition
THE Italo Stars are set to make their long-awaited return to the Football Far North Coast competition after nearly three years. The north Lismore-based soccer...
Campaign for surnames on jerseys suffers setback after pushback from senior figures
FAN desire for player surnames on the backs of jerseys has taken a hit after pushback from two senior NRL figures. Canterbury-Bankstown CEO Aaron Warburton...
Erosion threatens turtle nesting season on Ballina beaches
NSW TurtleWatch volunteers are calling on the community to assist as nesting season is threatened by ongoing erosion issues on Ballina beaches. The group relies...
Hampton Park draft plan open for public comment
RESIDENTS can provide feedback to Ballina Shire Council on the draft master plan and revised management plan for the Hampton Park Reserve. Submissions are open...
NRRRL coach joins rival club
A PREMIERSHIP-winning coach in Northern Rivers Regional Rugby League has made the surprise decision to sign on with a rival Tweed club. Arwin Marcus will...
Cinema up for sale
LISMORE'S long-dark movie screens won’t be lighting up under Palace Cinemas, with the operator confirming it’s not in the market for the flood-hit theatre,...
Art meets activism in Karla Dickens’s latest project
BYRON Shire Council has announced indigenous artist Karla Dickens as its representative to promote a major climate change initiative. Her Rise and Fall project will...
Crunch time for cricket clubs
A NEW relegation system will reshape the Far North Coast LJ Hooker League, with two teams to drop out next season While some teams are...
Teen shines on the national stage
BREAKING down barriers and playing on the national stage has been a dream come true for cricket-loving teenager Seb Mirana. He is only 17 and...
Wildlife carers seek volunteers to help injured animals
NORTHERN Rivers Wildlife Carers is calling on more volunteers to help with the rescue and rehabilitation of animals across the region. The group will host...
Lifesavers unite for Pride event at Rainbow Beaches
A LIFESAVERS with Pride event that aims to promote diversity and inclusion will include several people from surf clubs in the Far North Coast...
Millions poured in to road work
MAJOR works worth $2.7 million at South Beach Road in Brunswick Heads are expected to be complete by the end of August. It includes upgrades...
Australia’s newest cricket star Sutherland on historical MCG ton and Belinda Clark Award
AUSTRALIA'S newest cricket star Annabel Sutherland added another honour to her resume on Monday night, claiming the Belinda Clark Award for the nation's most...
Cash in on waste vouchers
LISMORE City Council is calling on residents to take advantage of its electronic waste voucher system. It offers one waste voucher per eligible property with...
Chance to grow Indigenous cricket talent
PLANS for a North Coast Indigenous cricket competition are gaining momentum after teams showcased their talent at Ballina's annual Australia Day carnival. The Lismore Boomerangs...
Seagulls take flight in top grade
TWEED Seagulls will return to first grade rugby league this season, 20 years after their last premiership. The Seagulls will join the 14-team Northern Rivers...
Community rallies to clean lake weed
LENNOX Head Landcare has been supported by a growing number of volunteers to help remove large amounts of water hyacinth at Lake Ainsworth. The group...
Grandstand named to honour cricket legend
ONE of the main grandstands at the newly upgraded Oakes Oval has been named in honour of Lismore cricket legend John McMahon. McMahon died last...
Police adventure camp leaves a lasting legacy
FAR North Coast hosted a popular NSW Police Legacy adventure camp where youth learned valuable life skills while connecting as a group. It brings kids...
Club shines at country titles
CUDGEN Surf Life Saving Club's female athletes delivered standout performances at the NSW Country Championships, helping the club finish second overall after a close...
Pickleball club grows to 300 members
THE Northern Rivers Pickleball Club is growing at a rapid rate, having just celebrated a milestone with its 300th member joining at the Ballina...
SES volunteer named Citizen of the Year at Australia Day awards
A STATE Emergency Service volunteer with over 40 years of community service has been named Citizen of the Year at the Lismore Australia Day...
Flood rescue hero named Citizen of the Year
BALLINA Shire's Citizen of the Year, Ezekiel Knight, has been honoured for his heroic flood rescue efforts during the 2022 floods at the Australia...