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May 28, 2025
Ground closures and wet weather impact soccer competition
PERSISTENT ground closures and ongoing concerns around wet weather could lead to a shortened season in the Football Far North Coast competition. Football Far North...
May 28, 2025
Ballina woman honoured for life of service as she turns 102
BALLINA resident Nan Swan has marked her 102nd birthday, capping off a life of quiet resilience, military service and community contribution. Born Nancie Josephine Costello...
May 27, 2025
Climbing Jungle reaches new heights with national focus
A NEW Australian youth climbing team has been selected following a major indoor event hosted at Ballina's Climbing Jungle — with some athletes now...
May 27, 2025
Grant to help build more affordable houses in the region
CONSTRUCTION of smaller and more affordable homes across Lismore is being boosted by a $15,000 grant to help people build or relocate new homes...
May 27, 2025
Hockey masters play a key role in club’s success
STARS of the future and a growing number of veterans at Casuarina Hockey Club have been called up for state and national selection during...
May 26, 2025
Beef Week to serve a feast of events
THE Northern Rivers' beef industry and rural culture will take centre stage when Casino's annual Beef Week returns on Saturday May 24, launching more...
May 26, 2025
Concert band plays key role in community music scene
A COMMUNITY band with more than 140 years of history will perform one of its newest shows with clarinets, flutes and saxophones entertaining the...
May 26, 2025
Surf contest a stepping stone to the world stage
A FRESH look with strong pro junior divisions will see some of the best young surfers from around the country converge at Lennox Head...
May 25, 2025
Hornets shape side around junior base in NRRRL
BUILDING around club juniors is paying dividends for Cudgen, with the Hornets among the premiership contenders in Northern Rivers Regional Rugby League this season. The...
May 25, 2025
Council responds to frustrations by building community plan
LISMORE City Council will focus on housing, fixing roads and a range of other priority areas as part of its Community Strategic Plan, Delivery...
May 24, 2025
Revenge on the mind in grand final rematch
CASUARINA Beach will be out for revenge when it hosts Wollongbar-Alstonville in the Far North Coast rugby union grand final rematch this weekend. Coach Geoff...
May 23, 2025
Wings, wigs and wine
DRAG performer and engineer Tara Zann is returning to Lennox Head to host a colourful Paint and Sip event combining costumes, stunts and creative...
May 23, 2025
Career change a perfect fit for stonemason apprentice
A LISMORE apprentice is carving out a new future in the stonemasonry trade, after a surprise career pivot led him from delivery driving to...
May 23, 2025
Laurie Daley explains Terrell May’s Origin snub
NSW Blues coach Laurie Daley has explained his shock omission on in form Wests Tigers prop Terrell May - and it's got nothing to...
May 23, 2025
Construction starts on new retail precinct at Lennox Head
CONSTRUCTION on a new retail precinct at Lennox Head has started, with the expansion set to deliver eight new lots for businesses at Epiq...
May 22, 2025
Kenyan-born Idol singer helps raise funds for children’s charity
A RAFIKI Royale fundraiser at Lennox Head doubled as the first public performance for Australian Idol finalist Bony Onyango since the reality music show...
May 22, 2025
“There’s a chance”: Buckley confirms Tasmania meeting
NATHAN Buckley has confirmed that he has met with the Tasmania Devils. The Collingwood great, who has been out of the coaching game since 2021,...
May 21, 2025
Groups unite to raise money for Cancer Council
BALLINA RSL Club and the local CWA branch have teamed up for a Mad Hatter's fundraiser to support the Cancer Council as part of...
May 20, 2025
Hospital support group donates new defibrillators
A VOLUNTEER support group has helped purchase more than $280,000 in new defibrillators and clinical equipment for St Vincent's Hospital in Lismore. The Friends of...
May 19, 2025
Plan to address key health issues in the region
A NEW health report has identified mental health, melanoma rates, low immunisation, and limited access to primary care and hospital services as key priorities...
May 19, 2025
Alex Gibbon Cup returns with upgrades after 500-strong debut
THE Alex Gibbon Cup will return in 2025 after drawing more than 500 students to its inaugural school rugby sevens competition across northern NSW. The...
May 19, 2025
Work to repair significant landslip in the region
WORK to repair a major landslip at Stony Chute and other damaged roads will ramp up across the Lismore LGA in the coming months...
May 18, 2025
Watershed moment for health of river catchments
MORE than 400 trees have been planted near Wilsons River and Coopers Creek as part of a regional initiative to restore riverbanks, improve water...
May 18, 2025
World champ eyes Olympic dream at 55
WORLD champion Lisa Parkes hopes to represent Australia in obstacle racing when the sport makes its Olympic debut at the 2028 Los Angeles Games. The...
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