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November 18, 2025
New fire brigade station and tankers to help service the region
A NEW rural fire brigade station worth $2.1 million was officially opened at Lennox Head, with six new firefighting tankers and a logistics vehicle...
November 18, 2025
New categories to support major award winners on Australia Day
LISMORE City Council has announced two new categories with a focus on academics and business at the Australia Day awards in January. The new categories...
November 17, 2025
Business leaders address critical issues and shortages at housing forum
BUSINESS New South Wales Northern Rivers hosted a housing on the ground forum to address critical issues around attracting workers in the region, particularly...
November 17, 2025
Club hosts champion bowlers at classic fours tournament
OCEAN Shores Country Club hosted some of the best lawn bowlers from across NSW and south-east Queensland for its annual XXXX Classic Fours tournament. It...
November 16, 2025
Byron Bay’s Kai Ellice-Flint stuns the surfing world after winning maiden title
BYRON Bay’s Kai Ellice-Flint has achieved a dream result, claiming his first World Longboard title after a memorable season on the professional tour. He became...
November 16, 2025
Much-loved SES trainer recognised for decade of service
BALLINA State Emergency Service training coordinator Graham Cork received a 10-year long service medal at the North Eastern Zone Awards ceremony at Lismore. Cork has...
November 15, 2025
University to lead project supporting families in kinship care
SOUTHERN Cross University will lead a project in collaboration with local family support groups to assist children living in kinship care. The project will receive...
November 15, 2025
Capacity field as Kingscliff Triathlon gathers steam
FULL Fields will compete across Olympic, sprint and teams' events with about 1000 people set to push themselves to the limit at the Kingscliff...
November 14, 2025
Communities pause to remember
NORTHERN Rivers communities marked Remembrance Day with a minute's silence on Sunday, honouring the sacrifices of Australians who have served in conflicts past and...
November 14, 2025
World first roller derby masters event to showcase senior skaters
A WORLD first women's flat track roller derby event is set to light up Byron Bay with some of the sports most senior skaters...
November 13, 2025
Chance to shape future events at business workshop
DESTINATION North Coast is hosting an interactive workshop aimed at exploring trends, strategies and new ideas to help shape future events in the region. It...
November 13, 2025
Riders explore the countryside as cycling festival gathers pace
NORTHERN Rivers Cycling Club has celebrated a successful weekend of events which included food stalls and a festival atmosphere for riders across Lismore. It is...
November 13, 2025
Potential Aussie debutant invites Barmy Army sledging
POTENTIAL Ashes debutant Jake Weatherald won’t be taking any backwards steps if he’s named to play for Australia in Perth. The Tasmania opener was officially...
November 11, 2025
Lest we forget: Remembrance Day service times and where to buy poppies
TODAY clubs, schools and volunteers will gather to honour fallen service personnel with RSL sub-branch groups hosting Remembrance Day commemorations at cenotaphs and memorial...
November 11, 2025
Superboat drivers to unleash at speed of fighter jets
V8 SUPERBOATS will unleash high-octane action, and lightning fast turns when the third round of the national competition is contested at Tweed. The event will...
November 11, 2025
Critical funding to curb invasive weeds spreading in river
ROUS County Council will use new state government funding to help curb invasive weeds spreading along the Richmond River. The council is one of seven...
November 9, 2025
Tributes flow for former deputy mayor and sporting champion
TRIBUTES have flowed across the Northern Rivers for former Ballina deputy mayor and sporting stalwart Eoin Johnston, who has died aged 79. Johnston was a...
November 9, 2025
Coach Cross extends contract with Dragons NRLW team
ST GEORGE Illawarra Dragons have extended the contract of premiership-winning Byron Bay coach Nathan Cross to lead its NRL women's side for another two...
November 8, 2025
Call to arms to support wildlife hospital in critical need
THE Northern Rivers Wildlife Hospital at Wollongbar is hosting a live charity auction to help support its lifesaving work and critical care for animals...
November 8, 2025
Film screening to support humanitarian relief efforts in Gaza
STAR Court Theatre is hosting a film screening and panel discussion to support humanitarian relief efforts for Gaza refugees. The film, Where Olive Trees Weep,...
November 8, 2025
Memorabilia auction to support domestic violence campaign
SPORT lovers will have the chance to bid for rare memorabilia with proceeds going towards the Rotary Club of Ballina-on-Richmond's domestic violence campaign. The auction...
November 7, 2025
Local photographer joins Chris Hemsworth and his dad in his most personal film yet
LENNOX Head photographer Craig Parry will be featured in the new Chris Hemsworth documentary, set to be released by National Geographic on November 23. Parry...
November 7, 2025
Hungry for glory: pie-eating contest fires up Eat the Street
A PIE eating contest with a Mini Munchers division for kids and a champion chomp-off for adults will be one of the highlights of...
November 6, 2025
Battery disposal trial to help combat fires and hazards at recovery centre
BALLINA Shire Council has joined a new trial to help combat fires, dangerous hazards and emergency services call outs to its recycling centre. Damaged batteries,...
