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October 26, 2025
Students lead the way at Byron rugby sevens carnival
UNIVERSITY teams were among the top performers, as big crowds turned out for the Stone and Wood Byron Bay Rugby Sevens Festival this year. The...
October 25, 2025
Construction on new Rekindling the Spirit Wellbeing Centre
CONSTRUCTION has started on the new Rekindling the Spirit Wellbeing Centre, a purpose-built facility designed to deliver vital health, cultural and community services to...
October 25, 2025
Council plan for housing supply issues and rapid population growth
BALLINA Shire Council has released its Draft Local Strategic Planning Statement for community feedback, outlining plans to address housing supply issues and rapid population...
October 25, 2025
Change in format to benefit Tweed Banora Colts’ big hitters
TWEED Banora Colts are aiming for a big season with its top order batsmen leading the way in a revamped one-day competition in Far...
October 24, 2025
New space for snakes and lizards as sanctuary unveils Reptile House
BYRON Bay Wildlife Sanctuary has unveiled its new Reptile House at Knockrow, featuring 28 bioactive enclosures which will enhance and see a range of...
October 24, 2025
England warned: Lose Perth, you lose the Ashes
PERTH will be the most important Test of the forthcoming Ashes series and Marnus Labuschagne must open for Australia, says Ian Healy. It's been a...
October 23, 2025
Extreme cowboy competition unique to Alstonville Show
EXTREME cowboy riding, a monster truck show and motorbike stunts will headline this year's Alstonville Show. The three-day event starts Friday, October 24 and is...
October 23, 2025
What Knights must learn about $14m man after Kiwi blitz
SEN's Andrew Voss has praised the performance of New Zealand five-eighth Dylan Brown following a match-winning performance against Samoa in the opening round of...
October 20, 2025
Red alert for toxic algae
A RED alert warning for high levels of potentially toxic blue-green algae has been issued at Lake Ainsworth with people told to stay out...
October 20, 2025
Change in age restriction to help grow junior cricket
LISMORE District Cricket Association has made changes to age restrictions in hopes of attracting more kids to its Northern Rivers junior competition. It means players...
October 19, 2025
Cash prizes and bragging rights at Byron Bay AFL Nines
AFL Nines is set to bring fast-paced footy action, offering winning teams a chance to take home $3,000 after the two-day carnival is played...
October 18, 2025
Ironwoman grows in confidence ahead of race series
RACING as a professional ironwoman for a fifth straight year has Lily O'Sullivan dreaming of finding her way on the podium in the Shaw...
October 17, 2025
Ballina Public School crowned joint rugby league champions
BALLINA Public School was crowned joint state rugby league champion after taking on Mount Terry in the NSW Primary School Sports Association Classic Shield...
October 15, 2025
Fresh Start program helps council recruit in key areas
ROUS County Council has received $800,000 under the state government's Fresh Start program to help recruit in positions crucial to delivering essential services across...
October 15, 2025
Shared path to improve safety for cyclists and pedestrians
CYCLISTS and pedestrians will benefit from a new $3.55 million shared path constructed by Ballina Shire Council between Park Lane and Cooper Close at...
October 13, 2025
Council calls on community with rate rise to ease financial pressure
BALLINA Shire Council has opened community consultation on a proposed six per cent rate rise over the next four years to help ease financial...
October 13, 2025
Breakout season as local players sign new deals with NRL club
NORTHERN Rivers products Phoenix-Raine Hippi and Josh Patston have signed fulltime contracts in the National Rugby League after breakout seasons with the Gold Coast...
October 12, 2025
Para surfers to represent Australia on the world stage
FAR North Coast surfers Mark 'Mono' Stewart and Joel Taylor have been selected to represent Australia as part of the Irukandjis team at the...
October 12, 2025
Cashless shift leaves staff less confident spotting fakes
CONCERN is growing among Northern Rivers businesses about counterfeit $50 and $100 notes being circulated across the region. Several businesses on Ballina's River Street told...
October 12, 2025
Construction plans for essential flood-pumping infrastructure
LISMORE City Council is seeking tenders for vital projects, including the expansion of the Browns Creek pump station to upgrade essential flood-pumping infrastructure. Council also...
October 12, 2025
Byron Rebels to rejuvenate rugby sevens carnival
A MIX of former Australian Wallabies and aspiring juniors will take part in the rejuvenated Stone and Wood Byron Bay Rugby Sevens Festival this...
October 11, 2025
Cockatoo sculpture becomes a new tourist attraction at wildlife sanctuary
BYRON Bay Wildlife Sanctuary has unveiled an eight-metre sculpture of Fred the Cockatoo, hoping it will become the region's next Big Thing tourist attraction...
October 11, 2025
Research in key demographics ranks Ballina as ideal retirement spot
BALLINA has been ranked among Australia's top regional retirement destinations in a national report analysing healthcare, housing, infrastructure and lifestyle. Financial services company AMP, in...
October 11, 2025
Michael Maguire’s blunt response for Broncos critics
BRISBANE Broncos coach Michael Maguire has laughed off the suggestion he and his playing group have "kept receipts" for certain journalists and experts that...
