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October 2, 2025
Northern Rivers celebrates best in business
EXCELLENCE across the Northern Rivers business community was celebrated in Ballina on Saturday night, with Collins Hume taking out the top honour at the...
October 2, 2025
Aboriginal support and recovery program wins mental health award
BULLINAH Aboriginal Health Service has won a state award for its Culture as Therapy and Recovery Service, which supports women recovering from domestic violence...
October 2, 2025
Four new mega precincts to transform Lismore
LISMORE residents will help shape the future of four new precincts as part of the next stage in the city's flood recovery. The NSW Government...
October 2, 2025
SEN/Lions ruckman yet to make call on future
BRISBANE Lions GM of footy, Danny Daly, says Oscar McInerney is yet to make a call on his future in the AFL. The 31-year-old ruckman...
October 1, 2025
Pioneer creates rugby club history with life membership
WOLLONGBAR-Alstonville stalwart Bill Johnston has made club history, becoming the Pioneers' newest life member at the presentation night. Johnston, 39, is the first player to...
October 1, 2025
Smoke alarm warnings after findings in residential fires
FIRE agencies are urging residents to check smoke alarms and review evacuation plans after a spate of deadly house fires across New South Wales...
September 30, 2025
Mobile health van provides vital support service
A MOBILE medical van has delivered free health checks to more than 100 people in the Ballina region, with the support of the Rotary...
September 30, 2025
Surf star wins back-to-back gold medals for Australia
FINGAL Head surfer Dane Henry has won back-to-back gold medals at the ISA World Surfing Games, claiming the men's title in El Salvador. Henry, 19,...
September 29, 2025
Women take centre stage at rugby league knockout
LISMORE hosted the Aboriginal Rugby League Knockout Carnival this year, drawing representative stars and emerging National Rugby League talent. Cabbage Tree Island won the women's...
September 29, 2025
Council drafts plan for Lismore’s growth
LISMORE City Council is drafting a long-term plan to guide growth as the region heads toward a projected population of 60,000. The Australian Bureau of...
September 29, 2025
Construction underway as SES unit prepares for new control centre
CONSTRUCTION has started on a $6.3 million SES unit and Emergency Operations Centre in Ballina, designed to improve the region's flood and disaster response. The...
September 28, 2025
Emergency services expo builds resilience for future disasters
A RANGE of lifesaving activities to help children and adults prepare for future disasters were on display as people learned survival skills at the...
September 28, 2025
Record numbers as Lismore welcomes its newest citizens
A RECORD 80 new residents from 25 countries were welcomed as Australian citizens at Lismore's Citizenship Day ceremony. The event was held at the recently...
September 28, 2025
Cricket club returns to top grade after 15-year hiatus
TERRANORA Lakes Cricket Club will return to the Far North Coast LJ Hooker League this season, ending a 15-year absence from the top grade. The...
September 27, 2025
Restoration projects play key role in Richmond Riverfest
RICHMOND Riverfest will return this month, with events across the region celebrating community-led restoration and volunteer projects. The festival is presented by the Richmond Riverkeeper...
September 27, 2025
Firefighter retires after three decades of service to the community
AFTER more than three decades of service, firefighter Dean Snape has hung up his helmet with Fire and Rescue NSW. Snape, 52, finished his career...
September 27, 2025
Waratahs reign supreme in men’s hockey grand final
WARATAHS claimed their first Far North Coast men's hockey premiership in six seasons with a 2-1 grand final win over Northern Star at Goonellabah. The...
September 26, 2025
Business owners on alert as counterfeit cash spreads across the region
RICHMOND Police District are warning business owners and members of the public to be on alert for counterfeit cash which is circulating around the...
September 26, 2025
Folded music Festival wrap
FOLDED Music Festival drew about 500 people to the Ballina Skatepark, where some of the region's best high school bands took the stage. The event,...
September 26, 2025
Holy cow: dogs and more fill Jiggi church
JIGGI Uniting Church opened its doors to horses, cows, roosters, cats and dogs for a special service blessing animals alongside their owners. The service, led...
September 26, 2025
Walters gives selection insight ahead of Kangaroos tour
KANGAROOS coach Kevin Walters has shed light on some of the selection decisions he faces ahead of his first tour as national team coach. Appointed...
September 25, 2025
“Quite incorrect”: Mannagh rejects misconceptions about Geelong’s culture
GEELONG'S Shaun Mannagh has given insight into Geelong's famed culture that has once again helped them reach the Grand Final following their 30-point win...
September 24, 2025
Council calls on government to repair worst roads in the region
LISMORE City Council is seeking $5 million in federal funding to upgrade some of the worst roads in the region. The proposed works include widening...
September 24, 2025
Adam Pine returns home with Olympic champions
THREE-time Olympian Adam Pine returned to Lismore this week to inspire the next generation of athletes as part of the Olympics Unleashed tour. The 49-year-old...
