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September 23, 2025
Handheld robotics to assist in knee replacements at St Vincent’s
ST VINCENT'S Hospital in Lismore has introduced a new robotic surgical system to support orthopaedic surgeon Shane Prodger in performing knee replacements. The CORI Robotic...
September 23, 2025
North Coast region cashes in on cheap battery discount
NORTH Coast residents are among the top adopters of the Federal Government's Cheaper Home Batteries Program, with 650 households and businesses securing a 30...
September 23, 2025
Brothers break through for emotional grand final win
A DETERMINED Marist Brothers Rams broke a 22-year premiership drought with an inspired 20-12 win over Murwillumbah in the Northern Rivers Regional Rugby League...
September 22, 2025
Students learn valuablelessons in plastic waste project
HIGH school students have explored the future of plastic waste in a month-long science and innovation program at Southern Cross University's (SCU) Lismore campus. Year...
September 22, 2025
Masters games revival with 1200 people to compete
THE Lismore Workers Club Masters Games will return with a full program later this month, with about 1200 people expected to compete across three...
September 21, 2025
New Qantas flight schedule to save costs at Ballina airport
OVERNIGHT Qantas services will return to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport from Monday, October 27, after being suspended in March 2024. The new schedule will include...
September 21, 2025
Byron Bay back on top after men’s premier league win
BYRON Bay claimed a memorable 3-1 grand final win over South Lismore in the Far North Coast Football premier league. It was the Rams' seventh...
September 20, 2025
School’s town and gown event highlights emerging artists
A RECORD number of entries have been received for the annual Lennox Head Lions Town and Gown Art Exhibition, which showcases emerging artists and...
September 20, 2025
Turf club back on track with big crowd set for Lismore Cup
THOUSANDS are expected to attend the Lismore Cup this year with the turf club looking to bounce back from a rain-affected Cup last year. The...
September 20, 2025
Club kicking goals with its all-female Oceania Cup
THE Oceania Cup will return to Alstonville next month, bringing hundreds of female footballers to the region for a weekend of competition and celebration. The...
September 19, 2025
Records set as Babe Raid puts Ballina on the world stage
MORE than 30 families set a new world record for mothers and daughters riding together at the Babe Raid motorcycle event in Ballina. The rally,...
September 19, 2025
Performers to bring circus and magic show to the region
CIRCUS performer Rhett Morrow and magician Jason Gray will bring the first of a planned regional tour to the Northern Rivers in a show...
September 19, 2025
“Just like Warnie”: Why Reece Walsh is just like Spin King
SPEAKING with Reece Walsh, I just could not get past an image of Warnie, in my mind. The challenge of being Reece Walsh is similar...
September 18, 2025
Drone captures heartbreaking vision of mother whale and calf trapped in shark net
CALLS to remove shark nets in Queensland have intensified after footage showed a humpback calf trapped and struggling to breathe off Noosa. The footage,...
September 18, 2025
Sun safety focus for Ballina students
A MELANOMA prevention program aimed at educating high school students about sun safety has been held in Ballina for the first time. Xavier Catholic College...
September 18, 2025
“Best recruit we’ve had”: Lester lauds Lions teammate
IT'S no secret that part of the Lions' success over the last seven seasons has come from their ability to recruit players from other...
September 17, 2025
Warnings to prevent spread of highly invasive water lettuce
A FAST-SPREADING aquatic weed has infested waterways at Piggabeen, prompting a removal effort by Rous County Council. The outbreak of water lettuce covers about 400...
September 16, 2025
Richmond Police District pays tribute to retired officers
RETIRED police officers were honoured in Lismore as part of Richmond Police District's annual Retired Police Day. The event was held at the Lismore police...
September 16, 2025
Rugby league knockout carnival to host top indigenous talent
LISMORE will host the Aboriginal Rugby League Knockout Carnival at Oakes Oval, with the best Indigenous talent from across the country competing. About 20 teams...
September 15, 2025
Swim stars making waves at Ballina pool
NEW managers Clayton and Kendall Fettell plan to rebuild swimming programs and upgrade facilities after taking over the Ballina War Memorial Pool. The couple has...
September 15, 2025
Eat the Street food festival to make long-awaited return
EAT the Street will return to Lismore in November, with the popular food festival expected to attract thousands of visitors. Since its inception in 2016,...
September 15, 2025
Johns: The question that the Knights must ask their new coach
MATTY Johns wants to see his Newcastle Knights during their coaching search ask one particular question to help determine who would make for the...
September 14, 2025
Trade talk: Sections of Essendon tiring at annual Merrett dance
IS THIS year finally the year that Zach Merrett leaves Essendon? Well, according to Sam Edmund, it just might. Merrett, whose contract with the Bombers...
September 14, 2025
Motorcycle clubs unite to support suicide prevention group
MORE than 50 riders took part in a new fundraising ride supporting the Northern Rivers Suicide Prevention and Awareness Group. The event, called Beyond the...
