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September 13, 2025
Emergency expo to help locals prepare for disaster
EMERGENCY services from across the region will gather in Ballina later this month for a community expo aimed at helping residents prepare for fire,...
September 13, 2025
Blair named best and fairest as rugby club rebuilds
LENNOX Head forward Hayden Blair has been named first grade Best and Fairest in Far North Coast rugby union, capping a determined effort leading...
September 12, 2025
Checkered Past puts new spin on classic rock cover shows
NORTHERN Rivers cover band Checkered Past has been packing out pubs with high-energy sets of rock classics. Formed late last year through local networking and...
September 12, 2025
Future Olympian leads Lismore skateboard clinic
RISING skateboarding star Felicity Turner visited Lismore this week as part of the Olympics Unleashed tour, running a demonstration workshop at the city's new...
September 12, 2025
School groups combine for community fun run
A REJUVENATED Alstonville Wollongbar Fun Run is expecting up to 500 competitors this year after the event made a successful return from a 10-year...
September 11, 2025
Alex Lloyd returns with new music and a message of healing
ALEX Lloyd says working through childhood trauma has helped improve his mental health and inspired a career renaissance, including his first studio album in...
September 11, 2025
Volunteers needed to help run Lismore clothes swap
FAMILIES in need are turning to a growing clothes swap at Lismore Library, run by local mothers and volunteers. Volunteer organiser Katerina Crandon said more...
September 11, 2025
Brothers to take on red-hot Mustangs in NRRRL grand final
THE Northern Rivers Regional Rugby League grand final will return to Lismore for the first time in 22 years with Marist Brothers hosting the...
September 10, 2025
“Strong pull of home”: Butters likely to walk post contract expiry
HAVING played for Port Adelaide for the last seven years, is Zak Butters set to head back home to Victoria at the end of...
September 9, 2025
Community call out to help shape the future traffic flow
BALLINA Shire Council is seeking community feedback on plans to upgrade North Creek Road and build a new bridge to better manage growing traffic. The...
September 9, 2025
Father and son create family history on the tennis court
FATHER and son tennis duo Brendon and Hunter Moore created family history by winning at the prestigious Sawtell Seaside Open on the Mid North...
September 8, 2025
Council to waive additional fees on granny flats
LISMORE residents will be able to build granny flats more cheaply, with council waiving additional fees for the next two years. Lismore City Council said...
September 8, 2025
Caine’s idea to re-invent the NRL finals
WITH the NRL finals just one weeks away from starting, excitement is beginning to build for what will be a great four weeks of...
September 7, 2025
Knitting group helps hundreds of people in need of rugs
A WARDELL knitting group has distributed more than 70 handmade rugs during the colder months of winter, helping growing numbers of homeless and disadvantaged...
September 7, 2025
New veterinary science block helps build SCU partnership
CONSTRUCTION of new veterinary science facilities at Southern Cross University will bring major benefits, including a collaboration with a leading industry partner in animal...
September 7, 2025
Record entries raise vital funds in Darrel Chapman run
A RECORD number of competitors turned out to help raise thousands of dollar for sick children with nearly 1000 people competing in the annual...
September 6, 2025
Vital support services offered to mothers and newborn babies
A DEDICATED volunteer group who aims to address social and isolation issues for mothers with newborn babies is expanding its free services to the...
September 6, 2025
Mob Buster could be contender in $2million Kosciuszko
A STUNNING return to form has owners and trainers confident that Mob Buster could be a genuine contender in the $2 million Kosciuszko race...
September 5, 2025
Crowds flock to celebrate community at river festival
THE Wardell River Festival looks set to become an annual event after nearly 1000 people turned out for a day of art, live music...
September 5, 2025
Ballina breaks 18-year-drought in rugby grand final
BALLINA snapped an 18-year premiership drought with a hard-fought 25-19 win over Wollongbar-Alstonville in the Far North Coast rugby union grand final at Crozier...
September 4, 2025
Major chance as Brothers aim for NRRRL grand final
A FULL strength Marist Brothers will look to capitalise on home ground advantage when it hosts the Northern Rivers Regional Rugby League major semi-final...
September 3, 2025
Tweed surf star to represent Australia on the world stage
FINGAL Head surfer Dane Henry has been selected to represent Australia at the ISA World Surfing Games in El Salvador, a key pathway to...
September 3, 2025
Project to repair damage and prevent water loss in the region
BALLINA Shire Council has activated the state government's Active Leak Detection Project to help combat water loss and the flow-on effects of additional waste...
September 3, 2025
Consultation groups to help shape future of Clunes
LISMORE City Council is inviting residents to have their say on the future of Clunes as the draft master plan goes on public exhibition. The...
