New coach brings NRL team home
A FAR North Coast coach has helped bring the Parramatta Eels to Lennox Head for a week-long pre-season training camp, drawing hundreds of fans...
Brian Battese returns to coach Byron Bay Red Devils
A NEW era for junior development at the Byron Bay Red Devils begins with Brian Battese returning as first-grade coach in Northern Rivers Regional...
Kerr rides wave to success
A FUTURE star of surfing looks set to challenge the top names in the sport after standout performances in the World Junior Championships. Tweed Heads...
Club to create horse racing history
LISMORE Turf Club will host the Northern Rivers Racing Association Country Championship qualifier next month, marking the return of the historic $150,000 race after...
Lennox expo to connect community groups with volunteers
A NEW community expo will aim to revive Ballina Shire community groups in desperate need of volunteers. The Lennox Head Community Connections Expo will focus...
Plan to shape future of sport and recreation
COMMUNITY and sport groups have been called on to help shape plans and infrastructure projects in Lismore. Lismore City Council is drafting the Sport and...
Mandatory medical certificate for footy players over 40
NORTHERN Rivers Region Rugby League players aged 40 years or older will need to pass a compulsory medical check to play in this year's...
Calls for volunteer help at hospitals
LISMORE Base Hospital is calling for volunteers to join its Healthcare Helpers program to ease pressure on staff at hospitals across the Northern NSW...
Community photos to track Ballina’s changing beaches
A NEW community project in Ballina is helping scientists monitor coastal changes through public photo contributions. Known as CoastSnap, the initiative has installed fixed smartphone...
Byron Bay’s chess gambit brings outdoor tables to town
BYRON Bay Chess Club looks to have secured a permanent home with a new outdoor playing board fit with giant pieces at Apex Park. Council...
Colour run for children’s health
HUNDREDS of children and parents embraced healthy living at the annual Bullinah Aboriginal Health Service Colour Run at Saunders Oval. The event aimed to promote...
Working together for youth
THE Magpie Centre Indigenous Corporation is holding monthly meetings to address youth crime in Goonellabah. The corporation's chief executive, Bradley Walker, has organised the meetings,...
Flood rebuild brings back signature bowling event
A FLOOD recovery has paved the way for South Lismore Bowling Club to revive its Australia Day Triples competition, marking its return after the...
Op shops embrace sustainability
OP SHOPS across the region are working towards a cheap and sustainable way to cut down on waste this year. The Northern Rivers Community Gallery...
Surf lifesavers eye country title
A STRONG contingent of Far North Coast surf lifesavers will compete for club bragging rights and a NSW country title this weekend. Hundreds of competitors...
Chance to rub shoulders with cricket legends
A SPECIAL breakfast with some iconic sport stars is being held to accompany the Legends of Cricket Twenty20 match at Lismore. The Legends of Cricket...
Classic bike show helps hospital raise funds
THE North Coast Classic Motorcycle Show and Swap is set to run for the fifth time with funds raised going to the Ballina Hospital...
Future stars of cricket on show
FUTURE stars of the game were on show with the Far North Coast region hosting two of the longest-running cricket carnivals in the country. Hundreds...
Community gathering to commemorate Simone Strobel death
A COMMUNITY gathering has been planned to commemorate 20-years since the death of German backpacker Simone Strobel at Lismore. It will be a short service...
Chance to shape proposed sport centre
TWEED Shire council is seeking feedback to help build and purpose a new major sporting facility for the region. It plans to build the Tweed...
Car lovers set to shine at swap meet
HUNDREDS of car enthusiasts are expected to gather at the Ballina Jockey Club for the North Coast Show N Shine swap meet on Sunday,...
Safety the cause for roundabout upgrades
WORK has started to improve motorists safety with upgrades worth $1.1 million at the Rous Road and Oliver Avenue roundabout in Lismore. It is expected...
Award and citizen ceremony
NEW citizens and award winners will be celebrated at the Ballina Shire Council Australia Day ceremony. It will be held at the Lennox Head Cultural...
Rising rugby talent on the world stage
A PRESTIGIOUS rugby union tour in Japan is showcasing the talent of a Far North Coast player on the world stage. Shontali Williams, a standout...