Key issues for Byron Bay business owners
BYRON BAY business owners met with politicians to discuss key hospitality and tourism issues ahead of the federal election. Fundies Organics owner Paul Waters organised...
Ballina businesses and residents in recovery mode after ex-Cyclone Alfred
BUSINESS owners and residents across Ballina Shire have spent the week in recovery mode as the clean-up from ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred continues. Fallen powerlines and...
Hundreds head home as evacuation centres close
THE last of the evacuation centres has closed this week as people returned home to inspect potential damage from wild winds and heavy rain. Twenty-five...
Giants to lean on new recruits in NRRRL
AN INFLUX of English recruits is expected to help shape the Mullumbimby Giants into a contender in the Northern Rivers Regional Rugby League (NRRRL)...
Raiders invest in youth to rebuild club
TACTICAL recruitment and a focus on developing juniors have Tweed Coast Raiders officials optimistic about the coming Northern Rivers Regional Rugby League season. First grade...
Le-Ba Boardriders usher in youth-led era with new leadership
THE Lennox-Ballina Boardriders Club has injected youth into its leadership team, aiming to develop the next generation of surfers in the region. Club president Harry...
Records tumble as triathlon grows in popularity
RECORD-BREAKING numbers have elevated the Kingscliff Triathlon as the signature event on the Northern Rivers racing calendar. It is held twice a year, with the...
Harry Perryman is thriving in his new role at Collingwoodafter making the switch from the GWS Giants in the off-season
HARRY Perryman is thriving in his new role at Collingwood after making the switch from the GWS Giants in the off-season. The former Giant signed...
Chance to join food waste challenge
BALLINA Shire Council is calling on the community to join an initiative to reduce household food waste and improve living standards across the region. The...
High octane action in monster truck show
A RETURNING monster truck show is set to bring high-octane action and a unique stunt show performance to the Lismore showground. It includes a wheel...
Occupancy rates vary in flood recovery
HIGH interest rates and the cost-of-living of living crisis has been attributed to the variation in occupancy rates across the Lismore CBD. The results have...
Grant to investigate bush medicines
SOUTHERN Cross University researcher Dr Alana Gall has secured a $640,000 grant to explore the role of bush medicine in Australian healthcare, marking a...
Baiting programs to contain wild dogs
NORTH Coast Local Land Services is moving fast to address wild dog population growth rates by promoting baiting programs across the region. Wild dogs refer...
Challenge raises vital funds for children’s hospitals
HUNDREDS of competitors have helped raised vital funds to purchase new hospital equipment after a gruelling Lismore Samson Fitness Challenge. Four-person teams completed physical tests...
Growth for girls in sport
A MULTISPORT program aimed at breaking down barriers and getting girls off the sidelines will take place on the Far North Coast for the...
Andrew Voss’s proposed 2026 Las Vegasrugby league showcase
SEN'S Andrew Voss has proposed his Las Vegas 2026 fixture in the wake of a mixed reception of the four matches played on Sunday. After...
Research team leads the way in river flood research
A SOUTHERN Cross University research team has spent three years working on a project to reveal the long-term impacts of flooding on local estuaries...
Men’s lunch to help mental health support groups
THE Northern Rivers Hotel is hosting a Lunch with your Mates event to help shine a light on men's mental health across the region. It...
Muir returns to lead Rebels’ first grade team
A NEW challenge and the chance to return to coaching have led former NSW Country rugby union representative Mick Muir to the Byron Shire...
Entree servedat men’s table
A NEW Tweed Heads group is launching to help men build connections through life-changing conversations over dinner. The national Men's Table is travelling across the...
Ballina Coast H.S. launches female rugby academy
BALLINA Coast High School has launched a high-performance female rugby academy in partnership with NSW Rugby Union and the Ballina Seahorses, aiming to develop...
Titans build around size and speed
A NEW-LOOK Northern Rivers Titans men's team will kick-start its rugby league representative season with a huge round of competition on home soil. The open...
Helping seniors connect in the community
OLDER residents in Lismore will have the chance to explore new activities and community connections when the Lismore Seniors Festival returns from March 3...
Star connections in country final
ONE of the biggest race days in local history has culminated with a group of horse owners now aiming for a $1 million prize...