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June 20, 2026
Thousands flock to Love Lennox Festival to support community and local business
THOUSANDS of people turned out for the Love Lennox Festival, celebrating community, music, creativity and coastal culture in the heart of Lennox Head. Held across...
June 19, 2026
Talented teen Natalia Hickling aims for NRLW debut with the New Zealand Warriors
LISMORE rugby league talent Natalia Hickling is on the cusp of fulfilling a lifelong dream after signing her first NRLW contract with the New...
June 19, 2026
Country upbringing helps Rankin shine on world stage with the Matildas
NORTHERN Rivers product Jamilla Rankin is continuing her rise in international football after representing the Matildas in a recent two-match series against Mexico. The 23-year-old...
June 19, 2026
1906 Around the Region
TWEED 590 Clothiers Creek Road, Clothiers Creek Agent: COASTAL ° Two separate dwellings with a combined total of seven bedrooms and three bathrooms. There is also a...
June 18, 2026
Community rallies behind yacht owner after extensive damageto vessel stranded on Flat Rock
A YACHT that drew significant attention after being stranded at Flat Rock has been removed from the nearby beach and taken away by truck...
June 18, 2026
Strength and energy with lantern parade to shine light on Lismore
THOUSANDS of visitors are expected in Lismore this weekend as the city prepares to host the 32nd annual LightnUp Lantern Parade. The event will transform...
June 18, 2026
Teenage netballers celebrate state championship win
BALLINA Netball Association's under-17 team has claimed a coveted NSW State Age Championship division title after overcoming some of the state's top teams. The team...
June 17, 2026
Cinema Under the Stars event to combine zoo film with local wildlife experience
FAMILIES are being invited to combine wildlife encounters with an outdoor movie experience at a special Cinema Under the Stars event in Ballina. It will...
June 16, 2026
New Return and Earn depot to support significant recycling increase across the region
BALLINA has secured its first Return and Earn depot, making container recycling easier for residents, community groups and local businesses. The facility was officially opened...
June 16, 2026
Seagulls building strong foundations for future success in NRRRL
TWEED Seagulls are confident the club's growing depth and player pathways will help the side remain competitive leading into the Northern Rivers Regional Rugby...
June 15, 2026
Heartfelt tributes for family man and marine rescue volunteer at funeral service
Family, friends and emergency service personnel gathered in Ballina to honour the life of respected Marine Rescue NSW volunteer Bill Ewen, who died during...
June 15, 2026
Coordinated crackdown curbs invasive plant spread along the Richmond River
A large-scale weed control campaign spanning more than 130 kilometres of the Richmond River has tackled the spread of Tropical soda apple, helping protect...
June 15, 2026
Broken Head teen defends open women’s crown at Indigenous Surfing Titles
BROKEN Head surfer Leihani Zoric has cemented her status as one of the most promising young talents in the country after multiple wins at...
June 14, 2026
Community tree planting project at Lennox headland reaches restoration milestone
THE transformation of Lennox Headland from cleared farmland back into native rainforest has reached a major milestone, with a community planting day marking more...
June 14, 2026
Council plans to invest $20m inevents that help drive economic activity
LISMORE City Council has prioritised a $20m investment in its draft budget for community facilities, programs and events aimed at strengthening liveability across the...
June 14, 2026
Research trip highlights ongoing flood and wet weather impacts on local sport
FOOTBALL Far North Coast has hosted academic Dr Greg Dingle, who visited Lismore after leading a study into how climate change and natural disasters...
June 13, 2026
Injured wedge-tailed eagle released in honour of young wildlife volunteer
A WEDGE-tailed eagle rehabilitated after a debilitating injury has been released back into the wild and named after a young man who supported wildlife...
June 13, 2026
Community encouraged to attend Conversations in the Pub with Lismore MP Janelle Saffin
A NEW community forum, Conversations in the Pub, will launch in Lismore this month with local MP Janelle Saffin its first guest speaker, opening...
June 12, 2026
Love Lennox returns this weekend
LOVE Lennox Festival is set to bring thousands of people to the village this weekend for a day of live music, markets, surfing, family...
June 12, 2026
Kieran Foran has “no idea” what Fozball is
'FOZBALL' has become the "it" word in NRL lexicon this season in what has been an extraordinary ascent to the upper echelons of the...
June 11, 2026
Lifelong commitment to students and teachers earns OAM for education director
AFTER decades dedicated to shaping young minds and supporting teachers, Michele McDonald has been recognised with a Medal of the Order of Australia for...
June 11, 2026
The number one thing Green is weighing up with free agency call
GWS star Tom Green is soon set to make perhaps the biggest decision of his AFL career. Coming out of contract at the end of...
June 10, 2026
Knockout carnival to celebrate rugby league and community culture
THE best Indigenous rugby league talent from across the country will return to Lismore in September for the Aboriginal Rugby League Knockout Carnival. It will...
June 10, 2026
Nearly 200 students explore aviation careers at Ballina airport expo
NEARLY 200 students explored careers in aviation at the Ballina Byron Gateway Airport Aviation Careers Expo, which has grown from 30 attendees in its...
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