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February 28, 2025
Why Cummins believes the Ashes is still Australia’s biggest rivalry
AUSTRALIAN cricket captain Pat Cummins still believes the Ashes trumps all other bilateral series despite an ever-growing rivalry between Australia and India. Cummins led Australia...
February 27, 2025
Mum’s group reaching new heights
A POPULAR Mums and Bubs climbing session at Ballina's Climbing Jungle is helping women form connections while tackling an indoor rock-climbing course. Ballina's Climbing Jungle...
February 27, 2025
Students showcase major art works
SOME of the best artworks by high school students around the state are now being showcased at the Lismore Regional Gallery. The ARTEXPRESS works are...
February 27, 2025
Has the NRL made a misstep with no Queensland team for Vegas in 2025?
HYPE for the 2025 NRL Season opener in Las Vegas has reached fever pitch as all four sides have arrived in the US. The Canberra...
February 26, 2025
AFL eyes Oakes Oval as future sports hub
OAKES Oval has been named NSW's top community AFL facility and is now a finalist for a national award, positioning it as a potential...
February 26, 2025
Clubs push for new local Aussie Rules comp
BALLINA Bombers and Byron Bay Magpies are considering forming a new local Aussie Rules competition after failing to register for the AFL Queensland League,...
February 25, 2025
High hopes in million- dollar race
VIVA Racing owner Mitch Lowe has high hopes for Tribeca Star in the $150,000 Northern Rivers Country Qualifier at Lismore Turf Club. The five-year-old gelding...
February 24, 2025
Lunch with rugby league legends
FORMER NRL stars and rugby league legends will gather for a special fundraising lunch to support junior and senior rugby league at Bilambil. The Bilambil...
February 23, 2025
Byron Shire secures $3.8 million for road repairs
BYRON Shire Council is set to receive nearly $3.8 million in state funding to repair roads damaged by last year's floods. Around 40 roads sustained...
February 23, 2025
Swimming coach honoured for 35 years of service
A LONG-SERVING pool attendant and swimming coach has been recognised by Tweed Shire Council for 35 years of service. Ian Walker has taught and trained...
February 23, 2025
Ballina beaches set for major access upgrades
CONSTRUCTION is underway on major beach access upgrades in Ballina Shire, with improvements planned for Lighthouse Beach and Sharpes Beach. Lighthouse Beach will soon have...
February 23, 2025
Kids rub shoulders with cricket legends
RISING cricket stars from across the region had the chance to rub shoulders with some of the legends of the game in a special...
February 22, 2025
Expo sparks surge in Ballina community group memberships
MORE THAN 115 Ballina shire residents have joined local community groups following the Lennox Head Community Connections Expo earlier this month. The event connected residents...
February 22, 2025
Why Parker believes the Storm are a lock for the 2025 NRL minor premiership
SEN'S Corey Parker has declared the Melbourne Storm all but certain to claim the minor premiership in season 2025. The Storm finished two games clear...
February 21, 2025
How Reid’s West Coast future coulddepend on Warner’s potential Eagles move
THE feel around the AFL industry right now is that Sydney's Chad Warner will find his way to West Coast later this year. Warner, who...
February 21, 2025
Bulls and broncs to shake up Alstonville
SOME of Australia's top bull riders will compete in a new rodeo event in Alstonville next month, with Bulls, Broncs and Barrels set to...
February 20, 2025
Classic bikes help raise funds
CLASSIC bikes took centre stage at the fifth annual North Coast Classic Motorcycle Show and Swap at Alstonville Showground, an event that celebrates vintage...
February 20, 2025
Call out for flood rescue operators
NSW STATE Emergency Services in the Northern Rivers are calling for more volunteers to undergo flood rescue training, equipping them with lifesaving skills for...
February 20, 2025
Young guns register for speed clinic
FUTURE stars of the racetrack are gearing up to be part of the Speedway Australia Speed Clinic at Lismore. The new junior development program has...
February 19, 2025
Tweed Enduro attracts top names
PROFESSIONAL triathletes were pushed to the limit as hundreds of competitors turned out for the annual Tweed Enduro event at Pottsville. It was a long-distance...
February 18, 2025
Leaders mission to revive scout group
RETIRED volunteer Les Smith is calling on the community to help revive the Alstonville Scout Group. The group has gone into hibernation since midway through...
February 18, 2025
Rugby camp teaching life skills
A NEW training camp will aim to challenge and empower young rugby union players on the field and at home. The under-18 development camp is...
February 17, 2025
March in memory of Mikayla
RAISING awareness around skin cancer and paying tribute to her daughter has been the driving force for Sharyn Dorey running the Ballina Melanoma March. Her...
February 17, 2025
Cut down on cancer treatment
THE North Coast Cancer Institute at Lismore has made significant changes to cut treatment times by more than half for its radiotherapy patients. The stereotactic...
