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February 16, 2025
Surf group helps empower girls
A SURFING program that focuses on developing junior and teenage girls is now operating across Ballina and Lennox Head. Surf Getaways is running an eight-week...
February 15, 2025
Cherry-Evans reveals no milestone will determine retirement as 350 games mark approaches
MANLY Sea Eagles halfback Daly Cherry-Evans says there's no specific achievement or milestone that will determine whether he retires at the end of the...
February 14, 2025
Paddleboard group takes shape
A NEW standup paddle boarding group at Ballina is making waves with its rapid membership growth and resurgence in the shire. The group only formed...
February 14, 2025
Dean Cox’s stunning revelation about Sydney’s review of the 2024 AFL grand final
NEW Sydney coach Dean Cox has spoken in-depth about the club's review of last year's grand final, saying they put the first full day...
February 13, 2025
Rock star joins cricket legends
ONE of the biggest names in Australian rock music will bring star power to a stacked lineup of cricket legends coming to...
February 13, 2025
Family first for champion driver
SPEEDCAR driver Kaidon Brown hopes to build on his father's legacy while forging his own path as a champion on the track. Brown returns to...
February 11, 2025
High hopes for school circus program
A NEW program will see children take to the air while learning acrobatic and performance skills at Circus Arts Byron Bay. The eight-week program has...
February 11, 2025
Italo Stars make long-awaitedreturn to soccer competition
THE Italo Stars are set to make their long-awaited return to the Football Far North Coast competition after nearly three years. The north Lismore-based soccer...
February 10, 2025
Erosion threatens turtle nesting season on Ballina beaches
NSW TurtleWatch volunteers are calling on the community to assist as nesting season is threatened by ongoing erosion issues on Ballina beaches. The group relies...
February 10, 2025
Campaign for surnames on jerseys suffers setback after pushback from senior figures
FAN desire for player surnames on the backs of jerseys has taken a hit after pushback from two senior NRL figures. Canterbury-Bankstown CEO Aaron Warburton...
February 9, 2025
Hampton Park draft plan open for public comment
RESIDENTS can provide feedback to Ballina Shire Council on the draft master plan and revised management plan for the Hampton Park Reserve. Submissions are open...
February 9, 2025
Cinema up for sale
LISMORE'S long-dark movie screens won’t be lighting up under Palace Cinemas, with the operator confirming it’s not in the market for the flood-hit theatre,...
February 9, 2025
NRRRL coach joins rival club
A PREMIERSHIP-winning coach in Northern Rivers Regional Rugby League has made the surprise decision to sign on with a rival Tweed club. Arwin Marcus will...
February 8, 2025
Art meets activism in Karla Dickens’s latest project
BYRON Shire Council has announced indigenous artist Karla Dickens as its representative to promote a major climate change initiative. Her Rise and Fall project will...
February 8, 2025
Crunch time for cricket clubs
A NEW relegation system will reshape the Far North Coast LJ Hooker League, with two teams to drop out next season While some teams are...
February 7, 2025
Millions poured in to road work
MAJOR works worth $2.7 million at South Beach Road in Brunswick Heads are expected to be complete by the end of August. It includes upgrades...
February 7, 2025
Lifesavers unite for Pride event at Rainbow Beaches
A LIFESAVERS with Pride event that aims to promote diversity and inclusion will include several people from surf clubs in the Far North Coast...
February 7, 2025
Wildlife carers seek volunteers to help injured animals
NORTHERN Rivers Wildlife Carers is calling on more volunteers to help with the rescue and rehabilitation of animals across the region. The group will host...
February 7, 2025
Teen shines on the national stage
BREAKING down barriers and playing on the national stage has been a dream come true for cricket-loving teenager Seb Mirana. He is only 17 and...
February 6, 2025
Australia’s newest cricket star Sutherland on historical MCG ton and Belinda Clark Award
AUSTRALIA'S newest cricket star Annabel Sutherland added another honour to her resume on Monday night, claiming the Belinda Clark Award for the nation's most...
February 4, 2025
Cash in on waste vouchers
LISMORE City Council is calling on residents to take advantage of its electronic waste voucher system. It offers one waste voucher per eligible property with...
February 4, 2025
Chance to grow Indigenous cricket talent
PLANS for a North Coast Indigenous cricket competition are gaining momentum after teams showcased their talent at Ballina's annual Australia Day carnival. The Lismore Boomerangs...
February 2, 2025
Community rallies to clean lake weed
LENNOX Head Landcare has been supported by a growing number of volunteers to help remove large amounts of water hyacinth at Lake Ainsworth. The group...
February 2, 2025
Grandstand named to honour cricket legend
ONE of the main grandstands at the newly upgraded Oakes Oval has been named in honour of Lismore cricket legend John McMahon. McMahon died last...
