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July 7, 2025
Service to acknowledge soldiers’ efforts in the Middle East
THE Ballina RSL Sub Branch is hosting a Middle East Area of Operations commemoration service, recognising Australian Defence Force personnel and staff from the...
July 7, 2025
Golfers tee off in support of charities and support groups
CHARITIES for the homeless and people recovering from drug and alcohol addiction will be the $10,000 beneficiaries of the annual John Mitchell Charity Golf...
July 7, 2025
High-tech model as CSIRO releases flood report
A FLOOD monitoring report has been released by the CSIRO as part of the $11.4 million investment in the Northern Rivers Resilience Initiative to...
July 6, 2025
High hopes for club chasing its first premiership
A CHANCE to create history by bringing home its first men's premier division title in the club's 38-year history is driving the Alstonville men's...
July 6, 2025
Rotary club raises $500,000 in flood recovery cash
THE Rotary Club of Goonellabah has celebrated a major milestone, having raised $500,000 to rebuild and repair flood-damaged homes in the region. The group committed...
July 6, 2025
Focus turns to youth as NAIDOC Week celebrates 50-year anniversary
HUNDREDS of people will line the streets of Ballina for the annual celebration walk as part of NAIDOC Week. Ballina Shire Council, Bullinah Aborginal Health...
July 5, 2025
Plastic headline two
BALLINA Shire Council has launched film screenings and online workshops as part of its commitment to reduce waste and plan for a sustainable future...
July 5, 2025
Community group to unveil new mural at NAIDOC Week event
NORTHERN Rivers Community Gateway will unveil a new mural created by local aboriginal artists as part of its NAIDOC Week event. The mural will showcase...
July 5, 2025
Junior baseballers set to shine on home soil
FAR North Coast will field teams across four divisions in its annual Timberjacks baseball carnival, with the tournament recognised as one of the sports...
July 4, 2025
Rock legend recognised for his work with students
ROCK legend and former Cold Chisel drummer Ray Arnott was honoured with a surprise tribute performance during Ballina Coast High School's NAIDOC Week assembly. Students...
July 3, 2025
SES members recognised for 60 years of service
NORTHERN Rivers volunteers who played crucial roles during extreme weather events and catastrophic disasters were recognised at the NSW SES North Eastern Zone awards. Lismore...
July 3, 2025
Bonfire and fireworks show to help school with new project
A COMMUNITY event which raises vital funds to purchase new equipment for one of the smallest schools in the region will light up the...
July 2, 2025
Ballina Chamber of Commerce elects new board at AGM
A NEW board has been elected to the Ballina Chamber of Commerce, with a focus on after hours networking events and preparations underway for...
July 1, 2025
Pickleball courts open at Cabarita club
CABARITA Beach Bowls and Sports Club has opened two new purpose-built pickleball courts, aiming to boost revenue and meet demand for the fast-growing sport. The...
July 1, 2025
Gold medal win could see student on the world stage
A NORTHERN Rivers TAFE student could represent an Australian team in China next year, after her efforts winning a gold medal in health and...
June 30, 2025
Police initiative to help prevent home break-ins
A COMMUNITY volunteer has joined forces with the Richmond Police District crime prevention unit with a new initiative to combat home and property break-ins...
June 30, 2025
Rams find form as finals push begins
PLAYERS in key positions and the ability to close out games under fatigue are boosting the Marist Brothers Rams' chances of playing semi-finals this...
June 29, 2025
Wallabies legend to headline Old Tie Lunch
FORMER World Cup-winning Wallabies captain Nick Farr-Jones will be the special guest speaker at the Far North Coast rugby union Old Tie Lunch this...
June 29, 2025
Festival of footy highlights growing junior female talent
A LANDMARK rugby league event has seen more than 250 players converge for the inaugural Festival of Female Footy at Tweed Heads. The focus was...
June 29, 2025
Students learn about the future of film and television
A RECORD crowd of Northern Rivers students explored the future of film and television at this year's Screen Futures program in Lennox Head. About 200...
June 28, 2025
Funding boost to provide mental health support for young men
A VITAL program that aims to prevent teenage suicide has been boosted with a state government grant of nearly $50,000 to support young men...
June 28, 2025
Parade shines light on resilience and community spirit
THOUSANDS of people lined the streets as the annual Lismore Lantern Parade shone a light on resilience and ongoing community spirit in the region. The...
June 28, 2025
Byron’s Zali Black earns Matildas call-up
EARNING selection at a national tournament will see Byron Bay's Zali Black compete in the Emerging Matildas Championships, regarded as the premier youth event...
June 27, 2025
“Embarrassing” moment that epitomises Cronulla’s concerning form slump
SEN's Andrew Voss has called out Nicho Hynes and his Cronulla Sharks teammates for a bizarre moment in their 34-28 loss to the Brisbane...
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Waste facility works progress after flood damage
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