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April 26, 2026
Community group helps families save money on clothes and cut waste
A COMMUNITY-LEDÂ initiative helping families while tackling textile waste has been recognised with funding support from Ballina Shire Council. Little Village Clothes Swap has received...
April 26, 2026
Dedicated team of netballers lead resurgence after reaching state final
MURWILLUMBAH Netball Association has celebrated its return to representative competition with its under-18 girls team finishing runner-up at the Queensland state titles. The girls played...
April 25, 2026
Clubs unite against violence
CHERRY Street Sports Club will host a Purple Friday launch as part of a statewide push to unite clubs in tackling domestic and family...
April 25, 2026
Council calls for input on plan for city of 60,000
LISMORE City Council is planning for a population of 60,000, with a new Strategic Planning Framework outlining how the city could accommodate around 15,000...
April 25, 2026
Para surfer Joel Taylor targets third world title with Australian team
PARA surfing champion Joel Taylor has set his sights on winning a third world title when he represents Australia in international competition later this...
April 24, 2026
Air Force veteran finds solace in leadership role with Alstonville RSL
AN Alstonville RSL president who once struggled to attend Anzac Day now leads one of the region's largest services after finding support through the...
April 24, 2026
Northern Rivers to honour Anzac Day across the region
NORTHERN Rivers communities will honour service and sacrifice this Anzac Day, with dawn services, marches and commemorations planned across the region. This year's commemorations carry...
April 24, 2026
Townsend’s Take: Why NRL needs a second NZ team
WITH the NRL considering its options for a 20th team, Chad Townsend has given his thoughts on where the side should be located. Out of...
April 23, 2026
Film screening to shine light on rural mental health issues and community support services
NORTH Coast Local Land Services will shine a light on rural mental health with a community screening of the Australian film Just a Farmer...
April 23, 2026
Olympic pathway event attracts skateboarders from across the country
MORE than 150 skateboarders from across Australia competed in an Olympic pathway event at Lismore skatepark, marking the first major competition at the venue...
April 23, 2026
“Inches” from tragedy: England star “lucky” to be alive
ENGLAND cricket captain Ben Stokes has revealed he is "lucky" to be alive following a horror injury while playing cricket. Stokes sustained horrendous injuries after...
April 21, 2026
Businesses encouraged to step into the spotlight at gala awards night
Nominations are set to open for the Ballina Shire Business Awards, with the event now established as a major recognition program in the region. The...
April 21, 2026
University marks 20-year anniversary of lifechanging student pathway program
SOUTHERN Cross University has celebrated 20 years of its Preparing for Success Program, marking two decades of supporting students into higher education and professional...
April 21, 2026
Byron Bay Triathlon to attract newcomers alongside elite athletes
THE Byron Bay Triathlon will draw more than 1,000 competitors, with newcomers lining up alongside some of the sport's top names. The Olympic distance race,...
April 20, 2026
Norco lifts milk price as farmers push supermarkets to do more
Rising fuel and production costs have triggered a Norco milk price increase, as farmers struggle to absorb surging expenses across the dairy supply chain. The...
April 20, 2026
Singers host song bath event to spread hope and peace through harmonies
BALLINA Threshold Singers hosted a gathering of voices from across Australia and New Zealand, highlighted by a song bath at St John the Baptist...
April 20, 2026
Road restoration project to strengthen local network in future flood events
A major road restoration program will see nearly 50 rural roads across the Lismore region upgraded in a long-term effort to improve resilience against...
April 20, 2026
Rising stars part of Suns academy program for national championships
SEVENTY teenagers have competed in the Gold Coast Suns Academy under-16 boys zone championships at Oakes Oval in Lismore, as part of the club's...
April 19, 2026
New mental health services to be rolled out at schools across the region
SCHOOLS across the Northern Rivers will have access to a new suite of mental health workshops aimed at supporting students from Years 6 to...
April 19, 2026
Sport lunch provides platform for men’s mental health support
LUNCH with your Mates will have a rugby league flavour to it this year with the men's mental health fundraiser returning to the Northern...
April 19, 2026
Free soccer balls to help juniors kick-start the new season
JUNIOR soccer players across the Far North Coast will receive a free football as the region records a surge in participation, particularly among girls. It...
April 18, 2026
School dance competition gives students chance to perform at a higher level
A fast-growing school dance competition is expanding in the region, after giving thousands of students in Queensland a platform to showcase their talents while building...
April 18, 2026
Genuine appetite: Could Monday night return to the NRL’s broadcast menu?
NICHOLAS QUINLAN/SEN David Riccio and Corey Parker have debated whether the NRL should bring back Monday night football. With the competition in the midst of negotiating...
April 17, 2026
Comedian Anh Do to bring refugee stage show to the region
COMEDIAN Anh Do will bring his national stage production to the Northern Rivers, blending stand-up with the story of his journey from Vietnamese refugee...
