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September 18, 2024
Distance education in Ballina under review
CUTS to staffing levels at Southern Cross School of Distance Education will not affect Ballina's public high school, the NSW Department of Education said. A...
September 18, 2024
Fostering a future workforce
LISMORE'S high school students got the opportunity to road test what it would be like to work on the council at an event designed...
September 17, 2024
Pool reopening marks end to flood restoration
WITH temperatures climbing into the 30s last week, swimmers will welcome news the Lismore Memorial Baths will reopen today, Friday, September 13. It also means...
September 16, 2024
When the Aussie larrikin becomes public enemy number one
MAGPIES may be quirky Aussie icons, but come swooping season, they quickly become public enemy number one. According to The Wildlife Twins, Sophie and Bridget,...
September 14, 2024
The show goes on
IT is 135 years since the first show was held in Lismore, and it continues to bring people together. The North Coast National Agricultural and...
September 14, 2024
Initiative targets safety on rural roads
THE NRMA has launched the Rural Roads Safety Month campaign in September to address the disproportionate number of people who die on country roads. The...
September 11, 2024
People needed to support dairy farmers
THE State Government has removed Norco as the milk supplier for hospitals in northern NSW, a move that threatens the viability of the region's...
September 11, 2024
Why bin chickens are the hottest thing in town
BIN chickens may not be welcome around the picnic bench, but when it comes to fashion, they're about to become the latest hot ticket...
September 10, 2024
Changing lives from day one
A SHARP rise in substance use among pregnant women in Northern NSW has prompted perinatal clinical nurse consultant Kate Willock, the region's 2024 staff...
September 10, 2024
Tiny project reaping huge rewards
A PROJECT to build a tiny home is reaping huge rewards for the students involved. The Tiny Homes @ Lismore High Project is a collaboration...
September 10, 2024
Preparing the region for disasters
PROJECTS that will help Northern Rivers communities prepare for future natural disasters are among 27 measures receiving a share of $83 million under round...
September 10, 2024
Walk to prevent suicide
LIFELINE Northern NSW is calling on the community to join its "Out of the Shadows Walk" in Ballina this Sunday, September 8, to remember...
September 9, 2024
Boost to paramedic numbers across the region
TWELVE additional paramedics will soon start work in Lismore, and another five are coming to the Ballina station as part of a State Government...
September 9, 2024
Ballina Shire secures Rous County Council’s new operations base
BALLINA Shire will become the new base for Rous County Council's operations after the council approved a development application this week, despite objections from...
September 9, 2024
Man’s best friend gets a house upgrade
ANIMALS waiting for their forever home at Lismore City Council's Animal Care Facility will now have a nicer place to stay while they wait...
September 6, 2024
Travis’ legacy Rolls On
TRAVIS Watson would have loved the new skatepark in Lismore, according to his friend Sam James. Mr Watson advocated for a quality skatepark in Lismore...
September 4, 2024
Ballina scraps marina plan in favour of boat harbour
BALLINA Shire Council has decided not to proceed with the proposed marina on the Richmond River following a review of community feedback and expert...
September 4, 2024
Record turnout for Darrel Chapman Fun Run
MORE than 1,000 competitors pulled on their running shoes to support the charity Our Kids on Sunday. The Darrel Chapman Fun Run has been a...
September 3, 2024
Slowing the flow to improve water quality
AN eroded creek bank will soon become a showcase for effective water quality management, thanks to a NSW Government-backed initiative. The $5 million project on...
September 2, 2024
Preventing towns from becoming uninsurable
NATURAL disasters have contributed to skyrocketing insurance premiums for some people on the Northern Rivers. Others have found their properties are uninsurable. It is an...
September 2, 2024
Giving new life to flooded homes
PRESERVING valuable materials from the region's flooded homes has been at the forefront of community concern, and a new initiative aims to address the...
August 31, 2024
Sharing stories, connecting people
Aboriginal elder Aunty Thelma Crummy James has a story to tell. Growing up in North Lismore, she learnt early the power of storytelling as a...
August 30, 2024
School rebuild hits important milestone
CONCEPT designs for the new Richmond River High Campus reveal a sprawling, three-storey campus that the principal says reimagines what a school can be. The...
August 28, 2024
$1 sale boosts gun club safety
RICHMOND River Gun Club will pay Lismore City Council $1 for a small parcel of land along its boundary, allowing it to improve safety. The...
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