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October 27, 2024

Lennox Head surfer named athlete of the year

A LENNOX Head surfer has been named the North Coast Academy of Sport's athlete of 2024 after a standout year in competition. Fifteen-year-old Ocea Curtis...

October 26, 2024

Record crowds at Lismore Show

MORE than 20,000 people attended this year's Lismore Show, which broke records with new attractions and entries in several competitions. The North Coast National Lismore...

October 26, 2024

Young riders take top spots at Lismore Show ahead of national titles

A SUNSHINE Coast rider has claimed top honours at the 2024 Lismore Show, just weeks before competing in the Australian titles at Willinga Park. Sixteen-year-old...

October 25, 2024

Shaws Bay Hotel undergoes $5.7m transformation

THE Shaws Bay Hotel is undergoing a $5.7 million renovation aimed at transforming the venue into a world-class destination, with plans to reopen in...

October 24, 2024

Night and day as council change divides

LISMORE councillors have voted to shift council meetings to daytime for the first time in decades, sparking controversy and prompting a rescission motion to...

October 23, 2024

World-class stunts at Lismore Show with Aussie FMX

MOTOCROSS world record holder Brodie Carmichael will return to the Lismore Show this week, bringing his Aussie FMX team to showcase high-flying stunts and...

October 23, 2024

Young talent shines at Lismore Show

THE Lismore Show crowned its Young Woman 2024 at a special dinner on Saturday night, with local farmhand Maddy Dillon taking the top title....

October 22, 2024

Natsky’s journey through loss showcased in new exhibition 

A NEW exhibition by Lismore photographer Natsky is a deeply personal collection of images that track how her life changed when her sister died...

October 22, 2024

Becoming grounded in nature

AN innovative exhibition at the Lismore Regional Gallery uses film, sound installations and interactive artworks created in collaboration with Bundjalung Elders to highlight the...

October 21, 2024

Iconic Hannah Cabinet to be restored

LISMORE's iconic Hannah Cabinet, a masterpiece by craftsman Geoff Hannah, is set to be fully restored after suffering significant damage in the devastating 2022...

October 21, 2024

Fallen firefighter John Holmes honoured in state memorial

RURAL Fire Service brigades across the Northern Rivers paused this week to honour Senior Deputy Captain John Holmes. Mr Holmes's name was added to the...

October 20, 2024

Schools take up the challenge to help solve global problems

STUDENTS from Alstonville Public School are among the finalists in a challenge that seeks to solve important issues impacting people around the world. The school's...

October 19, 2024

Program to boost affordable housing

PROJECTS that expand affordable housing across the Northern Rivers can now apply for a share of $3 million in NSW Government funding. The Regional Housing...

October 19, 2024

The rice project changing the industry

A GROUNDBREAKING project to develop climate smart rice has helped boost Southern Cross University in the Times Higher Education 2025 World Rankings. Rice is the...

October 18, 2024

Governor’s visit inspires hope for the future

NSW Governor Margaret Beazley has returned to Lismore to witness the community's recovery from the devastating 2022 floods and offer her support to those...

October 18, 2024

Cutting the costs of healthcare

PATIENTS from the Northern Rivers are getting better healthcare thanks to funding that provides financial assistance when they need to travel long distances for...

October 17, 2024

New deputy mayor elected

CR JERI HALL has been re-elected as Lismore's deputy mayor for the next twelve months following the first council meeting since the September elections. The...

October 9, 2024

Keeping the music playing

ONE of the oldest buildings in Lismore is getting a renovation. Capital works at the Northern Rivers Conservatorium (NRC) have been approved by Lismore City...

October 7, 2024

Age-old skill passed down through the generations

WHEN James Livingstone takes to the woodchopping arena at the Lismore Show later this month, he'll bring the skills and knowledge passed down through...

October 7, 2024

Big changes to holiday letting rules

A NEW cap on short-term holiday letting in the Byron Shire will limit the rental of most unhosted properties to 60 days, in a...

October 4, 2024

Resounding victory for returning mayor

SHARON Cadwallader has been re-elected as the mayor of Ballina, attracting over 68 per cent of the vote at the NSW local government elections...

October 4, 2024

Mayor looks forward to getting on with business

STEVE Krieg has been returned as mayor of Lismore for another term. Running as an independent candidate in the 2024 NSW local government elections, Cr...

October 3, 2024

A party with a purpose

WHILE the team behind Nudge Nudge Wink Wink promises their latest gig will have your feet dancing and your heart smiling, it's a party...

October 3, 2024

Supporting Aussie-owned businesses

SOME of Australia's biggest food producers are calling for country of origin labelling to make it clear to shoppers who owns the products they...