AFL grants to help Northern Rivers clubs recover from cyclone damage.
The Australian Football League has provided grants to clubs across the Northern Rivers to help get them back on the field and support their...
Cudgen on the cusp of major cricket title
A CRICKET team packed with stars and promising juniors is one win away from an historic eighth premiership in the Far North Coast LJ...
Truck loads of hay to help flood recovery
A GROUP of interstate truck drivers who have helped hundreds of farmers across the country will roll into Lismore with 250 loads of donated...
Surge in women using breast screening van
A MOBILE breast screening van in Ballina has seen a surge in women booking mammograms, with the service described as a potential lifesaver. The BreastScreen...
Calls grow for return of NRL referee briefing as coaches left confused over rules
SEN'S Matt White has called for the return of the weekly referee's briefing after a number of decisions from Round 3 left fans and...
SES builds around youth training program
A YOUTH internship program by the Lismore City SES Unit will train a new crop of volunteers to be ready to assist in floods...
Solar panel plan for centre upgrade
ALSTONVILLE Cultural Centre is set for its first major upgrade since the site was first built more than 40 years ago. Plans include a new...
Disaster camp to focus on First Nations community
A FIVE-DAY cultural camp starting March 31 will help First Nations participants prepare for floods and extreme weather events. The Disaster Ready with Country Culture...
High hopes for beach sprint team
IT will be a family affair when a group of beach sprinters represent Ballina at the Australian Surf Life Saving Championships at North Kirra...
Titans a chanceto create history
A CHANCE to be crowned the top region in NSW country rugby league is driving the Northern Rivers Titans representative teams at the state...
Why Brad Johnson is loving the early form of exciting second-year Bulldog
BRAD Johnson is loving the progression of Western Bulldogs youngster Joel Freijah so far in his second AFL season. The 19-year-old played 13 games in...
Bid to protect wildlife on roads
BALLINA MP Tamara Smith called for urgent action on wildlife safety and speed zone reviews when she tabled amendments to the Roads Transport Act...
Sport season back in full swing
A NEW all-girls event and a bull riding spectacular are among the most anticipated sports rescheduled after widespread postponements due to the threat of...
Equikids expands to The Farm
A POPULAR horse-riding school for children has expanded to a new location with Equikids providing pony rides and tours at The Farm in Byron...
Brothers on the cusp of cricket final
DEFENDING premiers Marist Brothers are one win away from a second straight final in the Far North Coast LJ Hooker League cricket competition. All eyes...
Landmark event for lawn bowls
A STRONG contingent of Northern Rivers lawn bowlers is gearing up for a rare chance to compete in the NSW State Championships on home...
Rescue group steps up for turtles
TURTLES and seabirds stranded by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred have been rescued and treated by Ballina's Australian Seabird and Turtle Rescue, with dozens still in...
Shipwreck mystery deepens as relics wash ashore
SHIPWRECK fragments have washed ashore at Shelly Beach in Ballina, reigniting speculation over their origins as a new book delves into the region's maritime...
Driver dodges debris on way to NSW title
QUEENSLAND driver Nathan Macdonald overcame engine issues to claim a second state title at Castrol Lismore Speedway last Saturday. Macdonald was dominant and led from...
Parker calls for Fifita to start for the Titans after bizarre Hasler tactic backfires in NRL
SEN'S Corey Parker believes Gold Coast Titans coach Des Hasler needs to be held more accountable for his decision to leave barnstorming forward David...
“Genuine worry”: The concerns Jenkins has for the Sydney Swans in 2025
JOSH Jenkins has highlighted multiple concerns he has with Sydney after the reigning minor premier fell to 0-2 with its defeat to Brisbane. In the...
Playgroup rebuilds around new volunteers
A SURGE in new families and volunteers has revived the Ballina Little Penguins Playgroup, which had struggled with low numbers following the COVID-19 pandemic...
Disabled children’s advocate recognised for decades of service
A TWEED woman who has helped hundreds of children with physical and intellectual disabilities has been recognised for her efforts after more than 40...
Byron nippers in the running for state awards
FUTURE stars of surf lifesaving Stella Byrne and Tommy Pockley are in the running for one of the most prestigious awards in the sport. The...