Future star wins back-to-back titles at Oz Grom Open
A STAR of the future is making a name for herself on the big stage with Broken Head surfer Leihani Zoric winning the under-14...
Record number of finalists nominated for business awards
A RECORD number of finalists have been announced in what is shaping as one of the biggest community events of the year at the...
Voss: Why the ’25 Raiders are like the ’03 Panthers
SEN'S Andrew Voss has declared the Canberra Raiders are bona fide premiership contenders following their seventh consecutive victory. The Raiders downed the St George Illawarra...
Dance theatre provides creative space for disabled artists
SPRUNG Dance Theatre will step inside the boxing ring to deliver its next round of creative workshops with the Knock Out program to be...
“The top of my career”: Why Alaalatoa ranks ‘special’ Lion
WALLABIES and ACT Brumbies veteran Allan Alaalatoa is looking forward to playing against the British and Irish Lions in what will be a career...
Rate increase to help council deliver long-term projects
BALLINA Shire Council will spend more than $60 million on roads and bridges as part of its budget for the new financial year, while...
New flood model released to guide disaster planning
A NEW flood model developed by the CSIRO has been released to help the Northern Rivers plan for future disasters. The Richmond River catchment model...
Junior bodyboarders’ chance to compete on the world stage
TWO of the best of young bodyboarders on the Far North Coast will have the chance to compete on the international stage with a...
Premiership-winning coach returns to Tweed Coast in NRRRL
A RESURGENT Tweed Coast is on the cusp of a late-season surge with the return of a premiership-winning coach boosting its finals chances in...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...