Brothers look to build around youth in NRRRL
A REJUVENATED Marist Brothers have claimed a big scalp after defeating defending premiers Ballina 26-20 in Northern Rivers Regional Rugby League. It was both teams'...
Safety calls on the water after foilboard rescue
MARINE Rescue NSW are calling on the Northern Rivers community to take extra care over the Easter long weekend after rescuing a man on...
Council recognised for its flood recovery efforts
LISMORE City Council has been recognised for its large scale and high-pressure efforts in disaster recovery, while hosting the state-wide Local Government Procurement Networking...
Monster trucks and memorial race highlight speedway spectacular
MONSTER trucks and a newly named memorial race will highlight a two-night Easter spectacular at Lismore speedway. A bumper crowd is expected to attend on...
Matty Johns slams Wests Tigers over Galvin axing
NRL great Matty Johns has strongly criticised the Wests Tigers for swinging the axe on rising star Lachlan Galvin after the young half rejected...
Shopping centre turns into kids holiday hub
BALLINA Fair Shopping Centre has seen a surge in visitor numbers this week as families take part in free school holiday activities. The centre's Easter...
Demons linked with Bevo amid Goodwin pressure
IN an AFL leadership bombshell, Luke Beveridge has been linked with replacing under fire Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin after the club's horror 0-5 start...
Council appoints acting general manager
LISMORE City Council has appointed Eber Butron as acting general manager as it moves to recruit a full-time replacement over the next 12 months. Mr...
Magic and science show comes to life on stage
PERFORMER and microbiologist Richard Scholes will bring his science-themed stage show to the Northern Rivers for the first time next week. Scholes will perform his...
City to build new changerooms for women
INVESTMENT in the future of female talent will be boosted by new facilities in a planned $1 million upgrade at Lismore Rugby Union Club. Page...
Golf legend retires after 32 years at club
A DRIVING force for the game who has coached hundreds of golfers has retired after 32 years at Lismore Workers Golf Club. Peter Jaeger moved...
Hoop lab holiday program for kids
A FORMER professional basketball player is bringing his popular Hoop Lab classes back to the Cavanbah Centre at Byron Bay. The Gold Coast-based Liam Glazebrook...
Support for men’s mental health on the menu
A NEW event helped spark conversations around men's mental health while raising funds for local support networks around the region. Men of all ages turned...
Rock and roll legends bring special show to the region
A LARGE crowd was treated to two 1960s rock legends in concert when Normie Rowe and Digger Revell played at the Ballina RSL Club. It...
Why Hudson Young is still confused over NRL’s high tackle crackdown
CANBERRA Raiders second-rower Hudson Young has weighed in on the NRL's strong stance against high tackles following a dramatic weekend in which seven players...
Woodcrafters on the lookout for a new home
THE Richmond Valley Woodcrafters Club is on the lookout for a new home after almost 15 years in operation at Alstonville. They formed in 2007...
Seahorses start the rugby season in style
BALLINA kicked off the Far North Coast Rugby Union season with an impressive 39-19 win over Casuarina in a rain-affected first round of the...
Green light for new speedway promoters
A NEW husband and wife combination will take over the Lismore Speedway, replacing Kim and Mick Sauer at the end of the racing season. Business...
Muay Thai on the menu at RSL Club
FIGHTERS from across Australia will head to Ballina RSL this weekend for the return of the Muay Thai Amateur Series. The Muay Thai Amateur Series...
Jets fire early warning shot in NRRRL
BILAMBIL fired an early warning shot with a resounding 40-6 win over the Tweed Coast Raiders in the first round of the Northern Rivers...
Showground turns into giant inflatable park
A GIANT inflatable obstacle course will take over the Alstonville Showground this weekend as part of a new school holiday attraction created by a...
Dwayne Russell names his three 2025 finals locks after Round 4
DWAYNE Russell is only willing to lock three teams into playing finals after Round 4 of the AFL season. The three teams that Russell is...
March raises vital funds for melanoma research
BALLINA'S Melanoma March has raised more than $12,000, with dozens turning out to walk and pay tribute to loved ones lost to the disease. Participants...
General manager steps down from role
LISMORE City council is on the lookout for a new general manager, following the sudden departure of Jon Gibbons, just two years into a...