Expo sparks surge in Ballina community group memberships
MORE THAN 115 Ballina shire residents have joined local community groups following the Lennox Head Community Connections Expo earlier this month. The event connected residents...
Why Parker believes the Storm are a lock for the 2025 NRL minor premiership
SEN'S Corey Parker has declared the Melbourne Storm all but certain to claim the minor premiership in season 2025. The Storm finished two games clear...
Bulls and broncs to shake up Alstonville
SOME of Australia's top bull riders will compete in a new rodeo event in Alstonville next month, with Bulls, Broncs and Barrels set to...
How Reid’s West Coast future coulddepend on Warner’s potential Eagles move
THE feel around the AFL industry right now is that Sydney's Chad Warner will find his way to West Coast later this year. Warner, who...
Call out for flood rescue operators
NSW STATE Emergency Services in the Northern Rivers are calling for more volunteers to undergo flood rescue training, equipping them with lifesaving skills for...
Classic bikes help raise funds
CLASSIC bikes took centre stage at the fifth annual North Coast Classic Motorcycle Show and Swap at Alstonville Showground, an event that celebrates vintage...
Young guns register for speed clinic
FUTURE stars of the racetrack are gearing up to be part of the Speedway Australia Speed Clinic at Lismore. The new junior development program has...
Tweed Enduro attracts top names
PROFESSIONAL triathletes were pushed to the limit as hundreds of competitors turned out for the annual Tweed Enduro event at Pottsville. It was a long-distance...
Rugby camp teaching life skills
A NEW training camp will aim to challenge and empower young rugby union players on the field and at home. The under-18 development camp is...
Leaders mission to revive scout group
RETIRED volunteer Les Smith is calling on the community to help revive the Alstonville Scout Group. The group has gone into hibernation since midway through...
March in memory of Mikayla
RAISING awareness around skin cancer and paying tribute to her daughter has been the driving force for Sharyn Dorey running the Ballina Melanoma March. Her...
Cut down on cancer treatment
THE North Coast Cancer Institute at Lismore has made significant changes to cut treatment times by more than half for its radiotherapy patients. The stereotactic...
New coach aims to be a cut above
A CHANCE to win a premiership with Marist Brothers is driving new coach Darryl Butcher in the Northern Rivers Regional Rugby League. Butcher, 39, is...
Surf group helps empower girls
A SURFING program that focuses on developing junior and teenage girls is now operating across Ballina and Lennox Head. Surf Getaways is running an eight-week...
New event to empower young women
A NEW event will aim to empower and inspire the next generation of young women across the Northern Rivers. The Erelah event is the first...
Cherry-Evans reveals no milestone will determine retirement as 350 games mark approaches
MANLY Sea Eagles halfback Daly Cherry-Evans says there's no specific achievement or milestone that will determine whether he retires at the end of the...
Paddleboard group takes shape
A NEW standup paddle boarding group at Ballina is making waves with its rapid membership growth and resurgence in the shire. The group only formed...
Dean Cox’s stunning revelation about Sydney’s review of the 2024 AFL grand final
NEW Sydney coach Dean Cox has spoken in-depth about the club's review of last year's grand final, saying they put the first full day...
Rock star joins cricket legends
ONE of the biggest names in Australian rock music will bring star power to a stacked lineup of cricket legends coming to...
Family first for champion driver
SPEEDCAR driver Kaidon Brown hopes to build on his father's legacy while forging his own path as a champion on the track. Brown returns to...
Italo Stars make long-awaitedreturn to soccer competition
THE Italo Stars are set to make their long-awaited return to the Football Far North Coast competition after nearly three years. The north Lismore-based soccer...
High hopes for school circus program
A NEW program will see children take to the air while learning acrobatic and performance skills at Circus Arts Byron Bay. The eight-week program has...
Campaign for surnames on jerseys suffers setback after pushback from senior figures
FAN desire for player surnames on the backs of jerseys has taken a hit after pushback from two senior NRL figures. Canterbury-Bankstown CEO Aaron Warburton...
Erosion threatens turtle nesting season on Ballina beaches
NSW TurtleWatch volunteers are calling on the community to assist as nesting season is threatened by ongoing erosion issues on Ballina beaches. The group relies...