Upgrades to create multi-purpose space at Caniaba
UPGRADES at a popular sport and recreation spot at Caniaba will help transform the space into a new multi-purpose facility. The main works include a...
Wrestlers set to fly high at summer show
HIGH-FLYING, body-slamming action returns to the region as International Wrestling Australia (IWA) brings its summer tour to Club Evans RSL on Sunday, January 12. IWA...
Double celebration as bowler wins top prize in Summerland Series
SOME of the best lawn bowlers from around the country have shared a $26,500 prize pool with local competitors at the Summerland Series. The prestigious...
Champions crowned at New Year Open tennis tournament
NEW champions have emerged at the Ballina New Year Open tennis tournament, where about 180 players from across NSW and south-east Queensland competed. Matches were...
Swimmer exceeds expectations in charity race
ENDURANCE athlete Andy Beswick exceeded expectations when he completed a 34km swim to help raise money for a Northern Rivers children's charity. The Byron Bay...
Triathletes target long course race at Tweed Enduro
TRIATHLETES who have the determination and grit for long course racing can take part in the annual Tweed Enduro. The event comprises a 1.9km swim,...
Monster trucks a season highlight at speedway
A SEASON highlight will take place at Lismore Speedway with the popular monster trucks show set down for Saturday, January 11. The event brings families...
Extra incentive as trainers eye off Ballina Cup spot
TRAINERS from across the state and south-east Queensland will be eyeing off a spot in the Ballina RSL Club Summer Cup on January 17. It...
Cudgen and Marist Brothers lead the way in cricket competition
CUDGEN and Marist Brothers have been the top performing teams during the first half of the Far North Coast LJ Hooker League cricket competition. The...
Junior focus at New Year Open tennis tournament
FUTURE stars of the sport and some of the best junior tennis players from the Northern Rivers and south-east Queensland will take part in...
J and J Rodeo set to bring Bulls to the Bay
A POPULAR bull riding and freestyle motocross show is set to return to Byron Bay in one of the first major events of the...
Boost for brave kids with superhero shirts at hospital
CHERRY Street Sports Club delivered a special Christmas present to Lismore Base Hospital with a box of superhero t-shirts for kids. The Supertees medical garments...
Ballina bowlers qualify for state titles on home soil
BALLINA lawn bowlers will have the chance to compete on home soil when the club hosts the state championships in March. In a major coup...
Support to tackle feral pigs and wild deer
FARMERS and landholders will be part of a multi-million-dollar program to tackle feral pigs and wild deer on their properties. North Coast Local Land Services...
Residents urged to check camping gear and trailers for cane toads
NORTH Coast Local Land Services are calling on residents across the region to keep an eye out for cane toads at campgrounds and holiday...
Full field for speedway series on Boxing Day
A FULL field of drivers will contest the annual Mr Modified Series at Lismore Speedway on Boxing Day. It is the second round of the...
Lions club hosts Christmas in the Park
THE Lennox Head Lions Club is hosting its Christmas in the Park event for a second time at Ross Park today, Friday, December 20. It...
Titans partnership a boost for junior rugby league
A PARTNERSHIP with the Gold Coast Titans NRL club is expected to boost junior rugby league development across the Northern Rivers and Tweed region. The...
Operation to crack down on illegal seafood sales
OPERATION Trident has been launched to help authorities crack down on illegal seafood sales during the Christmas holidays. Ballina, Byron Bay and Tweed are among...
Campaign on weed control releases calendar
A CAMPAIGN to increase awareness on weeds and how to manage them properly now has its own calendar. The 2025 North Coast No Space for...
Boxing Day races to bring festive spirit to Ballina Jockey Club
BALLINA Jockey Club is gearing up for one of its biggest race days of the year on Boxing Day. Punters are encouraged to get in...
Hundreds expected to celebrate Christmas Cup at turf club
HUNDREDS of people are expected to turn out to celebrate the annual Christmas Cup at the Lismore Turf Club TAB meeting today, December 20. It...
New chair has big shoes to fill in NRRRL
NORTHERN Rivers Regional Rugby League has a new chair, with Max Beecher named to take on the role for 2025 after the board met...
Elite triathlete turns coach to inspire next generation
PROFESSIONAL triathlete Courtney Gilfillan has switched her focus to coaching in an effort to promote healthy living and wellness while passing on knowledge to...