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January 21, 2026
Volunteers return as Helicopter Op Shop opens after four-month closure
THE Helicopter Op Shop has reopened in Ballina after an extended four-month closure, with customers returning to support one of the region's most important...
January 20, 2026
Indigenous Twenty20 carnival aims to build representative side
BALLINA Bears will host the annual Indigenous Cricket Challenge on Australia Day, aiming to uncover new talent and build an Aboriginal representative team for...
January 20, 2026
Kids’ chance to step behind counter for Little Pharmacist Experience
CHILDREN will have a rare opportunity to learn about health and medicine by stepping behind the counter at Ballina's Direct Chemist outlet as part...
January 20, 2026
$90 million East Lismore development to deliver hundreds of homes
PLANS to deliver up to 400 new homes at East Lismore have been released, with stage one forming part of a $90 million investment...
January 19, 2026
Junior anglers reel in major prize pool at fishing competition
A RECORD number of entries is expected for the annual Ballina RSL Club Kids Fishing Competition, with $10,000 worth of prizes up for grabs. More...
January 19, 2026
Council urges residents to plan ahead during recycling centre works
ROAD works and upgrades will begin at the Lismore Recycling & Recovery Centre from early February, with the full project expected to be completed...
January 19, 2026
Cudgen targets top honours after runner-up finish at NSW country titles
A STRONG contingent of about 120 competitors from Cudgen Surf Life Saving Club will head to South West Rocks to contest the NSW Country...
January 18, 2026
Northern Rivers talent NickMeaney joins NRL expansion club
NORTHERN Rivers rugby league product Nick Meaney is set to become a foundation player at the Perth Bears after inking a deal with the...
January 17, 2026
Multiple race meetings as Tweed River Jockey Club enters summer season
TWEED River Jockey Club is preparing for one of its busiest periods of the year, with multiple race meetings scheduled across the coming weeks. The...
January 17, 2026
Doueihi’s insight into tumultuous Wests Tigers’ pre-season as starting position confirmed
ADAM Doueihi has revealed he has spent the Wests Tigers’ pre-season training at halfback as the club rally post the very public board fallout. Since...
January 16, 2026
Nimbin to host battle of the codes in Gaelic football exhibition match
NIMBIN will host the inaugural battle of the sporting codes when the Demons Aussie Rules team takes on the Headers soccer club in a...
January 16, 2026
Why De Minaur is leaving “no stone unturned” ahead of Aus Open
BRETT Phillips thinks that Alex De Minaur is capable of pushing past the quarter finals stage of a Grand Slam as he prepares for...
January 15, 2026
Diggers motorcycle club charity ride to support young veterans
THE Diggers Military Motorcycle Club will host a charity ride from Ballina to Casino, with proceeds going to the Young Veterans community group that...
January 15, 2026
Custom builds and creative kids encouraged at library Lego event
LISMORE City Library is tipping out its Lego collection these school holidays, inviting kids to build, imagine and create as part of its summer...
January 14, 2026
University students win prestigious coastal management research award
SOUTHERN Cross University students Chris Klaas and Muhammad Islami were joint winners of a prestigious research award recognising work that will shape the future...
January 13, 2026
Raiders recruit big names in hopes of pushing towards NRRRL premiership
TWEED Coast Raiders have recruited big-name players in hopes of winning the club's first Northern Rivers Regional Rugby League premiership since 2018. Luke Campbell and...
January 13, 2026
Turtle and sea bird volunteers highlight rescue and rehabilitation work
VOLUNTEERS at the Australian Seabird and Turtle Rescue are running education tours in the school holidays to highlight ongoing rescue and rehabilitate efforts across...
January 12, 2026
New Ballina 6s to bridge gap between summer and winter soccer
A NEW Ballina 6s soccer competition will kick off next month, aiming to expand playing options for juniors while re-engaging parents through a flexible...
January 12, 2026
Kelly to extend NRL careerafter preseason move to the Eels
BALLINA rugby league product Brian Kelly has made a preseason switch to the Parramatta Eels, signing a two-year contract with the NRL club. The 29-year-old...
January 11, 2026
Tigers on recruitment drive as preseason training ramps up
TWEED Coast Tigers have kicked off preseason Aussie Rules training, with new coaches named for its men's and women's teams competing in the Gold...
January 11, 2026
Teenage tennis stars shine at New Year open tournament
TEENAGE tennis sensations Marielou Baudouin and Noah Pociask have claimed the open singles titles at the Ballina New Year Open tournament. Baudouin, 18, from Mullumbimby,...
January 10, 2026
Positional priorities: Meninga reveals Perth recruitment focus
INAUGURAL Perth Bears coach Mal Meninga has provided insight into how he is trying to build out the squad's roster for their expected arrival...
January 10, 2026
Taylor tops the field at prestigious Summerland Series lawn bowls event
ALSTONVILLE bowler Peter Taylor has claimed the $12,500 Summerland Singles title for the second time, winning the prestigious event at Cherry Street Sports Club. The...
January 10, 2026
Byron and Tweed to host major national surfing events in 2026
BYRON Bay and the Tweed Coast will take centre stage on the national surfing calendar in 2026, hosting two of Surfing Australia's flagship championship...
