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December 29, 2025
Celebrate New Years Eve with bulls and cowboys at rodeo
BUCKIN by the Beach is set to draw big crowds to the J and J Rodeo New Year's Eve event in Evans Head. The event...
December 29, 2025
Business owners on alert for new types of counterfeit notes during the holidays
POLICE and representatives from Northern Rivers business chambers are warning the public to be on alert for new types of counterfeit cash during the...
December 28, 2025
New pump track to host professional riders and national competition
A NEW pump track has officially opened at Ballina, with the $1 million facility purpose-built to host professional riders and national competition. Kingsford Smith Reserve...
December 28, 2025
Movies back on the big screen as Lismore Cinemas reopen
THE long-awaited Lismore Cinemas opened this week as crowds flocked to see the latest blockbuster movies in the state-of-the-art venue. The previous Event Cinemas were...
December 28, 2025
Race to the finals wide as cricketers return to the pitch
FINALS spots are wide open with the Far North Coast LJ Hooker League cricket season to return on Saturday, January 17, Ten rounds of the...
December 27, 2025
Ballina rings in the New Year with music, comedy and waterfront parties
BALLINA will be one of the Northern Rivers' main party hubs this New Year's Eve, with live music, comedy and late-night celebrations planned across...
December 27, 2025
Launching pad for hundreds of juniors at cricket carnivals
JUNIOR cricketers will get their first taste of representative carnivals when the Far North Coast hosts two of the longest-running junior tournaments in the...
December 25, 2025
Young talent breaks through in NSW Country cricket carnival
NORTH Coast fell one game short of breaking an 18-year drought in a six-wicket loss against Central Coast in the men’s NSW Country cricket...
December 25, 2025
Young guns to bring the heat to Twenty20 competition
YOUNG guns Jack Cooper and Kai Dalli are among a host of big hitters set to light up the Far North Coast LJ Hooker...
December 25, 2025
Ballina Jockey Club ramps up family holiday entertainment
A FULL day of family entertainment has been locked in as Ballina Jockey Club gears up for its annual Boxing Day meeting. General manager Matt...
December 25, 2025
Taxi drivers report rise in bad behaviour over holidays
TAXI drivers across the Northern Rivers have reported a rise in bad behaviour during the holiday period, as demand surges over Christmas and New...
December 24, 2025
Bus company running Christmas lights tours to raise funds for Salvation Army
BALLINA Buslines is spreading festive cheer with a special Christmas lights tour around the region with funds raised going towards the Salvation Army. The Christmas...
December 24, 2025
Fatty and Sterlo return to the stage to relieve Footy Show days
RUGBY League legends Paul Vautin and Peter Sterling will reunite at the Lismore Workers Club to relive their time together as hosts of the...
December 23, 2025
SCU researchers grant to help children with challenges in family law system
SOUTHERN Cross University associate professor Georgina Dimopoulos has secured a significant grant for research to help children navigate the family law system and improve...
December 23, 2025
Bears to play under lights in Big Bash style cricket game
JUNIOR cricketers at the Ballina Bears will get a rare chance to play under lights when the club hosts its Big Bash Twenty20 game. The...
December 22, 2025
Farmers urged to protect cattle with feed and water supply during holiday closures
NORTH Coast Local Land Services has warned farmers to be prepared for markets and meatworks to be closed over the Christmas period. Livestock producers need...
December 22, 2025
Sport stars put Ballina Coast High School on the map
THREE Ballina Coast High School students have claimed national titles and international honours, putting the school in the spotlight for elite junior sport. Connor Legzdins...
December 21, 2025
Fairytale finishes the highlight of the Northern Rivers sporting season
THE 2025 sporting season delivered unforgettable moments across the Northern Rivers, with clubs breaking long-standing premiership droughts in three major football codes. Marist Brothers broke...
December 21, 2025
Motorists warned of Pacific Motorway delays in both directions during holidays
TRANSPORT for NSW is urging motorists to plan ahead, with heavy traffic and delays expected along the Pacific Motorway during the busy Christmas and...
December 20, 2025
“Got to be an issue”: Why Bennett isn’t the man for PNG
THE Papua New Guinea Chiefs would be making a mistake if they were to hire Wayne Bennett as their inaugural coach for the 2028...
December 19, 2025
Fans revolt over FIFA’s insane World Cup ticket prices
FOOTBALL fans are revolting over the extortionate ticket prices for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. There has been furious backlash around the world after it...
December 19, 2025
Swimmers urged to use caution and avoid dangerous beaches around the region
NORTHERN New South Wales lifeguard coordinator Scott McCartney is urging locals and tourists to be vigilant and swim at patrolled beaches during the summer...
December 19, 2025
Community gearing up for 15th annual Samson Challenge
REGISTRATIONS are starting to roll in, with hundreds of people expected to raise money for sick and disadvantaged children at the annual Samson Challenge...
December 18, 2025
OzFish launches first river repair boat in the country
OZFISH Unlimited has launched its first dedicated River Repair Boat in Ballina, marking a major step forward for reef restoration and waterway conservation in...
