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December 7, 2025
Rising Tweed star hopes to represent Australia in lawn bowls
TWEED bowling sensation Lilly Vardy has her sights set on representing Australia and competing at the Commonwealth Games as she continues to make a...
December 7, 2025
Nesting boxes to help spark Eastern Freshwater Cod revival in rivers
NEW nest boxes and ongoing research could help with the local revival of the Eastern Freshwater Cod through a joint effort between the NSW...
December 6, 2025
Solace Muay Thai to host first professional fight night
SOLACE Muay Thai will host its first professional fight night at the Ballina RSL Club. The event will be held on Saturday, December 6 with...
December 6, 2025
New fire and rescue truck comes with enhanced safety features
A NEW fire and rescue truck worth more than $500,000 is now stationed at Coraki, with hopes of strengthening emergency responses across the Northern...
December 6, 2025
Statue honours former world champion and advocate for female surfers
FORMER surfing world champion Pauline Menczer has been honoured with a statue in recognition of her advocacy for women in the sport. The statue is...
December 5, 2025
Motorbike convoy delivers hundreds of Christmas toys for kids in need
HUNDREDS of Christmas gifts will be distributed to sick and disadvantaged children across the region after the annual North Coast Road Riders motorcycle toy...
December 4, 2025
Community unites as youth drives domestic violence message home
HUNDREDS of school children in Ballina have taken part in the domestic and family violence march with the Ballina-on-Richmond Rotary Club, hoping to promote...
December 4, 2025
New cameras and flood-warning equipment to support community
LISMORE City Council has installed new flood-warning infrastructure, including three cameras, digital displays and five river and rain gauges to support the community during...
December 4, 2025
Council invests in critical bridge upgrades for disaster support
BALLINA Shire Council has invested in critical flood safety infrastructure, with work to begin on two major bridges and evacuation routes. The council has awarded...
December 3, 2025
Australia to open Rugby LeagueWorld Cup withblockbuster match-up
THE 2026 Rugby League World Cup fixtures have been confirmed, with Australia set to begin their title defence in a blockbuster match at Allianz...
December 3, 2025
Rural grants open to support landholders in critical areas
GRANT applications are now open for up to $15,000 under the Rural Landholders Initiative, a flagship program supporting farmers and landcare groups from Lismore...
December 2, 2025
Clothes swap to help the community cut down on waste
BALLINA Shire Council is hosting a community clothes swap and mending workshop to help people save money ahead of Christmas while cutting down on...
December 2, 2025
Focus on roads as council completes 120 projects in flood portfolio
A FOCUS on bridge repairs and roadworks has seen Lismore City Council complete about 120 vital projects under its Flood Restoration Portfolio. The rebuild and...
December 2, 2025
Surf club pays tribute to stalwart who steered teams to world championships
BYRON Bay Surf Life Saving Club has paid tribute to Bert Batson, who was a key driver for junior development with his spirit for...
December 1, 2025
New report reveals $6.9 billion cost to the economy from repeated disasters
A NEW report has put a $6.9 billion price tag on the Northern Rivers’ recent natural disasters, outlining a $4 billion economic hit over...
December 1, 2025
Why Head should continue to open for Australia
FORMER Australian Test opener Simon Katich believes that the national selectors would be regressing the team if they don't have Travis Head opening the...
December 1, 2025
Mobile breast screening van returns to support women in the region
A MOBILE breast screening van has returned to Ballina with free support services available for women over the next three months. The van will be...
December 1, 2025
Thousands of seeds planted as regeneration project reaches halfway
ROUS County Council has reached the halfway mark of its Bush Regeneration Project at Fosters Spur, which will see 50,000 native seedlings planted over...
November 30, 2025
Tweed surf legend Stephanie Gilmore to return to pro tour
AUSTRALIAN surfing legend Stephanie Gilmore is set to return to the professional tour after accepting a wildcard for the 2026 season. The eight-time world champion,...
November 30, 2025
Cricket legend Merv Hughes serves up the English at men’s health lunch
CRICKET legend Merv Hughes predicted Australia will dominate the Ashes series against England when he was the special guest speaker at a lunch for...
November 29, 2025
Rainbow Roos win national award for helping children overcome barriers in sport
A WHIRLWIND 18 months has seen soccer coach Brad Ambridge become a driving force for change by helping children with mental and physical disabilities. Ambridge...
November 29, 2025
Christmas appeal to help disadvantaged children in Kenya
A LOCAL charity that supports abused and disadvantaged children in Kenya has launched a Christmas appeal with hopes of raising $100,000. Rafiki Mwema was founded...
November 28, 2025
Celebrations set for 25-year anniversary of Fair Go skateboarding competition
COMPETITORS from around the country will flock to Ballina for the 25-year celebration of the Fair Go skateboarding event. It will be held over two...
November 28, 2025
Norco celebrates reopening anniversary after injecting $50 million into economy
NORCO has marked the two-year anniversary of its Lismore factory reopening, celebrating with hundreds of free ice creams and outlining a $50 million economic...
