Police initiative to help prevent home break-ins
A COMMUNITY volunteer has joined forces with the Richmond Police District crime prevention unit with a new initiative to combat home and property break-ins...
Rams find form as finals push begins
PLAYERS in key positions and the ability to close out games under fatigue are boosting the Marist Brothers Rams' chances of playing semi-finals this...
Students learn about the future of film and television
A RECORD crowd of Northern Rivers students explored the future of film and television at this year's Screen Futures program in Lennox Head. About 200...
Wallabies legend to headline Old Tie Lunch
FORMER World Cup-winning Wallabies captain Nick Farr-Jones will be the special guest speaker at the Far North Coast rugby union Old Tie Lunch this...
Festival of footy highlights growing junior female talent
A LANDMARK rugby league event has seen more than 250 players converge for the inaugural Festival of Female Footy at Tweed Heads. The focus was...
Parade shines light on resilience and community spirit
THOUSANDS of people lined the streets as the annual Lismore Lantern Parade shone a light on resilience and ongoing community spirit in the region. The...
Funding boost to provide mental health support for young men
A VITAL program that aims to prevent teenage suicide has been boosted with a state government grant of nearly $50,000 to support young men...
Byron’s Zali Black earns Matildas call-up
EARNING selection at a national tournament will see Byron Bay's Zali Black compete in the Emerging Matildas Championships, regarded as the premier youth event...
New comp aims to revive Northern Rivers footy
PLANS to revive an Aussie Rules men's competition on the Northern Rivers are taking shape, with AFL Queensland introducing a new six-week social competition...
“Embarrassing” moment that epitomises Cronulla’s concerning form slump
SEN's Andrew Voss has called out Nicho Hynes and his Cronulla Sharks teammates for a bizarre moment in their 34-28 loss to the Brisbane...
The rare air Marcus Bontempelli could enter in 2025
2025 MAY prove difficult for the AFL's All-Australian selection panel, with a six-time squad member approaching what may be a rare feat in All-Australian...
Finalists announced for North Coast tourism awards
DISCOVER Ballina has been recognised as a major operator across the region after being named as a finalist the 2025 North Coast Regional Tourism...
Fundraising drive to help flood recovery support group
A VITAL flood recovery group is calling on community support to keep its services free and help Northern Rivers residents prepare for future disasters. Resilient...
Red Devils hand senior roles to emerging rugby league talent
BYRON Bay Red Devils are banking on fresh talent to revive their Northern Rivers Regional Rugby League campaign, with emerging players stepping into senior...
Grants open to help clubs run Gone Fishing Day
GRANTS are now open with Ballina one of the selected regional venues to host the annual Gone Fishing Day in October. Local fishing clubs can...
Joint effort to fast-track circular economy across industries
A NEW project between Southern Cross University, SDG Align and Meat and Livestock Australia is hoping to fast-track the Northern Rivers towards a sustainable...
Croquet clubs united in hosting state championships
NORTHERN Rivers croquet clubs have cemented the region as a NSW State Championship hotspot, hosting 28 players for the fifth year in a row. Ballina...
Students invited to apply for Japan exchange
LISMORE City Council has opened applications for its Sister City Student Exchange program, where up to six students from local high schools can visit...
Locals gather to thank first responders
HUNDREDS of local volunteers were recognised at the Thank a First Responder Day at Ballina RSL Club, with ambulance officers, police, surf lifesavers and...
New waste trucks for Lismore in $5 million investment
COUNCIL has invested $5 million in eight new side loader trucks to improve waste collection services across the region. A state government grant funded the...
Reid achieves lifelong hockey dream on the world stage
TWEED hockey talent Jesse Reid has achieved her dream of representing Australia, making her Hockeyroos debut on tour in Europe. The 24-year-old is the daughter...
Students present architecture project on national stage
A GROUP of Ballina students have worked with an architect to design better learning spaces and present their ideas at a national conference attracting...
Hard work pays off for Patston with NRL debut at Titans
HARD work and persistence at Queensland Cup level have paid off for Lismore rugby league product Josh Patston, who has earned his NRL debut...
Festival shines a light on food and flavours of the region
THOUSANDS of people were treated to dog shows, vintage car displays and live entertainment at the annual Love Lennox Festival. The event this year also...