Kenyan-born Idol singer helps raise funds for children’s charity
A RAFIKI Royale fundraiser at Lennox Head doubled as the first public performance for Australian Idol finalist Bony Onyango since the reality music show...
“There’s a chance”: Buckley confirms Tasmania meeting
NATHAN Buckley has confirmed that he has met with the Tasmania Devils. The Collingwood great, who has been out of the coaching game since 2021,...
Groups unite to raise money for Cancer Council
BALLINA RSL Club and the local CWA branch have teamed up for a Mad Hatter's fundraiser to support the Cancer Council as part of...
Hospital support group donates new defibrillators
A VOLUNTEER support group has helped purchase more than $280,000 in new defibrillators and clinical equipment for St Vincent's Hospital in Lismore. The Friends of...
Alex Gibbon Cup returns with upgrades after 500-strong debut
THE Alex Gibbon Cup will return in 2025 after drawing more than 500 students to its inaugural school rugby sevens competition across northern NSW. The...
Work to repair significant landslip in the region
WORK to repair a major landslip at Stony Chute and other damaged roads will ramp up across the Lismore LGA in the coming months...
Plan to address key health issues in the region
A NEW health report has identified mental health, melanoma rates, low immunisation, and limited access to primary care and hospital services as key priorities...
World champ eyes Olympic dream at 55
WORLD champion Lisa Parkes hopes to represent Australia in obstacle racing when the sport makes its Olympic debut at the 2028 Los Angeles Games. The...
Watershed moment for health of river catchments
MORE than 400 trees have been planted near Wilsons River and Coopers Creek as part of a regional initiative to restore riverbanks, improve water...
Scandalous cabaret and acrobatic show
A UNIQUE show which blends cabaret and circus acrobatics has landed at Lismore with performances at the showground. The Scandalous Cabaret Circus has already attracted...
Titans stars picked for NSW Country honours
FIVE Northern Rivers Titans players have been selected for NSW Country following standout performances at the state rugby league championships. Brothers Caleb and Connor Ziebell...
Two-year plan to bring home country rugby cup
FAR North Coast is hoping a two-year preparation plan will pay off when it takes the field at the NSW Country Rugby Union Championships...
Celebrity chef joins Primex lineup
CELEBRITY chef Darren Robertson will headline live cooking demonstrations during the final two days of Primex at the Richmond Valley Events Centre in Casino. The...
Work to improve safety measures in the CBD
BOLLARDS, tactiles and bus shelters damaged in the 2022 floods are being replaced across Lismore's CBD as part of ongoing safety upgrades. Lismore City Council...
Sidelined Bulldog pair suffer significant recovery setbacks
AFL.com.au journalist and SEN regular Josh Gabelich has provided injury updates on two vital Bulldogs, with reports suggesting the pair both...
Students help council shape future of region
STUDENTS from five high schools came together at the inaugural Ballina Shire Youth Forum on Tuesday to share ideas on breaking down stereotypes, improving...
Flu warning as winter nears
NORTHERN Rivers residents are being urged to get their flu shot early, with national case numbers already nearly double those recorded at the same...
Golfers swing into action for mental health charity
MORE than 100 golfers will tee off at Teven Valley Golf Club next week to raise funds for men's mental health. The Gotcha4Life charity day...
SCU vice-chancellor reappointed after five years
SOUTHERN Cross University vice-chancellor Tyrone Carlin has been re-appointed after five years in the role, following progress on research funding, a major campus redevelopment,...
Council develops draft plan to reshape Newrybar
A FOCUS on traffic movement and pedestrian safety has been highlighted in the draft streetscape master plan for Newrybar, developed by Ballina Shire Council. It...
Tedesco for Origin? Robbo makes the case
JAMES Tedesco is making a strong case to return to the fullback position for the NSW Origin side after a dominant display at Magic...
New winter tennis program aims to grow adult participation
A NEW winter tennis program in Ballina aims to get more adults on court with a mix of social games, fitness sessions and clinics. Ballina...
Climate-smart black rice tested in Northern Rivers
RESEARCHERS are trialling a new climate-smart black rice variety in the Northern Rivers, with hopes it could offer a resilient and sustainable option for...
Big trip for bonsai group
TWEED Border Bonsai Club members have returned from a study tour of Japan's most prestigious bonsai sites and will share their insights at a...