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Junior baseball’s best to descend on Lismore

HUNDREDS of junior baseballers and their families will descend on Lismore next week for the annual Far North Coast Timberjacks carnival at Albert Park. The...

Country and Western Hoedown raises the bar for entertainment at historic community hall

THE Newrybar Community Hall was celebrated as locals packed in for a Country and Western Hoedown aimed at reviving the historic venue and strengthening...

Voss: why I’ve changed my tune on NRL wildcard round

In the AFL, they will have their wildcard round this year for the first time. Their finals now becomes a top 10. Seventh will play...

Clinic gathers momentum with next generation of female skateboarders set for competition

A free school holiday skateboarding clinic will give young women and girls the chance to learn from leading coach Sam James as part of...

Air traffic control system to change flight paths as part of major airport overhaul

BALLINA Byron Gateway Airport is set to introduce air traffic controllers as the region's growing aviation traffic prompts a major overhaul of the local...

Community groups bands together to pack Supertees for children in hospital

LOCAL clubs and volunteer groups have joined forces to pack Supertee medical garments for children receiving care in hospitals across the Northern Rivers. The program...

0307 Around the Region

187 Tweed Valley Way, South Murwillumbah Agent: Elders Tweed Valley – Murwillumbah

This three-bedroom waterfront home which has retained its 1950s style character, with hardwood timber...

Airport needs investment and long-term plan to support growth and tourism, Business NSW says

BALLINA Byron Gateway Airport needs ongoing government investment to keep pace with rapid population and tourism growth, according to a new Business NSW report...

Public memorial to honour lives lost and rescue efforts of crew members in Ballina Bar tragedy

A public memorial will honour the lives of Marine Rescue volunteers Bill Ewen and Frank Petsch, along with the courage of the injured crew...

Indigenous athletes embracenew opportunities in North Coasttalent identification program

THE North Coast Academy of Sport (NCAS) Indigenous Talent Identification Day brought together around 60 young athletes for testing and skill development aimed at...

Flood recovery builds as council looks to its next set of restoration projects

LISMORE City Council has now completed 150 flood restoration projects, marking a significant milestone in the ongoing recovery effort following the 2022 disaster. The focus...

Cancer Council advocate named on state governments hidden treasure honour roll

LENNOX Head resident Monica Wilcox has been named on the state government's Hidden Treasures Honour Roll in recognition of her work supporting cancer initiatives...

Regional croquet events build momentum in the lead up to state championships

REGIONAL competition has drawn strong participation, with winners crowned across a range of divisions in the Northern Rivers Area Golf Croquet Championships. The program featured...

26/6 Around the Region

TWEED 59B Tweed Coast Road, Bogangar Agent: Witheriff Group – Kingscliff This boutique home in the heart of Cabarita Beach has floor-to-ceiling glazing designed to capture sea...

Darrel Chapman Fun Run to unite community in support of Our Kids

NEARLY 1,000 runners and walkers are expected to take part in the family-friendly NAB Darrel Chapman Fun Run as the community gathers to raise...

Charter pilot reaching new heights as aviation group expands into scenic tours

A CAREER change became a turning point for charter pilot Carola Woods, who now runs new scenic tours as part of her growing role...

Community shines bright as thousands flock to lantern parade

THOUSANDS of people packed the streets of Lismore with the annual LightnUp Lantern Parade transforming the CBD into a vibrant celebration of community, creativity...

26/06 Town by Town

BANGALOW is approximately 24.1 square kilometres. The village’s population was 2021 in 2016. By 2021, the population was 2752 – growth of 36.2% over five...

Country and Western Hoedown to help breathe new life into community events

THE Newrybar Community Hall Country and Western Hoedown is set to bring the community together for a night of music and entertainment while also...

Jets to celebrate golden era of rugby league with stars from the 1980s

FORMER rugby league greats will attend the Bilambil Jets Old Boys sportsman's lunch, aimed at celebrating a golden era of the game while raising money...

Family legacy leads nursing student to represent Australia in Global Skills Challenge

A NORTHERN Rivers nursing student whose path into healthcare was shaped by caring for his terminally ill mother is set to represent Australia in...

Award-winning broadcaster Tracey Spicer to join regional leaders for community-focused business forum.

BUSINESS NSW will host award-winning journalist, author and broadcaster Tracey Spicer as the keynote speaker at its Northern Rivers Leadership, Health and Culture Forum. The...

CBD safety upgrades continue with focus on lighting, surveillance and parking

LISMORE City Council will focus on safety and public space improvements across the CBD, with ongoing investment in lighting, CCTV upgrades and strategic parking...

Council groups recognised for major environmental and infrastructure achievements

LOCAL restoration projects were recognised at the Local Government Professionals NSW awards dinner in Sydney, highlighting infrastructure and long-term community resilience efforts across the...