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June 15, 2026
Broken Head teen defends open women’s crown at Indigenous Surfing Titles
BROKEN Head surfer Leihani Zoric has cemented her status as one of the most promising young talents in the country after multiple wins at...
June 14, 2026
Community tree planting project at Lennox headland reaches restoration milestone
THE transformation of Lennox Headland from cleared farmland back into native rainforest has reached a major milestone, with a community planting day marking more...
June 14, 2026
Council plans to invest $20m inevents that help drive economic activity
LISMORE City Council has prioritised a $20m investment in its draft budget for community facilities, programs and events aimed at strengthening liveability across the...
June 14, 2026
Research trip highlights ongoing flood and wet weather impacts on local sport
FOOTBALL Far North Coast has hosted academic Dr Greg Dingle, who visited Lismore after leading a study into how climate change and natural disasters...
June 13, 2026
Injured wedge-tailed eagle released in honour of young wildlife volunteer
A WEDGE-tailed eagle rehabilitated after a debilitating injury has been released back into the wild and named after a young man who supported wildlife...
June 13, 2026
Community encouraged to attend Conversations in the Pub with Lismore MP Janelle Saffin
A NEW community forum, Conversations in the Pub, will launch in Lismore this month with local MP Janelle Saffin its first guest speaker, opening...
June 13, 2026
Junior players to benefit from Heart of Rugby regional tour visit
YOUNG rugby players from across the region will have the chance to learn from some of the game's most experienced figures when the Heart...
June 12, 2026
Love Lennox returns this weekend
LOVE Lennox Festival is set to bring thousands of people to the village this weekend for a day of live music, markets, surfing, family...
June 12, 2026
Kieran Foran has “no idea” what Fozball is
'FOZBALL' has become the "it" word in NRL lexicon this season in what has been an extraordinary ascent to the upper echelons of the...
June 11, 2026
The number one thing Green is weighing up with free agency call
GWS star Tom Green is soon set to make perhaps the biggest decision of his AFL career. Coming out of contract at the end of...
June 11, 2026
Lifelong commitment to students and teachers earns OAM for education director
AFTER decades dedicated to shaping young minds and supporting teachers, Michele McDonald has been recognised with a Medal of the Order of Australia for...
June 10, 2026
Knockout carnival to celebrate rugby league and community culture
THE best Indigenous rugby league talent from across the country will return to Lismore in September for the Aboriginal Rugby League Knockout Carnival. It will...
June 10, 2026
Nearly 200 students explore aviation careers at Ballina airport expo
NEARLY 200 students explored careers in aviation at the Ballina Byron Gateway Airport Aviation Careers Expo, which has grown from 30 attendees in its...
June 9, 2026
Young professionals network continues to grow
MORE than 70 young professionals have joined the Northern Rivers Young Professionals Network since its launch in December, with the group continuing to expand...
June 8, 2026
Lessons across generations
A PROGRAM bringing Ballina teenagers and aged care residents together through weekly activities is reducing social isolation and building friendships across generations. The Stronger Together...
June 8, 2026
Rous opens community grants program
ROUS County Council has launched its Community Grants Program, offering grants of $1,000 to $2,500 for projects that improve waterways, support weed biosecurity and...
June 8, 2026
Junior bowlers from around the world to compete for golden nugget
CLUB Tweed will host some of the best young lawn bowlers from across the world at the 23rd annual Junior Golden Nugget tournament. The event...
June 7, 2026
Bold plans with region set to host Australia’s first all-female skateboarding event
LISMORE will host Momentum, Australia's first all-female skateboarding competition, with organisers hoping the event will become one of the country's premier showcases for women...
June 7, 2026
A new trading card group looks to expand its Magic: The Gathering meetings
A NEW community group of trading card enthusiasts is searching for a permanent home in Ballina as its Magic: The Gathering sessions continue to...
June 7, 2026
Bonfire and fireworks fundraiser to shine light on Rous Public School
ROUS Public School is preparing to host one of the longest-running community events in the region at the 45th annual Bonfire Night. The popular fundraising...
June 6, 2026
Connection Club named state finalist
CLUB Lennox Sports has been named a state finalist in the ClubsNSW Clubs & Community Awards for a program helping young people build wellbeing,...
June 6, 2026
Forty become Australians
FORTY people from around the world became Australian citizens at a ceremony in Lismore this month. The ceremony was held at the Adam Gilchrist Pavilion,...
June 6, 2026
Soccer referees enforce jewellery crackdown with players banned from using tape to cover piercings
FOOTBALL Far North Coast referees have enforced a crackdown on players wearing jewellery in matches after attempts to cover ear and nose piercings with...
June 5, 2026
A Night of Dark Folk at Pearces Creek Hall with M.E. Baird
MUSICIAN Matt M.E. Baird will return with a full band for the first time in five years at Pearces Creek Hall, overcoming a period...
