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June 22, 2026
Trade talk: Suns set to face biggest player retention battle since ‘dark days’
GOLD Coast could be set to face its biggest player retention battle in year's this off-season. With so much high-end talent on their list, rivals...
June 22, 2026
$8.2m upgradedelivers vital equipmentfor cancer institute
CANCER patients across the region are set to benefit from faster access to treatment and new radiation therapy technology after an $8.2m upgrade at...
June 22, 2026
Women break ground in civil construction to create future opportunities in the workforce
TWELVE women from across the region have completed a pioneering civil construction training program in Ballina, marking an important step towards increasing female participation...
June 21, 2026
Industry professionals inspire studentsto pursue careers in film and television
STUDENTS across the region were given a rare behind-the-scenes look at the screen and creative industries as they connected with actors, directors, producers and...
June 20, 2026
Thousands flock to Love Lennox Festival to support community and local business
THOUSANDS of people turned out for the Love Lennox Festival, celebrating community, music, creativity and coastal culture in the heart of Lennox Head. Held across...
June 20, 2026
Emergency management expo to help residents prepare for future disaster and extreme weather events
LISMORE City Council is bringing vital services and recovery agencies together for its first Emergency Management Expo to help residents prepare for future disasters. The...
June 20, 2026
Fletch and Hindy to bring exclusive rugby league live show to the region
FORMER NRL stars Bryan Fletcher and Nathan Hindmarsh are set to bring their trademark humour and rugby league insights to a live show at...
June 20, 2026
1906 Town by Town
THE size of Newrybar is approximately 22.3 square kilometres. The population of Newrybar in 2016 was 444 people. By 2021 the population was 532 showing...
June 19, 2026
Talented teen Natalia Hickling aims for NRLW debut with the New Zealand Warriors
LISMORE rugby league talent Natalia Hickling is on the cusp of fulfilling a lifelong dream after signing her first NRLW contract with the New...
June 19, 2026
Country upbringing helps Rankin shine on world stage with the Matildas
NORTHERN Rivers product Jamilla Rankin is continuing her rise in international football after representing the Matildas in a recent two-match series against Mexico. The 23-year-old...
June 19, 2026
1906 Around the Region
TWEED 590 Clothiers Creek Road, Clothiers Creek Agent: COASTAL ° Two separate dwellings with a combined total of seven bedrooms and three bathrooms. There is also a...
June 18, 2026
Strength and energy with lantern parade to shine light on Lismore
THOUSANDS of visitors are expected in Lismore this weekend as the city prepares to host the 32nd annual LightnUp Lantern Parade. The event will transform...
June 18, 2026
Teenage netballers celebrate state championship win
BALLINA Netball Association's under-17 team has claimed a coveted NSW State Age Championship division title after overcoming some of the state's top teams. The team...
June 18, 2026
Community rallies behind yacht owner after extensive damageto vessel stranded on Flat Rock
A YACHT that drew significant attention after being stranded at Flat Rock has been removed from the nearby beach and taken away by truck...
June 17, 2026
Cinema Under the Stars event to combine zoo film with local wildlife experience
FAMILIES are being invited to combine wildlife encounters with an outdoor movie experience at a special Cinema Under the Stars event in Ballina. It will...
June 17, 2026
Community grants help sick children access hospital care and treatment
OUR Kids has opened applications for its community grants program to help local families access essential equipment for children with special needs and chronic...
June 16, 2026
New Return and Earn depot to support significant recycling increase across the region
BALLINA has secured its first Return and Earn depot, making container recycling easier for residents, community groups and local businesses. The facility was officially opened...
June 16, 2026
Seagulls building strong foundations for future success in NRRRL
TWEED Seagulls are confident the club's growing depth and player pathways will help the side remain competitive leading into the Northern Rivers Regional Rugby...
June 15, 2026
Heartfelt tributes for family man and marine rescue volunteer at funeral service
Family, friends and emergency service personnel gathered in Ballina to honour the life of respected Marine Rescue NSW volunteer Bill Ewen, who died during...
June 15, 2026
Coordinated crackdown curbs invasive plant spread along the Richmond River
A large-scale weed control campaign spanning more than 130 kilometres of the Richmond River has tackled the spread of Tropical soda apple, helping protect...
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...
