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January 17, 2025

Kids cash in on fishing competition

A REINVIGORATED fishing competition is set to offer juniors the chance to compete for more than $10,000 in prizes. The Ballina RSL Club Kids Fishing...

January 16, 2025

Cup race leads to the Big Dance

Northern Rivers horses will be among a strong field of runners in the $65,000 Ballina RSL Club Summer Cup. Horses, jockeys and trainers from south-east...

January 16, 2025

Survival skills to help thrive in the wild

LEARNING new skills on how to survive in the wild has become a daily routine for Byron Bay resident Holly Robertson. The self-confessed nomad has...

January 15, 2025

University research team offers free 12-month training program

A NEW program at Southern Cross University is offering 12 months of free training for people hoping to improve their health and fitness. Open to...

January 14, 2025

Heatwave warning issued for Northern Rivers

RESIDENTS and holidaymakers across the Northern Rivers are being urged to prepare for heatwaves as summer temperatures soar. The region sweltered through a heatwave on...

January 14, 2025

Council helps sport clubs complete major projects

A RANGE of sports are set to benefit from major upgrades worth more than $1 million at Arkinstall Park, Tweed Heads. Baseball, netball, soccer, and...

January 13, 2025

Grandstand named in honour of cricket legend Lyn Larsen

LISMORE cricket legend Lyn Larsen has been recognised with a grandstand named in her honour at the newly refurbished Oakes Oval. It is another achievement...

January 13, 2025

Fundraising efforts to help upgrade rescue service

BALLINA Marine Rescue is calling on the community to help raise vital funds with plans to upgrade its service. The team will run a barbecue...

January 12, 2025

Life skills at Little Legends summit

CHILDREN across the Northern Rivers are learning to tackle anxiety and build resilience through the Little Legends Summit, hosted by East Coast Care Connect. The...

January 11, 2025

Upgrades to create multi-purpose space at Caniaba

UPGRADES at a popular sport and recreation spot at Caniaba will help transform the space into a new multi-purpose facility. The main works include a...

January 11, 2025

Wrestlers set to fly high at summer show

HIGH-FLYING, body-slamming action returns to the region as International Wrestling Australia (IWA) brings its summer tour to Club Evans RSL on Sunday, January 12. IWA...

January 10, 2025

Double celebration as bowler wins top prize in Summerland Series

SOME of the best lawn bowlers from around the country have shared a $26,500 prize pool with local competitors at the Summerland Series. The prestigious...

January 9, 2025

Champions crowned at New Year Open tennis tournament

NEW champions have emerged at the Ballina New Year Open tennis tournament, where about 180 players from across NSW and south-east Queensland competed. Matches were...

January 6, 2025

Swimmer exceeds expectations in charity race

ENDURANCE athlete Andy Beswick exceeded expectations when he completed a 34km swim to help raise money for a Northern Rivers children's charity. The Byron Bay...

January 4, 2025

Triathletes target long course race at Tweed Enduro

TRIATHLETES who have the determination and grit for long course racing can take part in the annual Tweed Enduro. The event comprises a 1.9km swim,...

January 3, 2025

Monster trucks a season highlight at speedway

A SEASON highlight will take place at Lismore Speedway with the popular monster trucks show set down for Saturday, January 11. The event brings families...

January 2, 2025

Extra incentive as trainers eye off Ballina Cup spot

TRAINERS from across the state and south-east Queensland will be eyeing off a spot in the Ballina RSL Club Summer Cup on January 17. It...

December 30, 2024

Cudgen and Marist Brothers lead the way in cricket competition

CUDGEN and Marist Brothers have been the top performing teams during the first half of the Far North Coast LJ Hooker League cricket competition. The...

December 29, 2024

Junior focus at New Year Open tennis tournament

FUTURE stars of the sport and some of the best junior tennis players from the Northern Rivers and south-east Queensland will take part in...

December 28, 2024

J and J Rodeo set to bring Bulls to the Bay

A POPULAR bull riding and freestyle motocross show is set to return to Byron Bay in one of the first major events of the...

December 26, 2024

Boost for brave kids with superhero shirts at hospital

CHERRY Street Sports Club delivered a special Christmas present to Lismore Base Hospital with a box of superhero t-shirts for kids. The Supertees medical garments...

December 25, 2024

Ballina bowlers qualify for state titles on home soil

BALLINA lawn bowlers will have the chance to compete on home soil when the club hosts the state championships in March. In a major coup...

December 24, 2024

Residents urged to check camping gear and trailers for cane toads

NORTH Coast Local Land Services are calling on residents across the region to keep an eye out for cane toads at campgrounds and holiday...