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April 21, 2025
Plan to inject funds into regional communities
A FUTURE Coalition government would establish a $20 billion Regional Australia Future Fund to boost infrastructure and services across regional, rural and remote communities. Page...
April 21, 2025
Girls participation rates grow in soccer competition
A GROWING number of girls are boosting participation rates by almost 10 per cent across the Football Far North Coast competition. Female participation numbers have...
April 20, 2025
Full field to celebrate thirty years of triathlon
A FULL field of more than 1000 competitors is expected to celebrate the 30-year anniversary of the Byron Bay Triathlon. Hundreds of people will converge...
April 20, 2025
Wildlife hospitals offer new hope for native animals
TWO wildlife hospitals in the Northern Rivers are boosting care for native animals, with one opening its doors for the first time and the...
April 20, 2025
Cash boost to help heat outdoor pool
A $300,000 heating upgrade to the outdoor pool at Murwillumbah's Tweed Regional Aquatic Centre would go ahead under a Coalition government, Nationals candidate for...
April 19, 2025
Safety calls on the water after foilboard rescue
MARINE Rescue NSW are calling on the Northern Rivers community to take extra care over the Easter long weekend after rescuing a man on...
April 19, 2025
Monster trucks and memorial race highlight speedway spectacular
MONSTER trucks and a newly named memorial race will highlight a two-night Easter spectacular at Lismore speedway. A bumper crowd is expected to attend on...
April 19, 2025
Council recognised for its flood recovery efforts
LISMORE City Council has been recognised for its large scale and high-pressure efforts in disaster recovery, while hosting the state-wide Local Government Procurement Networking...
April 19, 2025
Brothers look to build around youth in NRRRL
A REJUVENATED Marist Brothers have claimed a big scalp after defeating defending premiers Ballina 26-20 in Northern Rivers Regional Rugby League. It was both teams'...
April 18, 2025
Shopping centre turns into kids holiday hub
BALLINA Fair Shopping Centre has seen a surge in visitor numbers this week as families take part in free school holiday activities. The centre's Easter...
April 18, 2025
Matty Johns slams Wests Tigers over Galvin axing
NRL great Matty Johns has strongly criticised the Wests Tigers for swinging the axe on rising star Lachlan Galvin after the young half rejected...
April 17, 2025
Council appoints acting general manager
LISMORE City Council has appointed Eber Butron as acting general manager as it moves to recruit a full-time replacement over the next 12 months. Mr...
April 17, 2025
Demons linked with Bevo amid Goodwin pressure
IN an AFL leadership bombshell, Luke Beveridge has been linked with replacing under fire Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin after the club's horror 0-5 start...
April 15, 2025
Magic and science show comes to life on stage
PERFORMER and microbiologist Richard Scholes will bring his science-themed stage show to the Northern Rivers for the first time next week. Scholes will perform his...
April 15, 2025
Golf legend retires after 32 years at club
A DRIVING force for the game who has coached hundreds of golfers has retired after 32 years at Lismore Workers Golf Club. Peter Jaeger moved...
April 15, 2025
City to build new changerooms for women
INVESTMENT in the future of female talent will be boosted by new facilities in a planned $1 million upgrade at Lismore Rugby Union Club. Page...
April 14, 2025
Support for men’s mental health on the menu
A NEW event helped spark conversations around men's mental health while raising funds for local support networks around the region. Men of all ages turned...
April 14, 2025
Hoop lab holiday program for kids
A FORMER professional basketball player is bringing his popular Hoop Lab classes back to the Cavanbah Centre at Byron Bay. The Gold Coast-based Liam Glazebrook...
April 13, 2025
Rock and roll legends bring special show to the region
A LARGE crowd was treated to two 1960s rock legends in concert when Normie Rowe and Digger Revell played at the Ballina RSL Club. It...
April 13, 2025
Why Hudson Young is still confused over NRL’s high tackle crackdown
CANBERRA Raiders second-rower Hudson Young has weighed in on the NRL's strong stance against high tackles following a dramatic weekend in which seven players...
April 12, 2025
Woodcrafters on the lookout for a new home
THE Richmond Valley Woodcrafters Club is on the lookout for a new home after almost 15 years in operation at Alstonville. They formed in 2007...
April 12, 2025
Seahorses start the rugby season in style
BALLINA kicked off the Far North Coast Rugby Union season with an impressive 39-19 win over Casuarina in a rain-affected first round of the...
April 11, 2025
Showground turns into giant inflatable park
A GIANT inflatable obstacle course will take over the Alstonville Showground this weekend as part of a new school holiday attraction created by a...
April 11, 2025
Jets fire early warning shot in NRRRL
BILAMBIL fired an early warning shot with a resounding 40-6 win over the Tweed Coast Raiders in the first round of the Northern Rivers...
