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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 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 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

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 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 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

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 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 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 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 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

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 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 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 13, 2025