Crunch time for cricket clubs
A NEW relegation system will reshape the Far North Coast LJ Hooker League, with two teams to drop out next season While some teams are...
Wildlife carers seek volunteers to help injured animals
NORTHERN Rivers Wildlife Carers is calling on more volunteers to help with the rescue and rehabilitation of animals across the region. The group will host...
Lifesavers unite for Pride event at Rainbow Beaches
A LIFESAVERS with Pride event that aims to promote diversity and inclusion will include several people from surf clubs in the Far North Coast...
Millions poured in to road work
MAJOR works worth $2.7 million at South Beach Road in Brunswick Heads are expected to be complete by the end of August. It includes upgrades...
Teen shines on the national stage
BREAKING down barriers and playing on the national stage has been a dream come true for cricket-loving teenager Seb Mirana. He is only 17 and...
Australia’s newest cricket star Sutherland on historical MCG ton and Belinda Clark Award
AUSTRALIA'S newest cricket star Annabel Sutherland added another honour to her resume on Monday night, claiming the Belinda Clark Award for the nation's most...
Cash in on waste vouchers
LISMORE City Council is calling on residents to take advantage of its electronic waste voucher system. It offers one waste voucher per eligible property with...
Chance to grow Indigenous cricket talent
PLANS for a North Coast Indigenous cricket competition are gaining momentum after teams showcased their talent at Ballina's annual Australia Day carnival. The Lismore Boomerangs...
Seagulls take flight in top grade
TWEED Seagulls will return to first grade rugby league this season, 20 years after their last premiership. The Seagulls will join the 14-team Northern Rivers...
Grandstand named to honour cricket legend
ONE of the main grandstands at the newly upgraded Oakes Oval has been named in honour of Lismore cricket legend John McMahon. McMahon died last...
Community rallies to clean lake weed
LENNOX Head Landcare has been supported by a growing number of volunteers to help remove large amounts of water hyacinth at Lake Ainsworth. The group...
Police adventure camp leaves a lasting legacy
FAR North Coast hosted a popular NSW Police Legacy adventure camp where youth learned valuable life skills while connecting as a group. It brings kids...
Pickleball club grows to 300 members
THE Northern Rivers Pickleball Club is growing at a rapid rate, having just celebrated a milestone with its 300th member joining at the Ballina...
Club shines at country titles
CUDGEN Surf Life Saving Club's female athletes delivered standout performances at the NSW Country Championships, helping the club finish second overall after a close...
Flood rescue hero named Citizen of the Year
BALLINA Shire's Citizen of the Year, Ezekiel Knight, has been honoured for his heroic flood rescue efforts during the 2022 floods at the Australia...
SES volunteer named Citizen of the Year at Australia Day awards
A STATE Emergency Service volunteer with over 40 years of community service has been named Citizen of the Year at the Lismore Australia Day...
New coach brings NRL team home
A FAR North Coast coach has helped bring the Parramatta Eels to Lennox Head for a week-long pre-season training camp, drawing hundreds of fans...
Brian Battese returns to coach Byron Bay Red Devils
A NEW era for junior development at the Byron Bay Red Devils begins with Brian Battese returning as first-grade coach in Northern Rivers Regional...
Kerr rides wave to success
A FUTURE star of surfing looks set to challenge the top names in the sport after standout performances in the World Junior Championships. Tweed Heads...
Lennox expo to connect community groups with volunteers
A NEW community expo will aim to revive Ballina Shire community groups in desperate need of volunteers. The Lennox Head Community Connections Expo will focus...
Plan to shape future of sport and recreation
COMMUNITY and sport groups have been called on to help shape plans and infrastructure projects in Lismore. Lismore City Council is drafting the Sport and...
Mandatory medical certificate for footy players over 40
NORTHERN Rivers Region Rugby League players aged 40 years or older will need to pass a compulsory medical check to play in this year's...
Club to create horse racing history
LISMORE Turf Club will host the Northern Rivers Racing Association Country Championship qualifier next month, marking the return of the historic $150,000 race after...
Calls for volunteer help at hospitals
LISMORE Base Hospital is calling for volunteers to join its Healthcare Helpers program to ease pressure on staff at hospitals across the Northern NSW...