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April 17, 2026

Swans boss’ shock answer on Western Sydney AFL growth

SYDNEY Swans chairman Andrew Pridham doesn't think the AFL is making any inroads in Western Sydney in terms of growing the game. Pridham's thoughts came...

April 16, 2026

Bucking broncs and barrel racing to feature on main show ring at rodeo

ALSTONVILLE Agricultural Society is gearing up to host a rodeo spectacular, with the Bulls, Broncs and Barrels event gaining momentum for its second major...

April 15, 2026

Byron Bay celebrates 30-year milestone to kick-start NRRRL season

BYRON Bay Red Devils will celebrate a major piece of club history when they host Marist Brothers in the first round of the Northern...

April 15, 2026

Healthy vision project helps Aboriginal groups in conservation efforts

THE Visions for Healthy Country project is helping Aboriginal organisations across the North Coast protect threatened species while passing on intergenerational knowledge in conservation...

April 15, 2026

Giant inflatable obstacle course takes shape at Ballina for school holidays

A giant inflatable attraction is set to bring high-flying fun to the Northern Rivers these school holidays, with the popular Airheads experience landing at...

April 14, 2026

Seagulls focus on key signings to help club grow in NRRRL

TWEED Seagulls will look to build on its first season back in Northern Rivers Regional Rugby League with a handful of new recruits adding...

April 14, 2026

Creek restoration work aims to improve fish health through habitat rehabilitation program

ROUS County Council has finished a vital restoration project with $158,000 invested to improve fish habitats at Bungawalbin Creek. The project has been funded through...

April 14, 2026

Vote for Ballina to win gold at NSW Top Tourism Town Awards

BALLINA will be out to claim top spot in the 2026 NSW Top Tourism Town Awards, with the public urged to vote as part...

April 14, 2026

Australian leg spinner Adam Zampa helps inspire the next crop of junior cricketers

AUSTRALIAN leg spinner Adam Zampa is helping develop grassroots cricket on the Far North Coast after linking up with the Ballina Bears cricket club. Zampa...

April 13, 2026

Focus on youth as support groups host outdoor movie night

HEADSPACE Ballina and Social Futures are hosting a free outdoor movie night as part of Youth Week celebrations in the region. It will be held...

April 13, 2026

High-tech overhaul to replace Lismore’s tractor-driven flood pump

WORK is set to begin on a major upgrade of Lismore’s flood mitigation network, with the Magellan Street pump station to be modernised to...

April 13, 2026

Barefoot bowlers set to roll out vital funds at Our Kids charity event

CLUB Tweed is set to host a barefoot bowls fundraiser to help raise funds for sick children and paediatric support services in the region. It...

April 12, 2026

Rising surf lifesaving star celebrates gold medal in breakout season

RISING star Isabella Arghyros capped one of her most memorable seasons in the water with a gold medal performance at the Australian Surf Lifesaving...

April 12, 2026

Farmers benefit under $5 million drainage investment into flood-damaged land

NORTHERN Rivers farmers are benefiting under jointly government funded $5 million drainage upgrade that has seen flood-damaged land and communities recover across the region. The...

April 11, 2026

Willie Peters reveals top job he walked away from for PNG Chiefs

NEW PNG Chiefs coach Willie Peters has declared that he is ready for the challenge of the PNG Chiefs, revealing he walked away from...

April 11, 2026

Cultural centre upgrade to enhance facilities in multimillion redevelopment

CONSTRUCTION on the $17 million redevelopment of the Alstonville Cultural Centre is set to begin with a two-storey library to expand into a modern...

April 10, 2026

Dead Crows to headline Lennox show

MELBOURNE indie rock outfit Jack Harlon & The Dead Crows will headline a multi-band show at the Lennox Hotel, featuring a mix of local...

April 10, 2026

“We’re just getting started:” Surge in WNBL as women’s basketball momentum builds

THE WNBL has experienced widespread growth across attendance, viewership, audience and partnerships as women's basketball momentum builds across Australia. The season marked the first delivered...

April 9, 2026

Coastal clarity on luxury downsizing across the region

FROM Pottsville to Kingscliff, the Northern Rivers coastline is seeing a shift in who is buying. The traditional sea-change buyer is being replaced by downsizers...

April 9, 2026

Community to gather at Ballina RSL Club to commemorate Anzac Day

ANZAC Day this year will mark two milestones in Australia's military history with schools, volunteers and community groups attending commemorations at the Ballina RSL...

April 8, 2026

Higher honours after over-70s cricket team claims third straight title

FAR North Coast's over-70s cricket team is set to earn NSW and Queensland representation after winning the state carnival for a third straight year. It...

April 8, 2026

Free bike workshops in Ballina and Lennox

BALLINA Shire Council will host two free bike safety workshops next month, helping riders build skills and stay safe on local roads and pathways. The...

April 7, 2026

Shield win highlights school developing future crop of cricket talent

ST John's College Woodlawn has cemented its place among the state's top Catholic school cricket programs, after claiming the Berg Shield for the third...

April 7, 2026

Ethics and best health practice in regional areas at the helm of lecture series

THE University Centre for Rural Health at Lismore hosted the inaugural professor Stephen Lee Lecture in Ethics with its focus on best practice and...