Hockey masters play a key role in club’s success
STARS of the future and a growing number of veterans at Casuarina Hockey Club have been called up for state and national selection during...
Beef Week to serve a feast of events
THE Northern Rivers' beef industry and rural culture will take centre stage when Casino's annual Beef Week returns on Saturday May 24, launching more...
Concert band plays key role in community music scene
A COMMUNITY band with more than 140 years of history will perform one of its newest shows with clarinets, flutes and saxophones entertaining the...
Surf contest a stepping stone to the world stage
A FRESH look with strong pro junior divisions will see some of the best young surfers from around the country converge at Lennox Head...
Hornets shape side around junior base in NRRRL
BUILDING around club juniors is paying dividends for Cudgen, with the Hornets among the premiership contenders in Northern Rivers Regional Rugby League this season. The...
Council responds to frustrations by building community plan
LISMORE City Council will focus on housing, fixing roads and a range of other priority areas as part of its Community Strategic Plan, Delivery...
Revenge on the mind in grand final rematch
CASUARINA Beach will be out for revenge when it hosts Wollongbar-Alstonville in the Far North Coast rugby union grand final rematch this weekend. Coach Geoff...
Wings, wigs and wine
DRAG performer and engineer Tara Zann is returning to Lennox Head to host a colourful Paint and Sip event combining costumes, stunts and creative...
Career change a perfect fit for stonemason apprentice
A LISMORE apprentice is carving out a new future in the stonemasonry trade, after a surprise career pivot led him from delivery driving to...
Laurie Daley explains Terrell May’s Origin snub
NSW Blues coach Laurie Daley has explained his shock omission on in form Wests Tigers prop Terrell May - and it's got nothing to...
Construction starts on new retail precinct at Lennox Head
CONSTRUCTION on a new retail precinct at Lennox Head has started, with the expansion set to deliver eight new lots for businesses at Epiq...
Kenyan-born Idol singer helps raise funds for children’s charity
A RAFIKI Royale fundraiser at Lennox Head doubled as the first public performance for Australian Idol finalist Bony Onyango since the reality music show...
“There’s a chance”: Buckley confirms Tasmania meeting
NATHAN Buckley has confirmed that he has met with the Tasmania Devils. The Collingwood great, who has been out of the coaching game since 2021,...
Groups unite to raise money for Cancer Council
BALLINA RSL Club and the local CWA branch have teamed up for a Mad Hatter's fundraiser to support the Cancer Council as part of...
Hospital support group donates new defibrillators
A VOLUNTEER support group has helped purchase more than $280,000 in new defibrillators and clinical equipment for St Vincent's Hospital in Lismore. The Friends of...
Alex Gibbon Cup returns with upgrades after 500-strong debut
THE Alex Gibbon Cup will return in 2025 after drawing more than 500 students to its inaugural school rugby sevens competition across northern NSW. The...
Work to repair significant landslip in the region
WORK to repair a major landslip at Stony Chute and other damaged roads will ramp up across the Lismore LGA in the coming months...
Plan to address key health issues in the region
A NEW health report has identified mental health, melanoma rates, low immunisation, and limited access to primary care and hospital services as key priorities...
World champ eyes Olympic dream at 55
WORLD champion Lisa Parkes hopes to represent Australia in obstacle racing when the sport makes its Olympic debut at the 2028 Los Angeles Games. The...
Watershed moment for health of river catchments
MORE than 400 trees have been planted near Wilsons River and Coopers Creek as part of a regional initiative to restore riverbanks, improve water...
Scandalous cabaret and acrobatic show
A UNIQUE show which blends cabaret and circus acrobatics has landed at Lismore with performances at the showground. The Scandalous Cabaret Circus has already attracted...
Titans stars picked for NSW Country honours
FIVE Northern Rivers Titans players have been selected for NSW Country following standout performances at the state rugby league championships. Brothers Caleb and Connor Ziebell...
Two-year plan to bring home country rugby cup
FAR North Coast is hoping a two-year preparation plan will pay off when it takes the field at the NSW Country Rugby Union Championships...
Celebrity chef joins Primex lineup
CELEBRITY chef Darren Robertson will headline live cooking demonstrations during the final two days of Primex at the Richmond Valley Events Centre in Casino. The...