Rogers declares Cleary as the greatest NRL player he’s ever seen
ON THE back of a trademark Nathan Cleary performance on Friday night, SEN's Mat Rogers has declared the Penrith Panthers star as the greatest...
Alexander calls for Hynes axing ahead of semi-final clash vs Cowboys
SEN'S Greg Alexander has questioned whether the Cronulla Sharks persist with star halfback Nicho Hynes for the remainder of the 2024 finals series after...
Champions crowned at the 2024 Australian Longboard Titles
THE 2024 Australian Longboard Titles saw four new champions crowned after a thrilling competition at Cabarita Point. The event, held from September 12 to September...
Perfect weather, fierce competition at Rainbow Dragons Regatta
THE Rainbow Region Dragon Boat Club's annual regatta at Shaw's Bay, East Ballina, concluded under ideal conditions. The event kicked off with a lively boat...
No winners or grinners as vote count paused until Monday
VOTERS across NSW headed to the polls on Saturday for the Local Government Elections, but as of 10pm, no clear winners had emerged, with...
Town by town – Tweed Heads South
The size of Tweed Heads South is about 11.5sqkm. It has 20 parks covering nearly 32.3 per cent of total area. The population of Tweed...
New business toolkits empower region’s female entrepreneurs
A NEW plant-based skincare range crafted from finger lime extract is putting Ballina on the map, but for the duo behind Bush Harvest Co,...
McClintock’s perfect boot seals Ballina’s 2024 NRRRL Grand Final victory
The Ballina Seagulls won the 2024 NRRRL Grand Final in a low scoring 16-10 point thriller. The faultless goal kicking of Hamish McClintock ultimately proving...
NSW votes in council elections
VOTERS across the Northern Rivers and the rest of NSW will head to the polls tomorrow (September 14) as fresh candidates and seasoned incumbents...
Construction begins on historic Byron Bay site
CONSTRUCTION has officially started on the Secret Garden Residences in the Byron Town Centre, located at 119-123 Jonson Street. The residences are set to transform...
Leading the way for a sustainable future water supply
LOCAL businesses in Northern Rivers are making significant strides in water conservation, saving the equivalent of almost four Olympic swimming pools per year. Rous County...
Town by Town – Casuarina
The size of Casuarina is approximately 2.7 square kilometres. It has 5 parks covering nearly 10.9 per cent of total area. The population of...
Petition launched to save Bluesfest from closure
A NEW petition hopes to secure a NSW Government rescue package for Bluesfest Byron Bay, as the festival faces potential closure after its 2025...
Kernaghan brings boys from the bush tour to Tweed Heads
LEE Kernaghan is set to bring his iconic Boys From The Bush – The Concert Australian Tour to Twin Towns on November 8. Fans can...
Ballina Seagulls advance to 2024 NRRRL Grand Final after gritty win
THE Ballina Seagulls are the first team through, and will host, the 2024 NRRRL Grand Final. A fantastic team and defensive effort saw the Seagulls...
Agape launches fashion parade as homelessness soars in Northern Rivers
TWEED Heads-based Agape Outreach is hosting an Up-Cycled Fashion Parade to raise funds to support its work as homelessness surges across the Northern Rivers. The...
Town by Town Banora Point
The size of Banora Point is approximately 12.2 square kilometres. It has 21 parks covering nearly 7.8 per cent of total area. The population...
Tyalgum Music Festival brings opera and chamber music to life
THE Tyalgum Music Festival returns to the picturesque village of Tyalgum in Northern NSW from 13-15 September 2024. The festival offers a rich program blending...
New nature playground for Byron Bay Wildlife Sanctuary
BYRON Bay Wildlife Sanctuary is building a state-of-the-art nature playground to help it become more sustainable. The Knockrow attraction – previously known as Macadamia Castle...
Japanese manufacturer acquires Byron’s Smart Energy
JAPANESE appliance maker Rinnai Corporation Australia has announced the acquisition of Byron-founded Smart Energy Group, marking its entry into the solar PV and battery market. The...
Tweed set to benefit from amendments to Regional Development Act
THE NSW Government has introduced legislation to Parliament aimed at updating the Regional Development Act 2004. The amendments seek to support sustainable investments across regional...
Local study finds Australians struggle to spot dodgy moles
AUSTRALIANS are struggling to identify malignant melanomas on their skin, raising concerns about the effectiveness of self-detection guidelines. New research from Southern Cross University shows...
Ballina Byron Gateway Airport marks 20 years with Virgin Australia
BALLINA Byron Gateway Airport is celebrating 20 years of partnership with Virgin Australia, marking a significant milestone for the region's aviation sector. As part of...
Byron Bay to host Australian Pro Adaptive Surfing Championship in 2025
BYRON has been announced as the host of the Australian Pro Adaptive Surfing Championship in 2025. The event will be an official stop on the...