Rainbow Dragons honoured as Club of the Year
THE Rainbow Region Dragon Boat Club (RRDBC) celebrated a successful October, earning the 2023/24 Dragon Boat New South Wales (DBNSW) Club of the Year...
Services, silence, and poppies to mark Remembrance Day
COMMUNITIES across NSW will come together on Monday, November 11, for Remembrance Day, an annual observance dedicated to honouring fallen service personnel since 1919. At...
Federal funding supports local priorities in Richmond
NEW federal funding will enhance road and community infrastructure across Richmond, backing key projects in Tweed and Byron Shires that focus on improving road...
Beachgoers urged to protect nesting shorebirds on Byron beaches
BEACHGOERS are being urged to avoid sand dunes and respect nesting areas along the Byron Shire coastline, where endangered shorebirds are in the midst of...
Ballina Shire installs kerbside EV charging station in town centre
A NEW kerbside electric vehicle (EV) charging station has been installed in Ballina, improving access to charging options for regional EV drivers and visitors. The...
Why Labuschagne prefers Smith at four and his thoughts on the vacant opening position
AUSTRALIA'S Marnus Labuschagne does prefer having Steve Smith bat behind him at number four in the Test order. After opening the batting in his last...
Byron yoga studio to host free community day
BYRON Yoga Studio will host a free community yoga day on Sunday, November 17, with classes from 6:30 am to 6:30 pm at its...
Holbrook confident Kangaroos are ready for Pacific Championships final
THE Kangaroos have secured a place in the Pacific Championships final after defeating New Zealand 22-10. Australian assistant coach Justin Holbrook was excited about the...
Library trainee wins top state award
THE Richmond Tweed Regional Library's trainee library assistant Lauren Tearle has been awarded the 2024 USU New Gen Committee and Active Super Apprentice/Trainee of...
Support for regional news expanded through new funding
REGIONAL and community news organisations across the country will receive a much-needed boost with new funding announced by both federal and state governments, aimed...
New frontline workers bolster support for North Coast women and children
THREE new frontline workers have been recruited to the Mullumbimby and District Neighbourhood Centre, providing vital support for women and children experiencing family, domestic,...
“This is as serious as it gets”: Ezra Mam’s future at the broncos in doubt
DISCUSSIONS have raged around the appropriate punishment for Brisbane Broncos five-eighth Ezra Mam after his involvement in a two-car crash on Friday afternoon. The star...
Kangaroos will enter Kiwis clash with “same footy team” says Meninga
KANGAROOS coach Mal Meninga has told SEN that he is unlikely to change the starting 17 for Australia's clash against New Zealand in Christchurch...
$15 million relief fund announced for regional news publishers
THE Federal Government has announced a $15 million relief fund to support regional and community news organisations after extensive lobbying from Country Press Australia...
$3 million boost for regional newspapers across NSW
THE state government has pledged an additional $3 million to support regional and rural newspapers in New South Wales. This funding brings the total commitment...
Female-led production team brings Into the Woods to life
BANGALOW Theatre Company is set to debut Stephen Sondheim's Into the Woods at Byron Theatre on November 22, led by an all-female production team. This...
“He’s a special one”: NSW coach Shipperd heaps praise on young star Konstas
CRICKET prodigy Sam Konstas could be in line for a call-up to the Australian Test team this summer after a stellar start to this...
Bishop and Caine predict Addo-Carr’s next destination
CANTERBURY Bankstown Bulldogs' winger, Josh Addo-Carr is in talks with multiple NRL clubs; Michelle Bishop and Joel Caine gave their predictions for where he...
Cyclists flock to Lismore for inaugural cycling festival
LISMORE hosted its first-ever cycling festival over the long weekend, drawing nearly 200 participants to a range of events designed for riders of all...
Ballina student shines at international Space Camp
BALLINA Coast High School student Olivia Van Zwieten has returned from the USA after attending the prestigious Space Camp, where she was one of...
Epic adventure: Heard Island documentary to premiere in Ballina
A NEW documentary exploring the little-known Heard Island will premiere at the Dendy Ballina Fair on October 17. The Great White Whale captures the spirit...
Raes celebrates 30 years with community day at Wategos
RAES on Wategos is marking its 30th anniversary with a special Community Day on Sunday, October 20. Food, drinks and family entertainment will be available...
Roosters survive late surge from Cronulla to claim NRLW premiership
THE Sydney Roosters have claimed a second NRLW premiership with a 32-28 win over a valiant Cronulla Sharks outfit at Accor Stadium on Sunday...
Applications open for Mayoral Fund
COMMUNITY groups, organisations and schools in the Byron Shire are encouraged to apply for the 2024/25 Byron Shire Mayoral Fund, with $3500 available for...