Calls for upgrade to highway blackspot
PAGE MP Kevin Hogan has urged the Federal Government to reinstate funding for critical safety upgrades to a Northern Rivers road blackspot. In November 2023,...
Alstonville Show draws newcomers and seasoned pros
EXPERIENCED and novice dog trial competitors gathered at the Alstonville Show last Friday, bringing community spirit to the Working Stock Dog Trial. Sally Mitchell from...
Community rallies around fire victims
A BALLINA woman narrowly escaped with her life last week after a car crashed into her home, sparking a fire that destroyed the building. Helen...
Lismore business bounces back with flood-proof rebuild
A LISMORE furniture store devastated by floods two-and-a-half years ago has reopened after extensive renovations for flood resilience. Furniture Court on Molesworth Street resumed full...
Chess on wheels comes to the Bay
BYRON Bay Cycle Club's Summer Set of criterium races will kick off on November 3, bringing high-speed cycling to the Cavanbah Centre Three events will...
SCU launches Bee Lab to combat Varroa mite threat
SOUTHERN Cross University researchers have launched the Bee Lab in Lismore to help prevent the spread of Varroa mites, a pest that threatens to...
Ballina council elects new deputy mayor
BALLINA Shire councillors have elected Cr Damian Loone as the new deputy mayor, securing six votes to four over Cr Simon Chate in the...
Action revs up at Lismore Speedway
THE Lismore Speedway season begins this Saturday, November 2, with a community day offering fans a closer look at the cars and drivers before...
Debate continues over council meeting time
A RESCISSION motion to block the shift of Lismore City Council meetings to daytime sessions failed at Tuesday's extraordinary council meeting. Councillor Adam Guise sought...
New plan to save historic homes
LISMORE City Council has been granted an exemption allowing flood-impacted homes to be relocated to rural blocks, potentially saving many historic houses The Department of...
Cancer care delivers for patients
PATIENTS rated cancer treatment clinics on the Northern Rivers among the best in NSW in a recent survey. More than 8000 patients across NSW provided...
Ice cream queens dishing up a treat
TWO Norco employees have created over 5000 ice cream flavours during their careers, earning them the title of the 'Norco Ice Cream Queens'. Debbie Pirlo...
Northern Rivers schools finalists in NSW Premier’s Awards
TWELVE Northern Rivers schools have been named finalists in the NSW Premier's Awards for their efforts in supporting students' wellbeing and community recovery after...
Record number of players join Northern Rivers water polo season
THE Northern Rivers water polo season has kicked off with record participation, with more players than ever taking to the pool. Alstonville Junior Water Polo...
New inquest into Simone Strobel’s death
A CORONIAL inquest will investigate the death of Simone Strobel, whose body was found concealed under palm fronds near a Lismore caravan park in...
Lennox Head surfer named athlete of the year
A LENNOX Head surfer has been named the North Coast Academy of Sport's athlete of 2024 after a standout year in competition. Fifteen-year-old Ocea Curtis...
Record crowds at Lismore Show
MORE than 20,000 people attended this year's Lismore Show, which broke records with new attractions and entries in several competitions. The North Coast National Lismore...
Young riders take top spots at Lismore Show ahead of national titles
A SUNSHINE Coast rider has claimed top honours at the 2024 Lismore Show, just weeks before competing in the Australian titles at Willinga Park. Sixteen-year-old...
Shaws Bay Hotel undergoes $5.7m transformation
THE Shaws Bay Hotel is undergoing a $5.7 million renovation aimed at transforming the venue into a world-class destination, with plans to reopen in...
Night and day as council change divides
LISMORE councillors have voted to shift council meetings to daytime for the first time in decades, sparking controversy and prompting a rescission motion to...
Young talent shines at Lismore Show
THE Lismore Show crowned its Young Woman 2024 at a special dinner on Saturday night, with local farmhand Maddy Dillon taking the top title....
World-class stunts at Lismore Show with Aussie FMX
MOTOCROSS world record holder Brodie Carmichael will return to the Lismore Show this week, bringing his Aussie FMX team to showcase high-flying stunts and...
Natsky’s journey through loss showcased in new exhibition
A NEW exhibition by Lismore photographer Natsky is a deeply personal collection of images that track how her life changed when her sister died...
Iconic Hannah Cabinet to be restored
LISMORE's iconic Hannah Cabinet, a masterpiece by craftsman Geoff Hannah, is set to be fully restored after suffering significant damage in the devastating 2022...