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September 26, 2024

Celebrating the region’s rivers

THE inaugural Richmond Riverfest kicked off on Sunday, a four-week-long celebration of the life force of the Richmond River. The event is presented by Richmond...

September 26, 2024

Home town advantage could bring home a win at the Cup

LISMORE Cup has attracted a strong field as a qualifier event for the $2 million Big Dance, but Ballina trainer Stephen Lee says hometown...

September 26, 2024

The place where artistic endeavour converges

CONVERGE Open Day is on tomorrow, offering the chance to meet local artists and engage with art in the making. CONVERGE is Lismore's temporary artist-in-residency...

September 25, 2024

Aerial checks boost fire trail safety

HELICOPTER inspections of fire trails on the Northern Rivers and across the state will identify maintenance work needed ahead of the summer bush fire...

September 25, 2024

Lismore Workers Club to reopen after two-and-a-half-year flood recovery

THE doors of the Lismore Workers Club in Keen Street are set to reopen on Monday, September 23, after flooding severely damaged the venue. The...

September 25, 2024

Spring into holiday swimming

THE Tweed Regional Aquatic Centre (TRAC) is gearing up for spring holiday fun at its three centres across the Tweed. Kingscliff Pool offers school holiday...

September 24, 2024

Essential workers heading north

LISMORE and the Tweed will welcome more essential workers, including nurses, aged care workers and child protection staff, with the expansion of an NSW...

September 23, 2024

Preserving Ballina’s maritime history

A DEDICATED group of volunteers is preserving Ballina's maritime history, ensuring it isn't lost forever. Volunteers at the Ballina Naval and Maritime Museum are about...

September 23, 2024

New market finds a home in Alstonville

A NEW community market will open in Alstonville next month, bringing fresh opportunities for local vendors and residents after years without a market. The Alstonville...

September 20, 2024

Best Cup in 10 years on the cards

THE Lismore Cup will take place next Friday, September 27, with organisers predicting it will be the best event in a decade due to...

September 18, 2024

Distance education in Ballina under review

CUTS to staffing levels at Southern Cross School of Distance Education will not affect Ballina's public high school, the NSW Department of Education said. A...

September 18, 2024

Fostering a future workforce

LISMORE'S high school students got the opportunity to road test what it would be like to work on the council at an event designed...

September 17, 2024

Pool reopening marks end to flood restoration

WITH temperatures climbing into the 30s last week, swimmers will welcome news the Lismore Memorial Baths will reopen today, Friday, September 13. It also means...

September 16, 2024

When the Aussie larrikin becomes public enemy number one

MAGPIES may be quirky Aussie icons, but come swooping season, they quickly become public enemy number one. According to The Wildlife Twins, Sophie and Bridget,...

September 14, 2024

The show goes on

IT is 135 years since the first show was held in Lismore, and it continues to bring people together. The North Coast National Agricultural and...

September 14, 2024

Initiative targets safety on rural roads

THE NRMA has launched the Rural Roads Safety Month campaign in September to address the disproportionate number of people who die on country roads. The...

September 11, 2024

Why bin chickens are the hottest thing in town

BIN chickens may not be welcome around the picnic bench, but when it comes to fashion, they're about to become the latest hot ticket...

September 11, 2024

People needed to support dairy farmers

THE State Government has removed Norco as the milk supplier for hospitals in northern NSW, a move that threatens the viability of the region's...

September 10, 2024

Changing lives from day one

A SHARP rise in substance use among pregnant women in Northern NSW has prompted perinatal clinical nurse consultant Kate Willock, the region's 2024 staff...

September 10, 2024

Tiny project reaping huge rewards

A PROJECT to build a tiny home is reaping huge rewards for the students involved. The Tiny Homes @ Lismore High Project is a collaboration...

September 10, 2024

Preparing the region for disasters

PROJECTS that will help Northern Rivers communities prepare for future natural disasters are among 27 measures receiving a share of $83 million under round...

September 10, 2024