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Times News Group journalist with over 15 years' experience providing quality news and sport stories. I also have a keen interest in business, council, real estate and human interest stories across the Northern Rives region. For story ideas and news tips contact me on [email protected]

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September 6, 2025

Mob Buster could be contender in $2million Kosciuszko

A STUNNING return to form has owners and trainers confident that Mob Buster could be a genuine contender in the $2 million Kosciuszko race...

September 6, 2025

Vital support services offered to mothers and newborn babies

A DEDICATED volunteer group who aims to address social and isolation issues for mothers with newborn babies is expanding its free services to the...

September 5, 2025

Ballina breaks 18-year-drought in rugby grand final

BALLINA snapped an 18-year premiership drought with a hard-fought 25-19 win over Wollongbar-Alstonville in the Far North Coast rugby union grand final at Crozier...

September 5, 2025

Crowds flock to celebrate community at river festival

THE Wardell River Festival looks set to become an annual event after nearly 1000 people turned out for a day of art, live music...

September 4, 2025

Major chance as Brothers aim for NRRRL grand final

A FULL strength Marist Brothers will look to capitalise on home ground advantage when it hosts the Northern Rivers Regional Rugby League major semi-final...

September 3, 2025

Project to repair damage and prevent water loss in the region

BALLINA Shire Council has activated the state government's Active Leak Detection Project to help combat water loss and the flow-on effects of additional waste...

September 3, 2025

Tweed surf star to represent Australia on the world stage

FINGAL Head surfer Dane Henry has been selected to represent Australia at the ISA World Surfing Games in El Salvador, a key pathway to...

September 3, 2025

Consultation groups to help shape future of Clunes

LISMORE City Council is inviting residents to have their say on the future of Clunes as the draft master plan goes on public exhibition. The...

September 2, 2025

Group celebrates 10-years of vital restoration work

TEN years after volunteers planted trees along Angels Beach Drive in Ballina, OzFish Unlimited has grown into a national organisation with more than 100...

September 2, 2025

New-look facility creates hub for multiple sports in region

CANIABA sportsground has reopened with new courts and cricket nets, creating a hub for multiple sports in the region. The project was funded through council's...

September 1, 2025

Cudgen surf club wins multiple excellence awards

CUDGEN Surf Life Saving Club claimed two of the state's top honours, with Scott McCartney named surf sports Coach of the Year and Adam...

August 31, 2025

Big Heart Campaign to help build new symbol of hope

SOUTH Lismore Post Office has launched The Big Heart Campaign to create a giant heart-shaped sculpture as a new symbol of hope for the...

August 31, 2025

Bombers crowned champion team in Northern Rivers Cup

BALLINA Bombers claimed the inaugural Northern Rivers Cup title with a grand final win over Lismore Swans at Oakes Oval. The undefeated Bombers ran away...

August 30, 2025

Young Giants on the cusp of grand final in NRRRL

MULLUMBIMBY Giants under-18s have finished the Northern Rivers Regional Rugby League season as minor premiers, capping a remarkable return after several years out of...

August 30, 2025

New beach walk to raise men’s mental health awareness

A NEW men's walk for mental health awareness is coming to Ballina as part of a growing online group and support network run by...

August 29, 2025

Will Tino become the highest paid player in the NRL?

GOLD Coast Titans captain Tino Fa'asuamaleaui could potentially become the highest-paid player in the NRL, according to Michael Carayannis. Fa'asuamaleaui's contract situation has been one...

August 29, 2025

Flood recovery group hosts Hearts and Stars gala dinner

RESILIENT Lismore will host its inaugural Hearts and Stars fundraiser to raise funds to help keep the flood recovery group running. The gala dinner will...

August 29, 2025

Boxing under the bright lights at Northern Rivers Showdown

BALLINA Boxing Gym will stage its first major event in years with the Fight Night Northern Rivers Showdown at Lennox Head Cultural Centre on...

August 28, 2025

Three new names emerge in Melbourne coaching race

MELBOURNE have met with up to 15 names in the past fortnight as they go in search for a new head coach, according to...

August 28, 2025

Tutus to work day raises $10,000 for Our Kids

MORE than $10,000 has been raised for children with special needs and chronic illness after health workers, businesses and local clubs joined forces for...

August 27, 2025

Audio line marking to improve road safety on Pacific Highway

A $3.5 million project will install audio tactile line marking on the Pacific Highway in a bid to prevent crashes. Rumble strips stretching 300 kilometres...

August 27, 2025

Tee to success at Ocean Shores golf tournament

OCEAN Shores Country Club hosted a quality field of more than 200 golfers, including international champions, for its annual Pro-Am tournament. The event attracted about...

August 26, 2025

Pathway to the pros for female rugby league players

TWO Northern Rivers players have made their NRLW debuts for the Gold Coast Titans in a breakout year for female rugby league. Phoenix-Raine Hippi and...

August 26, 2025

Pilot plan aims to cut flood risk in Northern Rivers

THE Northern Rivers has been chosen as one of two pilot regions for a new Disaster Adaptation Plan aimed at reducing flood risk and...