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January 6, 2025
Swimmer exceeds expectations in charity race
ENDURANCE athlete Andy Beswick exceeded expectations when he completed a 34km swim to help raise money for a Northern Rivers children's charity. The Byron Bay...
January 4, 2025
Triathletes target long course race at Tweed Enduro
TRIATHLETES who have the determination and grit for long course racing can take part in the annual Tweed Enduro. The event comprises a 1.9km swim,...
January 3, 2025
Monster trucks a season highlight at speedway
A SEASON highlight will take place at Lismore Speedway with the popular monster trucks show set down for Saturday, January 11. The event brings families...
January 2, 2025
Extra incentive as trainers eye off Ballina Cup spot
TRAINERS from across the state and south-east Queensland will be eyeing off a spot in the Ballina RSL Club Summer Cup on January 17. It...
December 30, 2024
Cudgen and Marist Brothers lead the way in cricket competition
CUDGEN and Marist Brothers have been the top performing teams during the first half of the Far North Coast LJ Hooker League cricket competition. The...
December 29, 2024
Junior focus at New Year Open tennis tournament
FUTURE stars of the sport and some of the best junior tennis players from the Northern Rivers and south-east Queensland will take part in...
December 28, 2024
J and J Rodeo set to bring Bulls to the Bay
A POPULAR bull riding and freestyle motocross show is set to return to Byron Bay in one of the first major events of the...
December 26, 2024
Boost for brave kids with superhero shirts at hospital
CHERRY Street Sports Club delivered a special Christmas present to Lismore Base Hospital with a box of superhero t-shirts for kids. The Supertees medical garments...
December 25, 2024
Ballina bowlers qualify for state titles on home soil
BALLINA lawn bowlers will have the chance to compete on home soil when the club hosts the state championships in March. In a major coup...
December 24, 2024
Support to tackle feral pigs and wild deer
FARMERS and landholders will be part of a multi-million-dollar program to tackle feral pigs and wild deer on their properties. North Coast Local Land Services...
December 24, 2024
Residents urged to check camping gear and trailers for cane toads
NORTH Coast Local Land Services are calling on residents across the region to keep an eye out for cane toads at campgrounds and holiday...
December 24, 2024
Full field for speedway series on Boxing Day
A FULL field of drivers will contest the annual Mr Modified Series at Lismore Speedway on Boxing Day. It is the second round of the...
December 23, 2024
Titans partnership a boost for junior rugby league
A PARTNERSHIP with the Gold Coast Titans NRL club is expected to boost junior rugby league development across the Northern Rivers and Tweed region. The...
December 23, 2024
Lions club hosts Christmas in the Park
THE Lennox Head Lions Club is hosting its Christmas in the Park event for a second time at Ross Park today, Friday, December 20. It...
December 23, 2024
Operation to crack down on illegal seafood sales
OPERATION Trident has been launched to help authorities crack down on illegal seafood sales during the Christmas holidays. Ballina, Byron Bay and Tweed are among...
December 22, 2024
Campaign on weed control releases calendar
A CAMPAIGN to increase awareness on weeds and how to manage them properly now has its own calendar. The 2025 North Coast No Space for...
December 21, 2024
Boxing Day races to bring festive spirit to Ballina Jockey Club
BALLINA Jockey Club is gearing up for one of its biggest race days of the year on Boxing Day. Punters are encouraged to get in...
December 19, 2024
Hundreds expected to celebrate Christmas Cup at turf club
HUNDREDS of people are expected to turn out to celebrate the annual Christmas Cup at the Lismore Turf Club TAB meeting today, December 20. It...
December 17, 2024
New chair has big shoes to fill in NRRRL
NORTHERN Rivers Regional Rugby League has a new chair, with Max Beecher named to take on the role for 2025 after the board met...
December 16, 2024
Elite triathlete turns coach to inspire next generation
PROFESSIONAL triathlete Courtney Gilfillan has switched her focus to coaching in an effort to promote healthy living and wellness while passing on knowledge to...
December 15, 2024
Bus interchange receives $1.7 million upgrade to boost connectivity
A REVAMPED bus shelter project at Ballina is now complete with a $1.7 million upgrade to the interchange area on Tamar Street. It was done...
December 15, 2024
Young talent breaks through to state cricket team
RICHMOND Christian College student Johnny Bull has been selected in the Combined Independent Schools state cricket team for the first time. The 11-year-old attended trials...
December 15, 2024
Top female surfers shine at Casuarina camp
FIVE of the best female surfers in the country gathered at Casuarina to take part in a three-day camp at the Surfing Australia high...
December 15, 2024
Funding lifeline keeps Ballina meal centre serving those in need
A FUNDING boost worth $25,000 will help the Ballina Hot Meal Centre keep its service operational for the next 12 months. There has been a...
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