Clinical trial of medicinal cannabis for adults with autism
A NEW clinical trial at Southern Cross University is seeking participants to study whether medicinal cannabis can help manage anxiety in adults with autism. The...
Council calls on community to join Local Government Week
TWEED Shire Council will celebrate Local Government Week with a range of activities and tours to highlight the vital role in plays in the...
Giant steps towards a return to semi-finals in NRRRL
CRUNCH time looms for the Mullumbimby Giants as they step closer towards the semi-finals in the Northern Rivers Regional Rugby League competition. The Giants are...
Charity bash heads west
A CHARITY road rally covering 3500km across NSW and South Australia will set off from Bondi Beach on August 3, raising money for children...
Beekeepers gather for training in Varroa mite management
BALLINA was one of the key sites chosen to host the National Varroa Mite Management Program with more than 200 beekeepers from across NSW...
Range of paddlers to compete in Tweed River marathon
PADDLERS will race down the Tweed River in the Tweed 30 Paddle Marathon as the event returns for its second year. The 30km race will...
Parker: Expect more coaches blowing up at refs in the NRL
SEN'S Corey Parker believes there will be a number of NRL coaches openly criticising controversial refereeing decisions in the lead-up to finals. At the beginning...
Wardell festival to unveil new $1.7m space
THE Wardell River Festival will showcase a new $1.7 million community space later this month, with live music and activities to celebrate the river...
Lismore to host Brisbane Roar and Newcastle Jets A-League game
LISMORE will host an A-League exhibition match for the first time in over a decade when the Newcastle Jets take on the Brisbane Roar...
Teenage bands set to rock Ballina festival
TEENAGE bands from across the region will perform at the third annual Folded Music Festival in Ballina. The event, run by mental health group The...
Fever fires to force Swifts into Super Netball preliminary final
THE NSW Swifts will face the Melbourne Vixens in Sydney for a shot at reaching the 2025 Suncorp Super Netball grand final after being...
Young baseball star to pitch on the world stage
A PROMISING pitcher is set to take his game to the international level with Billy McCarthy to represent Australia at the WBSC Under-12 Baseball...
Nurse wins two major awards as student of the year
LISMORE nurse Alex Synott has received two major awards after being named TAFE NSW Student of the Year and Wellbeing and Human Services student...
Hockey masters go back-to-back at state championships
FAR North Coast has taken out the title at the NSW State Masters Championships for a second straight year, with former Olympian Grant Smith...
Funding boost to control Bitou bush on the coast
A state government grant of $85,000 has been awarded to Rous County Council to help tackle Bitou bush and other invasive weeds threatening coastal...
Students learn new skills at annual karate seminar
A SPECIAL workshop with advanced instructors and high-level teaching was hosted by the Byron Shire Shotokan Kase-Ha Karate Do and Self Defence team at...
New device to support victims of domestic violence
CLUBS across Ballina have joined forces to launch the StandbyU Shield, a wearable device which offers discreet, immediate support to those facing domestic violence...
Magpies celebrate growth spurt in junior girls participation
BYRON Bay Magpies has celebrated a milestone with its junior girls more than doubling in registration numbers in the local Aussie Rules competition this...
Council pours millions into sewer pipe upgrades
A SEWER relining program has seen more than $2.5 million poured into vital wastewater infrastructure work as part of long-term investment by Lismore City...
Teens learn emergency response and disaster training
VOLUNTEERS from the Lismore SES Unit have trained a group of teenagers in disaster response and emergency preparedness as part of its Youth Internship...
Partnership to support indigenous mothers and new-born babies
SOUTHERN Cross University has partnered with Bullinah Aboriginal Health Service to strengthen its Birthing on Country initiative, aimed at improving care for Indigenous mothers...
Tons of fun at Timberjacks baseball carnival
LISMORE has received a major economic boost after nearly 400 junior baseballers and their families descended on the city for the annual Far North...
Two all-rounders? Webster hopeful he and Green both make Ashes XI
AUSTRALIAN all-rounder Beau Webster admitted that he didn't think it was likely that he would make the Test squad. Having made his first-class debut in...
Tourism milestone highlights 20-years of flight service
BALLINA Byron Gateway Airport and Jetstar have celebrated 20 years of flight services to the region, marking a partnership that has carried more than...