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February 4, 2025
Chance to grow Indigenous cricket talent
PLANS for a North Coast Indigenous cricket competition are gaining momentum after teams showcased their talent at Ballina's annual Australia Day carnival. The Lismore Boomerangs...
February 4, 2025
Cash in on waste vouchers
LISMORE City Council is calling on residents to take advantage of its electronic waste voucher system. It offers one waste voucher per eligible property with...
February 2, 2025
Grandstand named to honour cricket legend
ONE of the main grandstands at the newly upgraded Oakes Oval has been named in honour of Lismore cricket legend John McMahon. McMahon died last...
February 2, 2025
Seagulls take flight in top grade
TWEED Seagulls will return to first grade rugby league this season, 20 years after their last premiership. The Seagulls will join the 14-team Northern Rivers...
February 2, 2025
Community rallies to clean lake weed
LENNOX Head Landcare has been supported by a growing number of volunteers to help remove large amounts of water hyacinth at Lake Ainsworth. The group...
February 1, 2025
Police adventure camp leaves a lasting legacy
FAR North Coast hosted a popular NSW Police Legacy adventure camp where youth learned valuable life skills while connecting as a group. It brings kids...
January 31, 2025
Club shines at country titles
CUDGEN Surf Life Saving Club's female athletes delivered standout performances at the NSW Country Championships, helping the club finish second overall after a close...
January 31, 2025
Pickleball club grows to 300 members
THE Northern Rivers Pickleball Club is growing at a rapid rate, having just celebrated a milestone with its 300th member joining at the Ballina...
January 30, 2025
SES volunteer named Citizen of the Year at Australia Day awards
A STATE Emergency Service volunteer with over 40 years of community service has been named Citizen of the Year at the Lismore Australia Day...
January 30, 2025
Flood rescue hero named Citizen of the Year
BALLINA Shire's Citizen of the Year, Ezekiel Knight, has been honoured for his heroic flood rescue efforts during the 2022 floods at the Australia...
January 30, 2025
New coach brings NRL team home
A FAR North Coast coach has helped bring the Parramatta Eels to Lennox Head for a week-long pre-season training camp, drawing hundreds of fans...
January 29, 2025
Brian Battese returns to coach Byron Bay Red Devils
A NEW era for junior development at the Byron Bay Red Devils begins with Brian Battese returning as first-grade coach in Northern Rivers Regional...
January 28, 2025
Kerr rides wave to success
A FUTURE star of surfing looks set to challenge the top names in the sport after standout performances in the World Junior Championships. Tweed Heads...
January 27, 2025
Mandatory medical certificate for footy players over 40
NORTHERN Rivers Region Rugby League players aged 40 years or older will need to pass a compulsory medical check to play in this year's...
January 27, 2025
Lennox expo to connect community groups with volunteers
A NEW community expo will aim to revive Ballina Shire community groups in desperate need of volunteers. The Lennox Head Community Connections Expo will focus...
January 27, 2025
Plan to shape future of sport and recreation
COMMUNITY and sport groups have been called on to help shape plans and infrastructure projects in Lismore. Lismore City Council is drafting the Sport and...
January 27, 2025
Club to create horse racing history
LISMORE Turf Club will host the Northern Rivers Racing Association Country Championship qualifier next month, marking the return of the historic $150,000 race after...
January 26, 2025
Community photos to track Ballina’s changing beaches
A NEW community project in Ballina is helping scientists monitor coastal changes through public photo contributions. Known as CoastSnap, the initiative has installed fixed smartphone...
January 26, 2025
Calls for volunteer help at hospitals
LISMORE Base Hospital is calling for volunteers to join its Healthcare Helpers program to ease pressure on staff at hospitals across the Northern NSW...
January 24, 2025
Byron Bay’s chess gambit brings outdoor tables to town
BYRON Bay Chess Club looks to have secured a permanent home with a new outdoor playing board fit with giant pieces at Apex Park. Council...
January 24, 2025
Flood rebuild brings back signature bowling event
A FLOOD recovery has paved the way for South Lismore Bowling Club to revive its Australia Day Triples competition, marking its return after the...
January 24, 2025
Working together for youth
THE Magpie Centre Indigenous Corporation is holding monthly meetings to address youth crime in Goonellabah. The corporation's chief executive, Bradley Walker, has organised the meetings,...
January 24, 2025
Colour run for children’s health
HUNDREDS of children and parents embraced healthy living at the annual Bullinah Aboriginal Health Service Colour Run at Saunders Oval. The event aimed to promote...
January 23, 2025
Surf lifesavers eye country title
A STRONG contingent of Far North Coast surf lifesavers will compete for club bragging rights and a NSW country title this weekend. Hundreds of competitors...
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