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February 9, 2026
Picnic events help connect brain injury support group across Northern Rivers
A BRAIN injury support group is hoping to expand its reach across the region through its Picnic in the Park events, now running in...
February 9, 2026
New university accommodation to ease housing pressure on students in Lismore
NEW student accommodation is expected to ease housing pressure in the Northern Rivers, with a 27-unit complex for Southern Cross University nearing completion in...
February 8, 2026
Chance to learn from professional athletes at all-girls sport event
AN all-girls event is set to return to the region, aimed at introducing young participants to a wide range of sports traditionally dominated by...
February 7, 2026
Motorcycle club hits the road to support ex-service personnel
MORE than 160 riders turned out in Ballina to support a Diggers Military Motorcycle Club fundraiser focused on helping ex-service personnel across the region. The...
February 7, 2026
Council clears next stage of flood infrastructure work with drainage upgrades
FLOOD-resilient infrastructure work and a major drain-clearing program are set to strengthen Lismore's CBD against future weather events. A key part of the Browns Creek...
February 7, 2026
“X-factor we need”: Arrow’s big praise for new Rabbitohs recruit
JAI Arrow has described David Fifita as the X-factor the Rabbitohs need to return to finals football after a disastrous 2025 campaign. The Rabbitohs narrowly...
February 6, 2026
Industry mentors to guide regional musicians
SINGERS and songwriters from across the region will have the opportunity to connect with industry leaders and established performers when The Regional Sessions workshop...
February 6, 2026
Leading Jockey Jett Newman enjoys rapid rise to the top
TALENTED jockey Jett Newman has capitalised on her early success racing on Northern Rivers tracks, having now attracted rides and attention from trainers in...
February 5, 2026
Ballina beaches reopen after surfer knocked off board in shark incident
BEACHES across the Ballina Shire have reopened after a surfer was knocked off his board during a shark encounter at Angels Beach on Thursday...
February 5, 2026
Cudgen ramps up training push ahead of NSW Surf Life Saving Championships
CUDGEN has stepped up its training campaign as competitors set their sights on gold medals at the NSW Surf Life Saving Championships at Swansea-Belmont...
February 5, 2026
Fast-tracked construction begins on new Richmond River school project
CONSTRUCTION has begun on the fast-tracked Rivers Secondary College, Richmond River High campus in Lismore, with the school set to relocate to a new,...
February 2, 2026
AFL Community Camp brings Suns to Ballina juniors season launch
BALLINA Bombers will hold its season launch for juniors players with an AFL Community Camp visit from the Gold Coast Suns. It will be held...
February 1, 2026
Top athletes to attempt long-distance racing at Tweed Enduro
A TEST of grit and determination will see some of the top athletes from across the region turn out for the annual Tweed Enduro...
February 1, 2026
Apron art project supports domestic violence services through community exhibition
BALLINA RSL Club will host The Apron Project Roadshow that aims to support domestic and family violence services through a nationally celebrated community art...
January 31, 2026
Annual junior fishing competition draws hundreds of young anglers
MORE than 230 young anglers from across the region battled sweltering heat on Australia Day to take part in the annual Ballina RSL Club...
January 31, 2026
New era as Northern Rivers Football Club joins Queensland league
THE Northern Rivers Football Club is breaking ground for local players to compete at a higher level by entering a men's squad in the...
January 31, 2026
Ciraldo bullish on young halves leading the way in 2026
CANTERBURY-Bankstown Bulldogs coach Cameron Ciraldo has told SEN that he is expecting a big season from halfback Lachlan Galvin following a strong pre-season. Galvin joined...
January 30, 2026
Ocean Heroes program helps kids with autism build confidence through surfing
DISABILITY support group Ocean Heroes is set to return to the Far North Coast, helping change lives for children with autism through free surf...
January 30, 2026
Kelly’s homecoming highlights Eels NRL training camp at Lennox Head
NEW Eels recruit Brian Kelly returned home with the Parramatta NRL squad for a week-long training camp at Lake Ainsworth Sport and Recreation Centre...
January 29, 2026
Emergency response volunteer Jennifer Booth named Citizen of the Year
EMERGENCY response volunteer Jennifer Booth has been named Tweed Shire Citizen of the Year, having supported hundreds of people in recovery efforts from natural...
January 29, 2026
Local captain named Citizen of the Year for vital service to marine rescue
BALLINA Marine Rescue boat captain Geoff Hutchinson has been named Citizen of the Year at the Australia Day awards, recognised for hundreds of hours...
January 29, 2026
Children’s health advocate Rebekka Battista named Citizen of the Year
CHILDREN'S health advocate Rebekka Battista has been named Lismore Citizen of the Year, after dedicating more than two decades of fundraising efforts to help...
January 28, 2026
Industry guide to help local berry farmers navigate future disasters
LOCAL berry farmers launched a new industry-wide guide to support recovery efforts and strengthen resilience against future natural disasters, helping the sector remain a...
January 28, 2026
Park upgrades create flood-resilient space for Uki families
UPGRADES at Sweetnam Park in Uki have rebuilt the site as a flood-resilient play space following severe damage during the 2022 flood. The project was...
