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January 18, 2026
Northern Rivers talent NickMeaney joins NRL expansion club
NORTHERN Rivers rugby league product Nick Meaney is set to become a foundation player at the Perth Bears after inking a deal with the...
January 17, 2026
Multiple race meetings as Tweed River Jockey Club enters summer season
TWEED River Jockey Club is preparing for one of its busiest periods of the year, with multiple race meetings scheduled across the coming weeks. The...
January 17, 2026
Doueihi’s insight into tumultuous Wests Tigers’ pre-season as starting position confirmed
ADAM Doueihi has revealed he has spent the Wests Tigers’ pre-season training at halfback as the club rally post the very public board fallout. Since...
January 16, 2026
Why De Minaur is leaving “no stone unturned” ahead of Aus Open
BRETT Phillips thinks that Alex De Minaur is capable of pushing past the quarter finals stage of a Grand Slam as he prepares for...
January 16, 2026
Nimbin to host battle of the codes in Gaelic football exhibition match
NIMBIN will host the inaugural battle of the sporting codes when the Demons Aussie Rules team takes on the Headers soccer club in a...
January 15, 2026
Diggers motorcycle club charity ride to support young veterans
THE Diggers Military Motorcycle Club will host a charity ride from Ballina to Casino, with proceeds going to the Young Veterans community group that...
January 15, 2026
Custom builds and creative kids encouraged at library Lego event
LISMORE City Library is tipping out its Lego collection these school holidays, inviting kids to build, imagine and create as part of its summer...
January 14, 2026
University students win prestigious coastal management research award
SOUTHERN Cross University students Chris Klaas and Muhammad Islami were joint winners of a prestigious research award recognising work that will shape the future...
January 13, 2026
Raiders recruit big names in hopes of pushing towards NRRRL premiership
TWEED Coast Raiders have recruited big-name players in hopes of winning the club's first Northern Rivers Regional Rugby League premiership since 2018. Luke Campbell and...
January 13, 2026
Turtle and sea bird volunteers highlight rescue and rehabilitation work
VOLUNTEERS at the Australian Seabird and Turtle Rescue are running education tours in the school holidays to highlight ongoing rescue and rehabilitate efforts across...
January 12, 2026
Kelly to extend NRL careerafter preseason move to the Eels
BALLINA rugby league product Brian Kelly has made a preseason switch to the Parramatta Eels, signing a two-year contract with the NRL club. The 29-year-old...
January 12, 2026
New Ballina 6s to bridge gap between summer and winter soccer
A NEW Ballina 6s soccer competition will kick off next month, aiming to expand playing options for juniors while re-engaging parents through a flexible...
January 11, 2026
Tigers on recruitment drive as preseason training ramps up
TWEED Coast Tigers have kicked off preseason Aussie Rules training, with new coaches named for its men's and women's teams competing in the Gold...
January 11, 2026
Teenage tennis stars shine at New Year open tournament
TEENAGE tennis sensations Marielou Baudouin and Noah Pociask have claimed the open singles titles at the Ballina New Year Open tournament. Baudouin, 18, from Mullumbimby,...
January 10, 2026
Byron and Tweed to host major national surfing events in 2026
BYRON Bay and the Tweed Coast will take centre stage on the national surfing calendar in 2026, hosting two of Surfing Australia's flagship championship...
January 10, 2026
Positional priorities: Meninga reveals Perth recruitment focus
INAUGURAL Perth Bears coach Mal Meninga has provided insight into how he is trying to build out the squad's roster for their expected arrival...
January 10, 2026
Taylor tops the field at prestigious Summerland Series lawn bowls event
ALSTONVILLE bowler Peter Taylor has claimed the $12,500 Summerland Singles title for the second time, winning the prestigious event at Cherry Street Sports Club. The...
January 9, 2026
Sneaky Sound System to celebrate 20 years of dance hits at pub show
POPULAR dance duo Sneaky Sound System will return to the region for the first time in several years with a headline show at the...
January 9, 2026
Celebrating pride and inclusion as hundreds flock to Tropical Fruits festival
TROPICAL Fruits attracted hundreds of people to the region for a week-long celebration of arts, music and inclusion in the LGBTIQ+ community. The festival, which...
January 9, 2026
The World Cup expectations that work in Australia’s favour
AUSTRALIAN Football commentator Andy Harper believes Australia will be the underdog for the majority of their 2026 FIFA World Cup matches, which will benefit...
January 8, 2026
Summer Cup a major stepping stone for jockeys an trainers targeting big dance
BALLINA Jockey Club will take centre stage as hundreds flock to its premier race day, the Summer Cup, on Friday, January 16. Cup day in...
January 6, 2026
Popular Lennox Head sport field reopens after delays and 12-month closure
BALLINA Shire Council has removed fencing around Williams Reserve with the popular sports field reopened after 12 months of repairs and turf upgrades The reserve...
January 6, 2026
Masters to take on junior stars at tennis tournament
A WORLD champion tennis player will take on the next generation of junior talent from the Northern Rivers and south-east Queensland at the Ballina...
January 5, 2026
2026 shapes as make or break season for Northern Rivers players in the NRL
A HOST of Northern Rivers rugby league products will be off contract at NRL clubs this season, making 2026 a pivotal year for their...
