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December 14, 2024
Community survey launched to shape Ballina’s future priorities
BALLINA Shire Council will turn to the community in hopes of establishing a 10-year plan to improve and prioritise what people want done in...
December 14, 2024
Karate students learn new skills at national competition
MEMBERS of the Byron Shire Shotokan Kase-Ha Karate Do and Self Defence academy have obtained black belts and other skills after competing at a...
December 13, 2024
All-girls team smashes barriers in junior cricket
A GROWING group of girls are breaking down barriers to help boost female participation in junior cricket on the Far North Coast. The Lennox Head...
December 12, 2024
St Andrew’s transfers community care services to integrated living
ST ANDREW'S Village Ballina will become part of integratedliving Australia with the transfer of its Community Care Services taking effect from Monday, December 16. It...
December 10, 2024
Community group helping council trap and control Indian Mynas
A COMMUNITY group is helping manage the invasive Indian Myna birds with a trapping program in the Byron Shire. The Byron Shire Indian Myna Action...
December 9, 2024
Bus service injects $14.5 million into Byron economy
ABOUT 50,000 people are estimated to visit Byron Bay by a long-distance coach service this year, making it the second most popular destination for...
December 9, 2024
Rescue chopper thrills Pottsville students
STUDENTS at St Ambrose Catholic Primary School in Pottsville had an unforgettable experience when the Westpac Rescue Helicopter landed on their school oval. The visit...
December 9, 2024
34km swim to help purchase hospital equipment for kids
BYRON Bay resident Andy Beswick is taking on a 34km swim at Lennox Head Aquatic Centre on Saturday, December 14, to raise $20,000 for...
December 9, 2024
Changing of the guard in NRRRL representative team
A SQUAD of 24 players has been selected to represent the Northern Rivers Titans in the NSW men's open rugby league championships next year. New...
December 7, 2024
Fifty rental homes to be built by 2026 for flood-affected residents
PLANS for 50 build-to-rent apartments near Southern Cross University in East Lismore have been approved by the Northern Regional Planning Panel, marking progress on...
December 7, 2024
Charity cricket game raises awareness of domestic violence
A CELEBRITY cricket game has helped raise awareness and fundraise to combat domestic violence as community groups gathered at Fripp Oval Ballina on Sunday. The...
December 5, 2024
Clothes swap to help residents save money and protect the environment
RESIDENTS will have the chance to save money and help the environment when The Northern Rivers Community Gallery hosts a clothes swap at Ballina....
December 5, 2024
Challenging conditions for hundreds of competitors at Kingscliff triathlon
THE Kingscliff triathlon attracted hundreds of people who braved the conditions through a wet weekend of competition. Matthew Phillips won the open men's Olympic distance...
December 5, 2024
Tweed council wins award for strategic planning project
TWEED Shire Council has been recognised at the prestigious 2024 NSW Awards for Planning Excellence, taking out top honours in the 'Strategic Planning Project'...
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