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December 25, 2024
Ballina bowlers qualify for state titles on home soil
BALLINA lawn bowlers will have the chance to compete on home soil when the club hosts the state championships in March. In a major coup...
December 24, 2024
Support to tackle feral pigs and wild deer
FARMERS and landholders will be part of a multi-million-dollar program to tackle feral pigs and wild deer on their properties. North Coast Local Land Services...
December 24, 2024
Residents urged to check camping gear and trailers for cane toads
NORTH Coast Local Land Services are calling on residents across the region to keep an eye out for cane toads at campgrounds and holiday...
December 24, 2024
Full field for speedway series on Boxing Day
A FULL field of drivers will contest the annual Mr Modified Series at Lismore Speedway on Boxing Day. It is the second round of the...
December 23, 2024
Titans partnership a boost for junior rugby league
A PARTNERSHIP with the Gold Coast Titans NRL club is expected to boost junior rugby league development across the Northern Rivers and Tweed region. The...
December 23, 2024
Lions club hosts Christmas in the Park
THE Lennox Head Lions Club is hosting its Christmas in the Park event for a second time at Ross Park today, Friday, December 20. It...
December 23, 2024
Operation to crack down on illegal seafood sales
OPERATION Trident has been launched to help authorities crack down on illegal seafood sales during the Christmas holidays. Ballina, Byron Bay and Tweed are among...
December 22, 2024
Campaign on weed control releases calendar
A CAMPAIGN to increase awareness on weeds and how to manage them properly now has its own calendar. The 2025 North Coast No Space for...
December 21, 2024
Boxing Day races to bring festive spirit to Ballina Jockey Club
BALLINA Jockey Club is gearing up for one of its biggest race days of the year on Boxing Day. Punters are encouraged to get in...
December 19, 2024
Hundreds expected to celebrate Christmas Cup at turf club
HUNDREDS of people are expected to turn out to celebrate the annual Christmas Cup at the Lismore Turf Club TAB meeting today, December 20. It...
December 17, 2024
New chair has big shoes to fill in NRRRL
NORTHERN Rivers Regional Rugby League has a new chair, with Max Beecher named to take on the role for 2025 after the board met...
December 16, 2024
Elite triathlete turns coach to inspire next generation
PROFESSIONAL triathlete Courtney Gilfillan has switched her focus to coaching in an effort to promote healthy living and wellness while passing on knowledge to...
December 15, 2024
Young talent breaks through to state cricket team
RICHMOND Christian College student Johnny Bull has been selected in the Combined Independent Schools state cricket team for the first time. The 11-year-old attended trials...
December 15, 2024
Bus interchange receives $1.7 million upgrade to boost connectivity
A REVAMPED bus shelter project at Ballina is now complete with a $1.7 million upgrade to the interchange area on Tamar Street. It was done...
December 15, 2024
Top female surfers shine at Casuarina camp
FIVE of the best female surfers in the country gathered at Casuarina to take part in a three-day camp at the Surfing Australia high...
December 15, 2024
Funding lifeline keeps Ballina meal centre serving those in need
A FUNDING boost worth $25,000 will help the Ballina Hot Meal Centre keep its service operational for the next 12 months. There has been a...
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
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 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
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...
