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August 16, 2025
Renovated pub becomes premier hospitality hotspot
A NEW-look Shaws Bay Hotel has reinforced its reputation as a premier hospitality venue in the region, recently reopening after a multi-million dollar renovation. The...
August 16, 2025
Jets roar into finals contention after midseason slump
A RETURN to form has seen the Bilambil Jets on the cusp of locking in a top three finish in the Northern Rivers Regional...
August 15, 2025
Lismore business excellence awards
PJs Country Fruit and Veg owners Brandon and Natasha Garred had an emotional night when they were named Business of the Year at the...
August 15, 2025
Lismore Theatre company invites locals to join workshops
LISMORE Theatre Company is inviting locals to take part in weekly workshops as part of its 12–month community theatre project, Embodied Theatre: Workshops-to-Stage. The project,...
August 15, 2025
Seahorses to field full strength team in rugby semi-final
A FULL strength Ballina is gearing up for the Far North Coast rugby union semi-final against the unbeaten Wollongbar-Alstonville Pioneers. The Seahorses will welcome the...
August 14, 2025
Achievement award for school addressing student trauma
BALLINA Public School has been recognised with a secretary's award for Outstanding School Achievement as part of the 2025 Public Education Awards in front...
August 14, 2025
Silence the critics: Marnus ready to open against England
MARNUS Labuschagne says his axing from Australia's Test side has reignited his Ashes ambitions, three months out from the series opener against England. The Queenslander...
August 13, 2025
Growing support for Tweed River paddle club marathon
NEARLY 100 competitors turned out for the second running of the Tweed 30 Paddle Marathon, which combined prize money with one of the most...
August 13, 2025
Top talent competes in international tennis tournament
RISING tennis stars have joined some of the best female players in Australia to compete in the $30,000 Tweed Heads International W15. The event is...
August 13, 2025
Pickleball tournament a smash hit for regional club
A RECORD number of entries turned out for one of the biggest pickleball tournaments on the calendar when Ballina hosted the Northern Rivers Regional...
August 12, 2025
RSL Club service to honour Vietnam veterans and families
BALLINA RSL Club will host Vietnam Veterans Day with a wreath-laying ceremony at the cenotaph and lunch on Monday, August 18. It will be run...
August 12, 2025
Rising lawn bowls star wins Golden Nugget
AUSTRALIAN indoor bowls champion Jack McShane won the prestigious Golden Nugget at Club Tweed. The 19-year-old defeated Ballina's Aaron Teys 25-22 in the men's final...
August 11, 2025
Joint effort to help build new SES centres in the region
A STATE funding boost worth more than $6.5 million will be invested in new SES buildings at Ballina and Murwillumbah to assist in rescues...
August 10, 2025
Rotary club partners with school in peace pole initiative
A PEACE pole that originated in Japan 70 years ago has been installed at Ballina Coast High School as a symbol of unity and...
August 9, 2025
Indie rock band to headline Folded Music Festival
INDIE rock band Eliza and the Delusionals will headline the Folded Music Festival at Ballina Skatepark on Saturday, September 20. The band formed at Pottsville...
August 9, 2025
Refugee group acknowledged for going above and beyond
LISMORE Region Refugee Settlement group and its coordinator Anne Tuart have been recognised for their lifechanging efforts in helping families from around the world. Ms...
August 8, 2025
Council takes group for an early ride at new skatepark
THE new Lismore skatepark facility has welcomed its first group of users, with the official grand opening of the $3.9 million facility to be...
August 8, 2025
Champion Tweed Heads skateboarder stars in new Tony Hawk video game
TWEED Heads skateboarder Chloe Covell has returned home as a world champion and joined some of the legends of the sport as a playable...
August 8, 2025
Rebuild part of $2 million investment at fire station
ALSTONVILLE Fire Station has undergone its first major rebuild in 45 years, thanks to a $2 million investment from the NSW Government. The upgraded station...
August 8, 2025
Should the NRL expand to a 20-team competition?
SEN's Scott Sattler and Andrew Webster have discussed the strengths and weaknesses of the NRL expanding to a 20-team competition. It was recently reported by...
August 7, 2025
Ashes could swing on Stokes’ shoulder, says Craddock
AUSTRALIA will enter this year's home Ashes series as favourites, however one variable could swing the power in either direction, according to Robert Craddock. During...
August 7, 2025
Long lunch raises vital funds for rugby league community
THE Tweed Seagulls hosted their annual Lion’s Long Lunch in front of a sold‑out crowd, with former NRL stars providing entertainment and the...
August 7, 2025
Byron Bay surfer Kai Ellice-Flint claims first career win on World Longboard Tour
BYRON Bay surfer Kai Ellice-Flint has claimed a career first win at the Lexus US Open of Surfing, defeating four-time world tour champion Taylor...
August 7, 2025
Accounting company takes home multiple business awards
COLLINS Hume has marked a successful period of transition across the region, earning multiple accolades at the Ballina Shire Business Excellence Awards. In addition to...
