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June 7, 2025

NRL player returns to his roots after overcoming injures

A SUCCESSFUL return from facial injuries has cemented Ballina junior Nick Meaney's place in the Melbourne Storm side as the NRL club faces a...

June 7, 2025

Beefheart returns for Northern Rivers shows

FOLK and indie rock musician Moby Beefheart is returning to the Northern Rivers, where he spent time writing and recording his new solo album...

June 6, 2025

Environmental review planned in bridge reconstruction

BALLINA Shire Council will duplicate two key bridges to improve flood resilience, safety and emergency access, with environmental assessments now open for public comment. The...

June 6, 2025

Why Broncos won’t sack Maguire despite Broncos misery

SEN's Corey Parker believes Brisbane Broncos NRL coach Michael Maguire is under no danger to lose his job despite a string of poor losses. The...

June 5, 2025

Trade talk: What Wanganeen-Milera said about his St Kilda future

NASIAH Wanganeen-Milera's contact status is one of the more intriguing stories in footy in 2025. The St Kilda star comes out of contract at the...

June 5, 2025

Club launches national campaign against domestic violence

CHERRY Street Sports Club has helped launch a national campaign against domestic and family violence, with a 12-month action plan now being rolled out...

June 4, 2025

New pump track to host world championship series

A NEW pump track is under construction at Kingsford Smith Reserve in Ballina, designed to host world championship-level events while providing a vibrant new...

June 4, 2025

New home as Stars look to kick-start season

A RETURNING Italo Stars has entered two teams in the Football Far North Coast competition with the club set to play its home games...

June 3, 2025

Council spends $10 million on water upgrades

FIVE years of investment have seen Lismore City Council spend more than $10 million in infrastructure upgrades to ensure future supply and safe drinking...

June 3, 2025

New jobs at council under fresh start program

A WORK program which offers valuable hands-on experience with Ballina Shire Council, while earning formal qualifications to lock down future employment opportunities is taking...

June 3, 2025

Kernick claims top honours in NSW Country jersey

A STRONG representative season has seen Byron Bay second-rower Jacob Kernick pick up a major award after playing with the NSW Country rugby league...

June 2, 2025

Growing rugby union for women in the region

A FOCUS on breaking down barriers and making rugby union more accessible for women has seen the Far North Coast Dolphins team shine at...

June 2, 2025

Living expo to help seniors plan for retirement

A SENIOR lifestyle expo in Ballina will help locals over 55 plan for retirement, with aged care experts, health professionals and support services all...

June 2, 2025

Council in final stage of intersection upgrade

CONSTRUCTION of a major intersection upgrade in the Ballina Shire worth $1.53 million which includes a new roundabout to improve traffic flow and safety...

June 1, 2025

Golf club locks in major tournament for two years

LISMORE Workers Golf Club has secured a major tournament for the region with a qualifying round of the NSW Open Golf Championship locked in...

June 1, 2025

Community engagement helps shape new skatepark

LISMORE'S new $3.9 million skatepark is on track for completion in August, with key community groups recently given a first look at the site. Lismore...

June 1, 2025

Launching pad for career in the aviation industry

HIGH school students from across the Northern Rivers got a firsthand look at careers in aviation, defence and engineering at the Student Aviation Careers...

May 31, 2025

Tigers join girls emerging talent squad at Suns

A GROWING number of junior girls from the Tweed Coast Tigers Aussie Rules club are building towards future success after earning a spot in...

May 31, 2025

Country music club to celebrate anniversary

THE Ballina Country Music Club will mark its 18th anniversary with a full day of live music at the Ballina RSL Club on Sunday,...

May 30, 2025

Community tree planting day marks 20 years of restoration

A COMMUNITY tree planting day at Lennox Headland will mark more than 20 years of restoration work and the planting of over 13,000 native...

May 30, 2025

Axes clash in Lismore Viking festival

AXES will fly, shields will splinter and warriors will roar as more than 200 Vikings descend on Lismore showgrounds next month. The Viking Village Solstice,...

May 30, 2025

AFL legend to play one-off game in Tasmania

ONE of the AFL's greatest ever players is set to feature in a one-off clash in Tasmania, taking the field in the Tasmanian State...

May 29, 2025

“It will do wonders”: Alexander confident Eels win can lead them on the right path

GREG Alexander believes that Parramatta's win against Manly will give them plenty of confidence for the remainder of the NRL season. The Eels have taken...

May 29, 2025

Winter Ball to raise thousands for Our Kids charity

THE 2025 Winter Ball is set to raise thousands for local children's charity Our Kids when it returns to the Lismore Turf Club on...