About: mitchell

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May 19, 2025

Work to repair significant landslip in the region

WORK to repair a major landslip at Stony Chute and other damaged roads will ramp up across the Lismore LGA in the coming months...

May 19, 2025

Alex Gibbon Cup returns with upgrades after 500-strong debut

THE Alex Gibbon Cup will return in 2025 after drawing more than 500 students to its inaugural school rugby sevens competition across northern NSW. The...

May 18, 2025

Watershed moment for health of river catchments

MORE than 400 trees have been planted near Wilsons River and Coopers Creek as part of a regional initiative to restore riverbanks, improve water...

May 18, 2025

World champ eyes Olympic dream at 55

WORLD champion Lisa Parkes hopes to represent Australia in obstacle racing when the sport makes its Olympic debut at the 2028 Los Angeles Games. The...

May 17, 2025

Titans stars picked for NSW Country honours

FIVE Northern Rivers Titans players have been selected for NSW Country following standout performances at the state rugby league championships. Brothers Caleb and Connor Ziebell...

May 16, 2025

Celebrity chef joins Primex lineup

CELEBRITY chef Darren Robertson will headline live cooking demonstrations during the final two days of Primex at the Richmond Valley Events Centre in Casino. The...

May 16, 2025

Two-year plan to bring home country rugby cup

FAR North Coast is hoping a two-year preparation plan will pay off when it takes the field at the NSW Country Rugby Union Championships...

May 16, 2025

Scandalous cabaret and acrobatic show

A UNIQUE show which blends cabaret and circus acrobatics has landed at Lismore with performances at the showground. The Scandalous Cabaret Circus has already attracted...

May 15, 2025

Students help council shape future of region

STUDENTS from five Ballina high schools came together at the inaugural Ballina Shire Youth Forum on Tuesday to share ideas on breaking down stereotypes,...

May 15, 2025

Work to improve safety measures in the CBD

BOLLARDS, tactiles and bus shelters damaged in the 2022 floods are being replaced across Lismore's CBD as part of ongoing safety upgrades. Lismore City Council...

May 15, 2025

Sidelined Bulldog pair suffer significant recovery setbacks

AFL.com.au journalist and SEN regular Josh Gabelich has provided injury updates on two vital Bulldogs, with reports suggesting the pair both...

May 13, 2025

SCU vice-chancellor reappointed after five years

SOUTHERN Cross University vice-chancellor Tyrone Carlin has been re-appointed after five years in the role, following progress on research funding, a major campus redevelopment,...

May 13, 2025

Golfers swing into action for mental health charity

MORE than 100 golfers will tee off at Teven Valley Golf Club next week to raise funds for men's mental health. The Gotcha4Life charity day...

May 13, 2025

Flu warning as winter nears

NORTHERN Rivers residents are being urged to get their flu shot early, with national case numbers already nearly double those recorded at the same...

May 12, 2025

Tedesco for Origin? Robbo makes the case

JAMES Tedesco is making a strong case to return to the fullback position for the NSW Origin side after a dominant display at Magic...

May 12, 2025

Council develops draft plan to reshape Newrybar

A FOCUS on traffic movement and pedestrian safety has been highlighted in the draft streetscape master plan for Newrybar, developed by Ballina Shire Council. It...

May 11, 2025

Climate-smart black rice tested in Northern Rivers

RESEARCHERS are trialling a new climate-smart black rice variety in the Northern Rivers, with hopes it could offer a resilient and sustainable option for...

May 11, 2025

New winter tennis program aims to grow adult participation

A NEW winter tennis program in Ballina aims to get more adults on court with a mix of social games, fitness sessions and clinics. Ballina...

May 10, 2025

Seahorses primed to take on defending rugby premiers

BALLINA is shaping as a premiership contender after an unbeaten start to the Far North Coast rugby union season. The Seahorses have piled on the...

May 10, 2025

Jets chase one more title under captain-coach Hansen

BILAMBIL captain-coach Hayden Hansen is chasing one more premiership before hanging up the boots at the end of the season. Hansen said this year would...

May 10, 2025

Sports fields to reopen after irrigation and surface upgrades

NEW turf has been laid with Williams Reserve at Lennox Head set to reopen after improvements to its irrigation system and playing surface. The site...

May 10, 2025