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- Times News Group journalist who covers a range of news and sport. For story ideas and news tips contact me on [email protected]
March 15, 2025
Free flood waste disposal
LISMORE City Council is allowing residents to dispose of flood waste for free at the Recycling and Recovery Centre on Wyrallah Road. The service will...
March 15, 2025
Roller derby star on the ride of her life
A CHANCE to represent her country on the world stage in roller derby has driven Sarah Sugars to become one of the best talents...
March 14, 2025
Key issues for Byron Bay business owners
BYRON BAY business owners met with politicians to discuss key hospitality and tourism issues ahead of the federal election. Fundies Organics owner Paul Waters organised...
March 14, 2025
Ballina businesses and residents in recovery mode after ex-Cyclone Alfred
BUSINESS owners and residents across Ballina Shire have spent the week in recovery mode as the clean-up from ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred continues. Fallen powerlines and...
March 13, 2025
Hundreds head home as evacuation centres close
THE last of the evacuation centres has closed this week as people returned home to inspect potential damage from wild winds and heavy rain. Twenty-five...
March 13, 2025
Giants to lean on new recruits in NRRRL
AN INFLUX of English recruits is expected to help shape the Mullumbimby Giants into a contender in the Northern Rivers Regional Rugby League (NRRRL)...
March 12, 2025
Raiders invest in youth to rebuild club
TACTICAL recruitment and a focus on developing juniors have Tweed Coast Raiders officials optimistic about the coming Northern Rivers Regional Rugby League season. First grade...
March 11, 2025
Le-Ba Boardriders usher in youth-led era with new leadership
THE Lennox-Ballina Boardriders Club has injected youth into its leadership team, aiming to develop the next generation of surfers in the region. Club president Harry...
March 10, 2025
Records tumble as triathlon grows in popularity
RECORD-BREAKING numbers have elevated the Kingscliff Triathlon as the signature event on the Northern Rivers racing calendar. It is held twice a year, with the...
March 9, 2025
Chance to join food waste challenge
BALLINA Shire Council is calling on the community to join an initiative to reduce household food waste and improve living standards across the region. The...
March 9, 2025
Harry Perryman is thriving in his new role at Collingwoodafter making the switch from the GWS Giants in the off-season
HARRY Perryman is thriving in his new role at Collingwood after making the switch from the GWS Giants in the off-season. The former Giant signed...
March 9, 2025
High octane action in monster truck show
A RETURNING monster truck show is set to bring high-octane action and a unique stunt show performance to the Lismore showground. It includes a wheel...
March 8, 2025
Baiting programs to contain wild dogs
NORTH Coast Local Land Services is moving fast to address wild dog population growth rates by promoting baiting programs across the region. Wild dogs refer...
March 8, 2025
Occupancy rates vary in flood recovery
HIGH interest rates and the cost-of-living of living crisis has been attributed to the variation in occupancy rates across the Lismore CBD. The results have...
March 8, 2025
Grant to investigate bush medicines
SOUTHERN Cross University researcher Dr Alana Gall has secured a $640,000 grant to explore the role of bush medicine in Australian healthcare, marking a...
March 8, 2025
Challenge raises vital funds for children’s hospitals
HUNDREDS of competitors have helped raised vital funds to purchase new hospital equipment after a gruelling Lismore Samson Fitness Challenge. Four-person teams completed physical tests...
March 7, 2025
Growth for girls in sport
A MULTISPORT program aimed at breaking down barriers and getting girls off the sidelines will take place on the Far North Coast for the...
March 6, 2025
Research team leads the way in river flood research
A SOUTHERN Cross University research team has spent three years working on a project to reveal the long-term impacts of flooding on local estuaries...
March 6, 2025
Andrew Voss’s proposed 2026 Las Vegasrugby league showcase
SEN'S Andrew Voss has proposed his Las Vegas 2026 fixture in the wake of a mixed reception of the four matches played on Sunday. After...
March 6, 2025
Men’s lunch to help mental health support groups
THE Northern Rivers Hotel is hosting a Lunch with your Mates event to help shine a light on men's mental health across the region. It...
March 6, 2025
Muir returns to lead Rebels’ first grade team
A NEW challenge and the chance to return to coaching have led former NSW Country rugby union representative Mick Muir to the Byron Shire...
March 4, 2025
Entree servedat men’s table
A NEW Tweed Heads group is launching to help men build connections through life-changing conversations over dinner. The national Men's Table is travelling across the...
March 4, 2025
Ballina Coast H.S. launches female rugby academy
BALLINA Coast High School has launched a high-performance female rugby academy in partnership with NSW Rugby Union and the Ballina Seahorses, aiming to develop...
March 3, 2025
Titans build around size and speed
A NEW-LOOK Northern Rivers Titans men's team will kick-start its rugby league representative season with a huge round of competition on home soil. The open...
