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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]
February 20, 2025
Classic bikes help raise funds
CLASSIC bikes took centre stage at the fifth annual North Coast Classic Motorcycle Show and Swap at Alstonville Showground, an event that celebrates vintage...
February 20, 2025
Call out for flood rescue operators
NSW STATE Emergency Services in the Northern Rivers are calling for more volunteers to undergo flood rescue training, equipping them with lifesaving skills for...
February 20, 2025
Young guns register for speed clinic
FUTURE stars of the racetrack are gearing up to be part of the Speedway Australia Speed Clinic at Lismore. The new junior development program has...
February 19, 2025
Tweed Enduro attracts top names
PROFESSIONAL triathletes were pushed to the limit as hundreds of competitors turned out for the annual Tweed Enduro event at Pottsville. It was a long-distance...
February 18, 2025
Leaders mission to revive scout group
RETIRED volunteer Les Smith is calling on the community to help revive the Alstonville Scout Group. The group has gone into hibernation since midway through...
February 18, 2025
Rugby camp teaching life skills
A NEW training camp will aim to challenge and empower young rugby union players on the field and at home. The under-18 development camp is...
February 17, 2025
March in memory of Mikayla
RAISING awareness around skin cancer and paying tribute to her daughter has been the driving force for Sharyn Dorey running the Ballina Melanoma March. Her...
February 17, 2025
Cut down on cancer treatment
THE North Coast Cancer Institute at Lismore has made significant changes to cut treatment times by more than half for its radiotherapy patients. The stereotactic...
February 17, 2025
New coach aims to be a cut above
A CHANCE to win a premiership with Marist Brothers is driving new coach Darryl Butcher in the Northern Rivers Regional Rugby League. Butcher, 39, is...
February 16, 2025
New event to empower young women
A NEW event will aim to empower and inspire the next generation of young women across the Northern Rivers. The Erelah event is the first...
February 16, 2025
Surf group helps empower girls
A SURFING program that focuses on developing junior and teenage girls is now operating across Ballina and Lennox Head. Surf Getaways is running an eight-week...
February 15, 2025
Cherry-Evans reveals no milestone will determine retirement as 350 games mark approaches
MANLY Sea Eagles halfback Daly Cherry-Evans says there's no specific achievement or milestone that will determine whether he retires at the end of the...
February 14, 2025
Paddleboard group takes shape
A NEW standup paddle boarding group at Ballina is making waves with its rapid membership growth and resurgence in the shire. The group only formed...
February 14, 2025
Dean Cox’s stunning revelation about Sydney’s review of the 2024 AFL grand final
NEW Sydney coach Dean Cox has spoken in-depth about the club's review of last year's grand final, saying they put the first full day...
February 13, 2025
Rock star joins cricket legends
ONE of the biggest names in Australian rock music will bring star power to a stacked lineup of cricket legends coming to...
February 13, 2025
Family first for champion driver
SPEEDCAR driver Kaidon Brown hopes to build on his father's legacy while forging his own path as a champion on the track. Brown returns to...
February 11, 2025
High hopes for school circus program
A NEW program will see children take to the air while learning acrobatic and performance skills at Circus Arts Byron Bay. The eight-week program has...
February 11, 2025
Italo Stars make long-awaitedreturn to soccer competition
THE Italo Stars are set to make their long-awaited return to the Football Far North Coast competition after nearly three years. The north Lismore-based soccer...
February 10, 2025
Erosion threatens turtle nesting season on Ballina beaches
NSW TurtleWatch volunteers are calling on the community to assist as nesting season is threatened by ongoing erosion issues on Ballina beaches. The group relies...
February 10, 2025
Campaign for surnames on jerseys suffers setback after pushback from senior figures
FAN desire for player surnames on the backs of jerseys has taken a hit after pushback from two senior NRL figures. Canterbury-Bankstown CEO Aaron Warburton...
February 9, 2025
Hampton Park draft plan open for public comment
RESIDENTS can provide feedback to Ballina Shire Council on the draft master plan and revised management plan for the Hampton Park Reserve. Submissions are open...
February 9, 2025
Cinema up for sale
LISMORE'S long-dark movie screens won’t be lighting up under Palace Cinemas, with the operator confirming it’s not in the market for the flood-hit theatre,...
February 9, 2025
NRRRL coach joins rival club
A PREMIERSHIP-winning coach in Northern Rivers Regional Rugby League has made the surprise decision to sign on with a rival Tweed club. Arwin Marcus will...
February 8, 2025
Art meets activism in Karla Dickens’s latest project
BYRON Shire Council has announced indigenous artist Karla Dickens as its representative to promote a major climate change initiative. Her Rise and Fall project will...
