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January 14, 2025
Heatwave warning issued for Northern Rivers
RESIDENTS and holidaymakers across the Northern Rivers are being urged to prepare for heatwaves as summer temperatures soar. The region sweltered through a heatwave on...
January 13, 2025
Fundraising efforts to help upgrade rescue service
BALLINA Marine Rescue is calling on the community to help raise vital funds with plans to upgrade its service. The team will run a barbecue...
January 13, 2025
Grandstand named in honour of cricket legend Lyn Larsen
LISMORE cricket legend Lyn Larsen has been recognised with a grandstand named in her honour at the newly refurbished Oakes Oval. It is another achievement...
January 12, 2025
Life skills at Little Legends summit
CHILDREN across the Northern Rivers are learning to tackle anxiety and build resilience through the Little Legends Summit, hosted by East Coast Care Connect. The...
January 11, 2025
Wrestlers set to fly high at summer show
HIGH-FLYING, body-slamming action returns to the region as International Wrestling Australia (IWA) brings its summer tour to Club Evans RSL on Sunday, January 12. IWA...
January 11, 2025
Upgrades to create multi-purpose space at Caniaba
UPGRADES at a popular sport and recreation spot at Caniaba will help transform the space into a new multi-purpose facility. The main works include a...
January 10, 2025
Double celebration as bowler wins top prize in Summerland Series
SOME of the best lawn bowlers from around the country have shared a $26,500 prize pool with local competitors at the Summerland Series. The prestigious...
January 9, 2025
Champions crowned at New Year Open tennis tournament
NEW champions have emerged at the Ballina New Year Open tennis tournament, where about 180 players from across NSW and south-east Queensland competed. Matches were...
January 6, 2025
Swimmer exceeds expectations in charity race
ENDURANCE athlete Andy Beswick exceeded expectations when he completed a 34km swim to help raise money for a Northern Rivers children's charity. The Byron Bay...
January 4, 2025
Triathletes target long course race at Tweed Enduro
TRIATHLETES who have the determination and grit for long course racing can take part in the annual Tweed Enduro. The event comprises a 1.9km swim,...
January 3, 2025
Monster trucks a season highlight at speedway
A SEASON highlight will take place at Lismore Speedway with the popular monster trucks show set down for Saturday, January 11. The event brings families...
January 2, 2025
Extra incentive as trainers eye off Ballina Cup spot
TRAINERS from across the state and south-east Queensland will be eyeing off a spot in the Ballina RSL Club Summer Cup on January 17. It...
December 30, 2024
Cudgen and Marist Brothers lead the way in cricket competition
CUDGEN and Marist Brothers have been the top performing teams during the first half of the Far North Coast LJ Hooker League cricket competition. The...
December 29, 2024
Junior focus at New Year Open tennis tournament
FUTURE stars of the sport and some of the best junior tennis players from the Northern Rivers and south-east Queensland will take part in...
December 28, 2024
J and J Rodeo set to bring Bulls to the Bay
A POPULAR bull riding and freestyle motocross show is set to return to Byron Bay in one of the first major events of the...
December 26, 2024
Boost for brave kids with superhero shirts at hospital
CHERRY Street Sports Club delivered a special Christmas present to Lismore Base Hospital with a box of superhero t-shirts for kids. The Supertees medical garments...
December 25, 2024
Ballina bowlers qualify for state titles on home soil
BALLINA lawn bowlers will have the chance to compete on home soil when the club hosts the state championships in March. In a major coup...
December 24, 2024
Full field for speedway series on Boxing Day
A FULL field of drivers will contest the annual Mr Modified Series at Lismore Speedway on Boxing Day. It is the second round of the...
December 24, 2024
Residents urged to check camping gear and trailers for cane toads
NORTH Coast Local Land Services are calling on residents across the region to keep an eye out for cane toads at campgrounds and holiday...
December 24, 2024
Support to tackle feral pigs and wild deer
FARMERS and landholders will be part of a multi-million-dollar program to tackle feral pigs and wild deer on their properties. North Coast Local Land Services...
December 23, 2024
Titans partnership a boost for junior rugby league
A PARTNERSHIP with the Gold Coast Titans NRL club is expected to boost junior rugby league development across the Northern Rivers and Tweed region. The...
December 23, 2024
Lions club hosts Christmas in the Park
THE Lennox Head Lions Club is hosting its Christmas in the Park event for a second time at Ross Park today, Friday, December 20. It...
December 23, 2024
Operation to crack down on illegal seafood sales
OPERATION Trident has been launched to help authorities crack down on illegal seafood sales during the Christmas holidays. Ballina, Byron Bay and Tweed are among...
December 22, 2024
Campaign on weed control releases calendar
A CAMPAIGN to increase awareness on weeds and how to manage them properly now has its own calendar. The 2025 North Coast No Space for...
