About: mitchell
- Profile
- Times News Group journalist who covers a range of news and sport. For story ideas and news tips contact me on [email protected]
August 21, 2025
“We can win it”: Haas confirms Samoa switch as Queensland centre chooses Tonga
PAYNE Haas has confirmed he will represent Samoa, declaring Toa Samoa can win the 2026 World Cup and revealed the family motives behind his...
August 20, 2025
Construction of $7.6 million water vessel on the North Coast
THE North Coast is housing a new $7.6 million state-of-the-art response vessel to help respond to emergencies, rescues and natural disasters. The 21-metre-high ‘Thunderbird’ vessel...
August 20, 2025
Business breakfast for students to engage with workforce
BALLINA Coast High School hosted more than 70 industry representatives for its business breakfast, which aimed to strengthen ties between students and future employers. The...
August 20, 2025
Multimillion dollar project to restore showground
LISMORE Speedway, the local kart club, and other sport and community groups will benefit from the state government's $4.75 million upgrade and restoration work...
August 19, 2025
Junior blitz a smash hit ahead of cricket season
JUNIOR cricketers from around the Northern Rivers were able to rub shoulders with future stars from the NSW and Sydney Sixers teams at multiple...
August 19, 2025
Thousands poured into community infrastructure projects
GRANTS of nearly $70,000 for individual groups have been delivered across the region as part of the state government's Community Building Partnership Program. Ballina MP...
August 18, 2025
Shark bites board in half at Cabarita Beach
A SURFER has avoided serious injury after his board was bitten by a suspected great white shark at Cabarita Beach. It comes less than two...
August 18, 2025
Council eyes commercial interest in South Lismore rail corridor precinct
LISMORE City Council is seeking community feedback on plans to open the South Lismore rail corridor precinct to new commercial, entertainment and community uses. Plans...
August 18, 2025
Library to installmovable shelving as part of $200,000 upgrade
BALLINA library is set to undergo major works as part of a $200,000 upgrade which will see new flooring and the installation of movable...
August 18, 2025
Engineering consultants win multiple business awards
ENGINEERING and environmental consultancy McGloin Baker has been named Business of the Year at the Tweed Business Awards, in a night that saw 500...
August 17, 2025
Expo to help volunteer groups find new members
BALLINA Shire Council is hosting a Community Connections Expo to help boost local clubs and organisations who rely on the support of volunteers and...
August 17, 2025
Double celebration as big crowd attends A-League exhibition
A CROWD of more than 3000 people turned out to watch the Brisbane Roar take on the Newcastle Jets in an A-League exhibition match...
August 16, 2025
Jets roar into finals contention after midseason slump
A RETURN to form has seen the Bilambil Jets on the cusp of locking in a top three finish in the Northern Rivers Regional...
August 16, 2025
Renovated pub becomes premier hospitality hotspot
A NEW-look Shaws Bay Hotel has reinforced its reputation as a premier hospitality venue in the region, recently reopening after a multi-million dollar renovation. The...
August 15, 2025
Lismore Theatre company invites locals to join workshops
LISMORE Theatre Company is inviting locals to take part in weekly workshops as part of its 12–month community theatre project, Embodied Theatre: Workshops-to-Stage. The project,...
August 15, 2025
Lismore business excellence awards
PJs Country Fruit and Veg owners Brandon and Natasha Garred had an emotional night when they were named Business of the Year at the...
August 15, 2025
Seahorses to field full strength team in rugby semi-final
A FULL strength Ballina is gearing up for the Far North Coast rugby union semi-final against the unbeaten Wollongbar-Alstonville Pioneers. The Seahorses will welcome the...
August 14, 2025
Silence the critics: Marnus ready to open against England
MARNUS Labuschagne says his axing from Australia's Test side has reignited his Ashes ambitions, three months out from the series opener against England. The Queenslander...
August 14, 2025
Achievement award for school addressing student trauma
BALLINA Public School has been recognised with a secretary's award for Outstanding School Achievement as part of the 2025 Public Education Awards in front...
August 13, 2025
Growing support for Tweed River paddle club marathon
NEARLY 100 competitors turned out for the second running of the Tweed 30 Paddle Marathon, which combined prize money with one of the most...
August 13, 2025
Top talent competes in international tennis tournament
RISING tennis stars have joined some of the best female players in Australia to compete in the $30,000 Tweed Heads International W15. The event is...
August 13, 2025
Pickleball tournament a smash hit for regional club
A RECORD number of entries turned out for one of the biggest pickleball tournaments on the calendar when Ballina hosted the Northern Rivers Regional...
August 12, 2025
Rising lawn bowls star wins Golden Nugget
AUSTRALIAN indoor bowls champion Jack McShane won the prestigious Golden Nugget at Club Tweed. The 19-year-old defeated Ballina's Aaron Teys 25-22 in the men's final...
August 12, 2025
RSL Club service to honour Vietnam veterans and families
BALLINA RSL Club will host Vietnam Veterans Day with a wreath-laying ceremony at the cenotaph and lunch on Monday, August 18. It will be run...
