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June 8, 2025
Locals rally to keep Love Lennox free
COMMUNITY support and new funding have ensured the Love Lennox Festival will go ahead as a free event on Saturday, June 14. Funds raised at...
June 8, 2025
Crash course as drivers prepare for demolition derby
A BASH and crash demolition derby will be one of the highlights at the two-night season finale of the Lismore Speedway on the June...
June 7, 2025
After hours networking event to boost business
BALLINA Chamber of Commerce has launched a monthly after-hours networking event, with more than 65 local businesses attending the first gathering. Hosted by the team...
June 7, 2025
Beefheart returns for Northern Rivers shows
FOLK and indie rock musician Moby Beefheart is returning to the Northern Rivers, where he spent time writing and recording his new solo album...
June 7, 2025
NRL player returns to his roots after overcoming injures
A SUCCESSFUL return from facial injuries has cemented Ballina junior Nick Meaney's place in the Melbourne Storm side as the NRL club faces a...
June 7, 2025
Ballina named among top towns for tourism in the state
BALLINA has been named one of the top tourism towns in NSW, winning bronze in this year's Top Tourism Town Awards. Kiama won gold for...
June 6, 2025
Environmental review planned in bridge reconstruction
BALLINA Shire Council will duplicate two key bridges to improve flood resilience, safety and emergency access, with environmental assessments now open for public comment. The...
June 6, 2025
Why Broncos won’t sack Maguire despite Broncos misery
SEN's Corey Parker believes Brisbane Broncos NRL coach Michael Maguire is under no danger to lose his job despite a string of poor losses. The...
June 5, 2025
Trade talk: What Wanganeen-Milera said about his St Kilda future
NASIAH Wanganeen-Milera's contact status is one of the more intriguing stories in footy in 2025. The St Kilda star comes out of contract at the...
June 5, 2025
Club launches national campaign against domestic violence
CHERRY Street Sports Club has helped launch a national campaign against domestic and family violence, with a 12-month action plan now being rolled out...
June 4, 2025
New pump track to host world championship series
A NEW pump track is under construction at Kingsford Smith Reserve in Ballina, designed to host world championship-level events while providing a vibrant new...
June 4, 2025
New home as Stars look to kick-start season
A RETURNING Italo Stars has entered two teams in the Football Far North Coast competition with the club set to play its home games...
June 3, 2025
New jobs at council under fresh start program
A WORK program which offers valuable hands-on experience with Ballina Shire Council, while earning formal qualifications to lock down future employment opportunities is taking...
June 3, 2025
Council spends $10 million on water upgrades
FIVE years of investment have seen Lismore City Council spend more than $10 million in infrastructure upgrades to ensure future supply and safe drinking...
June 3, 2025
Kernick claims top honours in NSW Country jersey
A STRONG representative season has seen Byron Bay second-rower Jacob Kernick pick up a major award after playing with the NSW Country rugby league...
June 2, 2025
Living expo to help seniors plan for retirement
A SENIOR lifestyle expo in Ballina will help locals over 55 plan for retirement, with aged care experts, health professionals and support services all...
June 2, 2025
Growing rugby union for women in the region
A FOCUS on breaking down barriers and making rugby union more accessible for women has seen the Far North Coast Dolphins team shine at...
June 2, 2025
Council in final stage of intersection upgrade
CONSTRUCTION of a major intersection upgrade in the Ballina Shire worth $1.53 million which includes a new roundabout to improve traffic flow and safety...
June 1, 2025
Community engagement helps shape new skatepark
LISMORE'S new $3.9 million skatepark is on track for completion in August, with key community groups recently given a first look at the site. Lismore...
June 1, 2025
Golf club locks in major tournament for two years
LISMORE Workers Golf Club has secured a major tournament for the region with a qualifying round of the NSW Open Golf Championship locked in...
June 1, 2025
Launching pad for career in the aviation industry
HIGH school students from across the Northern Rivers got a firsthand look at careers in aviation, defence and engineering at the Student Aviation Careers...
May 31, 2025
Tigers join girls emerging talent squad at Suns
A GROWING number of junior girls from the Tweed Coast Tigers Aussie Rules club are building towards future success after earning a spot in...
May 31, 2025
Country music club to celebrate anniversary
THE Ballina Country Music Club will mark its 18th anniversary with a full day of live music at the Ballina RSL Club on Sunday,...
May 30, 2025
Community tree planting day marks 20 years of restoration
A COMMUNITY tree planting day at Lennox Headland will mark more than 20 years of restoration work and the planting of over 13,000 native...
