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November 1, 2024
SCU launches Bee Lab to combat Varroa mite threat
SOUTHERN Cross University researchers have launched the Bee Lab in Lismore to help prevent the spread of Varroa mites, a pest that threatens to...
November 1, 2024
Chess on wheels comes to the Bay
BYRON Bay Cycle Club's Summer Set of criterium races will kick off on November 3, bringing high-speed cycling to the Cavanbah Centre Three events will...
October 31, 2024
Action revs up at Lismore Speedway
THE Lismore Speedway season begins this Saturday, November 2, with a community day offering fans a closer look at the cars and drivers before...
October 31, 2024
Ballina council elects new deputy mayor
BALLINA Shire councillors have elected Cr Damian Loone as the new deputy mayor, securing six votes to four over Cr Simon Chate in the...
October 31, 2024
Debate continues over council meeting time
A RESCISSION motion to block the shift of Lismore City Council meetings to daytime sessions failed at Tuesday's extraordinary council meeting. Councillor Adam Guise sought...
October 30, 2024
Cancer care delivers for patients
PATIENTS rated cancer treatment clinics on the Northern Rivers among the best in NSW in a recent survey. More than 8000 patients across NSW provided...
October 30, 2024
New plan to save historic homes
LISMORE City Council has been granted an exemption allowing flood-impacted homes to be relocated to rural blocks, potentially saving many historic houses The Department of...
October 29, 2024
Ice cream queens dishing up a treat
TWO Norco employees have created over 5000 ice cream flavours during their careers, earning them the title of the 'Norco Ice Cream Queens'. Debbie Pirlo...
October 28, 2024
Northern Rivers schools finalists in NSW Premier’s Awards
TWELVE Northern Rivers schools have been named finalists in the NSW Premier's Awards for their efforts in supporting students' wellbeing and community recovery after...
October 28, 2024
Record number of players join Northern Rivers water polo season
THE Northern Rivers water polo season has kicked off with record participation, with more players than ever taking to the pool. Alstonville Junior Water Polo...
October 27, 2024
Lennox Head surfer named athlete of the year
A LENNOX Head surfer has been named the North Coast Academy of Sport's athlete of 2024 after a standout year in competition. Fifteen-year-old Ocea Curtis...
October 27, 2024
New inquest into Simone Strobel’s death
A CORONIAL inquest will investigate the death of Simone Strobel, whose body was found concealed under palm fronds near a Lismore caravan park in...
October 26, 2024
Record crowds at Lismore Show
MORE than 20,000 people attended this year's Lismore Show, which broke records with new attractions and entries in several competitions. The North Coast National Lismore...
October 26, 2024
Young riders take top spots at Lismore Show ahead of national titles
A SUNSHINE Coast rider has claimed top honours at the 2024 Lismore Show, just weeks before competing in the Australian titles at Willinga Park. Sixteen-year-old...
October 25, 2024
Shaws Bay Hotel undergoes $5.7m transformation
THE Shaws Bay Hotel is undergoing a $5.7 million renovation aimed at transforming the venue into a world-class destination, with plans to reopen in...
October 24, 2024
Night and day as council change divides
LISMORE councillors have voted to shift council meetings to daytime for the first time in decades, sparking controversy and prompting a rescission motion to...
October 23, 2024
World-class stunts at Lismore Show with Aussie FMX
MOTOCROSS world record holder Brodie Carmichael will return to the Lismore Show this week, bringing his Aussie FMX team to showcase high-flying stunts and...
October 23, 2024
Young talent shines at Lismore Show
THE Lismore Show crowned its Young Woman 2024 at a special dinner on Saturday night, with local farmhand Maddy Dillon taking the top title....
October 22, 2024
Becoming grounded in nature
AN innovative exhibition at the Lismore Regional Gallery uses film, sound installations and interactive artworks created in collaboration with Bundjalung Elders to highlight the...
October 22, 2024
Natsky’s journey through loss showcased in new exhibition
A NEW exhibition by Lismore photographer Natsky is a deeply personal collection of images that track how her life changed when her sister died...
October 21, 2024
Iconic Hannah Cabinet to be restored
LISMORE's iconic Hannah Cabinet, a masterpiece by craftsman Geoff Hannah, is set to be fully restored after suffering significant damage in the devastating 2022...
October 21, 2024
Fallen firefighter John Holmes honoured in state memorial
RURAL Fire Service brigades across the Northern Rivers paused this week to honour Senior Deputy Captain John Holmes. Mr Holmes's name was added to the...
October 20, 2024
Schools take up the challenge to help solve global problems
STUDENTS from Alstonville Public School are among the finalists in a challenge that seeks to solve important issues impacting people around the world. The school's...
October 19, 2024
The rice project changing the industry
A GROUNDBREAKING project to develop climate smart rice has helped boost Southern Cross University in the Times Higher Education 2025 World Rankings. Rice is the...
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