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Times News Group journalist with over 15 years' experience providing quality news and sport stories. I also have a keen interest in business, council, real estate and human interest stories across the Northern Rives region. For story ideas and news tips contact me on [email protected]

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September 13, 2025

Blair named best and fairest as rugby club rebuilds

LENNOX Head forward Hayden Blair has been named first grade Best and Fairest in Far North Coast rugby union, capping a determined effort leading...

September 13, 2025

Emergency expo to help locals prepare for disaster

EMERGENCY services from across the region will gather in Ballina later this month for a community expo aimed at helping residents prepare for fire,...

September 12, 2025

Checkered Past puts new spin on classic rock cover shows

NORTHERN Rivers cover band Checkered Past has been packing out pubs with high-energy sets of rock classics. Formed late last year through local networking and...

September 12, 2025

School groups combine for community fun run

A REJUVENATED Alstonville Wollongbar Fun Run is expecting up to 500 competitors this year after the event made a successful return from a 10-year...

September 12, 2025

Future Olympian leads Lismore skateboard clinic

RISING skateboarding star Felicity Turner visited Lismore this week as part of the Olympics Unleashed tour, running a demonstration workshop at the city's new...

September 11, 2025

Alex Lloyd returns with new music and a message of healing

ALEX Lloyd says working through childhood trauma has helped improve his mental health and inspired a career renaissance, including his first studio album in...

September 11, 2025

Brothers to take on red-hot Mustangs in NRRRL grand final

THE Northern Rivers Regional Rugby League grand final will return to Lismore for the first time in 22 years with Marist Brothers hosting the...

September 11, 2025

Volunteers needed to help run Lismore clothes swap

FAMILIES in need are turning to a growing clothes swap at Lismore Library, run by local mothers and volunteers. Volunteer organiser Katerina Crandon said more...

September 10, 2025

“Strong pull of home”: Butters likely to walk post contract expiry

HAVING played for Port Adelaide for the last seven years, is Zak Butters set to head back home to Victoria at the end of...

September 9, 2025

Community call out to help shape the future traffic flow

BALLINA Shire Council is seeking community feedback on plans to upgrade North Creek Road and build a new bridge to better manage growing traffic. The...

September 9, 2025

Father and son create family history on the tennis court

FATHER and son tennis duo Brendon and Hunter Moore created family history by winning at the prestigious Sawtell Seaside Open on the Mid North...

September 8, 2025

Council to waive additional fees on granny flats

LISMORE residents will be able to build granny flats more cheaply, with council waiving additional fees for the next two years. Lismore City Council said...

September 8, 2025

Caine’s idea to re-invent the NRL finals

WITH the NRL finals just one weeks away from starting, excitement is beginning to build for what will be a great four weeks of...

September 7, 2025

Record entries raise vital funds in Darrel Chapman run

A RECORD number of competitors turned out to help raise thousands of dollar for sick children with nearly 1000 people competing in the annual...

September 7, 2025

New veterinary science block helps build SCU partnership

CONSTRUCTION of new veterinary science facilities at Southern Cross University will bring major benefits, including a collaboration with a leading industry partner in animal...

September 7, 2025

Knitting group helps hundreds of people in need of rugs

A WARDELL knitting group has distributed more than 70 handmade rugs during the colder months of winter, helping growing numbers of homeless and disadvantaged...

September 6, 2025

Vital support services offered to mothers and newborn babies

A DEDICATED volunteer group who aims to address social and isolation issues for mothers with newborn babies is expanding its free services to the...

September 6, 2025

Mob Buster could be contender in $2million Kosciuszko

A STUNNING return to form has owners and trainers confident that Mob Buster could be a genuine contender in the $2 million Kosciuszko race...

September 5, 2025

Ballina breaks 18-year-drought in rugby grand final

BALLINA snapped an 18-year premiership drought with a hard-fought 25-19 win over Wollongbar-Alstonville in the Far North Coast rugby union grand final at Crozier...

September 5, 2025

Crowds flock to celebrate community at river festival

THE Wardell River Festival looks set to become an annual event after nearly 1000 people turned out for a day of art, live music...

September 4, 2025

Major chance as Brothers aim for NRRRL grand final

A FULL strength Marist Brothers will look to capitalise on home ground advantage when it hosts the Northern Rivers Regional Rugby League major semi-final...

September 3, 2025

Consultation groups to help shape future of Clunes

LISMORE City Council is inviting residents to have their say on the future of Clunes as the draft master plan goes on public exhibition. The...

September 3, 2025

Tweed surf star to represent Australia on the world stage

FINGAL Head surfer Dane Henry has been selected to represent Australia at the ISA World Surfing Games in El Salvador, a key pathway to...

September 3, 2025

Project to repair damage and prevent water loss in the region

BALLINA Shire Council has activated the state government's Active Leak Detection Project to help combat water loss and the flow-on effects of additional waste...