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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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October 4, 2025

Top jockey Ben Looker celebrates first Lismore Cup win

BEN Looker claimed his first Lismore Cup win in front of a big crowd on Thursday, guiding Flywheel to victory in the $85,000 feature. It...

October 4, 2025

University students to benefit under new business model

A NEW business degree at Southern Cross University is set to replace traditional models of study, with students working in real industry situations to...

October 4, 2025

Restaurant brings European influence to local flavours

NEW Lennox Head restaurant Rhea Food +Wine is bringing new tastes to the region with head chef Jonny Wood and front of house manager...

October 3, 2025

How to spot fake $50 and $100 notes circulating in Northern Rivers

RICHMOND Police District is warning businesses and the public to be on alert after counterfeit notes were found circulating in the Northern Rivers. Officers were...

October 3, 2025

Hundreds of people flock to the sports fields for masters games

THE Lismore Workers Club Masters Games attracted hundreds of people across a variety of sports, bringing a $500,000 injection to the local economy. It was...

October 3, 2025

Lennox whale photo wins Craig Parry global award

OCEAN and wildlife photographer Craig Parry has won a prestigious international award for his image of a stranded humpback whale at Lennox Head. The Lennox...

October 3, 2025

Stage set for junior surfers with return of Tweed Coast Pro

KINGSCLIFF Boardriders Club is hosting the return of the Tweed Coast Pro Junior with the event to attract 100 of the best young surfers...

October 2, 2025

SEN/Lions ruckman yet to make call on future

BRISBANE Lions GM of footy, Danny Daly, says Oscar McInerney is yet to make a call on his future in the AFL. The 31-year-old ruckman...

October 2, 2025

Northern Rivers celebrates best in business

EXCELLENCE across the Northern Rivers business community was celebrated in Ballina on Saturday night, with Collins Hume taking out the top honour at the...

October 2, 2025

Four new mega precincts to transform Lismore

LISMORE residents will help shape the future of four new precincts as part of the next stage in the city's flood recovery. The NSW Government...

October 2, 2025

Aboriginal support and recovery program wins mental health award

BULLINAH Aboriginal Health Service has won a state award for its Culture as Therapy and Recovery Service, which supports women recovering from domestic violence...

October 1, 2025

Pioneer creates rugby club history with life membership

WOLLONGBAR-Alstonville stalwart Bill Johnston has made club history, becoming the Pioneers' newest life member at the presentation night. Johnston, 39, is the first player to...

October 1, 2025

Smoke alarm warnings after findings in residential fires

FIRE agencies are urging residents to check smoke alarms and review evacuation plans after a spate of deadly house fires across New South Wales...

September 30, 2025

Mobile health van provides vital support service

A MOBILE medical van has delivered free health checks to more than 100 people in the Ballina region, with the support of the Rotary...

September 30, 2025

Surf star wins back-to-back gold medals for Australia

FINGAL Head surfer Dane Henry has won back-to-back gold medals at the ISA World Surfing Games, claiming the men's title in El Salvador. Henry, 19,...

September 29, 2025

Construction underway as SES unit prepares for new control centre

CONSTRUCTION has started on a $6.3 million SES unit and Emergency Operations Centre in Ballina, designed to improve the region's flood and disaster response. The...

September 29, 2025

Council drafts plan for Lismore’s growth

LISMORE City Council is drafting a long-term plan to guide growth as the region heads toward a projected population of 60,000. The Australian Bureau of...

September 29, 2025

Women take centre stage at rugby league knockout

LISMORE hosted the Aboriginal Rugby League Knockout Carnival this year, drawing representative stars and emerging National Rugby League talent. Cabbage Tree Island won the women's...

September 28, 2025

Record numbers as Lismore welcomes its newest citizens

A RECORD 80 new residents from 25 countries were welcomed as Australian citizens at Lismore's Citizenship Day ceremony. The event was held at the recently...

September 28, 2025

Cricket club returns to top grade after 15-year hiatus

TERRANORA Lakes Cricket Club will return to the Far North Coast LJ Hooker League this season, ending a 15-year absence from the top grade. The...

September 28, 2025

Emergency services expo builds resilience for future disasters

A RANGE of lifesaving activities to help children and adults prepare for future disasters were on display as people learned survival skills at the...

September 27, 2025

Waratahs reign supreme in men’s hockey grand final

WARATAHS claimed their first Far North Coast men's hockey premiership in six seasons with a 2-1 grand final win over Northern Star at Goonellabah. The...

September 27, 2025

Restoration projects play key role in Richmond Riverfest

RICHMOND Riverfest will return this month, with events across the region celebrating community-led restoration and volunteer projects. The festival is presented by the Richmond Riverkeeper...

September 27, 2025

Firefighter retires after three decades of service to the community

AFTER more than three decades of service, firefighter Dean Snape has hung up his helmet with Fire and Rescue NSW. Snape, 52, finished his career...