Sisters compete for Superfish title in ocean swim
GOLD Coast sisters Mikayla and Kara Bird shared the podium in the open women's Superfish division at the Byron Bay Property Sales Ocean Swim...
Celebrity chef takes on Summerland Farm menu
CELEBRITY chef Paul West joined Summerland Farm's Maurice Munoz Labart for a long-table lunch in Alstonville, showcasing Northern Rivers produce during the Harvest Festival. The...
Giant steps for rugby league club anniversary
MULLUMBIMBY Giants will celebrate 40 years at Les Donnelly Field when they host Byron Bay in a Northern Rivers Regional Rugby League clash on...
Breakthrough win at Byron Bay Triathlon
ALSTONVILLE triathlete Francis Rupnik has claimed his first major win in the open men's division at the Byron Bay Triathlon. At 22, he is one...
Club wins first Anzac Cup trophy
MULLUMBIMBY Brunswick Valley has secured its first Anzac Cup title with a 5–3 win over Bangalow, marking a historic start to the men's premier...
High hopes for cricket young gun
LISMORE teenager Cooper Williams has capped a standout season with an unbeaten century in senior men's cricket—just a year after helping Marist Brothers to...
Chance to help line dancers compete for world title
A NORTHERN Rivers dance school is hosting community events to help its students return to the world stage after winning an international line dancing...
Councils call for support in coastal recovery
MAYORS around the region are calling for a national response to help in the coastal recovery efforts from erosion and damage caused by extreme...
18 sin bins: NRL’s bunker confession amid high tackle crisis
THE NRL has conceded the bunker was overused with its policing of high tackles during Round 8. A total of 18 players were sent to...
Rodeo stunt show set to go full throttle
BULLS and bikes will fly again as Bull Throttle returns to the Lismore Showgrounds on Saturday, May 10, combining professional bull riding with freestyle...
Bravery honoured at Our Kids Day Out
A SPECIAL bravery award will see seven-year-old Willow Roberts celebrated for her courage and resilience at the Clarence Property Our Kids Day Out in...
Preparedness day brings agencies together
COMMUNITY members will join emergency services at Rock Valley Hall for a free Emergency Preparedness Day to help plan for future disasters. The Australian Red...
Cornes: 2025 is just about a write-off for free-falling Swans
NOT many would have predicted that Sydney would find themselves 14th with a 2-5 record after seven games of footy in 2025. After coming off...
Monster trucks take flight at speedway track
LISMORE speedway is gearing up for one of its final events of the season after hosting a major night of memorial races and monster...
Artwork puts Big Prawn on the map
A NEW cartoon illustration celebrating Ballina's landmarks — including the Big Prawn — has been delivered to the council. Jack Manion, who grew up in...
Honouring the fallen across the Northern Rivers
CROWDS braved wet weather to attend Anzac Day services across the region, with strong support from schools and community groups. Pipe bands played at services...
Survey to help waste management team
BALLINA Shire Council is calling on the community to provide insights into waste habits at homes and potential barriers where improvements could be made...
Golf clubs to host $50,000 regional qualifiers
THE Northern Rivers will host regional qualifying tournaments with some of the best golfers aiming to advance to the NSW Open. Teven Valley and Lismore...
Rebels look to kick-start rugby season
A NEW-look Byron Shire Rebels are gearing up for an important month of home games in the Far North Coast rugby union competition. After a...
All-round talent wins top cricket award
TWEED cricket star Pat Rosser has capped his best season in Far North Coast cricket by being named the LJ Hooker League Player of...
Swim for the ages at ocean classic
ONE of the most iconic and longest-running community sporting events in Byron Bay will aim to raise about $75,000 for local charities this year. The...
Charity ride around Australia to raise $50,000 for mental health group
A YOUTH worker who once battled homelessness and mental illness will set off on an 18,000-kilometre solo bike ride around Australia to raise $50,000...
Millions poured in to build new Aboriginal health facility
CONSTRUCTION will soon begin on a $15 million health facility for Bullinah Aboriginal Health Service, almost a decade after the project was first proposed. The...
Olympic champions highlight female leaders at sports lunch
OLYMPIC champions Leisel Jones and Sally Pearson will highlight an event designed to celebrate the role women play in sport and the business community...