Axes clash in Lismore Viking festival
AXES will fly, shields will splinter and warriors will roar as more than 200 Vikings descend on Lismore showgrounds next month. The Viking Village Solstice,...
AFL legend to play one-off game in Tasmania
ONE of the AFL's greatest ever players is set to feature in a one-off clash in Tasmania, taking the field in the Tasmanian State...
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...
Winter Ball to raise thousands for Our Kids charity
THE 2025 Winter Ball is set to raise thousands for local children's charity Our Kids when it returns to the Lismore Turf Club on...
Turf supply issue delays sport field reopening
BALLINA Shire Council has cited issues with its turf supplier as the reason for ongoing delays in reopening the Williams Reserve sports field at...
“It will do wonders”: Alexander confident Eels win can lead them on the right path
GREG Alexander believes that Parramatta's win against Manly will give them plenty of confidence for the remainder of the NRL season. The Eels have taken...
Flood recovery work earns national recognition
A ROUS County Council project officer has been named a finalist in the Floodplain Management Australia awards for her role in flood recovery and...
Ground closures and wet weather impact soccer competition
PERSISTENT ground closures and ongoing concerns around wet weather could lead to a shortened season in the Football Far North Coast competition. Football Far North...
Ballina woman honoured for life of service as she turns 102
BALLINA resident Nan Swan has marked her 102nd birthday, capping off a life of quiet resilience, military service and community contribution. Born Nancie Josephine Costello...
Hockey masters play a key role in club’s success
STARS of the future and a growing number of veterans at Casuarina Hockey Club have been called up for state and national selection during...
Climbing Jungle reaches new heights with national focus
A NEW Australian youth climbing team has been selected following a major indoor event hosted at Ballina's Climbing Jungle — with some athletes now...
Grant to help build more affordable houses in the region
CONSTRUCTION of smaller and more affordable homes across Lismore is being boosted by a $15,000 grant to help people build or relocate new homes...
Concert band plays key role in community music scene
A COMMUNITY band with more than 140 years of history will perform one of its newest shows with clarinets, flutes and saxophones entertaining the...
Surf contest a stepping stone to the world stage
A FRESH look with strong pro junior divisions will see some of the best young surfers from around the country converge at Lennox Head...
Beef Week to serve a feast of events
THE Northern Rivers' beef industry and rural culture will take centre stage when Casino's annual Beef Week returns on Saturday May 24, launching more...
Hornets shape side around junior base in NRRRL
BUILDING around club juniors is paying dividends for Cudgen, with the Hornets among the premiership contenders in Northern Rivers Regional Rugby League this season. The...
Council responds to frustrations by building community plan
LISMORE City Council will focus on housing, fixing roads and a range of other priority areas as part of its Community Strategic Plan, Delivery...
Revenge on the mind in grand final rematch
CASUARINA Beach will be out for revenge when it hosts Wollongbar-Alstonville in the Far North Coast rugby union grand final rematch this weekend. Coach Geoff...
Wings, wigs and wine
DRAG performer and engineer Tara Zann is returning to Lennox Head to host a colourful Paint and Sip event combining costumes, stunts and creative...
Construction starts on new retail precinct at Lennox Head
CONSTRUCTION on a new retail precinct at Lennox Head has started, with the expansion set to deliver eight new lots for businesses at Epiq...
Career change a perfect fit for stonemason apprentice
A LISMORE apprentice is carving out a new future in the stonemasonry trade, after a surprise career pivot led him from delivery driving to...
Laurie Daley explains Terrell May’s Origin snub
NSW Blues coach Laurie Daley has explained his shock omission on in form Wests Tigers prop Terrell May - and it's got nothing to...
“There’s a chance”: Buckley confirms Tasmania meeting
NATHAN Buckley has confirmed that he has met with the Tasmania Devils. The Collingwood great, who has been out of the coaching game since 2021,...
Kenyan-born Idol singer helps raise funds for children’s charity
A RAFIKI Royale fundraiser at Lennox Head doubled as the first public performance for Australian Idol finalist Bony Onyango since the reality music show...