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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 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

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...

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 2, 2025

Group celebrates 10-years of vital restoration work

TEN years after volunteers planted trees along Angels Beach Drive in Ballina, OzFish Unlimited has grown into a national organisation with more than 100...

September 2, 2025

New-look facility creates hub for multiple sports in region

CANIABA sportsground has reopened with new courts and cricket nets, creating a hub for multiple sports in the region. The project was funded through council's...

September 1, 2025

Cudgen surf club wins multiple excellence awards

CUDGEN Surf Life Saving Club claimed two of the state's top honours, with Scott McCartney named surf sports Coach of the Year and Adam...

August 31, 2025

Bombers crowned champion team in Northern Rivers Cup

BALLINA Bombers claimed the inaugural Northern Rivers Cup title with a grand final win over Lismore Swans at Oakes Oval. The undefeated Bombers ran away...

August 31, 2025

Big Heart Campaign to help build new symbol of hope

SOUTH Lismore Post Office has launched The Big Heart Campaign to create a giant heart-shaped sculpture as a new symbol of hope for the...

August 30, 2025

Young Giants on the cusp of grand final in NRRRL

MULLUMBIMBY Giants under-18s have finished the Northern Rivers Regional Rugby League season as minor premiers, capping a remarkable return after several years out of...

August 30, 2025

New beach walk to raise men’s mental health awareness

A NEW men's walk for mental health awareness is coming to Ballina as part of a growing online group and support network run by...

August 29, 2025

Will Tino become the highest paid player in the NRL?

GOLD Coast Titans captain Tino Fa'asuamaleaui could potentially become the highest-paid player in the NRL, according to Michael Carayannis. Fa'asuamaleaui's contract situation has been one...

August 29, 2025

Flood recovery group hosts Hearts and Stars gala dinner

RESILIENT Lismore will host its inaugural Hearts and Stars fundraiser to raise funds to help keep the flood recovery group running. The gala dinner will...

August 29, 2025

Boxing under the bright lights at Northern Rivers Showdown

BALLINA Boxing Gym will stage its first major event in years with the Fight Night Northern Rivers Showdown at Lennox Head Cultural Centre on...

August 28, 2025

Tutus to work day raises $10,000 for Our Kids

MORE than $10,000 has been raised for children with special needs and chronic illness after health workers, businesses and local clubs joined forces for...

August 28, 2025

Three new names emerge in Melbourne coaching race

MELBOURNE have met with up to 15 names in the past fortnight as they go in search for a new head coach, according to...

August 27, 2025

Tee to success at Ocean Shores golf tournament

OCEAN Shores Country Club hosted a quality field of more than 200 golfers, including international champions, for its annual Pro-Am tournament. The event attracted about...

August 27, 2025

Audio line marking to improve road safety on Pacific Highway

A $3.5 million project will install audio tactile line marking on the Pacific Highway in a bid to prevent crashes. Rumble strips stretching 300 kilometres...

August 26, 2025

Experts and health professionals to run dementia education event

HEALTH professionals will share the latest research at the Dementia Inclusive Ballina Alliance's annual symposium in Ballina. It is the fourth year of the event,...

August 26, 2025

Pathway to the pros for female rugby league players

TWO Northern Rivers players have made their NRLW debuts for the Gold Coast Titans in a breakout year for female rugby league. Phoenix-Raine Hippi and...

August 26, 2025

Pilot plan aims to cut flood risk in Northern Rivers

THE Northern Rivers has been chosen as one of two pilot regions for a new Disaster Adaptation Plan aimed at reducing flood risk and...

August 25, 2025

Summer Football competition to make up for rain-affected season

A SUMMER Football program is being rolled out across the Far North Coast to make up for a rain-affected season that left thousands of...

August 25, 2025

New clinic to support at-risk and disadvantaged people

A NEW nurse-led health clinic will provide weekly treatment for disadvantaged people at Mary's Place, the St Vincent de Paul Society NSW's engagement hub...

August 24, 2025

Funding supports cervical cancer screening in First Nations women

SOUTHERN Cross University will lead a $2.5 million national project to improve cervical screening for First Nations women during pregnancy and postpartum. The SISTASCREEN project...