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May 30, 2025

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,...

May 30, 2025

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...

May 30, 2025

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...

May 29, 2025

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...

May 29, 2025

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...

May 29, 2025

“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...

May 28, 2025

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...

May 28, 2025

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...

May 28, 2025

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...

May 27, 2025

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...

May 27, 2025

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...

May 27, 2025

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...

May 26, 2025

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...

May 26, 2025

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...

May 26, 2025

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...

May 25, 2025

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...

May 25, 2025

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...

May 24, 2025

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...

May 23, 2025

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...

May 23, 2025

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...

May 23, 2025

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...

May 23, 2025

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...

May 22, 2025

“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,...

May 22, 2025

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...