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June 3, 2026
Footy legend Matty Johns to entertain live crowd at Lismore show
FORMER NRL star and television personality Matty Johns is heading to the Northern Rivers for a one-night-only live show at the Lismore Workers Club. An...
June 3, 2026
Unified awards program to celebrate businesses across the shire
THE Alstonville Wollongbar Chamber of Commerce will be incorporated as a key part of the Ballina Business Awards this year. A collaboration with the Ballina...
June 2, 2026
Annual rugby league lunch to raise vital funds for families in need
THE Family of League is set for its biggest fundraiser of the year, with a star-studded lunch of guest speakers at the Coolangatta Hotel. The...
June 2, 2026
Construction starts on $18 million cultural centre redevelopment
CONSTRUCTION has officially begun on the $18 million upgrade of the Alstonville Cultural Centre, with the redevelopment to deliver expanded library services and upgraded...
June 1, 2026
Rugby coach backs Far North Coast to compete with country’s best
FAR North Coast has set a goal to bring home the top prize in NSW Country rugby union after winning the Richardson Shield during...
June 1, 2026
Bexhill quarry plans gather momentum
PLANS to transform Bexhill Quarry into a regional parkland and tourism destination are moving forward, with concept plans presented during recent community consultation sessions. The...
June 1, 2026
Experts to discuss drought resilience and water security when Ballina hosts state conference
BALLINA will host the 2026 Local Government NSW Water Management Conference with delegates from across the state to focus on drought resilience and future...
May 31, 2026
Lismore High students sell tiny home for $79,000
LISMORE High School students have sold a custom-built tiny home for $79,000 after spending months designing and constructing the project as part of a...
May 31, 2026
Tweed pair to represent Australia in lawn bowls at Commonwealth Games
TWEED Heads bowlers Damien Delgado and Serena Bonnell have been selected to represent Australia at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Scotland. The pair are part...
May 31, 2026
Teenage pilot inspires Ballina students
A TEENAGE pilot who flew 42,000km around the world has urged Ballina students to pursue their passions after turning a battle with Crohn's disease into...
May 30, 2026
Ballina Boxing Gym to host second fight night in Lennox Head
BALLINA Boxing Gym will host its second Fight Night at Lennox Head Cultural Centre, showcasing local fighters alongside competitors from across the country. It will...
May 30, 2026
Northern Rivers marine scientist to lead students at Lizard Island study tour
A NORTHERN Rivers marine scientist and teacher will lead students from across Australia on a national coral reef study tour at one of the...
May 30, 2026
North Coast academy athletes selected to represent Australia on world stage
PROMISING track and field stars Lexie Brown and Ayla Kowalczyk have been selected to represent Australia on the world stage as part of the...
May 29, 2026
Adam Harvey’s Ballina homecoming
COUNTRY music singer Adam Harvey will bring his 25th anniversary Workin' Overtime tour to Ballina, saying his long connection with the town made it...
May 29, 2026
Perth Bears in Singapore? Push for international fixture reignited
THE push for Singapore to host an NRL match has been reignited, with Perth Bears assistant Ben Gardiner endorsing the idea of an overseas...
May 28, 2026
Cabinet maker claims top training award
CABINET maker Trinity Kachel has been named Apprentice of the Year at the 2026 North Coast and Mid North Coast Regional Training Awards, recognising...
May 28, 2026
“Weak, weak, weak!”: Cochrane slams AFL over academy changes
FORMER Gold Coast Suns chairman Tony Cochrane has voiced his immense disappointment with the recent changes to the Northern Academy draft rights. In recent weeks,...
May 27, 2026
Vigil honours victims of domestic violence and calls for community action
WOMEN’S Health Northern Rivers has hosted a vigil at the Lismore Quad to honour victims of domestic violence, while also providing support and information...
May 27, 2026
Local support groups included in regional transport trial to help people access education and work
A new regional transport trial will expand travel options for disadvantaged people across the region, helping improve access to education, training and employment opportunities. Transport...
May 26, 2026
World Cup winner and former Wallabies captain to attend Byron Bay rugby lunch
A Rugby World Cup winner and former Wallabies captain will headline this year's Old Tie Lunch at Byron Bay Bowling Club when John Eales...
May 26, 2026
Volunteer Marilyn White recognised for raising more than $700,000 in food support for health district
A volunteer who has helped raise more than $700,000 in support of local services was among the award winners at the Northern NSW Local...
May 25, 2026
Charity gala to support sustainable farm for vulnerable children in Kenya
A glamorous Las Vegas-style fundraiser will return to Lennox Head for a second year as the Rafiki Royale charity event aims to raise vital...
May 25, 2026
Stewart scores perfect ride on way to Hawaiian adaptive surfing title
BYRON Bay surfer Mark 'Mono' Stewart scored a perfect 10 on his way to another international victory at the Hawaiian Adaptive Surfing Championships. Stewart went...
May 24, 2026
Horticulture trainee earns regional award nomination
A Pimlico horticulture trainee has been nominated for Trainee of the Year at the North Coast and Mid North Coast Regional Training Awards after...
