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January 4, 2026
Aircrew officer Mick Kerry marks 40 years with rescue helicopter service
WESTPAC Rescue Helicopter Service has marked the 40-year anniversary of Lismore-based aircrew officer Mick Kerry. Kerry joined the service as a fresh-faced 18-year-old in 1985...
January 4, 2026
SCU targets skills shortages
SOUTHERN Cross University is rolling out new industry-focused graduate certificates aimed at addressing workforce shortages in childcare, small business and emerging industries across regional...
January 3, 2026
New SES zone commander to oversee emergency responses across the region
NEW North East SES zone commander Rhys Gloury has taken on a senior role at the SES having run large-scale health and emergency operations...
January 3, 2026
Council appeals for blood donors during busy holiday period
LISMORE City Council is calling on residents to roll up their sleeves and donate blood as hospitals across the region face one of their...
January 3, 2026
Tweed talent to kick-start NRLW career at the Parramatta Eels
RISING Tweed star Jasmin Morrissey could be on the cusp of a breakout rugby league season in 2026 after signing a two-year NRLW deal...
January 2, 2026
Rainbow Girls to light up community hall during Australian tour
PEARCES Creek Hall will host Californian indie-bluegrass trio the Rainbow Girls in one of their only Australian shows during a March tour. The trio, Erin...
January 2, 2026
Body slams and broken tables with wrestlers returning to Ballina
INTERNATIONAL Wrestling Australia is set to return to Ballina for an afternoon of body slams, broken tables and competitors flying off the top rope...
January 2, 2026
Damning report exposes NRL’s enormous concussion problem
A DAMNING poll from the Rugby League Player Association has shown a worrying increase amongst NRL players not reporting concussions or concussion symptoms from...
January 1, 2026
New riverfront walk highlights First Nations voices and history in the region
FIRST Nations history and storytelling along the Richmond River have been brought to life with Ballina Shire Council rolling out an audio-assisted walk supported...
January 1, 2026
Hawks’ touching move to allow young star to honour late father
HAWTHORN'S Calsher Dear will honour his late father, Paul, in 2026 as he dons the No. 13 made famous by him. Paul wore the number...
December 31, 2025
National champions set to light up speedway series
SIX-time national champion Kevin Britten will return to Lismore Speedway for one of the season's premier events in the Mr Modified series. Britten will be...
December 31, 2025
How to make the gym stick this January
NORTHERN Rivers gyms are gearing up for their busiest weeks of the year, as Christmas memberships are redeemed and fresh New Year resolutions push...
December 30, 2025
Local bowlers to mix it with Australian champions in Summerland Series
THE best lawn bowlers from around country will be tested by a strong local contingent at the annual Summerland Series at Cherry Street Sports...
December 30, 2025
Tropical Fruits to light up Lismore as region celebrates New Years Eve events
TROPICAL Fruits is set to attract hundreds of people to the Lismore Showground with its annual New Year's Eve party, the highlight of the...
December 30, 2025
Caravan owners urged to check smoke alarms and safety equipment
FIRE and Rescue NSW is urging caravan owners to check smoke alarms and safety equipment at home before hitting the road for the summer...
December 30, 2025
Dance group to hold New Years Eve fundraiser at pizza bar
LENNOX Pizza Bar and Kitchen is hosting a New Year's Eve fundraiser to support the local Heart of Dance school compete on the world...
December 29, 2025
Celebrate New Years Eve with bulls and cowboys at rodeo
BUCKIN by the Beach is set to draw big crowds to the J and J Rodeo New Year's Eve event in Evans Head. The event...
December 29, 2025
Business owners on alert for new types of counterfeit notes during the holidays
POLICE and representatives from Northern Rivers business chambers are warning the public to be on alert for new types of counterfeit cash during the...
December 28, 2025
Movies back on the big screen as Lismore Cinemas reopen
THE long-awaited Lismore Cinemas opened this week as crowds flocked to see the latest blockbuster movies in the state-of-the-art venue. The previous Event Cinemas were...
December 28, 2025
Race to the finals wide as cricketers return to the pitch
FINALS spots are wide open with the Far North Coast LJ Hooker League cricket season to return on Saturday, January 17, Ten rounds of the...
December 28, 2025
New pump track to host professional riders and national competition
A NEW pump track has officially opened at Ballina, with the $1 million facility purpose-built to host professional riders and national competition. Kingsford Smith Reserve...
December 27, 2025
Ballina rings in the New Year with music, comedy and waterfront parties
BALLINA will be one of the Northern Rivers' main party hubs this New Year's Eve, with live music, comedy and late-night celebrations planned across...
December 27, 2025
Launching pad for hundreds of juniors at cricket carnivals
JUNIOR cricketers will get their first taste of representative carnivals when the Far North Coast hosts two of the longest-running junior tournaments in the...
December 25, 2025
Ballina Jockey Club ramps up family holiday entertainment
A FULL day of family entertainment has been locked in as Ballina Jockey Club gears up for its annual Boxing Day meeting. General manager Matt...
