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December 4, 2025
Council invests in critical bridge upgrades for disaster support
BALLINA Shire Council has invested in critical flood safety infrastructure, with work to begin on two major bridges and evacuation routes. The council has awarded...
December 3, 2025
Australia to open Rugby LeagueWorld Cup withblockbuster match-up
THE 2026 Rugby League World Cup fixtures have been confirmed, with Australia set to begin their title defence in a blockbuster match at Allianz...
December 3, 2025
Rural grants open to support landholders in critical areas
GRANT applications are now open for up to $15,000 under the Rural Landholders Initiative, a flagship program supporting farmers and landcare groups from Lismore...
December 2, 2025
Surf club pays tribute to stalwart who steered teams to world championships
BYRON Bay Surf Life Saving Club has paid tribute to Bert Batson, who was a key driver for junior development with his spirit for...
December 2, 2025
Clothes swap to help the community cut down on waste
BALLINA Shire Council is hosting a community clothes swap and mending workshop to help people save money ahead of Christmas while cutting down on...
December 2, 2025
Focus on roads as council completes 120 projects in flood portfolio
A FOCUS on bridge repairs and roadworks has seen Lismore City Council complete about 120 vital projects under its Flood Restoration Portfolio. The rebuild and...
December 1, 2025
New report reveals $6.9 billion cost to the economy from repeated disasters
A NEW report has put a $6.9 billion price tag on the Northern Rivers’ recent natural disasters, outlining a $4 billion economic hit over...
December 1, 2025
Mobile breast screening van returns to support women in the region
A MOBILE breast screening van has returned to Ballina with free support services available for women over the next three months. The van will be...
December 1, 2025
Thousands of seeds planted as regeneration project reaches halfway
ROUS County Council has reached the halfway mark of its Bush Regeneration Project at Fosters Spur, which will see 50,000 native seedlings planted over...
December 1, 2025
Why Head should continue to open for Australia
FORMER Australian Test opener Simon Katich believes that the national selectors would be regressing the team if they don't have Travis Head opening the...
November 30, 2025
Tweed surf legend Stephanie Gilmore to return to pro tour
AUSTRALIAN surfing legend Stephanie Gilmore is set to return to the professional tour after accepting a wildcard for the 2026 season. The eight-time world champion,...
November 30, 2025
Cricket legend Merv Hughes serves up the English at men’s health lunch
CRICKET legend Merv Hughes predicted Australia will dominate the Ashes series against England when he was the special guest speaker at a lunch for...
November 29, 2025
Christmas appeal to help disadvantaged children in Kenya
A LOCAL charity that supports abused and disadvantaged children in Kenya has launched a Christmas appeal with hopes of raising $100,000. Rafiki Mwema was founded...
November 29, 2025
Rainbow Roos win national award for helping children overcome barriers in sport
A WHIRLWIND 18 months has seen soccer coach Brad Ambridge become a driving force for change by helping children with mental and physical disabilities. Ambridge...
November 28, 2025
Surfers to celebrate 20-year anniversary at Morning of the Mo
SURFERS are gearing up with costumes and old school boards for a 20-year celebration of the Morning of the Mo competition at Ballina. The event...
November 28, 2025
Celebrations set for 25-year anniversary of Fair Go skateboarding competition
COMPETITORS from around the country will flock to Ballina for the 25-year celebration of the Fair Go skateboarding event. It will be held over two...
November 28, 2025
Norco celebrates reopening anniversary after injecting $50 million into economy
NORCO has marked the two-year anniversary of its Lismore factory reopening, celebrating with hundreds of free ice creams and outlining a $50 million economic...
November 27, 2025
Speedway back on track after false starts delay season
LISMORE Speedway is gearing up for two major nights of racing in the V8 Dirt Modified division when it returns to the track for...
November 26, 2025
Smash hit as tennis and pickleball club wins state award
ALSTONVILLE Tennis and Pickleball Club has been recognised for its rapid growth, technological advancements and major upgrades with a most outstanding venue award. The club...
November 26, 2025
New machine to cut down on waste and wait times at recycling centre
COUNCIL is set to double its processing capability, cut down on waste and reduce wait times as part of an overhaul at the Lismore...
November 25, 2025
Focus on youth with rotary club to host domestic and family violence march
HUNDREDS of people will line the main street to support the Rotary Club of Ballina-on-Richmond with its annual community walk as part of ongoing...
November 25, 2025
Big hitters to lead North Coast at country cricket titles
NORTH Coast has selected a strong group of players with an emerging crop of young talent to contest the Regional Bash and NSW Country...
November 24, 2025
Life membership for Ballina RSL Club stalwart Bill Coulter
FORMER chief executive Bill Coulter was officially awarded life membership at Ballina RSL Club after spending 36 years in leadership roles, while steering major...
November 24, 2025
Carols in the Heart hits home for headline performer
CAROLS in the Heart will feature Lismore actress and singer Rachael Beck with the event to be held on a Saturday night for the...
