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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 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

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 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...

May 21, 2025

Groups unite to raise money for Cancer Council

BALLINA RSL Club and the local CWA branch have teamed up for a Mad Hatter's fundraiser to support the Cancer Council as part of...

May 20, 2025

Hospital support group donates new defibrillators

A VOLUNTEER support group has helped purchase more than $280,000 in new defibrillators and clinical equipment for St Vincent's Hospital in Lismore. The Friends of...

May 19, 2025

Alex Gibbon Cup returns with upgrades after 500-strong debut

THE Alex Gibbon Cup will return in 2025 after drawing more than 500 students to its inaugural school rugby sevens competition across northern NSW. The...

May 19, 2025

Plan to address key health issues in the region

A NEW health report has identified mental health, melanoma rates, low immunisation, and limited access to primary care and hospital services as key priorities...

May 19, 2025

Work to repair significant landslip in the region

WORK to repair a major landslip at Stony Chute and other damaged roads will ramp up across the Lismore LGA in the coming months...

May 18, 2025

Watershed moment for health of river catchments

MORE than 400 trees have been planted near Wilsons River and Coopers Creek as part of a regional initiative to restore riverbanks, improve water...

May 18, 2025

World champ eyes Olympic dream at 55

WORLD champion Lisa Parkes hopes to represent Australia in obstacle racing when the sport makes its Olympic debut at the 2028 Los Angeles Games. The...

May 17, 2025

Titans stars picked for NSW Country honours

FIVE Northern Rivers Titans players have been selected for NSW Country following standout performances at the state rugby league championships. Brothers Caleb and Connor Ziebell...

May 17, 2025

Scandalous cabaret and acrobatic show

A UNIQUE show which blends cabaret and circus acrobatics has landed at Lismore with performances at the showground. The Scandalous Cabaret Circus has already attracted...

May 16, 2025

Two-year plan to bring home country rugby cup

FAR North Coast is hoping a two-year preparation plan will pay off when it takes the field at the NSW Country Rugby Union Championships...

May 16, 2025

Celebrity chef joins Primex lineup

CELEBRITY chef Darren Robertson will headline live cooking demonstrations during the final two days of Primex at the Richmond Valley Events Centre in Casino. The...

May 15, 2025

Students help council shape future of region

STUDENTS from five high schools came together at the inaugural Ballina Shire Youth Forum on Tuesday to share ideas on breaking down stereotypes, improving...

May 15, 2025

Sidelined Bulldog pair suffer significant recovery setbacks

AFL.com.au journalist and SEN regular Josh Gabelich has provided injury updates on two vital Bulldogs, with reports suggesting the pair both...

May 15, 2025

Work to improve safety measures in the CBD

BOLLARDS, tactiles and bus shelters damaged in the 2022 floods are being replaced across Lismore's CBD as part of ongoing safety upgrades. Lismore City Council...

May 13, 2025

Flu warning as winter nears

NORTHERN Rivers residents are being urged to get their flu shot early, with national case numbers already nearly double those recorded at the same...

May 13, 2025

SCU vice-chancellor reappointed after five years

SOUTHERN Cross University vice-chancellor Tyrone Carlin has been re-appointed after five years in the role, following progress on research funding, a major campus redevelopment,...

May 13, 2025

Golfers swing into action for mental health charity

MORE than 100 golfers will tee off at Teven Valley Golf Club next week to raise funds for men's mental health. The Gotcha4Life charity day...

May 12, 2025

Tedesco for Origin? Robbo makes the case

JAMES Tedesco is making a strong case to return to the fullback position for the NSW Origin side after a dominant display at Magic...

May 12, 2025

Council develops draft plan to reshape Newrybar

A FOCUS on traffic movement and pedestrian safety has been highlighted in the draft streetscape master plan for Newrybar, developed by Ballina Shire Council. It...