Swim for the ages at ocean classic
ONE of the most iconic and longest-running community sporting events in Byron Bay will aim to raise about $75,000 for local charities this year. The...
Olympic champions highlight female leaders at sports lunch
OLYMPIC champions Leisel Jones and Sally Pearson will highlight an event designed to celebrate the role women play in sport and the business community...
Millions poured in to build new Aboriginal health facility
CONSTRUCTION will soon begin on a $15 million health facility for Bullinah Aboriginal Health Service, almost a decade after the project was first proposed. The...
Sacred day for RSL sub-branch service members
ANZAC Day carried extra meaning for Jamie Tanner this year – his first leading the Ballina RSL Sub-Branch, and a moment to honour mates...
Veterans reflect on life and family connections
FAMILY lineage and a sense of duty saw Philip Cotter follow in his father's footsteps when he served in the Australian Army during the...
“Completely outplayed”: NRL legend calls out Sea Eagles’ forward pack
NRL legend Greg Alexander has warned there is no clear answer to fix Manly's forward pack issues after their third-straight loss of the NRL...
Investment to preserve history at naval museum
AN INVESTMENT worth almost $500,000 at the Ballina Naval and Maritime Museum would help preserve and showcase the facility with much needed upgrades. The project...
School leaders learn about future in online business
SCHOOL leaders from across the region have learnt valuable lessons on how online business can shape future employment opportunities locally. It was part of the...
Ballina nominatedfor NSW tourism award
BALLINA has been selected as a finalist in the prestigious NSW Top Tourism Town Awards. The awards recognise towns across the state that demonstrate a...
Whateley: Did Richmond’s inaction make Balta circus worse?
DID Richmond's refusal to keep Noah Balta unavailable for selection increase the severity of his punishment in court? Balta, who avoided a jail term after...
Pioneers kick off the rugby season in style
POTENT attacking threats and experience in key areas has seen defending premiers the Wollongbar-Alstonville Pioneers kick off the Far North Coast rugby union season...
Fitting end to fifteen year cricket journey
JUGGLING multiple jobs while rising through the ranks as a professional cricketer was all in a day's work for Lismore product Sammy-Jo Johnson. The 32-year-old...
Community engaged in Anzac Day events
A GROWING sense of community involvement will highlight Anzac Day events across the Ballina Shire on Friday. Hundreds of people are expected to attend the...
Campaign raises vital funds for youth homelessness
A CAMPAIGN to donate an hour of pay to help youth at risk or experiencing homelessness is expecting to reach hundreds of people throughout...
Girls participation rates grow in soccer competition
A GROWING number of girls are boosting participation rates by almost 10 per cent across the Football Far North Coast competition. Female participation numbers have...
Plan to inject funds into regional communities
A FUTURE Coalition government would establish a $20 billion Regional Australia Future Fund to boost infrastructure and services across regional, rural and remote communities. Page...
Full field to celebrate thirty years of triathlon
A FULL field of more than 1000 competitors is expected to celebrate the 30-year anniversary of the Byron Bay Triathlon. Hundreds of people will converge...
Cash boost to help heat outdoor pool
A $300,000 heating upgrade to the outdoor pool at Murwillumbah's Tweed Regional Aquatic Centre would go ahead under a Coalition government, Nationals candidate for...
Wildlife hospitals offer new hope for native animals
TWO wildlife hospitals in the Northern Rivers are boosting care for native animals, with one opening its doors for the first time and the...
Safety calls on the water after foilboard rescue
MARINE Rescue NSW are calling on the Northern Rivers community to take extra care over the Easter long weekend after rescuing a man on...
Monster trucks and memorial race highlight speedway spectacular
MONSTER trucks and a newly named memorial race will highlight a two-night Easter spectacular at Lismore speedway. A bumper crowd is expected to attend on...
Brothers look to build around youth in NRRRL
A REJUVENATED Marist Brothers have claimed a big scalp after defeating defending premiers Ballina 26-20 in Northern Rivers Regional Rugby League. It was both teams'...
Council recognised for its flood recovery efforts
LISMORE City Council has been recognised for its large scale and high-pressure efforts in disaster recovery, while hosting the state-wide Local Government Procurement Networking...
Shopping centre turns into kids holiday hub
BALLINA Fair Shopping Centre has seen a surge in visitor numbers this week as families take part in free school holiday activities. The centre's Easter...