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October 31, 2025
Crowds flock for bull rides and stunt shows
BIG crowds turned out for the Alstonville Agricultural Show, which featured bull rides, monster trucks and high-flying freestyle motocross stunts. The event, one of the...
October 31, 2025
Seagulls take on 25km challenge to support top blokes
THE Seagulls to Cbus men's mental health event will see people from Tweed take part in the 25km walk to raise funds for the...
October 30, 2025
Engines set to roar as Lismore speedway enters a new era
LISMORE Speedway is set to enter a new era with the popular Lord Mayor's Cup the first event of the season for incoming promoters...
October 30, 2025
Why Lyon is “extremely confident” ahead of Ashes
NATHAN Lyon is confident that he will be able to perform for Australia when it matters most for their upcoming Ashes series. The off-spinner has...
October 30, 2025
Tennis club aims to serve up summer social competition
BALLINA Tennis Club is gearing up for a busy summer as it prepares to host its signature event, while expanding its social competition to...
October 29, 2025
Shark feeding frenzy stuns beach crowds as surfer joins the chaos
SHOCKED crowds gathered to watch dozens of sharks in a frenzy feeding at Snapper Rocks on the Gold Coast. When footage emerged online, many people...
October 29, 2025
Australian sport legends set to headline fundraiser lunch
BALLINA Seagulls rugby league and the Rotary on Richmond Club are teaming up to bring Australian sports legends Merv Hughes and Paul Sironen to...
October 28, 2025
Joint effort to help business owners plan for disasters
The NSW Reconstruction Authority will host key workshops to help business owners plan and adapt for future disasters on the Northern Rivers. The next free...
October 28, 2025
Course to address critical shortages in referee ranks
FOOTBALL Far North Coast is addressing ongoing issues around critical referee and match official shortages through a practical training course aimed at attracting new...
October 27, 2025
Workshop on scams and identity theft to help businesses combat threats
RESIDENTS and business owners can learn about scams and identity theft as well as the latest on artificial intelligence at a free networking event. The...
October 27, 2025
10-year-old driver set to turn heads on the race track
AMBROSE Sauer is set to turn heads when the 10-year-old becomes the youngest driver to compete in the NAPA Junior Gold Cup Invitational in...
October 26, 2025
Carers and volunteer group drive dementia symposium
CARERS and volunteers shared stories and learned from experts at the annual Dementia Inclusive Ballina Symposium. The event, organised by the Dementia Inclusive Ballina group,...
October 26, 2025
University research highlights evolution of human brain
A SOUTHERN Cross University geochemist has conducted a groundbreaking international study into lead exposure on the brain by examining fossil teeth from ancient human...
October 26, 2025
Students lead the way at Byron rugby sevens carnival
UNIVERSITY teams were among the top performers, as big crowds turned out for the Stone and Wood Byron Bay Rugby Sevens Festival this year. The...
October 25, 2025
Construction on new Rekindling the Spirit Wellbeing Centre
CONSTRUCTION has started on the new Rekindling the Spirit Wellbeing Centre, a purpose-built facility designed to deliver vital health, cultural and community services to...
October 25, 2025
Council plan for housing supply issues and rapid population growth
BALLINA Shire Council has released its Draft Local Strategic Planning Statement for community feedback, outlining plans to address housing supply issues and rapid population...
October 25, 2025
Change in format to benefit Tweed Banora Colts’ big hitters
TWEED Banora Colts are aiming for a big season with its top order batsmen leading the way in a revamped one-day competition in Far...
October 24, 2025
New space for snakes and lizards as sanctuary unveils Reptile House
BYRON Bay Wildlife Sanctuary has unveiled its new Reptile House at Knockrow, featuring 28 bioactive enclosures which will enhance and see a range of...
October 24, 2025
England warned: Lose Perth, you lose the Ashes
PERTH will be the most important Test of the forthcoming Ashes series and Marnus Labuschagne must open for Australia, says Ian Healy. It's been a...
October 23, 2025
Extreme cowboy competition unique to Alstonville Show
EXTREME cowboy riding, a monster truck show and motorbike stunts will headline this year's Alstonville Show. The three-day event starts Friday, October 24 and is...
October 23, 2025
What Knights must learn about $14m man after Kiwi blitz
SEN's Andrew Voss has praised the performance of New Zealand five-eighth Dylan Brown following a match-winning performance against Samoa in the opening round of...
October 20, 2025
Change in age restriction to help grow junior cricket
LISMORE District Cricket Association has made changes to age restrictions in hopes of attracting more kids to its Northern Rivers junior competition. It means players...
October 19, 2025
Cash prizes and bragging rights at Byron Bay AFL Nines
AFL Nines is set to bring fast-paced footy action, offering winning teams a chance to take home $3,000 after the two-day carnival is played...
October 18, 2025
Ironwoman grows in confidence ahead of race series
RACING as a professional ironwoman for a fifth straight year has Lily O'Sullivan dreaming of finding her way on the podium in the Shaw...
