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October 6, 2025
Award-winning athletics coach has high hopes for rising star
ATHLETICS coach Zenon Kowalczyk and aspiring First Nations para athlete Malachi Canning were recognised for their efforts at the North Coast Academy of Sport...
October 6, 2025
Change allows for noise-cancelling headphones at airport screening
BALLINA Byron Gateway Airport has made changes to help people with specific disabilities being screened through security with support items, including noise-cancelling headphones. It is...
October 6, 2025
Joint effort delivers millions in upgrades to critical infrastructure
ALMOST $5 million worth of flood-damaged water infrastructure has been rebuilt across the Northern Rivers under a state government recovery program. The works are part...
October 5, 2025
Live music to help pubs slash annual liquor licence fees
A HOSPITALITY and Racing Regulatory Roadshow at Ballina has provided vital information for licensees and venue operators on how they can cut costs on...
October 5, 2025
Voss: Have the Cronulla Sharks hit their ceiling?
THE Cronulla Sharks have appeared in the last four finals campaigns including successive preliminary final berths in 2024 and 2025. However, SEN's Andrew Voss...
October 4, 2025
University students to benefit under new business model
A NEW business degree at Southern Cross University is set to replace traditional models of study, with students working in real industry situations to...
October 4, 2025
Restaurant brings European influence to local flavours
NEW Lennox Head restaurant Rhea Food +Wine is bringing new tastes to the region with head chef Jonny Wood and front of house manager...
October 4, 2025
Top jockey Ben Looker celebrates first Lismore Cup win
BEN Looker claimed his first Lismore Cup win in front of a big crowd on Thursday, guiding Flywheel to victory in the $85,000 feature. It...
October 3, 2025
Lennox whale photo wins Craig Parry global award
OCEAN and wildlife photographer Craig Parry has won a prestigious international award for his image of a stranded humpback whale at Lennox Head. The Lennox...
October 3, 2025
Hundreds of people flock to the sports fields for masters games
THE Lismore Workers Club Masters Games attracted hundreds of people across a variety of sports, bringing a $500,000 injection to the local economy. It was...
October 3, 2025
How to spot fake $50 and $100 notes circulating in Northern Rivers
RICHMOND Police District is warning businesses and the public to be on alert after counterfeit notes were found circulating in the Northern Rivers. Officers were...
October 3, 2025
Stage set for junior surfers with return of Tweed Coast Pro
KINGSCLIFF Boardriders Club is hosting the return of the Tweed Coast Pro Junior with the event to attract 100 of the best young surfers...
October 2, 2025
Northern Rivers celebrates best in business
EXCELLENCE across the Northern Rivers business community was celebrated in Ballina on Saturday night, with Collins Hume taking out the top honour at the...
October 2, 2025
Aboriginal support and recovery program wins mental health award
BULLINAH Aboriginal Health Service has won a state award for its Culture as Therapy and Recovery Service, which supports women recovering from domestic violence...
October 2, 2025
Four new mega precincts to transform Lismore
LISMORE residents will help shape the future of four new precincts as part of the next stage in the city's flood recovery. The NSW Government...
October 2, 2025
SEN/Lions ruckman yet to make call on future
BRISBANE Lions GM of footy, Danny Daly, says Oscar McInerney is yet to make a call on his future in the AFL. The 31-year-old ruckman...
October 1, 2025
Pioneer creates rugby club history with life membership
WOLLONGBAR-Alstonville stalwart Bill Johnston has made club history, becoming the Pioneers' newest life member at the presentation night. Johnston, 39, is the first player to...
October 1, 2025
Smoke alarm warnings after findings in residential fires
FIRE agencies are urging residents to check smoke alarms and review evacuation plans after a spate of deadly house fires across New South Wales...
September 30, 2025
Mobile health van provides vital support service
A MOBILE medical van has delivered free health checks to more than 100 people in the Ballina region, with the support of the Rotary...
September 30, 2025
Surf star wins back-to-back gold medals for Australia
FINGAL Head surfer Dane Henry has won back-to-back gold medals at the ISA World Surfing Games, claiming the men's title in El Salvador. Henry, 19,...
September 29, 2025
Council drafts plan for Lismore’s growth
LISMORE City Council is drafting a long-term plan to guide growth as the region heads toward a projected population of 60,000. The Australian Bureau of...
September 29, 2025
Construction underway as SES unit prepares for new control centre
CONSTRUCTION has started on a $6.3 million SES unit and Emergency Operations Centre in Ballina, designed to improve the region's flood and disaster response. The...
September 29, 2025
Women take centre stage at rugby league knockout
LISMORE hosted the Aboriginal Rugby League Knockout Carnival this year, drawing representative stars and emerging National Rugby League talent. Cabbage Tree Island won the women's...
September 28, 2025
Emergency services expo builds resilience for future disasters
A RANGE of lifesaving activities to help children and adults prepare for future disasters were on display as people learned survival skills at the...
