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September 19, 2025
“Just like Warnie”: Why Reece Walsh is just like Spin King
SPEAKING with Reece Walsh, I just could not get past an image of Warnie, in my mind. The challenge of being Reece Walsh is similar...
September 18, 2025
Drone captures heartbreaking vision of mother whale and calf trapped in shark net
CALLS to remove shark nets in Queensland have intensified after footage showed a humpback calf trapped and struggling to breathe off Noosa. The footage, captured...
September 18, 2025
Sun safety focus for Ballina students
A MELANOMA prevention program aimed at educating high school students about sun safety has been held in Ballina for the first time. Xavier Catholic College...
September 18, 2025
“Best recruit we’ve had”: Lester lauds Lions teammate
IT'S no secret that part of the Lions' success over the last seven seasons has come from their ability to recruit players from other...
September 17, 2025
Warnings to prevent spread of highly invasive water lettuce
A FAST-SPREADING aquatic weed has infested waterways at Piggabeen, prompting a removal effort by Rous County Council. The outbreak of water lettuce covers about 400...
September 16, 2025
Richmond Police District pays tribute to retired officers
RETIRED police officers were honoured in Lismore as part of Richmond Police District's annual Retired Police Day. The event was held at the Lismore police...
September 16, 2025
Rugby league knockout carnival to host top indigenous talent
LISMORE will host the Aboriginal Rugby League Knockout Carnival at Oakes Oval, with the best Indigenous talent from across the country competing. About 20 teams...
September 15, 2025
Swim stars making waves at Ballina pool
NEW managers Clayton and Kendall Fettell plan to rebuild swimming programs and upgrade facilities after taking over the Ballina War Memorial Pool. The couple has...
September 15, 2025
Eat the Street food festival to make long-awaited return
EAT the Street will return to Lismore in November, with the popular food festival expected to attract thousands of visitors. Since its inception in 2016,...
September 15, 2025
Johns: The question that the Knights must ask their new coach
MATTY Johns wants to see his Newcastle Knights during their coaching search ask one particular question to help determine who would make for the...
September 14, 2025
Trade talk: Sections of Essendon tiring at annual Merrett dance
IS THIS year finally the year that Zach Merrett leaves Essendon? Well, according to Sam Edmund, it just might. Merrett, whose contract with the Bombers...
September 14, 2025
Motorcycle clubs unite to support suicide prevention group
MORE than 50 riders took part in a new fundraising ride supporting the Northern Rivers Suicide Prevention and Awareness Group. The event, called Beyond the...
September 14, 2025
Council names bridge to honour Perren family legacy
LISMORE City Council has named a South Lismore bridge after long-time staff member Lenny Perren. Perren worked with council for more than 20 years before...
September 13, 2025
SCU offers critical mental health support to cut down on wait times
SOUTHERN Cross University is offering free, no-wait mental health services to help community members struggling to access professional care. The in-person services are available until...
September 13, 2025
Emergency expo to help locals prepare for disaster
EMERGENCY services from across the region will gather in Ballina later this month for a community expo aimed at helping residents prepare for fire,...
September 13, 2025
Blair named best and fairest as rugby club rebuilds
LENNOX Head forward Hayden Blair has been named first grade Best and Fairest in Far North Coast rugby union, capping a determined effort leading...
September 12, 2025
Checkered Past puts new spin on classic rock cover shows
NORTHERN Rivers cover band Checkered Past has been packing out pubs with high-energy sets of rock classics. Formed late last year through local networking and...
September 12, 2025
Future Olympian leads Lismore skateboard clinic
RISING skateboarding star Felicity Turner visited Lismore this week as part of the Olympics Unleashed tour, running a demonstration workshop at the city's new...
September 12, 2025
School groups combine for community fun run
A REJUVENATED Alstonville Wollongbar Fun Run is expecting up to 500 competitors this year after the event made a successful return from a 10-year...
September 11, 2025
Alex Lloyd returns with new music and a message of healing
ALEX Lloyd says working through childhood trauma has helped improve his mental health and inspired a career renaissance, including his first studio album in...
September 11, 2025
Volunteers needed to help run Lismore clothes swap
FAMILIES in need are turning to a growing clothes swap at Lismore Library, run by local mothers and volunteers. Volunteer organiser Katerina Crandon said more...
September 11, 2025
Brothers to take on red-hot Mustangs in NRRRL grand final
THE Northern Rivers Regional Rugby League grand final will return to Lismore for the first time in 22 years with Marist Brothers hosting the...
September 10, 2025
“Strong pull of home”: Butters likely to walk post contract expiry
HAVING played for Port Adelaide for the last seven years, is Zak Butters set to head back home to Victoria at the end of...
September 9, 2025
Father and son create family history on the tennis court
FATHER and son tennis duo Brendon and Hunter Moore created family history by winning at the prestigious Sawtell Seaside Open on the Mid North...
