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August 28, 2025
Tutus to work day raises $10,000 for Our Kids
MORE than $10,000 has been raised for children with special needs and chronic illness after health workers, businesses and local clubs joined forces for...
August 28, 2025
Three new names emerge in Melbourne coaching race
MELBOURNE have met with up to 15 names in the past fortnight as they go in search for a new head coach, according to...
August 27, 2025
Tee to success at Ocean Shores golf tournament
OCEAN Shores Country Club hosted a quality field of more than 200 golfers, including international champions, for its annual Pro-Am tournament. The event attracted about...
August 27, 2025
Audio line marking to improve road safety on Pacific Highway
A $3.5 million project will install audio tactile line marking on the Pacific Highway in a bid to prevent crashes. Rumble strips stretching 300 kilometres...
August 26, 2025
Experts and health professionals to run dementia education event
HEALTH professionals will share the latest research at the Dementia Inclusive Ballina Alliance's annual symposium in Ballina. It is the fourth year of the event,...
August 26, 2025
Pilot plan aims to cut flood risk in Northern Rivers
THE Northern Rivers has been chosen as one of two pilot regions for a new Disaster Adaptation Plan aimed at reducing flood risk and...
August 26, 2025
Pathway to the pros for female rugby league players
TWO Northern Rivers players have made their NRLW debuts for the Gold Coast Titans in a breakout year for female rugby league. Phoenix-Raine Hippi and...
August 25, 2025
New clinic to support at-risk and disadvantaged people
A NEW nurse-led health clinic will provide weekly treatment for disadvantaged people at Mary's Place, the St Vincent de Paul Society NSW's engagement hub...
August 25, 2025
Summer Football competition to make up for rain-affected season
A SUMMER Football program is being rolled out across the Far North Coast to make up for a rain-affected season that left thousands of...
August 24, 2025
Funding supports cervical cancer screening in First Nations women
SOUTHERN Cross University will lead a $2.5 million national project to improve cervical screening for First Nations women during pregnancy and postpartum. The SISTASCREEN project...
August 24, 2025
Bowling club relaunches local markets in the CBD
LISMORE City Bowling Club has relaunched its monthly markets, drawing big crowds to support stallholders from across the region. Lismore MP Janelle Saffin cut the...
August 24, 2025
Talented juniors emerge from Hornets nest in NRRRL
CUDGEN Hornets have claimed their first minor premiership in Northern Rivers Regional Rugby League and will host a semi-final at Reg Dalton Oval, Kingscliff...
August 23, 2025
Community team events headline dragon boat regatta
.A RECORD crowd is expected at the Rainbow Region Dragon Boat Club's annual regatta at Shaws Bay on August 30–31. The two-day event will feature...
August 23, 2025
Pioneers aim to create club history in rugby grand finals
WOLLONGBAR-Alstonville is on the verge of club history after all three senior grades qualified for Far North Coast rugby union grand finals. First grade, reserve...
August 22, 2025
Logie success hits home for seasoned performer
LOGIE award winner Glenn Butcher has never taken himself too seriously, despite a successful career in the Australian entertainment industry that has spanned almost...
August 22, 2025
Kids country fair helps put vital funds back into school
A RECORD profit will see vital funds injected into Teven-Tintenbar Public School after big crowds flocked to its annual country fair. The event has been...
August 22, 2025
Why Whateley “shudders” at the idea of Harley’s 11-year deal
SAM Edmund, Gerard Whateley and Luke Hodge have debated whether the AFL should attempt to introduce maximum contract lengths when the next collective bargaining...
August 21, 2025
Vietnam veterans recall Battle of Long Tan at anniversary service
VIETNAM veterans gathered at Ballina RSL to mark the anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan, with local reverends Richard Brown and Graeme Davis...
August 21, 2025
“We can win it”: Haas confirms Samoa switch as Queensland centre chooses Tonga
PAYNE Haas has confirmed he will represent Samoa, declaring Toa Samoa can win the 2026 World Cup and revealed the family motives behind his...
August 20, 2025
Construction of $7.6 million water vessel on the North Coast
THE North Coast is housing a new $7.6 million state-of-the-art response vessel to help respond to emergencies, rescues and natural disasters. The 21-metre-high ‘Thunderbird’ vessel...
August 20, 2025
Multimillion dollar project to restore showground
LISMORE Speedway, the local kart club, and other sport and community groups will benefit from the state government's $4.75 million upgrade and restoration work...
August 20, 2025
Business breakfast for students to engage with workforce
BALLINA Coast High School hosted more than 70 industry representatives for its business breakfast, which aimed to strengthen ties between students and future employers. The...
August 19, 2025
Junior blitz a smash hit ahead of cricket season
JUNIOR cricketers from around the Northern Rivers were able to rub shoulders with future stars from the NSW and Sydney Sixers teams at multiple...
August 19, 2025
Thousands poured into community infrastructure projects
GRANTS of nearly $70,000 for individual groups have been delivered across the region as part of the state government's Community Building Partnership Program. Ballina MP...
