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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...

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...

Shark bites board in half at Cabarita Beach

A SURFER has avoided serious injury after his board was bitten by a suspected great white shark at Cabarita Beach.

It comes less than two...

Council eyes commercial interest in South Lismore rail corridor precinct

LISMORE City Council is seeking community feedback on plans to open the South Lismore rail corridor precinct to new commercial, entertainment and community uses. Plans...

Engineering consultants win multiple business awards

ENGINEERING and environmental consultancy McGloin Baker has been named Business of the Year at the Tweed Business Awards, in a night that saw 500...

Library to installmovable shelving as part of $200,000 upgrade

BALLINA library is set to undergo major works as part of a $200,000 upgrade which will see new flooring and the installation of movable...

Expo to help volunteer groups find new members

BALLINA Shire Council is hosting a Community Connections Expo to help boost local clubs and organisations who rely on the support of volunteers and...

Double celebration as big crowd attends A-League exhibition

A CROWD of more than 3000 people turned out to watch the Brisbane Roar take on the Newcastle Jets in an A-League exhibition match...

Renovated pub becomes premier hospitality hotspot

A NEW-look Shaws Bay Hotel has reinforced its reputation as a premier hospitality venue in the region, recently reopening after a multi-million dollar renovation. The...

Jets roar into finals contention after midseason slump

A RETURN to form has seen the Bilambil Jets on the cusp of locking in a top three finish in the Northern Rivers Regional...

Lismore business excellence awards

PJs Country Fruit and Veg owners Brandon and Natasha Garred had an emotional night when they were named Business of the Year at the...

Lismore Theatre company invites locals to join workshops

LISMORE Theatre Company is inviting locals to take part in weekly workshops as part of its 12–month community theatre project, Embodied Theatre: Workshops-to-Stage. The project,...

Seahorses to field full strength team in rugby semi-final

A FULL strength Ballina is gearing up for the Far North Coast rugby union semi-final against the unbeaten Wollongbar-Alstonville Pioneers. The Seahorses will welcome the...

Achievement award for school addressing student trauma

BALLINA Public School has been recognised with a secretary's award for Outstanding School Achievement as part of the 2025 Public Education Awards in front...

Silence the critics: Marnus ready to open against England

MARNUS Labuschagne says his axing from Australia's Test side has reignited his Ashes ambitions, three months out from the series opener against England. The Queenslander...

Growing support for Tweed River paddle club marathon

NEARLY 100 competitors turned out for the second running of the Tweed 30 Paddle Marathon, which combined prize money with one of the most...

Top talent competes in international tennis tournament

RISING tennis stars have joined some of the best female players in Australia to compete in the $30,000 Tweed Heads International W15. The event is...

Pickleball tournament a smash hit for regional club

A RECORD number of entries turned out for one of the biggest pickleball tournaments on the calendar when Ballina hosted the Northern Rivers Regional...

RSL Club service to honour Vietnam veterans and families

BALLINA RSL Club will host Vietnam Veterans Day with a wreath-laying ceremony at the cenotaph and lunch on Monday, August 18. It will be run...

Rising lawn bowls star wins Golden Nugget

AUSTRALIAN indoor bowls champion Jack McShane won the prestigious Golden Nugget at Club Tweed. The 19-year-old defeated Ballina's Aaron Teys 25-22 in the men's final...

Joint effort to help build new SES centres in the region

A STATE funding boost worth more than $6.5 million will be invested in new SES buildings at Ballina and Murwillumbah to assist in rescues...

Rotary club partners with school in peace pole initiative

A PEACE pole that originated in Japan 70 years ago has been installed at Ballina Coast High School as a symbol of unity and...

Indie rock band to headline Folded Music Festival

INDIE rock band Eliza and the Delusionals will headline the Folded Music Festival at Ballina Skatepark on Saturday, September 20. The band formed at Pottsville...

Refugee group acknowledged for going above and beyond

LISMORE Region Refugee Settlement group and its coordinator Anne Tuart have been recognised for their lifechanging efforts in helping families from around the world. Ms...