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May 11, 2025
New winter tennis program aims to grow adult participation
A NEW winter tennis program in Ballina aims to get more adults on court with a mix of social games, fitness sessions and clinics. Ballina...
May 11, 2025
Climate-smart black rice tested in Northern Rivers
RESEARCHERS are trialling a new climate-smart black rice variety in the Northern Rivers, with hopes it could offer a resilient and sustainable option for...
May 10, 2025
Seahorses primed to take on defending rugby premiers
BALLINA is shaping as a premiership contender after an unbeaten start to the Far North Coast rugby union season. The Seahorses have piled on the...
May 10, 2025
Big trip for bonsai group
TWEED Border Bonsai Club members have returned from a study tour of Japan's most prestigious bonsai sites and will share their insights at a...
May 10, 2025
Hogan wins fifth term in Page
PAGE MP Kevin Hogan has secured a fifth term in office, defeating Labor's Wendy Backhous in the federal election. He has represented the seat of...
May 10, 2025
Jets chase one more title under captain-coach Hansen
BILAMBIL captain-coach Hayden Hansen is chasing one more premiership before hanging up the boots at the end of the season. Hansen said this year would...
May 10, 2025
Sports fields to reopen after irrigation and surface upgrades
NEW turf has been laid with Williams Reserve at Lennox Head set to reopen after improvements to its irrigation system and playing surface. The site...
May 9, 2025
Idol star to help raise money for charity in Kenya
AUSTRALIAN Idol finalist Bony Onynango will perform in Lennox Head this month as part of a Las Vegas-themed fundraiser supporting abused and disadvantaged children...
May 9, 2025
Oliver seeking fresh start away from Melbourne
CLAYTON Oliver wants a fresh start away from Melbourne. That is what Channel 9 journalist and SEN regular Tom Morris is reporting in relation to...
May 9, 2025
Unique stores converge at showground for Gemfest
GEMS and crystals from around the country will be on show when Lismore Gemfest returns to the showground on May 17 and 18. About 140...
May 8, 2025
Celebrity chef takes on Summerland Farm menu
CELEBRITY chef Paul West joined Summerland Farm's Maurice Munoz Labart for a long-table lunch in Alstonville, showcasing Northern Rivers produce during the Harvest Festival. The...
May 8, 2025
Sisters compete for Superfish title in ocean swim
GOLD Coast sisters Mikayla and Kara Bird shared the podium in the open women's Superfish division at the Byron Bay Property Sales Ocean Swim...
May 6, 2025
Giant steps for rugby league club anniversary
MULLUMBIMBY Giants will celebrate 40 years at Les Donnelly Field when they host Byron Bay in a Northern Rivers Regional Rugby League clash on...
May 5, 2025
Breakthrough win at Byron Bay Triathlon
ALSTONVILLE triathlete Francis Rupnik has claimed his first major win in the open men's division at the Byron Bay Triathlon. At 22, he is one...
May 4, 2025
Chance to help line dancers compete for world title
A NORTHERN Rivers dance school is hosting community events to help its students return to the world stage after winning an international line dancing...
May 4, 2025
Club wins first Anzac Cup trophy
MULLUMBIMBY Brunswick Valley has secured its first Anzac Cup title with a 5–3 win over Bangalow, marking a historic start to the men's premier...
May 4, 2025
High hopes for cricket young gun
LISMORE teenager Cooper Williams has capped a standout season with an unbeaten century in senior men's cricket—just a year after helping Marist Brothers to...
May 3, 2025
18 sin bins: NRL’s bunker confession amid high tackle crisis
THE NRL has conceded the bunker was overused with its policing of high tackles during Round 8. A total of 18 players were sent to...
May 3, 2025
Councils call for support in coastal recovery
MAYORS around the region are calling for a national response to help in the coastal recovery efforts from erosion and damage caused by extreme...
May 3, 2025
Rodeo stunt show set to go full throttle
BULLS and bikes will fly again as Bull Throttle returns to the Lismore Showgrounds on Saturday, May 10, combining professional bull riding with freestyle...
May 2, 2025
Preparedness day brings agencies together
COMMUNITY members will join emergency services at Rock Valley Hall for a free Emergency Preparedness Day to help plan for future disasters. The Australian Red...
May 2, 2025
Cornes: 2025 is just about a write-off for free-falling Swans
NOT many would have predicted that Sydney would find themselves 14th with a 2-5 record after seven games of footy in 2025. After coming off...
May 2, 2025
Bravery honoured at Our Kids Day Out
A SPECIAL bravery award will see seven-year-old Willow Roberts celebrated for her courage and resilience at the Clarence Property Our Kids Day Out in...
May 1, 2025
Artwork puts Big Prawn on the map
A NEW cartoon illustration celebrating Ballina's landmarks — including the Big Prawn — has been delivered to the council. Jack Manion, who grew up in...
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