Baiting programs to contain wild dogs
NORTH Coast Local Land Services is moving fast to address wild dog population growth rates by promoting baiting programs across the region. Wild dogs refer...
Grant to investigate bush medicines
SOUTHERN Cross University researcher Dr Alana Gall has secured a $640,000 grant to explore the role of bush medicine in Australian healthcare, marking a...
Occupancy rates vary in flood recovery
HIGH interest rates and the cost-of-living of living crisis has been attributed to the variation in occupancy rates across the Lismore CBD. The results have...
Challenge raises vital funds for children’s hospitals
HUNDREDS of competitors have helped raised vital funds to purchase new hospital equipment after a gruelling Lismore Samson Fitness Challenge. Four-person teams completed physical tests...
Growth for girls in sport
A MULTISPORT program aimed at breaking down barriers and getting girls off the sidelines will take place on the Far North Coast for the...
Research team leads the way in river flood research
A SOUTHERN Cross University research team has spent three years working on a project to reveal the long-term impacts of flooding on local estuaries...
Andrew Voss’s proposed 2026 Las Vegasrugby league showcase
SEN'S Andrew Voss has proposed his Las Vegas 2026 fixture in the wake of a mixed reception of the four matches played on Sunday. After...
Men’s lunch to help mental health support groups
THE Northern Rivers Hotel is hosting a Lunch with your Mates event to help shine a light on men's mental health across the region. It...
Muir returns to lead Rebels’ first grade team
A NEW challenge and the chance to return to coaching have led former NSW Country rugby union representative Mick Muir to the Byron Shire...
Ballina Coast H.S. launches female rugby academy
BALLINA Coast High School has launched a high-performance female rugby academy in partnership with NSW Rugby Union and the Ballina Seahorses, aiming to develop...
Entree servedat men’s table
A NEW Tweed Heads group is launching to help men build connections through life-changing conversations over dinner. The national Men's Table is travelling across the...
Titans build around size and speed
A NEW-LOOK Northern Rivers Titans men's team will kick-start its rugby league representative season with a huge round of competition on home soil. The open...
Helping seniors connect in the community
OLDER residents in Lismore will have the chance to explore new activities and community connections when the Lismore Seniors Festival returns from March 3...
Couple breathe new life into car show
A POPULAR event for car lovers and racing fans has re-established itself as a major player in the region after the success of the...
Search for future Olympians on home soil
A NEW talent identification program that aims to unearth and fast-track future Olympians is holding a regional event at Byron Bay. The Future Green and...
Star connections in country final
ONE of the biggest race days in local history has culminated with a group of horse owners now aiming for a $1 million prize...
Tree planting to help Koala group reach milestone
VOLUNTEERS are being urged to support the Bangalow Koalas, with the community group aiming to plant 500,000 trees to complete its seven-year project. The group...
Tweed Coast Tigers focus on youth and retention for 2024 season
A FOCUS on junior development and retaining key players is driving the Tweed Coast Tigers as they prepare for the coming QFA Division 2...
Why Cummins believes the Ashes is still Australia’s biggest rivalry
AUSTRALIAN cricket captain Pat Cummins still believes the Ashes trumps all other bilateral series despite an ever-growing rivalry between Australia and India. Cummins led Australia...
Art gallery to host Aboriginal collective
A MAJOR exhibition at the Lismore Regional Gallery will highlight indigenous issues through works by an influential aboriginal artist collective. Established in 2003, proppaNOW is...
Volunteers powering community surf event at Kingscliff Beach
SURFERS of all abilities are riding waves and building connections at Kingscliff Beach, supported by a dedicated group of volunteers creating an unforgettable ocean...
Has the NRL made a misstep with no Queensland team for Vegas in 2025?
HYPE for the 2025 NRL Season opener in Las Vegas has reached fever pitch as all four sides have arrived in the US. The Canberra...
Mum’s group reaching new heights
A POPULAR Mums and Bubs climbing session at Ballina's Climbing Jungle is helping women form connections while tackling an indoor rock-climbing course. Ballina's Climbing Jungle...
Students showcase major art works
SOME of the best artworks by high school students around the state are now being showcased at the Lismore Regional Gallery. The ARTEXPRESS works are...