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July 30, 2025
Byron Bay surfer claims first career win
BYRON Bay surfer Kai Ellice-Flint has claimed a career first win at Lexus US Open of Surfing, defeating four-time world tour champion Taylor Jensen...
July 30, 2025
Joint effort with regional funding boost to address net zero
THE Northern Rivers Joint Organisation will hire a dedicated officer to drive net zero initiatives after securing more than $250,000 in state funding. The funding...
July 30, 2025
Award ceremony celebrates nurses and midwives across the region
BALLINA RSL Club hosted the Northern NSW Local Health District Excellence in Nursing and Midwifery Awards with more than 150 people nominated by staff...
July 29, 2025
Hundreds of pickleball players set for regional rally
BALLINA is set to host one of the largest pickleball events in the region with the Northern Rivers Regional Rally expected to attract about...
July 28, 2025
Grants support junior sport champions on the big stage
JUNIOR sport stars from around the region have received a financial boost, with Page MP Kevin Hogan recognising 60 teenagers under his Local Sporting...
July 27, 2025
Moesha Johnson Wins First Australian 10 km World Title
TWEED Heads swimmer Moesha Johnson has created history after winning Australia's first 10km open water world title at in Singapore. The 27-year-old, who claimed silver...
July 27, 2025
Summerland Farm to host business awards and networking events
ALSTONVILLE will welcome the return of the Wollongbar Business Excellence Awards later this month, with Summerland Farm set to host the sold-out gala. The event...
July 27, 2025
Council closes part of Transit Centre amid safety concerns
LISMORE City Council has closed the Transit Centre waiting room due to ongoing safety concerns and reports of anti-social behaviour by individuals. The decision was...
July 26, 2025
Council calls on community to join Local Government Week
TWEED Shire Council will celebrate Local Government Week with a range of activities and tours to highlight the vital role in plays in the...
July 26, 2025
Beekeepers gather for training in Varroa mite management
BALLINA was one of the key sites chosen to host the National Varroa Mite Management Program with more than 200 beekeepers from across NSW...
July 26, 2025
Charity bash heads west
A CHARITY road rally covering 3500km across NSW and South Australia will set off from Bondi Beach on August 3, raising money for children...
July 26, 2025
Clinical trial of medicinal cannabis for adults with autism
A NEW clinical trial at Southern Cross University is seeking participants to study whether medicinal cannabis can help manage anxiety in adults with autism. The...
July 26, 2025
Giant steps towards a return to semi-finals in NRRRL
CRUNCH time looms for the Mullumbimby Giants as they step closer towards the semi-finals in the Northern Rivers Regional Rugby League competition. The Giants are...
July 25, 2025
Lismore to host Brisbane Roar and Newcastle Jets A-League game
LISMORE will host an A-League exhibition match for the first time in over a decade when the Newcastle Jets take on the Brisbane Roar...
July 25, 2025
Range of paddlers to compete in Tweed River marathon
PADDLERS will race down the Tweed River in the Tweed 30 Paddle Marathon as the event returns for its second year. The 30km race will...
July 25, 2025
Wardell festival to unveil new $1.7m space
THE Wardell River Festival will showcase a new $1.7 million community space later this month, with live music and activities to celebrate the river...
July 25, 2025
Parker: Expect more coaches blowing up at refs in the NRL
SEN'S Corey Parker believes there will be a number of NRL coaches openly criticising controversial refereeing decisions in the lead-up to finals. At the beginning...
July 24, 2025
Teenage bands set to rock Ballina festival
TEENAGE bands from across the region will perform at the third annual Folded Music Festival in Ballina. The event, run by mental health group The...
July 24, 2025
Fever fires to force Swifts into Super Netball preliminary final
THE NSW Swifts will face the Melbourne Vixens in Sydney for a shot at reaching the 2025 Suncorp Super Netball grand final after being...
July 23, 2025
Young baseball star to pitch on the world stage
A PROMISING pitcher is set to take his game to the international level with Billy McCarthy to represent Australia at the WBSC Under-12 Baseball...
July 22, 2025
Nurse wins two major awards as student of the year
LISMORE nurse Alex Synott has received two major awards after being named TAFE NSW Student of the Year and Wellbeing and Human Services student...
July 22, 2025
Hockey masters go back-to-back at state championships
FAR North Coast has taken out the title at the NSW State Masters Championships for a second straight year, with former Olympian Grant Smith...
July 21, 2025
Funding boost to control Bitou bush on the coast
A state government grant of $85,000 has been awarded to Rous County Council to help tackle Bitou bush and other invasive weeds threatening coastal...
July 21, 2025
Students learn new skills at annual karate seminar
A SPECIAL workshop with advanced instructors and high-level teaching was hosted by the Byron Shire Shotokan Kase-Ha Karate Do and Self Defence team at...
