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July 20, 2025
Magpies celebrate growth spurt in junior girls participation
BYRON Bay Magpies has celebrated a milestone with its junior girls more than doubling in registration numbers in the local Aussie Rules competition this...
July 19, 2025
Partnership to support indigenous mothers and new-born babies
SOUTHERN Cross University has partnered with Bullinah Aboriginal Health Service to strengthen its Birthing on Country initiative, aimed at improving care for Indigenous mothers...
July 19, 2025
Teens learn emergency response and disaster training
VOLUNTEERS from the Lismore SES Unit have trained a group of teenagers in disaster response and emergency preparedness as part of its Youth Internship...
July 18, 2025
Tourism milestone highlights 20-years of flight service
BALLINA Byron Gateway Airport and Jetstar have celebrated 20 years of flight services to the region, marking a partnership that has carried more than...
July 18, 2025
Tons of fun at Timberjacks baseball carnival
LISMORE has received a major economic boost after nearly 400 junior baseballers and their families descended on the city for the annual Far North...
July 18, 2025
Two all-rounders? Webster hopeful he and Green both make Ashes XI
AUSTRALIAN all-rounder Beau Webster admitted that he didn't think it was likely that he would make the Test squad. Having made his first-class debut in...
July 18, 2025
Rovers pay tribute to club legend with memorial round
RICHMOND Rovers will pay tribute to club founder and Far North Coast Football legend Bill Harris with a memorial round after the 91-year-old died...
July 17, 2025
Council appoints new general manager from within its ranks
LISMORE City Council has appointed Eber Butron as its new general manager after his fourth month filling the position in a temporary role, following...
July 17, 2025
“Pure speculation”: Hasler rejectscomment about his coaching future
DES Hasler has hit out at "unfounded" speculation he's under pressure at the Titans after his side's 26-14 loss to the Broncos. Hasler reportedly has...
July 16, 2025
New access ramp and upgrades at Lighthouse Beach
A NEW access ramp and a series of upgrades have been completed at Lighthouse Beach to improve access for people with disability and emergency...
July 15, 2025
Rous council moves to secure water supply in the region
CRITICAL water infrastructure has been transferred to Rous Country Council to support future needs and supply around the region. It includes the Marom Creek Water...
July 15, 2025
All-Stars chance to compete against Jets in A-League trial
THE best soccer players from across the Far North Coast will aim for selection in an All-Stars team to compete against professional players at...
July 14, 2025
Health and fitness program open to new participants
SOUTHERN Cross University is taking on its next crop of participants for a specially designed 12-month training program to improve health and fitness with...
July 13, 2025
Ballina clubs join forces to raise funds for Our Kids
STAFF from two Ballina clubs will don colourful tutus at work on Thursday, August 22, as part of a new fundraising initiative for local...
July 13, 2025
Teen has Olympic dreams after state rugby selection
A FUTURE star with dreams of representing Australia at the Olympics has taken the next step in her rugby union journey after being selected...
July 12, 2025
National award hits home for Young Archie winner
A FOCUS on family and her storytelling ability through painting has seen local artist Isobel Bazar win a Young Archie award in the 9-12...
July 12, 2025
New laneway festival to light up the streets of Lismore
A NEW arts festival will light up the laneways of Lismore with music, markets and food trucks as it celebrates local and national talent. The...
July 12, 2025
Golden Nugget attracts champion bowlers from around the world
CLUB Tweed will host the most elite lawn bowlers in the country with world champions and Commonwealth Games medallists among the field at the...
July 11, 2025
Future star wins back-to-back titles at Oz Grom Open
A STAR of the future is making a name for herself on the big stage with Broken Head surfer Leihani Zoric winning the under-14...
July 11, 2025
Dance theatre provides creative space for disabled artists
SPRUNG Dance Theatre will step inside the boxing ring to deliver its next round of creative workshops with the Knock Out program to be...
July 11, 2025
Record number of finalists nominated for business awards
A RECORD number of finalists have been announced in what is shaping as one of the biggest community events of the year at the...
July 11, 2025
Voss: Why the ’25 Raiders are like the ’03 Panthers
SEN'S Andrew Voss has declared the Canberra Raiders are bona fide premiership contenders following their seventh consecutive victory. The Raiders downed the St George Illawarra...
July 10, 2025
Rate increase to help council deliver long-term projects
BALLINA Shire Council will spend more than $60 million on roads and bridges as part of its budget for the new financial year, while...
July 10, 2025
“The top of my career”: Why Alaalatoa ranks ‘special’ Lion
WALLABIES and ACT Brumbies veteran Allan Alaalatoa is looking forward to playing against the British and Irish Lions in what will be a career...
