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Times News Group journalist with over 15 years' experience providing quality news and sport stories. I also have a keen interest in business, council, real estate and human interest stories across the Northern Rives region. For story ideas and news tips contact me on [email protected]

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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

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

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 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 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

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...

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 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 20, 2025

Council pours millions into sewer pipe upgrades

A SEWER relining program has seen more than $2.5 million poured into vital wastewater infrastructure work as part of long-term investment by Lismore City...

July 20, 2025

New device to support victims of domestic violence

CLUBS across Ballina have joined forces to launch the StandbyU Shield, a wearable device which offers discreet, immediate support to those facing domestic violence...

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

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 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 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...