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April 25, 2026

Council calls for input on plan for city of 60,000

LISMORE City Council is planning for a population of 60,000, with a new Strategic Planning Framework outlining how the city could accommodate around 15,000...

April 25, 2026

Para surfer Joel Taylor targets third world title with Australian team

PARA surfing champion Joel Taylor has set his sights on winning a third world title when he represents Australia in international competition later this...

April 24, 2026

Air Force veteran finds solace in leadership role with Alstonville RSL

AN Alstonville RSL president who once struggled to attend Anzac Day now leads one of the region's largest services after finding support through the...

April 24, 2026

Northern Rivers to honour Anzac Day across the region

mit NORTHERN Rivers communities will honour service and sacrifice this Anzac Day, with dawn services, marches and commemorations planned across the region. This year's commemorations carry...

April 24, 2026

Townsend’s Take: Why NRL needs a second NZ team

WITH the NRL considering its options for a 20th team, Chad Townsend has given his thoughts on where the side should be located. Out of...

April 23, 2026

Film screening to shine light on rural mental health issues and community support services

NORTH Coast Local Land Services will shine a light on rural mental health with a community screening of the Australian film Just a Farmer...

April 23, 2026

Olympic pathway event attracts skateboarders from across the country

MORE than 150 skateboarders from across Australia competed in an Olympic pathway event at Lismore skatepark, marking the first major competition at the venue...

April 23, 2026

“Inches” from tragedy: England star “lucky” to be alive

ENGLAND cricket captain Ben Stokes has revealed he is "lucky" to be alive following a horror injury while playing cricket. Stokes sustained horrendous injuries after...

April 21, 2026

University marks 20-year anniversary of lifechanging student pathway program

SOUTHERN Cross University has celebrated 20 years of its Preparing for Success Program, marking two decades of supporting students into higher education and professional...

April 21, 2026

Byron Bay Triathlon to attract newcomers alongside elite athletes

THE Byron Bay Triathlon will draw more than 1,000 competitors, with newcomers lining up alongside some of the sport's top names. The Olympic distance race,...

April 21, 2026

Businesses encouraged to step into the spotlight at gala awards night

Nominations are set to open for the Ballina Shire Business Awards, with the event now established as a major recognition program in the region. The...

April 20, 2026

Norco lifts milk price as farmers push supermarkets to do more

  Rising fuel and production costs have triggered a Norco milk price increase, as farmers struggle to absorb surging expenses across the dairy supply chain. The...

April 20, 2026

Singers host song bath event to spread hope and peace through harmonies

BALLINA Threshold Singers hosted a gathering of voices from across Australia and New Zealand, highlighted by a song bath at St John the Baptist...

April 20, 2026

Road restoration project to strengthen local network in future flood events

A major road restoration program will see nearly 50 rural roads across the Lismore region upgraded in a long-term effort to improve resilience against...

April 20, 2026

Rising stars part of Suns academy program for national championships

SEVENTY teenagers have competed in the Gold Coast Suns Academy under-16 boys zone championships at Oakes Oval in Lismore, as part of the club's...

April 19, 2026

New mental health services to be rolled out at schools across the region

SCHOOLS across the Northern Rivers will have access to a new suite of mental health workshops aimed at supporting students from Years 6 to...

April 19, 2026

Sport lunch provides platform for men’s mental health support

LUNCH with your Mates will have a rugby league flavour to it this year with the men's mental health fundraiser returning to the Northern...

April 19, 2026

Free soccer balls to help juniors kick-start the new season

JUNIOR soccer players across the Far North Coast will receive a free football as the region records a surge in participation, particularly among girls. It...

April 18, 2026

School dance competition gives students chance to perform at a higher level

A fast-growing school dance competition is expanding in the region, after giving thousands of students in Queensland a platform to showcase their talents while building...

April 18, 2026

Genuine appetite: Could Monday night return to the NRL’s broadcast menu?

NICHOLAS QUINLAN/SEN David Riccio and Corey Parker have debated whether the NRL should bring back Monday night football. With the competition in the midst of negotiating...

April 17, 2026

Comedian Anh Do to bring refugee stage show to the region

COMEDIAN Anh Do will bring his national stage production to the Northern Rivers, blending stand-up with the story of his journey from Vietnamese refugee...

April 17, 2026

Swans boss’ shock answer on Western Sydney AFL growth

SYDNEY Swans chairman Andrew Pridham doesn't think the AFL is making any inroads in Western Sydney in terms of growing the game. Pridham's thoughts came...

April 16, 2026

Bucking broncs and barrel racing to feature on main show ring at rodeo

ALSTONVILLE Agricultural Society is gearing up to host a rodeo spectacular, with the Bulls, Broncs and Barrels event gaining momentum for its second major...

April 15, 2026

Byron Bay celebrates 30-year milestone to kick-start NRRRL season

BYRON Bay Red Devils will celebrate a major piece of club history when they host Marist Brothers in the first round of the Northern...