Ballina bowlers qualify for state titles on home soil
BALLINA lawn bowlers will have the chance to compete on home soil when the club hosts the state championships in March. In a major coup...
Full field for speedway series on Boxing Day
A FULL field of drivers will contest the annual Mr Modified Series at Lismore Speedway on Boxing Day. It is the second round of the...
Residents urged to check camping gear and trailers for cane toads
NORTH Coast Local Land Services are calling on residents across the region to keep an eye out for cane toads at campgrounds and holiday...
Support to tackle feral pigs and wild deer
FARMERS and landholders will be part of a multi-million-dollar program to tackle feral pigs and wild deer on their properties. North Coast Local Land Services...
Lions club hosts Christmas in the Park
THE Lennox Head Lions Club is hosting its Christmas in the Park event for a second time at Ross Park today, Friday, December 20. It...
Operation to crack down on illegal seafood sales
OPERATION Trident has been launched to help authorities crack down on illegal seafood sales during the Christmas holidays. Ballina, Byron Bay and Tweed are among...
Titans partnership a boost for junior rugby league
A PARTNERSHIP with the Gold Coast Titans NRL club is expected to boost junior rugby league development across the Northern Rivers and Tweed region. The...
Campaign on weed control releases calendar
A CAMPAIGN to increase awareness on weeds and how to manage them properly now has its own calendar. The 2025 North Coast No Space for...
Boxing Day races to bring festive spirit to Ballina Jockey Club
BALLINA Jockey Club is gearing up for one of its biggest race days of the year on Boxing Day. Punters are encouraged to get in...
Hundreds expected to celebrate Christmas Cup at turf club
HUNDREDS of people are expected to turn out to celebrate the annual Christmas Cup at the Lismore Turf Club TAB meeting today, December 20. It...
New chair has big shoes to fill in NRRRL
NORTHERN Rivers Regional Rugby League has a new chair, with Max Beecher named to take on the role for 2025 after the board met...
Elite triathlete turns coach to inspire next generation
PROFESSIONAL triathlete Courtney Gilfillan has switched her focus to coaching in an effort to promote healthy living and wellness while passing on knowledge to...
Funding lifeline keeps Ballina meal centre serving those in need
A FUNDING boost worth $25,000 will help the Ballina Hot Meal Centre keep its service operational for the next 12 months. There has been a...
Top female surfers shine at Casuarina camp
FIVE of the best female surfers in the country gathered at Casuarina to take part in a three-day camp at the Surfing Australia high...
Bus interchange receives $1.7 million upgrade to boost connectivity
A REVAMPED bus shelter project at Ballina is now complete with a $1.7 million upgrade to the interchange area on Tamar Street. It was done...
Young talent breaks through to state cricket team
RICHMOND Christian College student Johnny Bull has been selected in the Combined Independent Schools state cricket team for the first time. The 11-year-old attended trials...
Karate students learn new skills at national competition
MEMBERS of the Byron Shire Shotokan Kase-Ha Karate Do and Self Defence academy have obtained black belts and other skills after competing at a...
Community survey launched to shape Ballina’s future priorities
BALLINA Shire Council will turn to the community in hopes of establishing a 10-year plan to improve and prioritise what people want done in...
All-girls team smashes barriers in junior cricket
A GROWING group of girls are breaking down barriers to help boost female participation in junior cricket on the Far North Coast. The Lennox Head...
St Andrew’s transfers community care services to integrated living
ST ANDREW'S Village Ballina will become part of integratedliving Australia with the transfer of its Community Care Services taking effect from Monday, December 16. It...
Community group helping council trap and control Indian Mynas
A COMMUNITY group is helping manage the invasive Indian Myna birds with a trapping program in the Byron Shire. The Byron Shire Indian Myna Action...
Changing of the guard in NRRRL representative team
A SQUAD of 24 players has been selected to represent the Northern Rivers Titans in the NSW men's open rugby league championships next year. New...
34km swim to help purchase hospital equipment for kids
BYRON Bay resident Andy Beswick is taking on a 34km swim at Lennox Head Aquatic Centre on Saturday, December 14, to raise $20,000 for...
Rescue chopper thrills Pottsville students
STUDENTS at St Ambrose Catholic Primary School in Pottsville had an unforgettable experience when the Westpac Rescue Helicopter landed on their school oval. The visit...