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March 12, 2026
Adaptive surfing stars to compete at Byron Bay in national championships
BYRON Bay will host current champions and future stars at the Australian Pro Adaptive Surfing Championships as the sport continues its push for inclusion...
March 12, 2026
Ballina speech pathologist wins prawn tank pitch
SPEECH pathologist Lucie Regan has taken out the top prize in a 'prawn tank' business pitch competition at an International Women's Day event at...
March 12, 2026
Honouring 36 years at Summerland Farm
SUMMERLAND Farm has honoured Rhonda Morrow for 36 years of service as part of its International Women's Day celebrations. The sustainable macadamia and avocado...
March 12, 2026
What’s On
BYRON MAD.DAY March 21, 8:30 pm Blending turbo tech-house, hard groove, techno and nu-disco, MAD.DAY delivers high-energy sets that keep dancefloors moving. She has headlined her own...
March 12, 2026
The “imminent” changes coming to AFL father-son ruling
THE AFL Commission has reaffirmed to clubs that changes to bids at the National Draft will come into effect this year, reports SEN’s Sam...
March 11, 2026
Tintenbar-East Ballina eyes cricket finals as drought-breaking bid gathers pace
TINTENBAR-East Ballina is closing in on a top two finish as it looks to end a 20-year premiership drought in the Far North Coast...
March 11, 2026
Restored Commodore to raise funds for rescue helicopter
STUDENTS and teachers at Wollongbar TAFE have restored and donated a rare 1986 Holden VL Commodore that could raise up to $50,000 for the...
March 10, 2026
New leadership group drives growth and stability at Murwillumbah Football Club
A NEW committee has taken charge at Murwillumbah Football Club as it looks to strengthen its junior ranks and build depth across its senior...
March 9, 2026
Sport opens doors in Ballina
BLIND and low vision athletes were given the chance to try a range of sports in Ballina as the Northern NSW branch of the...
March 9, 2026
Golden run for strong Lennox Head group at state surf lifesaving titles
LENNOX Head'S junior surf lifesavers returned from the NSW Surf Life Saving Age Championships with multiple gold medals after a strong four-day campaign at...
March 9, 2026
Flood recovery passes 130 projects
LISMORE City Council says it has completed 133 flood recovery projects four years after the 2022 disaster, with another 142 underway. The council is overseeing...
March 8, 2026
Community march helps raise funds for critical research into melanoma treatment
VOLUNTEERS and community groups will walk to raise funds for research at the Ballina Melanoma March on Sunday, March 15. The Northern NSW Local Health...
March 8, 2026
Champion golfers tee off at Ocean Shores Country Club PGA Open
COOLANGATTA-Tweed golfer Jack Wright and Coffs Harbour's Billy Flanagan shared honours at the Ocean Shores Country Club PGA Open Match, both finishing three-under 69. The...
March 7, 2026
Revealed: The trip that led Chammas to key PNG role
MICHAEL Chammas has revealed that the trip to Las Vegas with the Sydney Roosters was the catalyst to his pivot as General Manager of...
March 7, 2026
Busy March ahead at Lismore Speedway
LISMORE Speedway will host a series of major race meetings in March, beginning with the SSA Juniors Young Gun Nationals on March 7. The junior...
March 6, 2026
Country music star Casey Barnes scores big win with NRL theme song
NORTHERN RIVERS musicians had the chance to learn from award-winning country artist Casey Barnes when he joined a Regional Sessions workshop in Lennox Head last...
March 4, 2026
After-dark push: 24-hour economy plan targets three Northern Rivers towns
THREE Northern Rivers towns have been selected as part of the state government’s $2 million push to reinvigorate nightlife and entertainment across regional communities. Byron...
March 4, 2026
Far North Coast hosts next generation of female rugby stars
RISING stars of women's rugby converged on Lennox Head for the opening round of the Rugby Australia Next Gen 7s series, showcasing the next...
March 4, 2026
Joint effort to provide new mental health support services in the region
LISMORE residents will have greater access to mental health support, with the introduction of a specialist clinician and a new mobile crisis service to...
March 3, 2026
Builders called on for critical rebuild ahead of resilient homes deadline
THE state government is urging licensed builders and construction specialists to help hundreds of flood-affected homeowners complete rebuilding, upgrading and relocation works under the...
March 3, 2026
Goonellabah Workers cricket club builds towards fifth straight semi-finals
GOONELLABAH Workers Sports is on the cusp of a fifth straight semi-finals appearance as it eyes another premiership in the Far North Coast LJ...
March 2, 2026
Council workshops aiming to improve caravan safety for drivers
BALLINA Shire Council is hosting caravan safety workshops with the aim of providing practical support on loading, towing and other measures to help ease...
March 2, 2026
Clinical trial into PTSD from climate-related disasters expands across the region
SOUTHERN Cross University is expanding recruitment in Ballina and Byron Shire for a groundbreaking mental health trial aimed at supporting people affected by natural...
March 2, 2026
Tweed surfer Dane Henry earns Rip Curl wildcard for Bells Beach Pro
TWEED surfer Dane Henry has achieved a lifelong dream, with Rip Curl awarding him a wildcard entry into the iconic Bells Beach Pro in...
