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Bangalow and Byron Bay third-grader cricketers qualify for 2023/24 grand final

Bangalow Cricket Club has played its way into the third-grade grand final after beating minor premiers Lennox Head in the semi-final played at Megan Crescent Oval last Saturday.

Karate students win medals on the Gold Coast

Students of the Byron Bay JWK Karate dojo competed at the first AMAC Gold Coast tournament of the year on March 10 with medal-winning success.

Byron nippers excel at state championships

Byron Bay Surf Life Saving Club had its most successful NSW Age Championships from the last few years, with our nippers making many finals across the four day event held at Queenscliff, NSW, earlier this month.

Big field of cyclist’s race at the Cavanbah Centre

Byron Bay Cycling Club (BBCC) kicked off its autumn season with criterium racing at the Cavanbah Centre track last Sunday.

Joel Taylor named para surfer of the year

Being named as ‘Male Para Surfer for 2023’ by Surfing Australia has given Lennox Head surfer Joel Taylor the perfect fillip he needs ahead of the Australian Open later this month.

LE-BA takes third in boardriders national final

LE-BA Boardriders have come third in the Australian Boardriders Battle Grand Final behind Burleigh Heads and North Shelly, in front of 30,000 spectators at the Burleigh Heads point break.

Pirates plunder second-grade cricket grand final

Lennox Head Pirates second-grade cricketers have won this year’s Coastal League premiership after beating Byron Bay at their home ground, Megan Crescent Oval, last Saturday.

Byron Bay cyclists take on Yamba road race

Two Byron Bay Cycle Club (BBCC) members joined riders from the Clarence Valley for Yamba Cycling Club’s first road race of the season, the...

Byron Bay set to play Lennox Head to decide second-grade premiership

Byron Bay and Lennox Head will face each other in this year’s grand final of the Far North Coast Cricket Council’s Coastal League after...

Byron Bay Boardriders was Australia’s top club in 2023 and is vying to win another national final this weekend

The Byron Bay Boardriders (BBB) are brimming with positive energy after winning Surfing Australia’s 'Club of the Year' award last week in Bondi, and...

Tintenbar-East Ballina face tough test to make LJ Hooker cricket finals

Tintenbar-East Ballina (TEB)senior cricketers face a stern test to make it through to the finals of the LJ Hooker first grade league after losing to Casino in their most recent two day-game.

Mullumbimby men’s team well placed to defend local water polo championship

The Mullumbimby men’s water polo team sit on top of the Far North Coast competition table after beating their major rivals, the Alstonville Rattle Snakes 8–4, earlier this week.

Byron Tri Club overcomes adversity to maintain a winning streak

The Byron Tri Club had 18 participants finish in the top ten at the Tweed Enduro last Saturday, backing up their triumph at South West Rocks two weeks ago.

Nixie Ryan takes second at Port Stephens Pro

Lennox Head surfer Nixie Ryan was a good wave short in the final of the Port Stephens Pro so had to settle for second place behind World Junior Champion Sierra Kerr last week.

New programs and plenty of tennis have flowed from tennis court upgrades in Suffolk Park

Suffolk Park Tennis is in full swing after court enhancements and the introduction of a full program since then. The courts at Linda Vidler Park...

Tweed BMX freestyler wins national gold

Tweed-based BMX freestyler Will Spedding has backed up a state championship with a national title and is now set to head to South Africa...

1,000 people attend BJJ tournament

Over 1,000 people flocked to Byron Bay on the weekend to either compete or spectate at one of Australia’s top BJJ events, the BJJ...

Rainbow Dragons claim medals at the ‘Battle of the Paddles’ on the Gold Coast

A team of 38 Rainbow Dragons (Lennox Head-Ballina) dragon boaters headed north for the formidable Broadwater’s ‘Battle of the Paddle’ on the Gold Coast, and brought home trophies.

‘Boneless Brigade’ ready for another big year

The Northern Rivers Skateboard Club (NRSC), aka the Boneless Brigade, is rolling into 2024 with its first club round to be held at Byron Bay Skate Park on 24 February at 9am.

Tri Club tastes success at South West Rocks

The Byron Tri Club has just competed in round three of the North Coast Interclub series and look likely to hold on to their top spot on the ladder.

Local boys dominate U/15 BMX Freestyle National Championships

In a thrilling display of athleticism and camaraderie Malakai Kopman of Mullumbimby and Felix Stokes from Brunswick Heads, made it to the podium at the 2024 BMX Freestyle National Championships held in Melbourne last weekend.

Crowded table in Coastal League cricket

Lennox Head hang on to top spot on the Coastal League after a win against fifth-placed Cudgen last Saturday.

Bobsledders XI claim big win

The Mullumbimby Brunswick Bobsledders cricket team had a big win after posting a 40-over score of 9/414 in their Tweed Distrct Cricket Association clash with the Murwillumbah Panthers Green last Saturday afternoon.

Local AFL teams join forces to take on SE

The Byron Magpies and the Ballina Bombers senior teams will play together this season as the Southern Stingrays in the hope that strength in numbers will give them a good showing in the SE Queensland competition.

Local wins European BJJ gold medal

Byron Bay local, Thalison Soares, won a gold medal at the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu European Championship 2024 held in Paris, France, earlier this year.

Tweed Seagulls inspire Lismore kids

Tweed Seagulls members headed to Lismore on 23 January this year to inspire kids as part of school holiday clinic. 

Veteran golfer had a special 2023

Ben Sheck, a member of the Byron Bay Golf Club (BBGC) had a big year in 2023.   Ben regularly competes in Northern Rivers Veterans...

Volunteers wanted for Byron Bay’s Adaptive Surfing Championships

The Australian Pro Adaptive Surfing Championships are set down for Byron Bay on 17-22 March this year, and organisers are calling for volunteers across...

Plenty of medals for local surf life-savers at Country Championships

For the second year running the Cudgen Headland SLSC had to settle for second place in the NSW Country Surf Championships behind the hosts...

Herb Elliott track meet attracts top runners

The Athletics NSW-endorsed Herb Elliott Twilight Track Meet with $2,000 in prizes was held last Saturday at the Cavanbah Centre. ‘The event went really well...

Top four takes shape in Northern Rivers first-grade cricket with Goonellabah workers in top spot

Goonellabah Workers Cricket Club (GWCC) has retained top place in the Far North Coast first grade LJ Hooker League after beating local rivals Alstonville,...

Local wins Ballina Open tennis tournament

Mullumbimby Tennis Club member Marielou Baudouin won the  Ballina New Year Open tournament winning the open women’s division in straight sets. ‘The Ballina tournament was...

Local wins Australian junior water polo gold medal

Alstonville Junior Water Polo Club member Sarah Vanem was part of the University of Queensland (UQ) team that won the U/14 gold medal at...

Big weekend for Lennox Head cricketers

The Lennox Head Pirates cricket club have maintained their hold on first place in local cricket after big wins in second and third grade last Saturday.

World’s best at Brunswick Heads Woodchop

International timber sport champion and Australian representative Jamie Head was back on the job at the Brunswick Heads Woodchop last week.

Ballina hosts U/13 cricket carnival

The Ballina U/13s cricket carnival had its 30th running last week and included 16 teams from across NSW and Brisbane.

Free cricket programs for juniors

Cricket NSW is running three free cricket development programs for juniors over the coming weeks. The first, a holiday clinic, will be held on Thursday...

Film fundraiser for Save Wallum

Our Generation Media together with the Brunswick Picture House will be hosting a special fundraiser screening of the award-winning documentary, Luku Ngärra: The Law of the Land in support of Save Wallum.

Bangalow and Byron Bay third-grader cricketers qualify for 2023/24 grand final

Bangalow Cricket Club has played its way into the third-grade grand final after beating minor premiers Lennox Head in the semi-final played at Megan Crescent Oval last Saturday.

Karate students win medals on the Gold Coast

Students of the Byron Bay JWK Karate dojo competed at the first AMAC Gold Coast tournament of the year on March 10 with medal-winning success.

Interview with Ian Moss (Cold Chisel)

If you love Australian music, then you know Ian Moss – with nine Cold Chisel albums and eight solo albums under his belt, Moss is one of Australia’s iconic musicians, delivering an unforgettable sound – not only as a telling soloist on guitar but especially with his silken voice, ringing with clarity and resonating with pure soul. Seven caught up with Ian at home in Sydney to talk about his latest record and Bluesfest 2024.