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High risk vehicles to be stopped and checked for fire ants at NSW Qld border
The detection of Red Imported Fire Ants at South Murwillumbah has seen a quick response from the Department of Primary Industries who have now started their next wave of operation in response.
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Pottsville mobile tower approved despite concerns over the environment
A failure to provide the requested ecological assessment for the site of a potential telecommunications pole at Pottsville, following a previous refusal, has not proved a hindrance to the majority of Tweed Shire councillors now approving the proposal.
Locals enjoy success at Northern Rivers Regional Doubles Pickleball Tournament
The Northern Rivers Pickleball Club hosted the Regional Doubles Tournament in Ballina that included over 160 players competing for 132 medals in late November.
Tweed fire ants may be eradicated but more will come, says professor
An entomology professor says authorities are likely to eradicate a Red Imported Fire Ant outbreak in the Tweed Shire but the invasive species will reach the Northern Rivers again.
Concert Series – Screen Sounds
The Ballina RSL is hosting an all-ages event this weekend with a mesmerising journey through the cinematic soundscapes of the silver screen and gaming nostalgia with the Lismore Symphony Orchestra.
Primary schools celebrate post-flood work completion
A mere 22 months since the catastrophic flooding which caused widespread devastation across the Northern Rivers, a major rebuild and upgrades have been completed at two impacted primary schools
Stories about "Byron Bay Cricket":
Big scores and tight bowling determine this season’s cricket grand finalists
Greg Trevena
Byron Bay cricketers won their third-grade semi-final against Bangalow on the back of a century to Matt Larsson last Saturday, at the Byron...
Byron XI opens season with a win
Despite a century to opening batsman Harry Chapman, the Ballina Bears cricketers lost their third-grade fixture hosting Byron Bay at Saunders Oval last weekend.
Junior Cricket Blast is here
New formats for young cricketers are being rolled out across the country and Byron Bay Cricket Club is joining by offering Cricket Blast.
Double losses for Byron cricket
Byron cricket suffered twin defeats on the weekend with the seconds losing to Lennox Head and the thirds beaten by the Alstonville Leftovers.
The second...
Byron thirds collect 2nd win of cricket season
Byron Bay third grade has claimed their second win of the season by beating the Ballina bears playing away at Fripp Oval last Saturday.
The...
Third-grade Byron XI collects first win
Byron Bay’s Second XI endured their first loss of the season to Cudgen and now lie in third place on the Coastal League table.
Despite a...
Bowlers flourish in Byron Bay XI’s season opening win
The Byron Bay second grade cricketers collected a win playing away against Murwillumbah at Rabjones Oval.
Byron’s new recruit Drew Kimmorley (1/32) struck in his...
Lennox Head thirds score 423
The Cellars Byron Bay third grade were on the wrong side of a massive batting score last Saturday at Williams Reserve in Lennox Head...
Two wins for Byron Bay cricketers
Byron Bay thirds notched up their first win of the season while the seconds took the points from Cudgen to leapfrog into third place...
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Kingscliff hosts largest triathlon since covid
Over 1,600 athletes were in Kingscliff over the weekend to participate in the largest triathlon since covid.
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Vale Pam Sonia
Very sadly, local treasure Pam Sonia passed away in Ewingsdale, last Wednesday, December 6.
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Blue-green algae ‘amber alert’ at Lake Ainsworth
As the summer heats up there has been an increase in the blue-green algae at Lake Ainsworth near Lennox Head and an ‘amber alert' has been flagged by Ballina Shire Council.
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Lismore to host National Junior Baseball competition
The biggest junior baseball competition in Australia, which is a feeder into the US World Series will be held in Lismore in May 2024.
