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League of brothers

Fri, 17 May 2013 07:07:25 +1000

SEVEN Ballina players including two sets of Kelly brothers have been named to play in the inaugural Aboriginal rugby league Timber Cup rep match at Lismore.

Dune cliffs pose jumping danger

Fri, 17 May 2013 06:01:17 +1000

EROSION has left unstable sand cliffs five metres high at some south-facing beaches and they can collapse without warning.

Tait targets Paralympics

Thu, 16 May 2013 08:33:19 +1000

AFTER a series of wins at the National Senior Boccia Titles, Tait Jenkins has his sights firmly set on competing in the Paralympics in Brazil in 2016.

Wait for action adds to pressure for FNC surfers on World Tour

Thu, 16 May 2013 07:31:41 +1000

THREE Far North Coast surfers have been forced to wait more than a week for the third World Championship Tour event to begin.

Hard work pays off for girls team

Thu, 16 May 2013 07:29:29 +1000

THE only way is up for the high-flying Lismore High School open girls basketball side.

Top Marks for state hockey final

Wed, 15 May 2013 07:26:59 +1000

LISMORE hockey player Karlee Marks is set to play an important role for the Far North Coast in the Under-18 Girls State Championships in Newcastle.

Futsal brigade steps up

Wed, 15 May 2013 07:25:22 +1000

SMILES may still be present but the hard work is now starting for FNC futsal players.

No visa for futsal star

Wed, 15 May 2013 07:16:53 +1000

TALENTED Ex-Brazilian futsal player Thiago Priori could be playing for Australia, instead the Suffolk Park man faces deportation.

Turkeys gobbling up competition

Wed, 15 May 2013 06:27:48 +1000

THE sleeping giant has awoken in Northern Rivers Regional Rugby League with the return to form of the Kyogle Turkeys this season.

Young flock to aquathon

Wed, 15 May 2013 06:26:30 +1000

FUTURE triathlon stars from across the region have tested their skills and enjoyed a day to remember in the Byron Coastal Real Estate Aquathon

Young stars of the future

Tue, 14 May 2013 07:34:59 +1000

BUDDING FNC basketball talents showed their growing skills and tasted success at an action-packed competition.

Praise for rising surf star

Tue, 14 May 2013 07:03:51 +1000

DEDICATED Alex Barnes is the toast of Byron Bay Surf Life Saving Club after enjoying a successful season against state and national opponents.

Trio’s classic victory

Tue, 14 May 2013 06:58:04 +1000

PERCE Langby led his side to victory at a high-calibre day of bowls action.

Casino girls making a name in rugby sevens

Tue, 14 May 2013 06:17:31 +1000

CASINO High School's U18 girls team has a chance to play in a curtain raiser event for a game between combined NSW/Queensland country and British/Irish teams.

FNC players selected for NSW country

Tue, 14 May 2013 05:51:52 +1000

THE SELECTION of Angus MacDougall, Sam Huddy and Ed Kelly in the NSW Country Under-18s caps another big year for FNC junior rugby union representative teams.

Bay event earns praise

Mon, 13 May 2013 14:02:23 +1000

ORGANISERS were delighted while home favourites had plenty to celebrate at this year’s Byron Bay Triathlon.

Good Knight leads way

Mon, 13 May 2013 12:43:24 +1000

A DOMINANT second-half kicking display from Ballina five-eighth Grant Knight guided the Seahorses to a 20-15 win over Lismore City at Ballina's Quays Reserve.

Glee rebounds in Shield

Mon, 13 May 2013 12:42:36 +1000

GLEE and Kingscliff launched their campaigns with victories in the first round of the Far North Coast /Tweed JH Williams Shield at the weekend.

Wright claims championship lead with Rio win

Mon, 13 May 2013 12:39:07 +1000

LENNOX Head teenager Tyler Wright proved at the weekend she can win World Championship Tour events without her family by her side.

Butcher gets Rams up

Mon, 13 May 2013 12:31:33 +1000

DETERMINED effort from Marist Brothers front-rower Darryl Butcher helps Rams to a 36-24 win against Northern United at Lismore.