Lismore will host a 2026 Ford NSW Open Regional Qualifying event in July, strengthening its golfing profile statewide.
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Electric riders from across Australia to descend on Coffs Harbour for national championships
Coffs Harbour is set to host the largest electric vehicle racing event ever held in Australia next month, with more than 100 riders registered to compete in the 2026 AUS PEV Nationals at Coffs Harbour Kart Club from 21 to 23 August.
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Yamba AFL club to end wet weather woes with $27,000 grant
Three seasons of wet weather disruption have cost the Lower Clarence Suns precious home games. A $27,674 grant is set to give the Yamba club a reliable base at last.
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Riding the wave for 30 years: Saltwater Malibu Club celebrates milestone anniversary
Three decades of friendship, community spirit and a shared love of surfing will be celebrated when the Saltwater Malibu Club marks its 30th anniversary with a special competition and community fun day at Saltwater Point on August 29.
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$14,300 boost for Evans Head junior touch football
Evans Head Touch Football Association is set to expand its junior representative programs after securing $14,300 through the NSW Government’s Local Sport Grant Program.
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Funding boost for new junior cricket oval at Lawrence
A $20,000 NSW Government grant will help build a junior cricket oval at Lawrence, boosting local sporting opportunities.
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Funding boost to help improve Casino cricket facilities
Casino Cricket Club is set to upgrade its turf wicket facilities after securing $10,000 through the NSW Government’s Local Sport Grant Program.
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New talent outweighs old habits in Blues triumph
NSW’s debutants Ethan Strange, Casey McLean and Blayke Brailey have all starred in a comeback win for the ages that clinched the State of Origin series opener.
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Coffs scores AFLW thriller as Swans to tackle Saints
Coffs Harbour will host its third AFLW premiership match as Sydney Swans face St Kilda in Indigenous Round clash.
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Birdrock Memorial Surfing Contest returns to honour Hastings Valley surfing legacy
The Birdrock Memorial Surfing Contest will return to Bonny Hills on Saturday, 30 May and Sunday, 31 May 2026, continuing a tradition that has celebrated local surfing culture and community memory since 1981.