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State Forests reopen after fires

News A NUMBER of Northern Rivers State Forests have reopened to the public after rain eases fire threat.

22nd Jan 2020 2:00 PM

Friends mourn East Lismore man killed in Ballina

News JESSE Vilkelis-Curas was taken off life-support five days after he was involved in...

22nd Jan 2020 2:00 PM

The search to uncover toxic danger on our firegrounds

News World-class researchers study soils from across the Northern Rivers

Keep up with the locals for the cost of a coffee

News Get the best local news from the locals you know

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Dog attacks rife in this Northern Rivers shire

News A NUMBER of people have been hospitalised or required medical attention after dog attacks.

Forensic tests for driver of truck carrying $1M of drugs

News A SYDNEY man was found in possession of $1 million worth of cannabis in Bangalow.

Lawyer renews calls to scrap drug driving law

News A medicinal cannabis user’s drug driving charges were dismissed in a landmark court case, renewing calls for reform.

Faces of a tragedy: Human toll of NSW bushfires

News NSW’s devastating bushfires have claimed 21 lives from fathers and sons to a newlywed couple who perished side-by-side fighting to save their property.

Mum, restaurateur and chef killed in shocking road crash

News A mother, a restaurateur, a chef and three dogs were all killed in a horrific triple fatal crash in the state’s north on Tuesday leaving Bellingen devastated.

$25 million plan to ease traffic congestion in Ballina

News A PROPOSAL to convert River St from two lanes to four is taking priority over a road linking West and North Ballina.

Video shows Kyogle man speaking of ‘castrating’ cops

News Keith Knights is on trial, accused of encouraging people to 'murder police officers'.

Which Northern Rivers towns have increased in land value?

News STRONG demand for hobby farms and lifestyle properties has created a spike in rural land values.

U3A Open Day offers friendship and activities for seniors

News THE Lismore U3A is holding their open day at the Lismore Workers Club on January 22.

Ballina's ageing ferry needs 'risk reduction' strategy

News HOW often will Burns Point Ferry be out of action for maintenance under Ballina Shire Council's proposed new program?

Around the Region

Olympic kayaker to stay behind bars on major drug charges

News Olympic kayaker Nathan Baggaley’s bid for freedom was refused in court this morning.

22nd Jan 2020 2:00 PM

Awkward conditions face sailors on Richmond River

Sport THERE were plenty of family connections -- and tough conditions -- in the club’s...

Red tape a nightmare for open gender bowls comps

Sport NORTHERN Rivers seeking answers over what women have to do to enter events...

Driver’s lucky escape after truck rollover on Pac Hwy

News A B-DOUBLE rolled over and blocked all lanes of the Pacific Hwy

‘Disgraceful’: Police slam thief who stole fire charity tin

News Brazen Byron Bay thief steals bushfire donations .

Girl's lip severed in 'horrific' dog attack outside pub

Crime A girl was bitten on the face while trying to pat a stranger's dog.

Three people killed in horror crash as car left road

News Police remain on the scene of a triple fatality.

Sport

Lifeguards of tomorrow put through their paces

Sport TRAINING day sees nippers having fun while also practising for country championships at the end of the month.

Former Lennox surf lifesaver ready for next challenge

Sport A FORMER Lennox Head lifesaver has missed out on the podium in the final of the Ironman series.

Mountain biking on school curriculum

Sport SEVEN high schools across the region are part of an innovative program from the...

Thousands announced to boost local groups

Sport RICHMOND MP Justine Elliott announced funding for sport groups.

EURO DREAM: Aussie teen signs for German football club

Soccer The former Westlawn Tigers star has achieved a dream

National Sport

Gator on a Melbourne mission

22nd Jan 2020 1:13 PM

‘He’s got all the tools’: Smith raves about protege

22nd Jan 2020 1:07 PM

Souths’ setback in bid to land Arrow early

22nd Jan 2020 12:57 PM

NRL star Josh Reynold’s fiery argument with woman revealed

22nd Jan 2020 12:35 PM

Kyrgios to McEnroe: 'You're going to make me tear up again'

New South Wales News

Amazon wants random Aussies to deliver parcels

News Online retail giant Amazon has Australia Post in its sights after launching an Uber-style delivery scheme for its parcels.

22nd Jan 2020 2:03 PM

Emotional moment near-drowning victim meets rescuer

News An emotional Ben Jeffrey could hardly believe his rescuer is only 14

22nd Jan 2020 1:27 PM

Bid to bankrupt boss over sex harassment

Crime Lawyer’s bid to bankrupt boss after sexual harassment lawsuit

22nd Jan 2020 12:28 PM

Woman fighting for life after horror truck, car smash

News Woman critical after being thrown from car in horror Milperra crash

Disgraced Paedophile Labor MP arrested over ‘breach’

Crime MP arrested for alleged breach after prison release in December

Raid your stationery drawer for a great cause

News Gayle and Vic Doe turn unloved pens into vital gifts.

Fire breaks out near major airport

Travel Sydney Airport fire battle underway.

Business News

Google boss calls for tech ban

News A surprising voice has emerged calling for a ban on facial recognition technology that potentially poses serious threats to privacy.

NBN customers paying more for the same speeds

Technology ACCC delves into high prices of NBN services

Why this technology staple of our lives is set to disappear

Lifestyle The best laptops might not actually be laptops.

Mine death sparks call for specialist prosecutor

News Coroner to explore who should handle fatal mine prosecutions.

What's On

REVIEW: A cabinet of steampunk wonders took me back in time

Lego event built with more than one million bricks

Young stars on musical production

Theme park celebrates 45 years

Relax your body and help the Red Cross’ bushfire appeal

Lifestyle

Weirdest roadside assistance call-outs

Motoring Australia’s roadside assistance crews attended hundreds of thousands of call outs every year. And more than a few of them have nothing to do with car trouble.

22nd Jan 2020 2:16 PM

Twins flourishing seven years after ‘miracle’

News Ruby and Bella Gibson's family and Port Curtis Touch Association raise awareness for the little known syndrome close to their hearts.

22nd Jan 2020 1:00 PM

‘Pretty’ photo that haunts reality star

News Amy Childs is one of the UK’s biggest reality stars. But her fame sparked a cosmetic surgery addiction that has left her unrecognisable.

22nd Jan 2020 12:35 PM

Subway worker caught in ‘revolting’ act

News A horrified customer claims to have photographed the moment a fast food worker did something “absolutely disgusting” on the job.

Latest Videos

Entertainment

Obese actor now a muscular hunk

Celebrity Actor Ethan Suplee, who played an obese footballer in Remember the Titans, has lost 90kgs and flaunted his hunky new physique online.

22nd Jan 2020 1:52 PM

Major role Jen Aniston desperately wanted

Celebrity There’s one huge role the actor still regrets missing out on.

22nd Jan 2020 1:00 PM

Billy reveals Perez’s ‘awkward’ behaviour

TV I’m A Celeb evictee Billy Brownless opens up about gossip guru.

22nd Jan 2020 12:30 PM

Jodi bids goodbye to Ramsay Street

TV Jodi Anast says she is excited about “discovering something else”.

Downey Jr.’s movie savaged by critics

Movies Robert Downey Jr.’s latest film is projected to lose $146 million.

Latest Photos

DAY OF THE DEAD: How Mexicans celebrate life

In pictures: Gold Coast copes with flooding

PHOTOS: See luxury Byron hotel for sale

Coast foodie fest draws big crowds

In pictures: Hundreds pack Coast’s surf festival

Real Estate

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Stunning Italian town selling homes for $1.60

Offbeat Another stunning Italian town is selling homes for just $1.60

22nd Jan 2020 12:34 PM

The house that Instagram built: Influencer’s reno call out

Lifestyle This influencer wants people to renovate his home via collaboration.

Sacked ‘how many c**ks’ agent relaunches business

Business Agent accused of disgusting sex comments relaunches his business.

Rating system for dodgy developers in the works

Property The NSW government is pushing a new risky builders rating system.

Shock surge in major city's homeowners risking default

Property Shock data shows thousands of households a month from defaulting

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premium_icon Friends mourn East Lismore man killed in Ballina

premium_icon The search to uncover toxic danger on our firegrounds

Keep up with the locals for the cost of a coffee

premium_icon Dog attacks rife in this Northern Rivers shire

premium_icon Forensic tests for driver of truck carrying $1M of drugs

premium_icon Lawyer renews calls to scrap drug driving law

Faces of a tragedy: Human toll of NSW bushfires

premium_icon Mum, restaurateur and chef killed in shocking road crash

premium_icon $25 million plan to ease traffic congestion in Ballina

premium_icon Video shows Kyogle man speaking of ‘castrating’ cops

premium_icon Which Northern Rivers towns have increased in land value?

premium_icon U3A Open Day offers friendship and activities for seniors

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Behind the lens of Australia’s bushfire crisis

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premium_icon Dad files $940K lawsuit against driver after horror crash

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premium_icon Awkward conditions face sailors on Richmond River

premium_icon Red tape a nightmare for open gender bowls comps

premium_icon Driver’s lucky escape after truck rollover on Pac Hwy

premium_icon ‘Disgraceful’: Police slam thief who stole fire charity tin

premium_icon Girl's lip severed in 'horrific' dog attack outside pub

premium_icon Three people killed in horror crash as car left road

premium_icon Lifeguards of tomorrow put through their paces

premium_icon Former Lennox surf lifesaver ready for next challenge

premium_icon Mountain biking on school curriculum

premium_icon Thousands announced to boost local groups

premium_icon EURO DREAM: Aussie teen signs for German football club

premium_icon Gator on a Melbourne mission

premium_icon ‘He’s got all the tools’: Smith raves about protege

premium_icon Souths’ setback in bid to land Arrow early

NRL star Josh Reynold’s fiery argument with woman revealed

Kyrgios to McEnroe: 'You're going to make me tear up again'

premium_icon Amazon wants random Aussies to deliver parcels

premium_icon Emotional moment near-drowning victim meets rescuer

premium_icon Bid to bankrupt boss over sex harassment

premium_icon Woman fighting for life after horror truck, car smash

Disgraced Paedophile Labor MP arrested over ‘breach’

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Fire breaks out near major airport

Google boss calls for tech ban

premium_icon NBN customers paying more for the same speeds

Why this technology staple of our lives is set to disappear

premium_icon Mine death sparks call for specialist prosecutor

REVIEW: A cabinet of steampunk wonders took me back in time

premium_icon Lego event built with more than one million bricks

premium_icon Young stars on musical production

premium_icon Theme park celebrates 45 years

Relax your body and help the Red Cross’ bushfire appeal

Weirdest roadside assistance call-outs

premium_icon Twins flourishing seven years after ‘miracle’

‘Pretty’ photo that haunts reality star

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