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HOUSE FIRE: 'I was yelling... they were still asleep'

News FIREFIGHTERS rushed to evacuate homes when a fire broke out in the early hours of this morning.

‘Horror movie’: Man’s fight to stay alive

News The fight to stay alive in the shark capital of Australia

Police catch drink driver seven times over the limit

Crime Queensland man blows seven times the legal limit in Tweed

Cameron Interstate 'deeply concerned' about alleged pursuit

News Cameron Insterstate speaks out after alleged pursuit

More Local News

Your vote will shine a light on important cause

News THE CEO of Hearfelt House is a finalist in the Rex Airlines Regional Woman of the Year Award, but needs public votes to get the state gong.

Witnesses sought after couple hit by car at Ballina

News TWO people are being treated for head and facial injuries after they were struck by a car on a beachside road.

‘Giant dildo’ gobsmacks irate Aussies

Offbeat A massive penis-like sculpture is being taken apart by irate and sarcastic Aussies alike, but there’s more to it than meets the eye.

Horror start to holidays on highway

Breaking TWO early morning crashes signals horror start to busy summer period on our roads.

Interlock drink driving laws expanded

News The use of electronic breath testing devices, connected to a vehicle's ignition, has been expanded.

80,000 lights: The true spirit of Christmas lives in Ballina

Whats On VISITING Pat and Gynette Kennedy's home is a Northern Rivers Christmas tradition that has been going for 24 years.

Scary number of drivers falling asleep while driving

News A staggering number of NSW drivers have nodded off behind the wheel for a “microsleep” that can last as little as one second but still have deadly consequences.

Major brewer feels the sting of ring pull beer caps

News Beer drinkers say their new stubbies have lost something special, with that classic sound of "sttt" in the opening of a twist top now gone.

New equipment helps keep us safe in the water

News ORGANISATION plays a crucial role in patrolling our waterways.

Doing this while driving will cost you 10 demerit points

Crime POLICE will be clamping down on this behaviour that costs lives.

New theory on Notre Dame fire

20th Apr 2019 6:45 AM

I live behind the ‘house of horrors’

Ordering the vego meal? There’s animal blood on your hands

Deadly Irish riots suddenly erupt

Around the Region

TRAFFIC CHAOS: Hour-long delays on Pacific Highway

News HOLIDAY traffic is causing significant delays on the Pacific Highway today.

Car involved in fatal hit-and-run found abandoned in bush

Crime Police have been urging the driver of the vehicle to come forward

Devastating mix-up every parent fears

News Heartbroken couple pleads for answers over what caused a fatal crash

Police search for driver involved in fatal hit and run

News Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers

Search called off for surfer feared missing

Breaking A large-scale search for a man at a Ballina beach is called off

HIT AND RUN: Woman killed, man seriously injured

Breaking Police are investigating a fail-to-stop fatal crash overnight

'I don't want to see his kid born without a father'

Lifestyle Casino man's generous gift to Lismore man with brain tumour

Sport

Todd Carney signs up with Byron Bay rugby league club

Rugby League ONE of the NRL's most controversial players has revealed his plans to move to the North Coast.

Funeral held for beloved surf life saver

News WITH "much sadness", the Surf Life Saving community farewelled one of its stalwarts, a man described as a "mentor and good friend".

Shield wrap: Bulls batsmen fall in heap

Cricket Sheffield Shield wrap: Bulls top order crumbles with Tassie on top

'If we can't see you, we can't save you'

News Vital warning issued by surf life savers as patrols kick off

'You are my hero': Boy's heartfelt note to football star

News Casino mum in tears after finding son's note to Johnathan Thurston

National Sport

Foley reveals Folau distraction has hurt Tahs

Matildas reveal bold attacking plans for France

Dragons coach fears star's career is over

Maher salutes Loving Gaby’s fighting spirit

EPL power: Arsenal, Chelsea seal incredible feat

New South Wales News

No, you’re not entitled to your opinion

Opinion The problem with “I’m entitled to my opinion” is that, all too often, it’s used to shelter beliefs that should have been abandoned, says lecturer Patrick Stokes

Incredible video of boy’s bush rescue

News After sundown, temperatures plunged and fears grew for the boy

Castle-like beachfront could be a steal

Property 'You have to wonder just what important decisions for the country were made...

‘My sisters are chained’: Chilling 911 call

News 'Sometimes I can’t breathe because how dirty the house is'

Victim set alight in car, man charged

Crime The victim suffered life-threatening injuries

Couple killed by tragic driving mistake

News It was 'the most tragic accident'

Shocking shooting caught on camera

Crime 'It’s not an isolated incident … It’s a targeted attack'

Federal election 2019

'Significant blunder': PM's big tax slip-up

Politics WHILE Scott Morrison was delighted to announce his Budget had been given the tick of approval there was one small detail that tripped him up.

Homophobia scandal grips Liberal candidate

News Ms Liu has refused all interview requests

Abbott willing to be Liberal leader again

Politics 'But I'm not expecting that'

Attack dog ripping into Labor’s rivals

Politics The campaign is still in its first week

Anning’s email: ‘Do you beat your wife?’

Politics 'We need to know ahead of time what issues may arise'

Why should we fear electric cars?

Opinion Australia has far bigger issues to worry about than electric cars

Tony Abbott’s awkward PM gaffe

Politics Tony's already getting a new phrase into practice

Business News

Big problem with Samsung’s foldable phone

Technology THE long-awaited flexible screen phone is finally in people’s hands, but concerns are already being raised about its unique feature.

Genesis Australia boss’ shock departure

Motoring Another false start for Genesis.

Users report global Gmail outages

Technology Internet users have flooded social media with reports of Gmail outages

Nine easy ways to make money

Money How to make money doing ‘as little as possible’

What's On

'I died and saw God': Man's heavenly encounter

Iggy pops for Bluesfest 2019

Who's just been announced on the Bluesfest lineup for 2019?

GALLERY: Orchids blossoming bright this weekend

Brian Pamphilon to play Peter Allen

Lifestyle

How long should sex last for?

Lifestyle We got 500 couples to time how long sex lasts — this was the average.

Beyonce reveals insane post-birth diet

Entertainment BEYONCE is curvier than we’ve ever seen her in her new doco — before we watch her embark on a gruelling post-birth health regimen.

TOO EASY: How I almost killed my own daughter

Parenting A SUNSHINE Coast woman who cancelled an abortion at the last minute is bravely sharing her story in the hope that it will save unborn lives.

‘My baby turned blue in my arms’

Health THE first time Susan held her baby, she went blue and had to be revived by doctors. Two years later she calls little Carla a “miracle”.

Latest Videos

Entertainment

Why you'll never see GoT star again

TV He was one of the greatest TV villains ever — but that’s where it ended for the actor who plays King Joffrey. Here’s why he’s taken a back seat.

KAK slams Network Ten show: ‘Fire me!’

TV Kerri-Anne Kennerley slams Bachelor in Paradise: ‘It’s moronic’

‘Against her will’: Fresh fears for Britney

Celebrity ‘Free Britney’: Star’s mum sparks fears for her wellbeing

What GoT stars stole from the set

TV When filming came to an end, the actors stole as much as they could

Controversy over horrific Netflix scene

News The 'lie being told by Attenborough and the film crew'

Latest Photos

Nikon's latest Z mirrorless camera and lens put to test

Fire rips through Notre Dame cathedral: in pictures

Panasonic Lumix S1R put to test

First look at GoT season 8

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Real Estate

5 Tristania Place, Byron Bay 2481

House 3 2 Forthcoming...

Classifieds Boasting a large north facing position, this stunning character home is privately set amongst native bushland and surrounded by an abundance of wildlife.

This Queensland castle could be yours

Property Queensland castle hits the market

People lose it over raunchy real estate ad

News Internet loses it over raunchy real estate ad

Landlord offers cruisy rental deal

News Landlord offers insane bonus to entice tenants into new Ipswich home

Bin king gets his spot in Crown

Property It’s now their sixth property in the inner west suburb

House prices could fall by 50 per cent

Property High rise units in Sydney, Melbourne expected to be worst falls