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Avengers film keeps cinemas super busy on first day

Avengers film keeps cinemas super busy on first day

Movies THE franchise's new instalment, Infinity War, open in cinemas today with sold out screenings.

Anzac biscuits a recipe for remembrance

Anzac biscuits a recipe for remembrance

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Spend money on veterans' health, not war memorials

Spend money on veterans' health, not war memorials

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How to save $200 on your electricity bill

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    Splendour tickets sold out in minutes

    Splendour tickets sold out in minutes

    News BUT if you missed out, don’t panic and find out here what to do next.

    EASY GUIDE: How to get your tickets for Splendour 2018

    EASY GUIDE: How to get your tickets for Splendour 2018

    News NOW that the line-up has been revealed, it's time to get ready for the festival.

    The new rules you need to know if you use e-cigarettes

    The new rules you need to know if you use e-cigarettes

    News THE Health Minister has announced new regulations, which come into effect in July.

    IN DEMAND: Second screening for Simon Baker film

    IN DEMAND: Second screening for Simon Baker film

    Movies BALLINA Fair Cinema will host another screening of Breath, which is based on Tim Winton's popular book and is the directorial debut for Simon Baker.

    What to think about before going guarantor

    What to think about before going guarantor

    Opinion IT MIGHT seem like the right thing to do, but being guarantor on a loan for a loved one can ruin finances and families.

    Metre-long 'shark' lurking in Ballina swimming spot

    Metre-long 'shark' lurking in Ballina swimming spot

    News THERE'S something (very) big in the water at Shaws Bay... but don't worry, it won't bite you.

    Ballina police shortage a 'risk' to community

    Ballina police shortage a 'risk' to community

    News THERE are concerns about staffing levels at the Ballina police station, with claims the first response number hasn't changed in almost 30 years.

    Splendour tickets: locals sale details revealed

    Splendour tickets: locals sale details revealed

    Whats On HERE is the full list of who can get them (and some who cannot) and details on how to secure those tickets.

    Chickenpox case at Ballina school sparks warning

    Chickenpox case at Ballina school sparks warning

    Health THE principal of the school has urged parents to keep their kids at home if they have any symptoms.

    Death at lookout: Police release woman's name

    Death at lookout: Police release woman's name

    News POLICE believe her death was "due to misadventure”, but investigations are continuing and witnesses are urged to come forward.

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      'You're a disgrace': Protester disrupts Anzac Day service

      'You're a disgrace': Protester disrupts Anzac Day service

      News A lone protester draped in a German flag shouting "German lives matter" has disrupted an Anzac Day service in Murwillumbah.

      WATCH: Beach remains closed due to shark sightings

      WATCH: Beach remains closed due to shark sightings

      Environment "Bait fish brings sharks"

      'Disgust' over dirt, mould at Ballina KFC store

      'Disgust' over dirt, mould at Ballina KFC store

      Business Fast food chain promises to "urgently resolve the issue"

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      OUT OF TOUCH: Contractors slam Pavey response

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      Watch out for 'huge' redback spiders under park seats

      News "I was sitting 5cm from two really big ones”

      Turnbull changes tune on banks

      Turnbull changes tune on banks

      Money “When banks have done the wrong thing they must pay compensation."

      Sex for rent: Seedy landlords exploit housing crisis

      Sex for rent: Seedy landlords exploit housing crisis

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      How Pilley overcame shock loss for semi final

      How Pilley overcame shock loss for semi final

      Commonwealth Games "I really felt for Cusk. He pulled out all the stops, left no stone unturned to be ready for the doubles.”

      Pilley-Urquhart through in battle of Australia's best

      Pilley-Urquhart through in battle of Australia's best

      Commonwealth Games Four of the best players Squash Australia has ever produced stole the show in their mixed doubles match.

      $10,000 worth of rare bikes stolen

      $10,000 worth of rare bikes stolen

      News Lismore bike shop owners devestated by break-in

      Cuskelly injury won't slow Pilley's medal pursuit

      Cuskelly injury won't slow Pilley's medal pursuit

      Commonwealth Games The doubles draw starts on Tuesday.

      Urquhart, Pilley advance; Cuskelly, Nunn out of squash

      Urquhart, Pilley advance; Cuskelly, Nunn out of squash

      Commonwealth Games Injury casts shadow on Australian medal chances.

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          Family saves man with 'bad' crime history from more jail

          Family saves man with 'bad' crime history from more jail

          News Smashing glass drug pipe a 'not too effective act of concealment'

          Body found on Bali beach feared to be missing NSW man

          Body found on Bali beach feared to be missing NSW man

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          Teens rescue trapped kangaroo

          Teens rescue trapped kangaroo

          News “The roo’s life was important to us so we went out on an arm and leg and got...

          Hero towie honoured for saving woman's life

          Hero towie honoured for saving woman's life

          News Bravery honours for tow truck driver who saved unconscious woman

          First for regional Australia: Fast, free wi-fi on the bus

          First for regional Australia: Fast, free wi-fi on the bus

          News Make the most of your time getting to and from work

          Cops allege $100,000 stolen property at OMCG home

          Cops allege $100,000 stolen property at OMCG home

          News Outlaw motorcycle gang member charged

          A cute new member for The McClymonts

          A cute new member for The McClymonts

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            Bitcoin ‘greatest scam in history’

            Money BITCOIN has been slammed as “the greatest scam in history” duping “ill-informed buyers caught up in the spiral of greed”.

            Mum slammed for bringing son to job interview

            Mum slammed for bringing son to job interview

            Careers "She said we were discriminating against her because she had a child.”

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            What your barista has bean meaning to say

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            Twist in case of lawyer suing Woolies over slip

            Twist in case of lawyer suing Woolies over slip

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              ‘You are a rubbish father’: Single mum slams ex over unpaid child support

              ‘You are a rubbish father’: Single mum slams ex over unpaid...

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              London’s ‘Monster’ fatbergs conceal a deadly secret

              London’s ‘Monster’ fatbergs conceal a deadly secret

              News IT’S not a job for the faint-hearted. Authorities have just conduced an ‘autopsy’ on one of London’s enormous fatbergs, revealing the city has a host of hidden...

              The gloves that will set you back more than $515

              The gloves that will set you back more than $515

              Lifestyle THERE’S a haute version of almost everything plus the kitchen sink these days — even dishwashing gloves, it would seem.

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