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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.

Horror start to holidays on highway

Breaking Two early morning crashes signals horror start to busy summer period

Interlock drink driving laws expanded

News The laws were expanded earlier this month.

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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.

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".

Scavengers run amok at Vinnies

Council News PROPERTY owners call to get rid of charity bins.

'Unfortunate accident': Man killed during storm

Weather "OUR thoughts are with the family of this man and hope no one has to encounter this type of loss."

Why festivals breached patron numbers in 2017

Business A FESTIVAL site and quarry were issued with penalty notices after spot inspections.

Holiday traffic already causing headaches

News THE long weekend is just around the corner, but if you're planning to hit the road you'd better leave yourself extra travel time

Crash victim wants Prince Philip charged

22nd Jan 2019 6:25 AM

Kyrgios backhands Aussie Olympic legend

22nd Jan 2019 6:13 AM

Helliar, Price clash over pill testing

‘I quit my smartphone for 2019’

Around the Region

Man shot in the face by masked gunman on the run

Crime POLICE are still searching for the gun wielding man.

Expect delays after Pacific Motorway crash

News Emergency services are at the scene of a crash

Car crashes into fast food restaurant

News Man crashes car at Hungry Jacks

$100,000 lotto win for 'over the moon' Ballina woman

News When she was told of her win, she asked: "Are you fair dinkum"

Beach evacuated after 2m bull shark sighting

News Lifeguards have ordered swimmers and surfers out of the water

Pacific Highway crash: Traffic affected in both directions

News Emergency services have been called to the scene

Motorbike rider airlifted to hospital after crash

News The man suffered head and limb injuries in the crash

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.

Shield wrap: Bulls batsmen fall in heap

Cricket QUEENSLAND'S new-look top order has been exposed by Tasmania in their Sheffield Shield final rematch at the Gabba.

'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

Seagulls soar into the final

Sport Ballina Seagulls prepare for grand final

National Sport

Former NRL star shares battle with depression

Federer’s stern McEnroe rejection

Nadal spills on mystery ‘wildcard’ WAG

World loses it over 'Greek freak'

'Greek Freak' stuns Federer in dramatic upset

New South Wales News

Shocking note left on car

Motoring A woman has slammed the “imbecile” who left a nasty note on her car commenting on her parking skills, when really they were the one in the wrong.

22nd Jan 2019 7:12 AM

Fitzy lashes Premier: ‘You can’t be that naive’

News Fitzy lashes NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian on pill testing: ‘You can’t be that...

Man allegedly throws woman off balcony

Crime Man in custody after woman thrown from first floor balcony

Toddler’s cheeky sign targets stupidity

Health Toddler’s cheeky sign takes aim at NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian

Melbourne rap artist charged with murdering Aiia Maasarwe

Crime Details on man accused of teen's murder

A child a day rescued from locked cars this summer

Parenting Children lose their lives in hot cars due to inattention from parents

Officer’s kind act in unbearable heat

Pets & Animals “As you can see, she has her seat belt on too. Safety first!”

Business News

Sinister truth behind Fortnite craze

Crime FORTNITE has taken the world by storm. But it turns out the insanely popular game is hiding a disturbing — and illegal — secret.

BHP accused of $300m royalty rip-off

Politics BHP accused of underpaying Western Australia Government up to $300 million in...

Sweetest thing in office should be you: Study

Business Ban sugar, install privacy rooms and send staff of walks

Dial up a new set of wheels

Motoring How your smartphone can get you a new set of wheels

What's On

Iggy pops for Bluesfest 2019

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

Brian Pamphilon to play Peter Allen

Marvellous Wonderettes reunited

Un bon film! French cinema festival is coming

Lifestyle

Sneaky trick being used by petrol stations

Motoring Motorists are being warned to take note of how much they are paying for fuel after some petrol stations were caught using a sneaky tactic to make customers spend...

22nd Jan 2019 6:31 AM

Save money on back-to-school costs

Parenting Some simple savings tips can deliver parents extra money in their pocket when buying back-to-school items.

Snake catcher’s grisly pic stokes anger

Pets & Animals It was supposed to be a heartbreaking warning for pet owners, but a snake catcher’s gruesome post has rubbed some the wrong way. WARNING: DISTRESSING IMAGES

First new Supra sells for unbelievable price

Motoring ONE fan wanted to make sure he got his hands on the Japanese brand’s revitalised sports car.

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Entertainment

Nine slams ‘garbage’ Today reports

TV One week after launching, the new-look Today show is in terminal decline, according to the new reports. Now Channel Nine is on the attack.

MOVIE REVIEW: Road trip hits the right notes

Movies YOU can sit back and relax with Viggo Mortensen at the wheel.

Hilarious reason Avengers stars won’t do press together

Movies After last time, Don Cheadle isn't having a bar of it

Ajay Rochester’s jaw-dropping adoption story

TV The Biggest Loser star shares the story of finding her birth mother.

Beckham breaks silence on divorce rumours

Celebrity Victoria Beckham admits speculation on her marriage is ‘frustrating’

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Real Estate

3/12 Marattia Place, Suffolk Park 2481

House 3 2 2 $850,000 to...

Classifieds This beautiful, fully renovated semi-detached townhouse is ready for you to move in or rent out! The property has had a complete makeover with superb high-end...

3000 more rentals vacated in a month as glut hits market

Business Property prices set to drop as glut of empty rentals

Opal Tower support beams may not be strong enough

Property Support beams in ill-fated building may not be strong enough

Fallout from Hemsworth mega-mansion

Property Shift in Byron Bay property prices

Property: Top tips for best first impressions

Property If you're keen to get out of the property market, this should help

Top architect’s humble dream home ambitions

Business He builds dreams for others, but his own ambitions are quite humble