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Police catch drink driver seven times over the limit

Crime Officers were left shocked with the positive reading of a 37-year-old man.

Cameron Interstate 'deeply concerned' about alleged pursuit

News Cameron Insterstate speaks out after alleged pursuit

Your vote will shine a light on important cause

News Heartfelt House CEO up for major award

Witnesses sought after couple hit by car at Ballina

News One woman was seriously injured in the incident

More Local News

‘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.

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.

Disturbing secret behind this photo

23rd Mar 2019 7:00 AM

Aussie work tradition dying out

Four hours of chaos coming to Woolies

Mum’s ‘extravagant’ baby name slammed

Around the Region

Do you need domestic violence support? Ask Izzy for help

Crime People leaving family violence are some of the biggest users of Ask Izzy, so 40 survivors helped make it safer and easier to use

Coles, Aldi 'backflip' on $1 milk decision

News Dairy farmers have been fighting for this result since 2011

Hazel hits a healthy 105 years

News Hard work, no booze, no ciggies, secret to long life

Slayer reigns in Brisbane

Entertainment Massive gig a monumental success after stellar performances

FIRE UPDATES: What you need to know about Tabulam fires

News A bush fire burning west of Tabulam, continues to spread

More dust on the way as huge front moves across NSW

Weather Dust cloud reducing air quality to hazardous levels is on it's way

EMERGENCY WARNING: Erratic winds fan 'large dangerous fire'

Breaking RFS said there is an increase in fire activity

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

Crazy history at stake in Winx farewell

Smith clash that shook Aussie golden boy

Frustrated McGregor still waiting for cap relief to replace de...

Force is with Snowden in hunt for third Slipper

AFL opener marred by sickening coward punch

New South Wales News

Driver fined $448 for not washing car part

Motoring NSW police have sent out a stern warning to motorists about “neglecting” their cars, after a driver copped a massive fine.

FLAT EARTHERS: Bizarre trip to prove ‘end of the world’

Offbeat A group of “flat Earth” conspiracy theorists are heading south

EMERGENCY: Mass evacuations in NT as Trevor approaches

Breaking Fears for residents in firing line of Cyclone Trevor

Man to be airlifted with serious head injuries

News Westpac Rescue Helicopter en route to Coffs Harbour Hospital.

NSW Election: All you need to know

Politics Heads up, NSW. You have to head to the polls on Saturday.

Man weeps in court after allegedly supporting NZ attack

Crime Man banned from social media after allegedly supporting NZ attack

Country star writes special verse for Grafton

News Williamson asks "What have you done to Grafton?”

Business News

Hi-tech rail promises insane speed

Politics THE PM has flagged billions for high-speed rail services from the capitals to regional cities. It’s already been criticised as a “thought bubble”.

Hyundai launches electric car with 400km range

Motoring Is this the game-changing car for electric power?

Surprising generation are buying electric cars

Motoring Baby Boomers are becoming early adopters.

Apple’s surprise AirPods 2 announcement

Smarter Shopping The new AirPods will retail for $249 but wireless charging more

What's On

What's on the big screen this week

'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

Lifestyle

Porsche’s bold new SUV with coupe inspiration

Motoring The German maker is the latest brand to jump into this increasingly popular segment, but one aspect will blow away its rivals.

Instagram WAGS hit for antivax ‘hoax’

Health THE wives of rugby leagues stars who promote their anti-vaxxer ideas on Instagram have had been targeted by the social media giant.

Urgent dog food recall expanded

Pets & Animals Owners have been warned again today to check their pet food.

KFC reveals its secret chicken recipe

Food & Entertainment The secret behind the world’s most beloved fried chicken will be revealed — allowing customers to try it for themselves at home.

Latest Videos

Entertainment

Sunrise a ‘bulls**t job’, says Kochie

TV David Koch was perhaps a little too honest when discussing his role on the Channel 7 breakfast show.

MAFS star’s desperate plea for TV gig

TV Married At First Sight’s Mike hopes to extend his 15 minutes of fame

JLo’s insane $140K shopping outfit

Celebrity She’s not exactly known for budget fashion looks

MAFS Bride’s graphic sex claims about affair

TV Ines makes graphic sex claims about affair after Sam claims it was fake

Comment that tipped Koch ‘over the edge’

TV Koch fires up despite giving Hanson a platform for years

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Panasonic Lumix S1R put to test

First look at GoT season 8

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Real Estate

8/3-4 Cape Court, Byron Bay 2481

Unit 3 1 Auction 13th April...

Classifieds This freestanding 3-bedroom villa is situated at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in the popular Sunrise Beach. Located within an easy walk to shopping centres...

Dire warning of Australia in ‘crisis mode’

Property “I don’t think lending will ever go back the way it was before"

‘Unbelievable’ cheap reno transforms home

Property It needed work. Have a look.

$1.7m ‘squatter’ slams dead man’s family

Property ‘Squatter’ who claimed $1.7 million home slams dead owner’s family

PHOTOS: Is this Queensland’s most luxurious home?

Property Take a tour inside this $6.4 million luxury island home

$40k house deposit ‘so easy’ to save

Money Grace Rummery managed to put away a whopping $20,00.