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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 One woman was seriously injured in the incident

‘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

More Local News

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.

'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.

Ugly moment ditched groom mocks wife

Sperm donor’s goal to father 2500 kids

Mum‘s incredible six-pack transformation

Shark attack: ‘I heard his screams’

Around the Region

More dust on the way as huge front moves across NSW

Weather A HUGE cloud of dust which has been reducing air quality to hazardous levels in the state's south is on it's way to the Northern Rivers.

EMERGENCY WARNING: Erratic winds fan 'large dangerous fire'

Breaking RFS said there is an increase in fire activity

Firies contain bush fire burning on outskirts of town

Breaking Extra resources are being called to the scene

Police officers smash car windows to save man's life

News The man is now recovering from his injuries in hospital

'Shiver of sharks' closes North Coast beach

News Six sharks were spotted by a surf life saving drone operator

Police hunt for East Lismore man after serious incident

Crime The 39-year-old is wanted after a serious incident this morning

QUIZ: Can you ace our Australia Day test?

News How much Australiana knowledge do you have?

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

Controversial billionaire’s stunning $6.8 billion bid

Meninga backs call for national anthem change

Jets' win boosts their confidence for Asian Champion League

Maxwell warns his Stars ahead of Sunday's Big Bash final

Kings' win may get them home advantage in NBL finals

New South Wales News

Intruder dies after struggle with resident

News A Sydney man was quizzed by police after an intruder he confronted in his lounge room died at the scene after a struggle.

The $7 dish no one can finish

Food & Entertainment The $7 Thai dish people are struggling to finish

Water bombs target massive border bushfire

News Rural Fire Service to monitor large bushfire near NSW border

Fire ‘destroys homes’, woman charged

Environment “The fire is spreading quickly under strong and gusty winds"

Pickles to sell off collapsed Redstar's assets

News You can buy Redstar trucks

Abbott’s most outrageous claim yet

Politics “When all is said and done, I helped to make the thing happen”

Driver sent 29 texts before horror crash

Crime Surgeons were forced to amputate Snr Constable Wright’s right leg.

Business News

Town’s cheeky nod to iconic biscuit

Offbeat It’s the national day of our favourite sweet treat and one Aussie town is celebrating in style.

Big problem with strange sex apps

Technology The big problem with all those shiny new consent apps

Desperate Aussie’s $12k scam warning

Travel Aussie’s warning after $12,000 holiday swindle

Brutal comeback to ‘very rude’ email

Business Brewery boss shuts down complaint from customer

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

20-hour flight saves Aussie $85k

Health NEIL McLean was facing a staggering $100,000 bill. But one drastic solution shaved off tens of thousands of dollars.

Bride’s trick to shedding calories

Lifestyle Six weeks before her wedding, this bride found herself stuck in a moon boot and unable to exercise — so she tried something totally bizarre.

Potentially deadly airbags still on the road

Motoring Potentially deadly Takata airbags are installed in a huge number of cars in Australia but not everyone can get them fixed straight away.

Why we cave into cravings

Food & Entertainment Those closest to us can be our best friends or worst enemies when it comes to food, and what we choose to eat everyday.

Latest Videos

Entertainment

MKR’s shock comment: ‘It hurt my core’

TV All hell broke loose on My Kitchen Rules when a contestant made a shocking comment about a rival’s appearance.

I’m A Celeb crowns shock winner

TV Unlikely star “bewildered” by the result.

Tara Reid’s tragic home movie

Celebrity Tara Reid has just posted a bizarre home movie

Kyle Sandilands: ‘I was almost dead last year’

Celebrity Kyle Sandilands says he is a new man

Tragic MAFS horrors that ignited it all

TV The tragic Married At First Sight all-stars that fuelled the fire

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Nikon Surf Photo of the Year Awards

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Crucial group could help ScoMo win

Business A group decades in the making may swing this election

Trend driving interstate property market

Property People are looking outside their states to snag a bargain

The dangers of renting a home

Property There’s some important things to watch out for

14 properties to buy first home

Property Former McDonald’s worker Eddie Dilleen buys his first home

‘Great Gatsby Mansion’ listed for $11m

Property Brisbane’s ‘Great Gatsby Mansion’ listed for $11m