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Byron 'deserves its fair share': $25m in projects announced

News The State Government will be splashing big money on roads, tourism and improvements to a culturally significant area.

Driver charged over double fatal crash

News A man has been charged with manslaughter following the crash

28th Feb 2020 2:30 PM

‘Don’t rob Peter to pay Paul’: nurses slam bid to cut shifts

News Murwillumbah ED nurses reveal how proposed cuts will affect them

28th Feb 2020 3:43 PM

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Elton John's special gift to the 'Tiny Dancer' baby

News Elton John has spent half a century finding fame, yet a newborn in has taken just days to steal the limelight on his farewell tour.

How you can help create forest research

News Researchers are looking for local landholders willing to help establish forest research field trials.

Port Arthur massacre survivor on silver lining of suffering

News PORT Arthur massacre survivor Walter Mikac will help launch a new book this month.

Explosive ice report calls for more injecting rooms

News NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has been left red-faced after the professor hand-picked to solve the ice crisis slammed the state’s drug policies.

Magical glowing mushrooms popping up everywhere

News BIO LUMINESCENT mushrooms have been popping up on the Northern Rivers.

Where are all the butterflies coming from?

News IT is hard to drive anywhere and not encounter yellow butterflies flitting across the road. We speak to an expert on what species they might be and why they are here.

Village’s $5000 generosity to RFS

News ‘GIVING money is easy, you risk your lives for the community.’

‘Gaping hole in governance’: Why council backs Assange

Politics THE council will write to MPs asking them to support calls to being the Wikileaks co-founder back to Australia.

Race meetings are on the move

Sport THE reasons why Ballina Jockey Club transferred its race meeting to Casino

Fire permits no longer needed on Far North Coast

News BUSH fire danger period to end early in Northern Rivers andFar North Coast areas.

Around the Region

Meeting reveals true impact of hospital restructure

Health A full house gathered at Maclean Showground to vent frustration at proposed reconfiguration of Maclean Hospital

28th Feb 2020 2:30 PM

Goals to play college basketball

Sport YOUNG athletes wanting to combine basketball and academic goals by playing overseas...

Mayor votes four times to keep razor wire fence near school

News Mayor’s casting vote used twice to keep council fighting for its razor wire fence...

Drone technology part of fatal crash scene investigation

News How this use of modern tech played a crucial role in retracing the Summerland Way...

Fisheries officers bag four anglers, 119 snapper and two...

Sport MEMBER of the public alerts authorities to suspicious activity at popular fishing...

The sports most likely to see you end up in hospital

Sport A REPORT on sporting injuries has revealed that one in 10 is life threatening, as...

Woman accused of stabbing teacher faces court

News A WOMAN who is alleged to have stabbed a Byron Bay Public School teacher has had...

Sport

Celtics are back for Anzac Cup clash

Sport DEFENDING premiers South Lismore playing in opening round of Football FNC competition this weekend.

North Coast runner secures titles as state’s top U20s...

Athletics THE Byron Bay runner competed at the NSW Athletics Junior State Championships.

Thrilling action on Richmond River in memory of young sailor

Sport COMPETITORS face boating hazards, surging tide and at times a lack of wind as they...

Why Alstonville’s hard to beat in water polo competition

Sport FRONT runners in FNC contest have well-balanced team packed with experienced...

Woodford cycling series continues

Sport RIDERS in the highly competitive Woodford Series powered along the hotdog course...

National Sport

Sport rocked by nuclear WhatsApp claims

28th Feb 2020 2:46 PM

Stars erupt over ‘insane’ trans athlete rule

Warner ‘thrilled’ to be back in IPL leadership role

Fresh injury fear as Perry fails to complete match

Badel’s top 50: Cowboys champ tumbles down rankings

New South Wales News

Teen wrote 'IS' in murder victim’s blood

Crime A teenager who stabbed a petrol station worker to death as his friend robbed the place left a terrifying message behind on the window.

28th Feb 2020 2:43 PM

Ex-ALP president hit with fresh child sex charges

Crime ALP president faces new child sex abuse charges

No clues from doomed tanker’s cockpit audio

News Investigations into crash that killed 3 US fire fighters continues

Kids helpline boosts bushfire mental health support services

Health Children aged 5-25 are encouraged to call Kids Helpline

Top tips to care for your pet

Lifestyle OWNING a dog is a big responsibility not to be taken lightly.

‘Worst point drop in history’: Market crash

Breaking 'This is a market that’s being driven completely by fear'

Coronavirus survival guide: how to protect yourself

Health Here’s what you should know

Business News

‘Taking the piss:’ Worker sacked for Hitler meme wins appeal

Careers The worker’s union has praised a decision to give an employee back his job, saying staff need to be free to make jokes about management.

28th Feb 2020 3:51 PM

New Australian lion discovered

Offbeat A new type of marsupial lion has been discovered

Where you can find 63,000 new jobs in Australia

Careers One group of professionals to grow 20 per cent over the next 5 years

Aussie chain’s Australia Post battle

Business Homewares chain says Australia Post froze postal account

What's On

Thanks to her devoted fans, Miss Fisher is flying high again

What's on the big screen this week

Where you can watch Sir David Attenborough’s new film

Your only chance to get Splendour locals tickets

COUNTDOWN: 2 days until you can get locals Splendour tickets

Lifestyle

Dream homes unfinished, $1.9m debt as builder goes bust

Health The liquidator of a failed building company is investigating what went wrong as homes remain unfinished and creditors owed $1.9m.

28th Feb 2020 3:42 PM

Child that choked on plastic glove 'shouldn’t have died'

Health The choking death of a disabled 16-year-old girl at a respite care facility could have been prevented, the deputy coroner says.

28th Feb 2020 3:00 PM

Myer throwing surprise 24-hour sale

Smarter Shopping Myer is offering discounts of up to 50 per cent on highly-coveted brands including Dyson, KitchenAid and Samonsite.

28th Feb 2020 2:54 PM

Dog eat dog world in search of best pooch pamperers

Pets & Animals NewsCorp Australia this week launched dogsofoz.com.au – your one-stop shop for everything about dogs and owning one.

Latest Videos

Entertainment

Reality star believes in lizard people

Offbeat The star said she knows it’s a “bit weird” but said she believes in the theory that “lizard people” roam in underground tunnels.

28th Feb 2020 2:40 PM

MAFS implodes as stars go rogue

TV MAFS implodes as contestants go rogue and spoil show

Tiff Hall ‘furious’ over fat shaming promo

Celebrity Tiff Hall ‘furious’ over image being used without permission

Star ordered to pay $500K for offence

Celebrity Steven Seagal pays $500K to settle SEC cryptocurrency promo case

Pussycat Dolls’ embarrassing stage bungle

Music Pussycat Dolls suffer embarrassing tech bungle during live show

Latest Photos

In pictures: Tamborine decision day drama

28th Feb 2020 2:30 PM

Finding forever homes for rescue dogs

Northern Rivers' cutest dogs

GALLERY: Queensland School Triathlon

Byron Bay Surf Festival

Real Estate

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$2.3m housing development expected to go ahead in Bangalow

Property THE proposal will be approved, subject to conditions and negotiations.

The happiest places in Australia and QLD revealed

Property Key to happiness is a boom that’s contagious

’We are suffering because of tourism’

Council News Tough new rules will be considered for short-term holiday rentals

Lure of home sparks shake-up for burger chain

News Chain cuts ties with busy precinct to focus on flagship outlet

Bachelorette contestant’s Noosa unit for sale

Property Bachelorette contestant Jess Glasgow’s Noosa unit for sale

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Top tips to care for your pet

‘Worst point drop in history’: Market crash

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‘Taking the piss:’ Worker sacked for Hitler meme wins appeal

New Australian lion discovered

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Aussie chain’s Australia Post battle

premium_icon Thanks to her devoted fans, Miss Fisher is flying high again

What's on the big screen this week

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premium_icon Your only chance to get Splendour locals tickets

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premium_icon Dream homes unfinished, $1.9m debt as builder goes bust

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Samsung Galaxy S20 launch Australia

Samsung S20 unveiled in Australia

Dogs make the most of the rain

Puppy makes ice debut in front of cameras

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