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'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."

Brunswick Valley Woodchop mobile office unveiled at markets

News Brunswick Valley Woodchop has unveiled their new mobile office

Funding for more street lighting

News Byron Bay set to shine with new, safer street lighting

Booyong Bridge officially opened

News Residents rejoice at new bridge

More Local News

New CEO for local organisation

News New CEO appointed for Bangalow-based mental health and addiction treatment organisation

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

Music ANOTHER 19 artists have been added to the line up of the Byron Bay festival.

SHARK ALERT: Beaches evacuated after shark sightings

News A 3.5m white shark and a 2m bull shark have forced authorities to evacuate two local beaches this morning.

MOVIE REVIEW: The Cleaners digs into online censors' lives

Movies YOU can watch this interesting doco at the Byron Bay International Film Festival 2018.

Thor’s $9m mansion divides Byron Bay

Celebrity EVER since construction kicked off on Byron Bay’s priciest home, locals have been furiously feuding about whether it’s ruined the town.

Why festivals breached patron numbers in 2017

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

The Rubens confirm Northern Rivers show

Music THE popular band's latest single, Never Ever, has reached Platinum sales.

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

POLICE CHASE: Teens to face court over black Merc pursuit

News ONE woman said the driver “screamed through” some of the town’s busiest streets and said it was “surprising” no one was hurt.

Housie needs new managers

News BRUNSWICK Housie tent needs new management to survive this year.

DASHCAM: 'The roads aren't the problem, drivers are'

16th Oct 2018 12:20 PM

‘Madness’ over first trans world champ

16th Oct 2018 1:10 PM

Target recalls popular kids’ toy

16th Oct 2018 12:52 PM

Man allegedly groomed teenager online, met up for sex

16th Oct 2018 12:35 PM

Around the Region

Severe weather warning cancelled

Weather THE Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe weather warning as two weather systems combine to bring dangerous conditions to the Northern Rivers.

'Amazing' $200,000 lotto win for Casino pensioner

News "It will make life so much easier."

Popular coffee business is up for sale

Business After 27 years, it's "just time" to hang up the pinafore

'Disgusting' Domino's reopens after audit

Business "We immediately took our own precautionary measures"

Two homes destroyed in fire overnight

Breaking The two timber homes were engulfed in flames shortly after midnight

Truck company thank witnesses who helped driver after crash

News Truck company says it will work with police and the RMS

Flood Watch issued for the Northern Rivers

Weather Widespread rain has the potential to cause flooding

Sport

'If we can't see you, we can't save you'

News A VITAL warning has been issued by surf life savers as patrols kick off on North Coast beaches.

Gutsy Byron Bay Rams win back to back Grand Finals

News RE-BUILT Byron Bay Rams defeat pointscore champs to win again in 2018.

Wildcats win on penalties

News Byron Bay wins grand final shootout.

Rams strike form for finals

News Rams and Rovers Match up again

Magpies flying into AFL finals

News Magpies go for hat trick

National Sport

Legend slams ‘worst list in AFL history’

16th Oct 2018 11:52 AM

‘Get the checkbook out’: Floyd responds to Khabib call-out

16th Oct 2018 11:48 AM

The $1.5 trillion Saudi prince in United takeover talks

16th Oct 2018 11:43 AM

Fifita fumes over Sharks’ Tonga snub

16th Oct 2018 11:37 AM

Australia’s best chance to end seven-year drought

16th Oct 2018 11:29 AM

New South Wales News

Aussie war widow wants another kiss from Harry

News DAPHNE Dunne, 98, has met Prince Harry twice and received a peck on the cheek both times. And she’s pretty keen to plant another one on the royal today.

16th Oct 2018 11:48 AM

Cop's nose broken during violent Murwillumbah arrest

Crime A Bilambil man was arrested by police on Saturday.

Tweed roads closed due to flooding

News Motorists are advised not to travel across flood waters.

Man arrested after demanding drugs at Tweed hospital

Crime The man entered the Emergency Department on Thursday morning.

Ambulance called to car bogged in mud since yesterday

News Ambulance crews are currently attending to a group of five people.

Aussie retailers ridiculous $2300 ‘Woolies bag’

News Shopping tote at the price of three months’ worth of groceries

ATM stolen, lit on fire

Crime Staff member catches thieves in the act

Business News

Bitcoin the ‘mother of all scams’

Money A LEADING economist has slammed bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, saying “the mother and father of all bubbles has now gone bust”.

Microsoft co-founder dead at 65

Technology BILLIONAIRE Paul Allen, who founded US software giant Microsoft with Bill Gates...

Kia Australia jostling to launch new ute range

Motoring A program is under way to produce Kia utes and commercial vehicles.

How thrifty couple slashed grocery bill to $50

News They have ten tips to help you do the same.

What's On

Daryl Braithwaite set to perform on the Northern Rivers

Wish for a FourPlay show is granted

6 tips to secure tickets to Falls Festival 2018

Music to make the Burning Man dance

Doco separates fact from fiction in the vitamin industry

Lifestyle

Genetic scientist predicts Meghan's baby features

Celebrity A GENETIC scientist has predicted what Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's baby will look like - and it sounds adorable.

16th Oct 2018 11:35 AM

Is this Australia’s best family car?

Motoring TOYOTA and Mazda load their mid-sizers with the latest tech to lure buyers away from SUVs.

Mercedes-Benz tops luxury car service survey

Motoring New survey shows which luxury brand is at your service.

Ford Ranger Wildtrak lights path leading to premium pick-ups

Motoring PRIVATE buyers are the biggest beneficiaries of Ford’s mid-life update to the Ranger pick-up.

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Entertainment

Meet Australia’s worst parents

TV A FATHER tells his gay daughter she’ll burn in hell. A mum offers her son’s “slutty” girlfriend $10,000. Meet the “worst” Aussie parents.

16th Oct 2018 1:00 PM

Iconic Aussie mag Cosmo axed

Entertainment Publisher Bauer Media announced the decision on Tuesday.

16th Oct 2018 11:44 AM

Star’s insane transformation to play music icon

Movies How Rami Malek transformed into Freddie Mercury in Bohemian Rhapsody

Royal tour: First sighting of pregnant princess

Celebrity Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have just arrived at Admiralty House.

Kochie’s slavery joke shocks Sunrise panel

TV “Who said slavery was over"

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Lyn Hunt's 2002 Holden Commodore VX SS

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Real Estate

19 Taylors Lane, Ewingsdale 2481

House 6 4 2 $1,875,000 to...

Classifieds This lush and tranquil property will appeal to those who are looking for a unique and peaceful home. This inspired Balinese pavilion style home, set on...

Queensland’s best builders named

Property A European-inspired mansion has taken home a top honour.

This is the mortgage ‘ring of fire’

Property A NEW report has revealed the “ring” in each city where borrowers are most likely...

Why Margot Robbie’s mother’s home won’t go to auction

Property Here’s why there will no longer be an auction this weekend.

Queensland’s most in-demand suburbs

Property Blue-chip suburbs are benefiting from an economic growth spurt.

The Queensie party house selling

Property A party house with a showstopping ocean view guaranteed to impress.