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Drinking session and DUI lead to our first COVID-19 fines

Health IT’S understood they’re the first social distancing-related fines issued in northern NSW.

Dozens of healthcare staff recruited in Northern NSW

News STUDENTS and recently retired health workers have joined the Local Health District...

6th Apr 2020 6:00 PM

On the Waves: Concern over tourists influx Big issue for...

News OPINION: Big issue for surfers is beaches could be closed

6th Apr 2020 5:30 PM

What happens to the most vulnerable during a pandemic

News Support services share fears and strategies for rough sleepers

More Local News

LATEST: Updated coronavirus cases in Northern NSW

News THERE are now 47 confirmed COVID-19 cases in our region, according to the latest figures from NSW Health.

Trapped in paradise: travellers stuck in Byron Bay

Travel ONE man has received a huge response from people wanting to help him in this tricky situation.

Lockdown luxury all just an illusion

Opinion Judging by the criticisms, few realise the reality of hotel quarantine beyond what social media tells them.

Art expo is the latest event to be cancelled

News THE restrictions on gatherings have made the event “impossible”.

Kayaker rescued after running into trouble off North Coast

News HE luckily wasn’t alone and a companion phoned Triple 0 to get assistance.

‘Keep it safe’: Residents urged to avoid clean outs

News LOCAL councils urge residents to hold off on any household clean outs until another time.

Get the Bluesfest vibe from the comfort of your home

News THE popular music festival has been cancelled for this year, but a Ballina radio station is keeping the tunes alive.

Man killed in Tweed rollover after thrown from vehicle

News Paramedics were called but the man died at the crash scene.

Thor helps kids tackle COVID anxiety with free meditations

News THE Hollywood star aims to help children cope with coronavirus-related stress and to help them focus with studies.

From Lennox to NYC, how this mum ended up at United Nations

News A LENNOX Head mother has been on a whirlwind ride after changing careers.

Around the Region

Pro surfer's plea to keep beaches open

Surfing PROFESSIONAL surfer Owen Wright has begged Ballina council to keep local beaches open for everyone’s wellbeing.

Shock sentence for Casino man who bit cop, exposed penis

News The man, who was wearing a bra, had visible syringes in vehicle

Queenslanders invade Lennox Head beach in 4WDs

News LOCALS concerned this may lead to the closure of the beach.

7 coronavirus scams to watch out for

News SCAMMERS are taking advantage of fear and uncertainty.

How to find a dentist during the coronavirus crisis

News BUT you should only see the dentist for emergencies.

Tell your isolation story to be featured in COVID-19 doco

News A STREAMING platform is asking Australians to record their day-to-day personal...

Why this is the perfect time to change your lifestyle

News “PEOPLE have to cut their spending, people have to travel less, people can’t go...

Sport

The battle to salvage soccer season

Sport SUSPENSION of Far North Coast soccer has been extended further due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Two year plan put on hold for Far North Coast rugby team

Sport FAR North Coast was set to play for the Caldwell Cup before NSW Country rugby union championships were cancelled.

Local golf courses forced to close due to COVID-19

News Golf courses are being forced to close indefinitely

Exercise is allowed but avoid overcrowding the surf

Surfing WHILE some beach carparks are closed, another has been “absolutely chockers”.

Hope that local league can kick off in June

Sport FORMER NRRRL boss says local league doesn’t have funding woes of NRL

National Sport

Revealed: NRL bubble bid must past stringent test

6th Apr 2020 4:30 PM

Bragging rights on line as Intrust Super Cup goes virtual

Does Queensland deserve to host a grand final?

Does Tassie hold key to AFL’s return?

‘It’s a disgrace. Why are we being made scapegoats?’

New South Wales News

How many virus cases in your postcode

News As health authorities work to stop the spread of coronavirus by community transmission, one state is showing people the places to avoid.

William Tyrrell top cop guilty of illegal recordings

Crime Gary Jubelin found guilty of illegal recording in Tyrrell case

State’s worst virus cluster spots named

News Health authorities single out worst regions

NSW, VIC confirms four more deaths, national death toll 39

Health The Aussie coronavirus death toll has hit 39.

Coronavirus NSW: all you need to know today

News Two more deaths in NSW as Ruby Princess docks in NSW

Virus could mean extra year of school for every student

Education Virus could mean extra year of school for every student

The Chinese companies stockpiling city's medical supplies

News Staff emailed to hoard supplies for China

Business News

The dangers of taking a home loan holiday

Money Hundreds of thousands of Australians have rushed to get a home loan repayment holiday, but experts are warning that this move could cost thousands of dollars in...

6th Apr 2020 4:38 PM

Jewellery shop in hot water for using ‘sacred image’

Religion & Spirituality A US-based Hindu leader has called out a Tweed business

Graph shows Bali on the brink of collapse

News Australian tourist hotspot on brink of collapse

Flight Centre closes hundreds of stores, flags more job cuts

Business About 3800 Australian jobs are among the 6000 affected

What's On

GIG GUIDE: Online is where all the fun is now

New locally-owned ‘online’ pub offers live music

Everything new to streaming next month

'You saved our company': Incredible decision saved Bluesfest

Gigs may be cancelled but the arts continue

Lifestyle

Horror stories from supermarket hell

Offbeat From being stalked by customers, to single-handedly copping the blame for the toilet paper shortage, these employees have seen it all.

6th Apr 2020 5:40 PM

Top tips for working out in isolation

Health If you're already seeing kilo creep after a few weeks in iso, this Springfield personal trainer has some tips to reverse the trend.

Death toll climbs to 40 with five victims in one day

Health Australia’s coronavirus death toll has risen to 40 after five deaths were announced today in NSW, Victoria and Western Australia.

L-plater fined $1600 for driving with mum

News A learner driver has copped a $1600 fine for “non-essential travel” for going out on a driving lesson with her mum.

Latest Videos

Entertainment

MAFS couple confirm romance rumours

TV In the worst kept reality TV secret, MAFS contestants KC Osborne and Michael Goonan have taken to Instagram to reveal they are officially an item.

6th Apr 2020 5:00 PM

Adele’s secret $280m divorce

Celebrity Adele didn’t sign a pre-nup agreement and it will cost her dearly.

Carrie reveals ‘tricky’ isolation goal

Celebrity Carrie Bickmore shares progress on her ‘tricky’ isolation goal.

Kyly Clarke set to make TV debut

TV Former wife of Test cricket captain Michael Clarke joins House Rules

New and old movies to watch from home in self-isolation

Movies Samuel L. Jackson, Anthony Mackie star in Apple TV's original film.

Latest Photos

Byron near-empty due to COVID-19

GALLERY: 55 photos of Byron's Roller Derby revolt

Aussie spirit shines in greatest shave

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PHOTOS: All the action from the Lismore Kart Club

Real Estate

2 Bunjil Place, Byron Bay 2481

House 3 2 $695,000 to...

Classifieds A wonderful lifestyle opportunity has become available to the market. This character home, encapsulated by nature, embraces privacy and peace. Entering through...

Hotel used for forced quarantine without owners' knowledge

News But authorities have denied any wrongdoing

State plans to backdate eviction ban

News Moratorium on evictions will be “retrospective’’

Ask the Expert: Rental market changes after COVID-19

Opinion REIA president Adrian Kelly has answers for landlords and tenants

Opinion: Greedy landlords should be named and shamed

Opinion Is it time legislation forcing landlords to negotiate rental relief?

Tenants face uncertain future after COVID-19 stops business

Business Mackay tenants stressed about rent bills after income stops indefinitely

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