Severe storms cause mass blackouts across Northern Rivers
More than 21,000 homes and businesses across the North Coast lost power after severe storms pounded the region. More than 3000 of them were still without power 24 hours later.
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Electric atmosphere as schoolies storm into Byron Bay
Chaotic weather brought a cool end to a blistering hot day as NSW schoolies hit the town in Byron Bay to celebrate. See our mega pic gallery.
Lismore Workers Swimming club host first qualifying meet since Covid
Personal bests were smashed at the Lismore Workers Swim Club annual qualifying carnival as swimmers geared up for the reopening of championships. See the pics.
Lismore speedway fuming at sudden quarantine park
Speedway promoter and key tenant of Lismore showground David Lander said the decision to put a quarantine convoy on his doorstep is ‘unbelievable’.
Protesters won’t ‘make like a tree’ before logging stops
Protesters say they are building pressure on the government to stop logging in a state forest after gaining more supporters for their cause.
‘Eyes in the skies’ alone won’t stop shark attacks
Experts say shark attack kits are still needed even with a record number of hi-tech drones watching Northern NSW beaches.
Ballina teacher survives shark attack
His students call him “shark boy” but this Ballina teacher has learnt some serious lessons since tangling with a great white and living to tell the tale. Here is his story.
Forest protesters arrested as ‘animal refuge’ logged
Police have arrested protesters who interrupted logging at a forestry site that has been described as a refuge for animals affected by bushfires.
Full list: See who is running for council in Lismore
Lismore has six candidates running for the top job and 40 candidates running for the 10 councillor positions. See the list of who they are and what they stand for.
Teen falls from back of car after bungled beach ride
The 17-year-old fell from the rear of a vehicle being driven along Airforce Beach and was later flown to Lismore Base Hospital.
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