Flood hangover: Some homes may become uninsurable
The cost of the Northern NSW and Queensland floods is set to rival the Black Summer bushfires – and there could be an additional sting in the tail for homeowners.
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‘No d***heads allowed’: How Coffs is banning the biffo
People who carry on like a pork chop at the local pub or club will be sidelined for a long time – as an alliance of licensed venues and police is determined to make a night out safe and fun for the great majority. Here’s how it works.
‘Twisted, unsafe’: 2000 properties unlivable
Rapid building assessments are underway across flood-stricken Northern Rivers with 900 properties in one town deemed ‘unlivable’.
Mayor’s heartbreaking family battle as Lismore cleans up
Lismore mayor Steve Krieg is suffering insomnia as he tries to help 50,000 recover while dealing with the loss of his own family home and business. It comes as residents are being warned of a ‘zoonotic disease’ threat. Free update
Mum’s anguish in draining search for answers
A mother has opened up on the terrible toll of losing her son – and the pain of not knowing exactly what happened the night he was found by the side of a Coffs Coast road.
Flood-ravaged communities brace for severe storms
A severe storm warning has been issued for an area from Tweed Heads to south of Kempsey. They are expected to bring heavy rain, damaging winds and large hail.
Coffs Coast footy icons rack up milestone in the middle
Coffs Coast identities Rocket, Slingshot and Cockroach are legends who love giving back to football. They say it’s all fun and games until an umpire slips over – then it’s hilarious.
Timeline to re-open Waterfall Way after double landslip
Coffs Harbour and Armidale residents will have to get used to the very long way around. Here’s why.
Coffs Coast dodges rain bomb as system moves offshore
After an anxious night, Coffs Harbour residents have breathed a huge sigh of relief as an intense rain system changed direction.
South Lismore family rescued after last-ditch Facebook plea
It was a friend indeed for a South Lismore family in need as their plea for help bounced overseas and back again – catching the eye of an off-duty firefighter.
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