‘He is a gun’: Is Bluey the Northern Rivers’ best bartender?
He’s always smiling behind the bar at Ballina’s Cherry Street Sports Club, and now Paul “Bluey” McDermott is in the running to be named the region’s best bartender. Can he win?
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Millionaire’s club: 10 places where homes are now $1M or more
We all know it costs a fortune to buy at Byron Bay, but a new report has shown there are 10 suburbs on the Northern Rivers that are now considered to be million-dollar markets.
240 top surfers, thousands of spectators, 10 million viewers
The North Coast will be in the spotlight this week as the World Surf League brings a major event to the area, in what is tipped to be a huge boost to the local economy.
Why you shouldn’t panic over QLD border decision
From 1am on Saturday, new rules will be in place for people travelling into Queensland. But what does it really mean for Northern Rivers residents?
What business would you like to see in Alstonville’s old butter factory?
There’s a rare opportunity to lease a space in one of the village’s historic buildings, whether it’s to reinstate the long-running hardware store or create something completely new.
‘Dangerous’: Forest near Kyogle hasn’t been burnt for 40+ years
“The need for fuel reduction is vital”: After 2019’s traumatic fire season, residents are becoming increasingly nervous about fuel loads, with calls for urgent action to be taken before it’s too late.
Look inside Northern Rivers home built to ‘exacting’ feng shui principles
Many of us have used a little of this ancient Chinese art to achieve balance and harmony. But imagine building and designing your entire house around the “way of wind and water”.
Why this Lismore school needs to chop down 23 trees
One of the trees, which has been classified as “high risk”, is partially hanging over a pressure gas tank, and a comprehensive report has identified a number of other trees that are potentially hazardous.
Lismore car dealer reveals plans for $700K revamp
A major refurbishment is on the cards for this business, with plans for a modern new building, including a bigger showroom, extra work bays and more parking.
New creekside campground slated for bush block west of Woodburn
The primitive campground would be able to cater for up to 70 people at a time, but there would only be limited facilities for campers.
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