13 Defence personnel injured as army trucks crash in disaster zone
Thirteen Australian Defence Force soldiers have been injured in a crash between two army vehicles in northern NSW. The Defence personnel were helping to respond to ex-Cyclone Alfred.
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Naked bather gives cyclone townsfolk the Full Alfie
A man has been left unfazed by the effects of Cyclone Alfred as he took a nude dip in Lismore flood waters, with one cheeky local saying the sight was “impressive, even in cold waters”. SEE THE VIDEO.
Northern Rivers and Far North Coast residents in the dark
Heavy winds and rain have caused power outages for tens of thousands across Northern NSW. SEE WHERE.
Minns on Lismore: Alfred behaving like ‘unwanted house guest’
The flood-battered Lismore region is in a holding pattern and major flood warnings are in place, with fears there will be 2022 deja vu all over again as Cyclone Alfred approaches.
‘Prepare to evacuate’: Warning for northern NSW as Alfred closes in
Cyclone Alfred is set to bring a trifecta of fury to northern NSW with ‘three natural disasters in one’ as it makes its way towards impact, with thousands of residents already being told to prepare to evacuate. See the full list of service shut downs, evacuation centres, and flight cancellations.
Teen fighting for life after stabbing, man in custody released
A man has been released from police custody “pending further investigations” after a teenage boy was stabbed in the neck, leaving him with critical injuries, following an altercation at a Central Coast home.
Search called off for fisherman missing off Newcastle
The search for a fisherman who vanished off the coast of Port Stephens, after becoming tangled in fishing gear and dragged underwater by a hooked shark, has been called off.
Named: Man accused of bludgeoning grandfather to death
A homeless 66-year-old man who allegedly bludgeoned a beloved Coffs grandfather to death with a steel pole has faced court, as police try to track down a murder weapon. See the video.
‘Forever 27’: Tributes for young rugby player after Bali death
A young Central Coast rugby union player who tragically died in Bali while on holiday is being remembered as “loyal” and “hardworking” by his heartbroken family and friends.
Last call, Roxanne: Beloved brothel to close
A beloved Northern NSW brothel will see its beds stripped and doors shut after “crippling” rent costs and “an industry downturn”, with the venue’s “lovely ladies welcoming visitors right up until the last bell”.
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