Why this Northern Rivers region was banned from Queensland
The mishap led residents of a one border zone to fear they may have a Covid-19 contact among them. Now health authorities have revealed what happened.
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‘Stressed’ ratepayers ‘totally opposed’ to new wedding venue
Outraged neighbours of a proposed wedding venue on the Alstonville Plateau are concerned about the development’s impact on traffic and noise, and say it will not benefit their community.
Accused thief granted bail, but with strict conditions
The man ‒ who had been held in custody ‒ is facing seven charges, including breaking and entering a house and stealing something around the value of $60,000.
‘My daughters lost their mum that day’: Brave victim confronts rapist
A Casino mum waited 11 years, five months and 24 days to tell the truth about the terrifying night she was raped in her own home. She told her story in heartbreaking detail while looking her rapist in the eye.
Why there’s a ‘great need’ for this Lismore CBD development
The owner of this business has signalled this Lismore location is “perfect” for her to deliver her vital services.
No bull: Hereford smashes price record at Casino saleyards
It was a welcome sign our cattle industry is continuing to grow, with the saleyard also ranking within Australia’s top 10. See how much the bull sold for, and what the experts predict will happen to our market.
Stabbing case delayed for weeks due to late psychiatric report
The court heard a man who stabbed another man in the head, chest, and abdomen was due to be sentenced in April. But now it will be weeks before the case progresses in court.
Passenger in stolen Jeep fails to show up to court for verdict
The Ballina man was a passenger in a car that had been stolen from Wollongbar and then rammed a police car near a McDonalds drive-thru, the court heard.
Men walk free over Ballina fatal assault
38-year-old Iluka man Aaron Marks was visiting Ballina in 2018 when a punch changed his friends’ and family’s lives forever. Now the two men charged with the fatal assault have faced their day in court:
Medical building could be taken out of action with residential plans
Described as an opportunity you would have to wait “another 40 years for”, the new owners say this former health building on flood-free site just minutes from town will be perfect as a home.
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