‘Heartbreaking’: Washed up whale carcass buried
A dead juvenile humpback whale that washed up on a northern NSW beach has been taken to its final resting place, with the community saddened over the loss of the “magnificent” creature.
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‘Homelessness looming over you’: Pod village teen on exit strategy
Northern NSW flood victims are outraged at being pushed to leave temporary housing sooner than anticipated. One teen would be “over the moon” to live in a ‘proper’ home – but they’re tough to snag in a housing crisis.
‘Urban sprawl’ hits hard as North Coast wildlife hospital visits surge
Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital has been tackling a massive surge in hospitalisations, with “urban sprawl” named as the biggest threat vulnerable native animals are facing. Find out more.
’Finally seen sense’: Crucial levee fix to safeguard lives, properties
Northern Rivers residents campaigned tirelessly for important infrastructure safeguarding vast areas of farmland to be fixed pronto after the record 2022 floods – now they’re finally celebrating a win.
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Trees, powerlines down as wild storms batter towns
Wild Boxing Day storms have left many residents in Northern NSW without power as crews push to restore power ahead of more predicted storms.
Aged care residents handed lifeline after eviction threat
A handful of determined aged care residents have slain goliath to remain in their beloved North Coast home. Here is their story.
‘Gutless twat’: Homelessness critic eaten alive on social media
A keyboard warrior who had a crack at a well-known North Coast homeless man has been slammed as “gutless” and a “twat” after an anonymous post drew ire from the community.
Family distraught after miniature dogs’ ‘horrific’ death
“My family was each holding a dead dog”, wept Sarah Reynolds after a horrifying discovery in a Tweed backyard. She fears her dachshunds and chihuahuas were deliberately poisoned.
Vote now: Northern Rivers’ best personal trainer
Nominations have rolled in and now it’s time to lodge your vote for the top PT in the Northern Rivers, from Tweed to Lismore. Who do you think deserves the nod?
Snapped: Emmanuel Anglican College Year 12 formal gallery
Emmanuel Anglican College’s class of 2023 celebrated its Year 12 formal in style at the Ballina RSL club. See our gallery.
Residents fear door opening for ‘toxic’ waste burner
A group of North Coast residents claim a regional council’s vote has brought a “toxic” waste incinerator deemed too dirty for Sydney one step closer to being built in the region – despite assurances from Richmond Valley that no such plans are on the table.
Snapped: Trinity Catholic College Lismore Year 12 formal gallery
Trinity Catholic College Lismore’s class of 2023 celebrated its Year 12 formal in style at the Ballina RSL club. See our gallery.
Formals whiz ‘a one-stop shop’ for battling students
An inspiring Northern Rivers mum is using a network stretching three states to organise donated clothing, hair and makeup for school leavers battling to make it to formals. Here’s her story.
‘A little bit of joy’: Charity’s formal fashion bonanza
Charity Thread Together has again made a mark on the Northern Rivers, decking out more than 90 thrilled students for end of schooling celebrations. Find out more.
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