Boys charged with multiple break and enter, stealing offences
Three teen boys police allege are responsible for a string of break-ins and thefts have been arrested and charged. Here’s the details.
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‘Rough diamond’: Alleged murder house hits market
A Tweed house where a landlord was found dead – allegedly murdered at the hands of her young tenant – has hit the market, with an agent in his sales spiel calling it an “incredible opportunity for buyers to create their own happy ending”.
Alleged drug dealer faces $23k cash rap
A 24-year-old Lismore man was allegedly busted with more than $23,000 cash and supplying a prohibited drug. Here is what police allege.
‘Maintaining the integrity’: NRRRL makes call on catch-up games
After wet weather derailed the early part of the season, the NRRRL has made a decision on the outstanding catch-up rounds.
Drunk truckie’s fate after wild rig ride
A Grafton truckie who blew nearly five times the legal limit has been convicted after chaotically swerving his B-double on a major Northern Rivers thoroughfare.
Watch: Experts explain bizarre weather phenomenon off NSW coast
An impressive giant water spout off the NSW Mid-North Coast has provided a spectacular end to school holidays for a mother and her two children, as experts break down the facts about the “mini” tornadoes at sea.
NRRRL: Race heats up as hot streak continues
The competition newcomers have stormed into the top six while the race at the top is getting spicy after one contender continued its excellent run of form.
Bird’s eye view: Tech giant’s cams show high rise nests in high def
Forget streaming services, bingeworthy drama will soon be unfolding via birdcam from a nest near you. And it is all thanks to a surprising initiative from a national tech giant. See the video.
Fisherman who drowned is buried beside his son
The wife of a keen fisherman who disappeared while on a trip to Boondooma Dam has reached out to the community following the five-day search that ended in the tragic discovery of his body.
Truck driver jailed after fencing crash tragedy
A truck driver has been jailed for manslaughter after a court found he had failed to ensure a load of fencing that fell and tragically caused the death of a north coast father-of-two.
Infant attempted murder accused fronts court
A man has faced court after allegedly attempting to kill a 17-month old girl in a horror northern NSW crash on a remote back road. Here’s the latest.
Memorial vandals’ phallic joke anything but funny
Parts of a large war memorial in the main street of a Mid-North Coast town were broken and removed days before Anzac Day, including the lone soldier’s gun which a woman put down her pants and “jokingly indicated it was a penis”.
NRRRL: Late winner, masterclass shake up finals race
A clutch play at the death and a playmaking masterclass from one of the competition’s biggest names has given a couple of teams a big boost in the race for the NRRRL top six.
Missing surfer paddled out to remote island, authorities reveal
A surfer who made headlines across the world after becoming stranded on a remote uninhabited island 13km off the northern NSW coast actually paddled there and was not sucked out to sea by a rip, authorities believe.
‘Store my s–t’: Accused DV abuser’s lame bail request denied
An accused domestic abuser who allegedly assaulted his ex-partner while on parole for unrelated offending claimed in his bail application he needed a place to “store his sh-t” so nobody would steal it.
Missing teen surfer miraculously found alive 13km away on island
A father is elated after his teen son, who failed to return home from a surf, was found alive and well 18 hours later – and more than 13km out to sea – on a remote island off the northern NSW coast in a “one in a million miracle”.
Fire service fraudster in bid for reprieve
A former NSW volunteer fire brigade secretary and treasurer is seeking a mental health application after pleading guilty to embezzling more than $38,000 from her organisation for personal use.
Man dies, woman injured in north coast unit fire
A man who sustained severe burns has since perished from his injuries and a woman was also injured in a blaze in the state’s north on Monday. Here is what’s known.
Hunt on for brazen car thief after court no-show
The hunt for a Tweed Shire woman who led police on two dramatic chases after allegedly stealing a car from a mother while she prepared to get her child in the vehicle is under way.
Big hits, huge grabs: Top shots from the NRRRL
There was plenty of heavy contact and some spectacular trysaving moments during round 11 of the NRRRL. Check out some of the best shots.
‘Nobody had stopped’: Sister recounts fatal fencing crash
Tears flowed in a NSW court as the family of a motorist who tragically died after he was hit by fencing falling from a heavy vehicle recounted their agony over his death.
NRRRL: Top-40 players of the season so far
From big-name recruits to unsung heroes and surprise packets, check out which players have starred so far in the 2025 NRRRL season.
$18m bridge project to improve flood evacuation routes
A multi-million dollar bridge project providing better evacuation routes for flood-prone communities in the NSW northern rivers will be complete by the year’s end. SEE THE PICTURES.
NRRRL: Top-six spot up for grabs in thriller
A spot in the top six was up for grabs as a late try sealed a crucial win in the NRRRL.
Man guilty of lover’s manslaughter in laneway bashing death
A Northern Rivers man has been convicted of manslaughter after a violent assault led to his lover’s death in a lonely laneway.
Pedestrian dead after being struck by vehicle in Northern Rivers
A man in his 60s has died after being hit by a vehicle in the state’s far north on Sunday. Here is what we know.
Mum sentenced over crash death of ‘passionate’ teacher
A young Gold Coast mum on meth and cannabis who crashed into and killed an 80-year-old former teacher and grandma described by her son as a “passionate educator” near the Qld-NSW border has been sentenced.
Trial set for alleged pedophile mechanic
A trial date has been set for a NSW mechanic accused of a number of serious historical child abuse offences – including sex with a child under the age of 10 – as his defence told the court his mental state would impede his ability to instruct a lawyer.
Former cultural dancer jailed for arson attack
A former Indigenous cultural dancer who torched a man’s government housing unit then chased him with a crowbar will now mull over his actions behind bars.
Woman sentenced after unit visit results in ex boyfriend’s death
A homeless Northern Rivers woman who breached an apprehended violence order by taking a fellow itinerant man to her ex-partner’s unit – resulting in his death – has escaped jail.
Siege accused to fight allegations in trial
A Tweed Heads man will go to trial to fight allegations he holed up in a Ballina motel and held a woman and child at knifepoint for six hours.
Mum clings to bonnet trying to stop car thief: Cops
A Mullumbimby mother preparing to get her child into her car clung to the bonnet of her car as a woman tried to steal it, police allege.
NRRRL: Mid-season revival continues in GF rematch
After struggling earlier in the season, the NRRRL premiers have shown signs that they’re getting back to their best with a crucial win in a grand final rematch.
Manhunt after police car rammed, sparking pursuit
Police are hunting for a driver involved in a shocking pursuit during which a police car was rammed in a northern rivers suburb.
Sydney’s top real estate young guns of past year
Sydney and NSW’s biggest property deal-makers under 35 have been revealed, with some pocketing millions a year in their 20s.
From grief to joy: fatherhood a new dawn for Pete Murray
From heartbreak to happiness, Australian songwriter Pete Murray has revealed how the tragic loss of his father at 18 influenced his music and how fatherhood has brought new inspiration.
Trial climax: ‘Bashing the hell out of his woman’ or medical episode?
Despite a lengthy murder trial drawing to a close on Friday over the alleged brutal bashing death of a woman in a Ballina laneway, the Crown and defence were still at odds on a number of glaring issues.
Horseplay: Man who had sex with pet mare sentenced
A man now living on the Qld-NSW border who sexually assaulted his pet horse on multiple occasions at a Bega Valley farm, has been sentenced for the disturbing offending. See the video.
See the plans: $3m project to tackle homelessness crisis
Lismore is set to receive a significant boost in its efforts to address homelessness with the proposed transformation of a former residential care facility into temporary supported accommodation.
‘We’ll kill you’: Baker’s alleged metal chair attack on man
A Northern Territory baker allegedly threw a metal chair at a man and threatened to kill him near Lismore. Here’s the details from court.
Revealed: How much childcare costs in your suburb
Households in nearly 20 suburbs across NSW are forking out thousands on childcare every week. See the full list and who’s paying the most.
‘A turning point for us’: Seagulls starting to believe
After a tough start to the season, the competition newcomers have surged up the ladder as they eye off a spot in the NRRRL top six.
Tensions rise in Northern Rivers murder trial over cause of death
Two forensic pathologists in the murder trial of Robert Karl Huber have gone head to head in relation to their opinions on the cause of death for alleged bashing victim Lindy Lucena.
NRRRL: Four in the bin during huge upset victory
One side was spectacularly reduced to 11 men as four were sent to the sin bin in what was arguably the biggest upset of the season in the NRRRL.
Police allege drunk truckie drove at almost five times legal limit
A drunk truckie who police allege blew almost five times the legal limit on a major Northern Rivers route has also been slapped with a negligent driving charge. Here’s the details.
Murder trial hears of alleged victim’s extensive injuries
A murder trial has heard that Ballina mother Lindy Lucena had suffered a range of injuries, including some that were a “substantial contribution” to her death.
Blood stains link in Ballina murder trial
Multiple blood stains found on a variety of items in a laneway behind an op-shop where 64-year-old Lindy Lucena was found dead have been linked to her accused killer, a trial has heard.
Murder trial probes abusive relationship prior to woman’s death
A Northern Rivers man accused of the brutal bashing murder of his partner told police he wasn’t drinking when her body was found, despite them observing he “smelled like alcohol and was sweating profusely”, a first-day trial has heard.
‘Life or death’: Alarm over city judges ruling on bush bail cases
A plan to have city magistrates remotely dealing with bail applications from the country has raised alarm about fairness and the possibility of recidivist offenders getting out more often.
‘Momentum goes a long way’: Marist claims rare NRRRL hat-trick
After suffering a horror run with wet weather, Marist Brothers have turned around their season inside a week with a truly remarkable run
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