Byron ‘neglected for way too long’: New mayor
Ex-Byron Shire mayor Michael Lyon has narrowly kept a seat on council, while its new Greens’ leader Sarah Ndiaye has outlined priorities including tackling a “very dire” housing mess.
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Experts join forces to fix flood-battered $1m Hannah Cabinet
A much-loved Northern Rivers masterpiece damaged in the historic 2022 northern NSW floods is now in the restorative care of woodworking, fine arts and heritage experts.
Another appeal after savage attack on elderly ex-police officer
A Casino woman has appealed a jail-term after she encouraged a group attack on a 76-year-old ex-cop, punched the man and smashed his phone in a Lismore street. Here’s the latest.
Meet your new Tweed Council – sort of
The Tweed’s new council has been announced, with six returning councillors and one newbie securing a seat. Here’s the details.
Family of missing man found dead give heartfelt goodbyes
The family of missing northern NSW man Gage Wilson – tragically found dead in bushland after a three month search – have put the 31-year-old to rest and honoured his “loving legacy”.
‘Honour to know him’: Beloved Tweed community stalwart dies
He was known as ‘Col’ to his mates, Mr Brooks to his students and a “lovely man” to all. A cherished Tweed community stalwart has died, leaving locals “devastated”. Read the tributes.
‘Absolute belter’: Northern NSW businesses smash it in Sydney
Northern NSW food and drink producers are cheering their success showcasing world-class offerings and nabbing prestigious awards in the state’s capital.
‘Beautiful Ben’: Family, classmate’s heartache after fatal crash
Tributes are flowing for a Tweed teenager who died after a horrific car crash on a winding back road near the Qld-NSW border as his heartbroken family prepare for his funeral.
Byron council still puzzled after water problem shuts popular pool
Mullumbimby’s Petria Thomas Swimming Pool has reopened – but mystery still surrounds the closure of the much-loved Byron Shire landmark.
Fatally injured mum told ambo boyfriend attacked her
An inquest into the horrendous death of a northern NSW mother due to traumatic head injuries has heard she agreed when asked if her boyfriend “did this”. Possible criminal charges have now been flagged.
Alleged bikie busted with drug haul in roadside raid
An alleged Mongols bikie has been refused bail after a roadside stop by police on the Qld-New South Wales border yielded a commercial quantity of MDMA, cocaine, cash and a knife.
Teen driver dies in hospital after shocking Tweed smash
A 17-year-old boy has died in hospital after he suffered critical injuries in a single-vehicle crash in the state’s north.
Man jailed after cowardly hit and run during four-day ice bender
A man has been jailed after he hit a cyclist while driving on the wrong side of the road and fled during a four-day ice and alcohol bender – leaving her with catastrophic injuries and ongoing pain.
Massive North Coast dam raising project reaches milestone
A North Coast shire is pushing forward with a dam raising project set to cost hundreds of millions of dollars to make sure there’s enough water for its booming population. Here’s the latest.
Food biz bosses band together in ‘Aussie-owned’ push
Do you know where the money from your food shopping goes? The bosses of iconic Australia businesses like Norco are calling for country of origin food labelling. Find out more.
Miner turned garden dwarf: ‘Gnome me before you judge me’
Truckie by day – mythical creature by night. The Northern Rivers’ own garden gnome wasn’t always so “camp and colourful”, having battled the fear of coming out in the “rough” world of FIFO mining.
Child safe and well after reported car incident
Police have clarified that an earlier incident where a child was reportedly left locked in a car in a northern NSW shopping centre was a misunderstanding and the child is safe and well.
Check out the latest on Byron Bay roads
The daily commute is better with a little planning. Here’s some roads it might be best to avoid today
Check out the latest on Byron Bay roads
The daily commute is better with a little planning. Here’s some roads it might be best to avoid today
Everybody appearing at Byron Bay Local Court, Wednesday, October 2
Here is a list of matters listed at Byron Bay Local Court on Wednesday.
Check out the latest on Byron Bay roads
The daily commute is better with a little planning. Here’s some roads it might be best to avoid today
A-League star to stand trial over rape allegations
One of the Mariners’ most exciting attacking prospects will undergo a District Court trial a year to the day after being accused of raping a young woman during a night out at Terrigal.
Thirsty thieves’ late night raid of Hunter mine site
It was a week before Christmas when three thieves – including a Singleton man – raided a Hunter coal mine site making off with a haul of goods including something very bizarre.
Drug runner busted with 12kg of coke after running red light, crashing
A drug runner’s mad dash to score 12kg of cocaine on the Gold Coast ended when he sailed through a red light and crashed his rental car. But a second duffel bag has never been recovered.
Eden’s most popular puss survives ‘traumatic’ dog attack
A dog attack left Kirra pet shop cat fighting for her life, missing a paw and on the verge of being put down. However, NSW’s most southern coastal community had other ideas.
Major win for developers of contentious site
Developers of an ecologically sensitive Byron Shire housing estate which has been overrun by protesters have had a win in court after a stop work injunction was amended.
Nat Bas’ $3m Byron pad for sale after marriage split
Actor and singer Natalie Bassingthwaighte and her estranged husband, musician Cameron McGlinchey, are offloading their cool ex-home in the Byron Bay hinterland.
$10m slashed off Crown Barangaroo penthouse asking price
Sydney’s swankiest apartment is back on the market, with a high-profile Luxe Listings agent dropped and the new team tasked with selling the six-bedroom unit spending $500,000 on staging.
‘Right direction’: Permanent occupancy tiny homes pegged for Ballina
Tiny homes are on track to be made permanent as Ballina council seek out affordable housing options for the shire. Here is what’s happening.
Green hydrogen hype fast runs out of steam
The glow of the superfuel is fading fast and this demands a rethink of its role in the path to net zero.
How Qatar’s Virgin stake will change aviation
Cashed-up Qatar will likely use Virgin as cover to get more flights into Australia, which ultimately means serious competition for travellers. But what does it mean for Qantas?
Resources rebound could spell more records for share market
Resources stocks have surged 17 per cent in a month but are still in negative territory for 2024. Experts examine the outlook.
Resources rebound could spell more records for share market
Resources stocks have surged 17 per cent in a month but are still in negative territory for 2024. Experts examine the outlook.
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