Detectives track down 4WD in cross-border murder probe
Homicide cops have found a Qld grandmother’s 4WD near a Brisbane train station almost 400km from where her body was unearthed in northern NSW. Here’s what we know.
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Foundation serves up ‘little bit of hope’ in cost of living crisis
The founder of an Indigenous food program dishing out meals across the Northern Rivers says he’s keeping a promise to his grandfather to keep “feeding our people – not just with food, but with hope”.
Former teacher, child groomer has case stalled after lawyer’s bungle
A disgraced former Lismore primary school teacher who used a carriage service to groom a child for sex has had his sentencing delayed thanks to his lawyer’s “backward” and “inefficient” methods.
Rider slams into ute, elderly driver collides with truck
A woman aged in her 80s and a motorbike rider in his 60s have suffered serious injuries in separate Northern Rivers crashes. Here’s what happened.
Sick would-be smuggler begs for cosy custody ahead of sentencing
A Mid-North Coast man who tried to help smuggle heroin into Australia from Malaysia has asked to go to jail early while he awaits sentencing, but fears the worst for his health with ongoing “rectal bleeding”.
Sharks circled as our dad died
The children of radio tycoon Bill Caralis have blasted the sharks who swarmed following the death of their parents, seeking to buy their network.
‘Tiny killers’: Alarm bells as fire ants found in northern NSW again
Fire ants dubbed “tiny killers” have been detected in northern NSW after hitching a ride from Queensland, prompting fears that state’s issue with the pests could cause a “national disaster”.
Air traffic boom triggers Ballina Byron airport flight path changes
Northern Rivers residents have been asked to weigh in on flagged Ballina Byron Gateway Airport flight path changes as air traffic spikes.
‘Lives are at stake’: Watch as tobacconists ram-raided, torched
Detectives allege three recent arson attacks on tobacconists are linked to organised crime networks or other gangs. Watch the shocking footage of ram-raids and fires in northern NSW as police warn of a national issue.
‘You’re dead’: NDIS worker threatens to slit pub patron’s throat
A disability support worker threatened to slit a patron’s throat at a popular Northern Rivers pub after she was previously caught driving with cocaine, meth and cannabis in her system.
Alleged mushie trip rapist remains free after jury deliberates
An alleged rapist from Victoria who denied preying on a woman during a “magic mushie” trip involving a pet goat near Byron Bay continues to walk free after a jury were unable to reach a verdict.
Mechanic beat, smothered noisy neighbour to death
A former mechanic with schizophrenia brutally killed his neighbour by bludgeoning him with a brick and smothering him with a pillow – but has been found not criminally responsible.
‘Great time’: Man denies rape during ‘magic mushroom’ trip
A Victorian man has denied raping a woman and told a court “we had a great time” after they drank “magic mushroom” tea at a Byron Shire pub, watched cartoons and played with his pet goat.
Violent crook out of jail by Xmas after brutal bashing
A Coffs man struck a woman in the back of the head with a knife handle during a shocking attack – but his violent criminal record won’t stop him getting out of jail before Christmas.
‘Complete chaos’: How Rotarian propped up shattered community
A northern NSW Rotarian spearheaded a huge recovery effort from day one of the historic 2022 floods – helping organise homes for survivors, thousands of meals and more. Here’s Colin’s story.
‘Gentle’ single dad clings to life after ‘catastrophic’ bike crash
A “charismatic and gentle” motorcyclist is fighting for life after a horror crash in Lismore, with his best mate saying his survival is “touch and go” after massive injuries put him in a coma.
‘Boutique’ Byron childcare centre features Zen garden, full-time chef
A much-needed new childcare centre featuring a Zen garden for weekly yoga, a bird aviary, full-time chef and Japanese lessons is due to open near Byron Bay. Find out more.
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, Tuesday, November 19
Here is a list of matters listed at Byron Bay Local Court on Tuesday.
Everybody appearing in civil matters at Byron Bay Local Court, Tuesday, November 19
Here is a list of civil matters listed at Byron Bay Local Court on Tuesday.
Man dies after falling from electric skateboard
A man has died after falling off an electric skateboard on the Central Coast. Police are now appealing for witnesses or dashcam footage.
Police allege drugs, guns, ammo linked to crime group
A man in his 60s has faced a Mid-North Coast court on a long list of drug and gun charges. Police allege they found an illicit haul linked to a criminal group.
‘Good news’ in case of trio who allegedly kidnapped, assaulted man
The case of three men accused of kidnapping and assaulting a man during a home invasion on the south coast has returned to court with “good news”.
‘Degree of sadism’: Grandad learns fate for throwing live chook into alligator exhibit
A Singleton grandad plucked a hand-raised chicken from a wildlife park enclosure before throwing it to alligators in front of horrified families – an act described as “callous” in court. He has now learned his fate.
Old hospital site transformed into fully-fledged welfare hub
The site of a former hospital in a NSW tourist town – purchased for just $1 – has been repurposed to house a number of businesses targeted at improving the welfare of the local community.
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.
The long, hard slog of changing workplace culture at Rio
Overhauling a culture of sexual harassment and bullying is not a linear exercise and the Rio Tinto boss is finding out the tough way, as its two-year progress report is released to staff.
How Trump’s tariffs will change the path of interest rates
Much of the global tariff fight is set to take place between China and the US, but it has major implications for Australia.
Share tips: will these uranium stocks go boom for investors?
Uranium stocks have had a rough year but feature highly in this week’s “buy” recommendations from our Share Tips columnists.
The uncertainty Trump creates ‘is his tactical advantage’
There are two fundamental traits to understand how Trump approaches dealmaking says former National Security Agency head Mike Rogers, who is now in high demand advising business.
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