‘People said we were mad’: Damaged centre becomes sports hub
A Dingo Beach man could see past a fitness centre’s rotting floorboards and mouldy ceiling after Cyclone Debbie. In a year, he transformed it into a bright and beautiful complex.
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The real story of Lismore’s new mayor
Even if she’s only our mayor for a few months, Vanessa Ekins plans to make a difference. We talked to her about her background and what she hopes to achieve.
Step back in time: Proserpine Guardian top stories in 1981
The Brahmans had scored a stellar win, a new town plan was ironed out and more. Here’s what was making news 40 years ago >>>
Beloved tradition back in Proserpine after 25yr hiatus
Planning is well under way to bring back the Show Ball in 2021 and it has been a long time between drinks.
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Fitness Stepz up at Lismore shopping centre
A NEW gym is set to open in Lismore aimed at taking a holistic approach to fitness for local people.
Ballina horse trainer disqualified by Racing NSW
THE local trainer’s eight-year good record was considered during the punishment.
Call for Nats to come clean on Nth Coast nuclear power
The North Coast has long been identified by Nuclear for Climate Australia as a region ‘of interest’
Explore dark science at Lismore exhibition
THE popular exhibition is set to return to Lismore in 2020 after a successful 2019 run.
Stone & Wood does it again with delicious new drink
THEY won us over with their craft beer, and now this Byron Bay brewer has something new in the fridge.
Have you got the best truck in the world? OK prove it
A NEW virtual truck show replaces the annual Casino Truck Show, which was cancelled due to COVID-19.
State of Origin battle going on over border closures
OPINION: After two weeks of bad headlines about NSW patients in dire ways, the Queenslanders blinked first
PLEASE EXPLAIN: State’s odd reply to work program question
THE State Government has failed to explain why the Toowoomba region was left out of its Back to Work program, part of a $90 million stimulus package.
Woman reunited with stolen handbag after 21 years
THE handbag contained items of great sentimental value to the owner.
Stunning reply to complaint over law firms’ ‘profiteering’
THE statutory body that is supposed to regulate lawyers’ conduct has failed to prosecute any breaches of advertising standards in more than a decade.
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