An inquest has heard how mentally unwell dad Wayne Smith was allowed to legally own guns – one of which he used to kill his 15-year-old son and then himself in a suspected murder suicide on the state’s North Coast.
The top rated and underperforming childcare centres across NSW and the ACT have been revealed for 2025. Search and see the full list to find out how your childcare rated.
Elsa Pataky has revealed an emotional promise her and husband Chris Hemsworth made to each other about their dream Byron Bay home.
Marist Brothers have surged up the ladder during the long weekend period by knocking over their local rivals in what is their second win in just five days.
An inquest into the suspected murder-suicide of Yamba dad Wayne Smith and his young boy heard the dad was “stable” but required ongoing monitoring, despite long-standing mental health problems and a “significant” episode in 2020.
A Northern Rivers cleaner has been wiped by a magistrate who slammed him for his continual criminal offending and a less than shiny record. Now the only mopping he’ll be doing is behind bars.
A father had sought help for his poor mental state and was under financial strain before he was found shot dead in a bed with his son in a suspected murder suicide which rocked a north coast community, an inquest has been told.
After more than a decade, disgraced former Byron Bay real estate agent Sarah Dougan is still in the US and has lost an appeal to be sentenced remotely. Now, she may be finally be brought to justice.
A man has been jailed after a sickening coward attack in which he punched his pregnant girlfriend in the face, pulled her hair and hit her in the head with a shovel at a Northern Rivers campsite.
A western Sydney aged care home has been named the worst in NSW – and the nation – for its food. See who is serving up culinary delights and who falls short.
Specialist police are combing the scene where a man was found dead near a large hydroponic cannabis set up near Lismore. Here’s the latest.
One of the NRRRL’s brightest stars put on yet another attacking masterclass as his side continued its strong start to the season.
A Lismore mum who turned to offending after “losing everything” in the floods launched a verbal tirade against her co-worker before slashing their car and tyres up with a large knife.
A Northern NSW miner has been convicted of assault after erupting in violence when he was confronted about switching his phone screensaver from a picture of his then girlfriend to a dog.
After a difficult 2024, Lower Clarence has shown plenty of improvement as it eyes a climb up the ladder.
A Northern NSW solicitor has been reprimanded and fined by the state’s top legal watchdog after being found to have engaged in unsatisfactory professional conduct. Here’s the details.
After starting the day cleaning out his shed, an ex-NRL star made a snap decision that helped his former bush footy side break a 340-day drought.
Two 18-year-olds have been charged after reports a man allegedly had a firearm in Casino.
The shock return of a former NRL star has helped Byron Bay spectacularly snap an 11-game losing streak and break a 340-day drought in the NRRRL.
A Lismore man is in negotiations after police arrested and charged him with murder following the alleged bashing death of an elderly man in his home. Here’s the latest.
A post-mortem report is delaying the case of a man accused of murdering his mother following the shocking discovery of her body in a car boot near a popular northern New South Wales holiday park.
A serial Northern Rivers offender allegedly stole $5k from another man’s home and was busted with a knife in a public place, according to police.
A famous Byron Bay icon has been sold for $140m – the second highest price ever paid for an Aussie location, which could change the entire district.
A crime crackdown across the Northern Rivers has seen five charged and 27 infringements issued in Lismore and Goonellabah under Operation Rapina.
Six weeks. 42 days. One club has ended one of the more unusual footy sagas with a gutsy effort in the NRRRL.
A Tweed Heads man intends to fight allegations he holed up in a Ballina motel and held a woman and child at knifepoint for six hours as police swarmed the scene.
In a scene ripped straight from Grand Theft Auto, a man has been jailed after a wild crime spree and pursuit, in which he stole tools, destroyed vehicles and rammed a cop car as they pursued him in a stolen Land Cruiser.
Almost four years on from the tragic death of Martin Stait – killed when a load of allegedly unsecured fencing collided with his car – one co-accused has changed his plea to a manslaughter charge at the eleventh hour.
After a couple of near misses, one club has sensationally broken a two-decade drought in the NRRRL.
A Northern Rivers dad who died unexpectedly at the age of 51 is being remembered as a selfless nurse whose “love for his family never wavered” as his passing leaves “an aching hole” in the hearts of his loved ones.
A young motorcyclist on his way back home to Newcastle from Coffs Harbour has been found safe and well after his family feared he went missing in floodwaters.
A cowardly man has been jailed after he convinced his new partner to move to Nimbin with him before bashing her in the street.
Tributes are flowing for “legendary” Moto farmer David Knowles – the first identified victim of the Mid-North Coast flood disaster – as his last heroic act before his death has been revealed.
A Northern Rivers realtor has pleaded guilty to sending indecent content to a child however denies claims he repeatedly sexually touched the child. Here is the latest.
A warrant has been issued for a 20-year-old Northern NSW man who took police on a 200km/h police pursuit over the Easter long weekend.
The defending premiers have helped get their shaky start to the season back on track with an emphatic victory during round five of the NRRRL.
After a dramatic standoff lasting several months, squatters occupying flood impacted government buyback homes in the Northern Rivers have been given their marching orders.
With an estimated 215,000 solar panels cranking out a generating capacity of 90 megawatts, here’s what the $312 million Summerville Solar Farm will mean for the Richmond Valley.
One man is dead and another has been rushed to hospital in a serious condition after a head-on crash near Lismore. Here’s the latest.
The Block judge Darren Palmer been hit with a massive $1.25m loss on his foray into Byron Bay.
A teen has tragically lost his life on a rural North Coast road after his car crashed into a tree. Here’s the latest.
A man has fronted court after police allegedly uncovered a haul of illicit drugs – including vials of steroids and 1000 diazepam tablets – at his home on the Qld-NSW border.
A woman whose wild arrest footage went viral has fronted court again for the second time this month – this time facing allegations she obtained the details of a police officer and stalked them.
Just two days after Latrell Mitchell stunned the NRL with a brilliant play, one NRRRL star matched his efforts with an epic moment.
Two heavyweights have clashed in a bruising NRRRL contest, with the victors turning away set after set in a classic smash and grab job.
Online betting guru Andrew Fahey, the co-founder of PointsBet has taken a significant loss on his side project.
One aspect of Chris Hemsworth’s $50m Byron Bay home is blowing the minds of eagle-eyed fans.
A Northern Rivers man allegedly stole thousands of dollars worth of tools before damaging vehicles and ramming a cop car during a wild rural pursuit before police allegedly found ammunition in a stolen car.
A pair have fronted court after they allegedly nicked a man’s wallet before going on a spending spree at a Lismore shopping centre to stock up on smokes and food.
The $263.8m Grafton Base Hospital redevelopment will enhance regional health services with a new building, expanded facilities, improved access, and culturally inclusive landscaping. Here is a peek at how it will look.
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