LismoreA head-on crash in northern NSW has resulted in a man being flown to Gold Coast University Hospital in a serious conditions and four more people, including small children, being rushed to Lismore Base Hospital.
Coffs HarbourThe mother of a Mid-North Coast teenager missing for more than two weeks has aired her heartbreak as she holds onto hope her son will return home for Christmas.
BallinaA 97-year-old woman has died from injuries sustained in a crash on the Pacific Motorway near Ballina.
Coffs HarbourA spate of measures designed to get a better handle on water quality at Hearnes Lake near Woolgoolga as well as improve land management practices in the catchment have been endorsed by Coffs Harbour Council.
ExclusiveByron ShireShe may not ride a broomstick or boil frogs but Byron’s ‘wild witch’ throws blood on her garden, crafts roo skin drums and hosts “immersive wilderness retreats” – all to help women unlock their “inner magick”.
UPDATEDLocal SportSome big-name players stepped up to the plate as one side capped off a remarkable clean sweep of the rep summer with a perfect tournament.
LismoreTwo former Lismore-based beef cattle breeders, who swindled $75,000 of bushfire grants then bought collectables despite claims of trauma that impacted their decisions, have been sentenced.
Byron ShireTwo young Queensland men have been arrested after allegedly breaking into two homes, including an incident which resulted in a physical altercation when the occupants woke up to find intruders going through their belongings.
LismoreHeartfelt community pleas from residents and councillors who fought to keep their region gas field free fell on deaf ears during a loud and tense extraordinary meeting of Lismore council.
LismoreThe biggest HSC cohort on record has completed their 13 years of schooling and are now looking towards the next chapters of their lives. See what subjects your friends and loved ones did in our interactive search list.
BallinaA burglar has admitted breaking into a church building and stole from a rector before stealing from a volunteer-run tourist attraction society on the North Coast.
ExclusiveTweed HeadsA corruption probe has been launched into Tweed Shire Council, it can be revealed. Here’s what we know.
Local SportAfter some brilliant performances, nailbiting finishes and plenty of rain, we’ve ranked all batters and bowlers in the LJ Hooker League to see who has starred so far this season.
LismoreChristmas has come early for residents in Kyogle with the announcement this week of a new general manager and the opening of two new bridges in the LGA.
Police & CourtsA Northern Rivers kidnapper who tempted a 17-year-old girl into a car, forced her to get out at a nearby town and tried to run her down while a co-offender chased her with an axe, has learnt her fate.
LismoreOne of the state’s most popular country pubs is set to have strict noise conditions relaxed after a bitter noise battle that sparked a wave of community interest and petition signed by more than 16,000 people.
UPDATEDLocal SportWith NSW on top of women’s junior cricket, check out the next generation of stars set to line up in the U16 country championships.
UpdatedByron ShireThe owners of a popular Byron restaurant which abruptly closed without warning and after nearly two decades in business have revealed why the venture had become “unsustainable”.
ExclusiveGraftonIt can be revealed that a man who allegedly rushed police with a knife before being shot several times was granted bail less than a week prior to the altercation, after being charged with an assault on his partner.
LismoreA Northern Rivers man who took police on a wild 35-kilometre chase through several suburbs of Lismore and found with a 30cm silver blade and boxcutters has been jailed.
ExclusiveAgeingThe top rated and underperforming aged care homes across NSW have been revealed. Search and see the list and watch our exclusive video.
LismoreA Casino farmer and a Coffs Harbour child trafficking survivor are among 38 winners in the 2025 Heywire competition. Here are their incredible stories. Warning: Readers are advised this story discusses genocide, rape and child sex trafficking.
Police & CourtsA man who allegedly broke into a Casino house carrying an axe with two others – with a resident allegedly assaulted for “running his mouth off” – has made a plea for bail.
LismoreA former Lismore nursing home, where aged care residents were rescued from the second floor in the 2022 floods, will soon be reborn as crisis accommodation.
ExclusiveLismoreA man who received a text message saying “it’s done” after murderer Rayne Aylward fatally stabbed Casino teen Ned Gronow has walked free after his charge was quietly withdrawn in court.