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”.
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.
Mum’s alleged murder case hits roadblock
The man accused of murdering northern NSW mum-of-three Sarah Miles allegedly gave only partial consent to a forensic procedure for police to collect his DNA, complicating further proceedings.
Park ranger sentenced after bashing ex with guitar
A park ranger has been sentenced after he smashed a guitar over his ex-partner’s head, leaving a “large amount of blood” on her body, the furniture and the floor.
Richmond Valley bolsters flood protection
Residents in the Richmond Valley who copped the brunt of the 2022 floods can breathe a little lighter after Rous County Council took a positive step forward in mitigating damage across the region.
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”.
‘We need a voice’: Mayor on Coffs Jetty Foreshore Precinct plans
Coffs councillors have voted down a move to try to buy prime land flagged for the NSW government’s contentious Jetty Foreshore Precinct Revitalisation project.
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.
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.
Ex-cop’s ‘unusual’ bid to conceal identity refused in court
A former Coffs/Clarence police officer charged with illegally modifying restricted data has failed to have his name suppressed via a non-publication order.
‘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.
Horses to be moved after trainer accused of raping teen
A prominent NSW horse trainer and ex-jockey charged with raping a teen girl has been ordered to remove dozens of horses from his property.
Cowboy learns fate after terrifying chainsaw rampage
A drunk 41-year-old cattle farmer terrorised residents with a chainsaw after crashing a ute into a Dorrigo property on Australia Day. Here’s what happened.
‘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.
‘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.
Check out the latest on Clarence Valley roads
The daily commute is better with a little planning. Here’s some roads it might be best to avoid today
Everybody appearing at Grafton Local Court, Wednesday, November 20
Here is a list of matters listed at Grafton Local Court on Wednesday.
Check out the latest on Clarence Valley roads
The daily commute is better with a little planning. Here’s some roads it might be best to avoid today
Everybody appearing at Grafton Local Court, Tuesday, November 19
Here is a list of matters listed at Grafton 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.
Locals to weigh in on crucial $67m water treatment plant upgrade
Clarence residents have been given three more weeks to comment on the planned $67 million Rushforth Water Treatment Plant Upgrade, which is set to combat water quality woes.
Historic bridge earmarked for $12m facelift
A historic Clarence Valley bridge – one of six of the oldest lattice truss designs in NSW – is set for a multi-million-dollar upgrade. See what’s planned.
$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.
‘Close ferries in Sydney instead’: Historic service on chopping block
A North Coast community is fighting to retain a ferry service which began in the 1890s and the incensed local MP says if the state wants to shut ferries “they should close one of the dozens they subsidise in Sydney”.
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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