Everyday heroes: Regional NSW residents land Oz Day honours
Not all heroes wear capes – and it couldn’t be more true for these everyday champions from Regional New South Wales who have been honoured this Australia Day. See the full list.
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Cycleway spinning toward completion
Northern NSW residents are set to benefit from a new cycleway connecting three villages and making it safer to get about on a pushy. Here’s what’s in store.
Man denies attacking pregnant woman with shovel
A North Coast man who allegedly hit his then-pregnant partner on the head with a shovel, causing her to faint and be rushed to hospital for stitches, has pleaded not guilty. Read the latest from court.
Afro sporting teen in court over ‘crazy’ high performance car woes
“That’s crazy”, a Mid-North Coast magistrate said to a teen before making a call on his licence suspension for driving the same high performance car he drove while on his learners.
‘Had enough’: Anger, despair after tenth break-in at surf club
The president of a surf club in a Mid-North Coast town gripped by a youth crime wave has “had a gutful” after the tenth break-in at the venue in as many months.
Frog zoo hops into bureaucratic bog as DA denied
A man’s three-year battle to see plans for Australia’s first frog zoo approved by a Mid-North Coast council has croaked, with the amphibian lover deciding to leap onto a neighbouring shire’s lily pad to try his luck.
‘It’s all gone’: Leagues club destroyed in massive blaze
A popular rugby league and sporting club on the Mid-North Coast packed with memorabilia has been burned to the ground in a massive early morning fire, with smoke billowing across town.
Duo charged after men, boy allegedly kidnapped
A duo has fronted court after two men and a young boy were allegedly kidnapped in the state’s north. Here’s what we know.
Why sovereign citizens pose a serious threat to family courts
A leading law expert has warned of “dangerous consequences” when sovereign citizens – who believe the law doesn’t apply to them – state they’re not bound by family court orders.
Dealer told cops he sold ‘gold, spices’, not weed after roomie raid
A Northern Rivers drug dealer caught with a haul of cannabis told cops he was dealing “gold, silver and spices” – not drugs – after his roommate was subject to a raid targeted at finding guns.
Hailstorm of hits: Man jailed after brutal bus stop bashing
A Northern NSW man has been jailed after launching a sustained and “extremely violent” attack which included repeated punches to the head and kicks to the face after the victim had already hit the concrete.
Machete, hammer allegedly seized during property crime raid
A 20-year-old man has been arrested in a raid at Casino over a string of alleged property-related crimes spanning the length and breadth of the Northern Rivers.
Peaceful pow-wow gone wrong after hippie knife threat
An armed Byron Shire man entered a hippie drum circle and threatened to stab a peace-loving dancer before he was arrested and bit a cop. Here’s how he was dealt with in court.
Woman in court after schooner session ends in catastrophic crash
A Northern Rivers drink driver who made a foolish decision to pull an illegal u-turn caused a horrific collision with a motorbike, leaving the rider and pillion passenger with extensive injuries.
Pastor found dead after ute swept away in raging NSW floods
A beloved and “charismatic” Brisbane pastor has been found dead after his ute was washed away in raging floodwaters in northern NSW, with his son issuing a heartfelt tribute for his dad.
‘Bring my boy home’: Mum’s fresh plea after infant son’s ashes stolen
After enduring Christmas without her infant son’s stolen ashes, a Coffs Harbour mum has issued a fresh appeal for the return of the precious keepsake.
Woman run over in alleged carjacking with child on board
A man who allegedly stole a car with a child inside and ran down a woman as she tried to stop him at Coffs Harbour has fronted court. Here’s the latest.
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
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
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
Grafton sale and auction results, week ending January 25
See the latest auction and sales results in Grafton for last week.
Get shucked: Cops crack down on oyster thefts
Police under Strike Force Trident have dived into an operation targeting South Coast oyster thefts, and won’t come up for air until the mollusc marauders are caught.
Cops stub out $700k black market cigarette syndicate
An illegal cigarette and vape syndicate has gone up in smoke, with police uncovering thousands of illegal vapes and cigarettes being sold from a family-run tobacconist and holding a staggering street value.
Named: Man with alleged ‘predilection’ for young girls fronts court
A Mid-North Coast man who according to police has an “ongoing predilection” for young girls has been denied bail after being charged with several counts of having sex with a teen.
Tributes flow for ‘courageous’ brother of slain young mum
Tributes are flowing for the “stoic and courageous” brother of murdered Newcastle mum Danielle Easey – found wrapped in plastic and dumped in a creek – after his unexpected death.
From cells to care: Grafton Gaol’s transformation begins
From a place of confinement to a place of care: Grafton’s historic gaol is set to be reimagined with new developments taking it two steps forward to support the Clarence Valley’s growing health needs.
Gone fishing: Mann River park hits market at $4M
After a decade of welcoming visitors, anglers and wilderness adventurers, the owners of the Mann River Caravan Park are ready to cast off on their next adventure, putting the Jackadgery property on the market for seven-figure fee.
New ‘eco-village’ greenlit for Northern Rivers
After three years of planning, the Afterlee Ecovillage has received approval from Kyogle Council, bringing an intriguing development to the community of Kyogle.
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.
The day Donald Trump took an Aussie billionaire to Tokyo
Australian retail supremo Solomon Lew had a first-hand view of how the now two-time US President tackled business deals and it offers plenty of lessons for leaders.
Myer can be a $5bn retail power: Inside Lew’s merger vision
The $800m merger represents an all or nothing bet on the longer term future of Myer. And the retail billionaire Solomon Lew has big ambitions.
Trump launches AI into a new space race
The new Trump administration’s massive spending plan will certainly flow through to a handful of Australian companies already enabling artificial intelligence.
Luxe SUV which has a boot almost as big as ute tray
Among a revised SUV line-up, the Mazda CX-70 premium five-seater is chasing a new niche.
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