‘Big heart’: Stan the ex-racehorse worth his weight in gold
Bought for the price of a case of beer, this former racehorse from Grafton may have been as cheap as chips, but he’s fast as lightning – and quite the show jumper.
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New $29m Aquatic Centre to make a splash before Christmas
Residents and visitors in the Clarence are set to receive an early Christmas present as workers push through hundreds on millimetres of rain to get a new public pool opened.
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.
‘Unanimous’ refusal for Yamba over 50s housing estate
Clarence Valley residents concerned about developments on flood-plains will be relieved that a controversial Yamba housing project has been denied and deemed ‘not in the public interest’.
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Popular painting showcases proud sugarcane farming legacy
A new mural at the entrance of a northern NSW sugar mill has wowed residents and travellers ahead of a 150 year milestone extravaganza celebrating the region’s sugarcane farming history.
Multinational steps back from northern NSW EV mining push
An international company seeking to capitalise on the growing need for electric car batteries believes northern NSW could be key. But it has backed down from mining plans – for now.
’Game changer’: Northern Rivers Rail Trail on track to completion
Two North Coast councils have joined forces to fast-track the completion of the long-awaited Northern Rivers Rail Trail.
Final voyage: Beloved North Coast Ferry sunk to fund Sydney service
Community members and ferry patrons from as far as Brisbane have rallied for their final trip aboard the beloved Ulmarra ferry, with claims the funds will be funneled to fund a Sydney barge.
Man dies in North Coast workplace incident
A 69-year-old man has died at a business in South Lismore. Here is what happened.
‘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”.
FLASHBACK: 60+ pics of Byron Bay’s nightclubbing scene
While tourist haven Byron Bay is well-known for its mellow vibe, it also dials it up when it comes to dropping it on the dancefloor. Take a trip down memory lane with some of the town’s wildest clubbing pics.
PHOTOS: Bluesfest 2024
Revellers have well and truly settled in to the fun and festivities of Byron Bay Bluesfest 2024. SEE THE PICTURES FROM DAY 3.
Carparking suspended as Bluesfest turns into a mud bowl
Parking at Byron’s Bluesfest has been suspended after the weather transformed most carparks into muddy messes. One woman says it has prevented her taking her wheelchair-bound son to the show.
Splendour in the Grass | Flashback gallery
We’ve taken to the archives to bring you an epic 100 picture blast from Splendour’s past. See who was there.
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