‘Knee hanging apart’: Heroic firefighter’s devastating crash
A beloved northern NSW firefighter needs help himself after a planned family trip to the beach with his daughters ended in a horrific car crash, leaving him grateful they’re all alive.
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‘Long time coming’: $28m Byron precinct for police, firefighters
A $28 million police and firefighter precinct has been announced for the heart of Byron Bay to make sure emergency services can keep up with growing demand.
‘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.
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.
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’Finally seen sense’: Crucial levee fix to safeguard lives, properties
Northern Rivers residents campaigned tirelessly for important infrastructure safeguarding vast areas of farmland to be fixed pronto after the record 2022 floods – now they’re finally celebrating a win.
‘Load of BS’: Lights out for thousands in mass outage
Politicians have demanded electricity operators take responsibility for a mass unplanned power outage across the state’s north overnight which saw more than 24,000 homes plunged into darkness. Here is what happened.
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.
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