Pass the tissues: Northern Rivers hit by spike in infectious illnesses
Northern NSW residents are being struck by a slew of particularly nasty illnesses as winter comes to an end. Medicos have urged the community to help drive down transmission.
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Rapist pinpointed by DNA after sickening break-and-enter attack
A Clarence man with a history of violence and break-ins smashed into a Byron woman’s home and raped her more than 25 years ago. DNA eventually brought him undone. WARNING: GRAPHIC
NSW ‘beef capital’ meat co-op partners with TAFE as biz booms
The nation’s largest meat processing co-operative, tucked away in the “beef capital” in northern NSW, has joined forces with TAFE as demand for skilled workers spikes. Find out more.
100yo great grandma spills secrets to spice of life
A laid-back “country girl” who takes each day as it comes and is determined to continue living independently has celebrated her 100th birthday. Meet Grafton’s Elaine Davis.
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‘Every Penny counts’: Koala guardian’s cute close encounter
A hobby farmer has had a special visit from an adorable Aussie icon dubbed Penny after committing to creating a big koala food corridor through her property in the state’s far north.
Maths teacher takes on new challenge as Clarence mayor
Clarence Valley Council has had a shake-up, with two councillors given the nod to step in as new mayor and deputy mayor. Here’s the latest.
Grafton Aquatic Centre gets crucial green light
The long-awaited Grafton Aquatic Centre has been given the green light after fierce debate – but residents won’t be taking a dip for a while yet. Here’s the latest.
‘We got smacked’: Grafton farmers market set to close
Despite starting off with a bang, a Grafton farmers market will no longer continue due to “a culmination of many issues” that left the operator with no choice but to hit the pause button. Here’s the latest.
‘Very close to death’: Nurse’s fight against mystery illness
A bout of breathlessness while holidaying on the NSW north coast has led to a Canberra nurse battling an unknown infection which forced her into an induced coma.
2023 Casino Truck Show | Photos
More than 550 trucks roared into Casino for the tenth year running Casino Truck Show. See the action in pictures.
Watch: Take a look inside Yamba community centre revamp
Yamba’s new multimillion-dollar community precinct is a step closer to reality – despite wrangling over funding. See what the hub will look like in new pictures and video.
Fans, Ferraris and old country family ties
LisAmore – a repackaged festival at a new site – drew thousands of people to the Northern Rivers over the weekend. Watch the exotic thoroughbreds who caught the eyes of the boys.
‘Flooded, forgotten, f**ked’: Home buybacks priority areas revealed
New mapping revealing where property buybacks will be prioritised across the flood-smashed Northern Rivers has been released, with the number of eligible homes almost halved.
‘Heart of gold’: Mates pay tribute after North Coast skater’s death
A Lismore skateboarder and business owner has been remembered for his generosity towards his community after his tragic death in a car crash. Here’s what his friends had to say.
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