Pssst can we come in? Cyclone zone snakes shelter in homes
Marge, the snakes are here! Slithering visitors – including one of the world’s deadliest – have been spotted across homes in SEQ and northern NSW as TC Alfred approaches. PHOTOS.
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‘How cruel’: Four children dealt unimaginable blow
Heartbreaking tributes have poured in as a community rallies behind four children orphaned in a cruel double tragedy – first with the violent death of their father and now the sudden loss of their mother.
Tattooed man sent ex barrage of emails, shirtless pics
A heavily tattooed man who has spent time in jail for domestic violence has landed back in court for sending a barrage of shirtless images and videos of himself ‘fighting’.
Minns on Lismore: Alfred behaving like ‘unwanted house guest’
The flood-battered Lismore region is in a holding pattern and major flood warnings are in place, with fears there will be 2022 deja vu all over again as Cyclone Alfred approaches.
‘Prepare to evacuate’: Warning for northern NSW as Alfred closes in
Cyclone Alfred is set to bring a trifecta of fury to northern NSW with ‘three natural disasters in one’ as it makes its way towards impact, with thousands of residents already being told to prepare to evacuate. See the full list of service shut downs, evacuation centres, and flight cancellations.
Johns/Daley Cup: Top-10 star performers from round four
From gamebreakers to pointscoring machines, find out who made our list of star performers during round four of the Andrew Johns and Laurie Daley Cups.
Delivery drivers persons of interest in whopping weed crop find
Delivery drivers may be able to assist authorities as they investigate a cannabis farm worth over $8m and a “cleared out” living quarters found on the state’s Mid-North-Coast. Here’s what we know.
‘Prepare for the worst’: Cyclone on collision course with east coast
Category 2 Tropical Cyclone Alfred is primed to strike land on late Thursday, bringing 10m waves, 400mm rainfall and winds of up to 150km/h to a wide swath of populated area from northern NSW up to the Gold Coast.
Johns/Daley Cup: Top talking points from round four
There were points galore, shifts in momentum and five minutes of madness. Check out the top talking points from round four of the Andrew Johns and Laurie Daley Cups.
NRRRL signings tracker: Cudgen add firepower for 2025
Cudgen has picked up some new recruits and seen the return of a familiar face as it adds plenty of firepower to its squad for 2025. NRRRL signings tracker.
North Coast groms carve up a storm in epic comp
A crop of seriously shreddable surfers from Byron, Lennox and Port Mac took to the waves against their city rivals in the “biggest surfing festival in Australia” over the weekend.
Motorbike rider dies on perilous road
A motorbike rider, aged in his 60s, has been found trapped under his bike on a dangerous mountain road west of Coffs Harbour and died at the scene. Here’s what we know.
Grafton sale and auction results, week ending March 1
South Grafton proved to be a hot market last week with five properties selling for a total value of $2.3 million. See the latest auction and sales results.
Motorway crash survivor flees before being struck by truck
In a terrible turn of events, a van driver who fled the scene after a Northern Rivers crash with several trucks was struck by a passing rig moments later – and is fighting for life in hospital.
Council ‘deeply sorry’ after toddler suffers skin melting burns on slide
As Northern Rivers toddler Oakleigh Lewis recovers from two skin graft surgeries after having her skin “melted” on a boiling hot playground slide, a council has expressed their apologies.
‘Swamped by seas’: Family rescued in tiny plastic boat after fuel shortage
A family with two non-swimmers – including a child – in a micro, 2.5 metre vessel, has been rescued off the Northern NSW coast after the Victoria-bound seafarers attempted to get fuel on shore for their yacht.
Builder punched woman to the ground in twisted ‘honour’ attack
A builder drove up to a woman walking on the street late at night and attacked her, punching her to the ground in a twisted attempt to defend his girlfriend’s honour yelling “don’t talk to women like that again”.
Stabbing accused denied bail
A 42-year-old man has faced court after being charged over an alleged stabbing on the state’s Mid-North Coast. Here’s what we know.
Former Block contestant and Biripi comic to light up Alice Springs
Biripi funnyman Andy Saunders channels his childhood antics, cultural roots and unapologetic mischief into a laugh-out loud performance set for the centre stage of the Parrtjima Lights Festival. Alice Springs you have been warned.
Lone Wolf bikie bail warning for alleged drug dealer
With ‘Lone Wolf’ tattooed on the back of his head, an alleged drug dealer ordered to stay away from the aforementioned gang while on bail, has returned to court. Here’s the latest.
Johns/Daley Cup: Top talking points from round three
From last-minute matchwinners to a slew of send-offs, check out the top talking points from round three of the Andrew Johns and Laurie Daley Cup.
Driver who allegedly killed two on mountain road back in court
A Mid-North Coast butcher charged with negligent and dangerous driving, causing the death of a well known photographer and a passenger has fronted court with a request.
Johns/Daley Cup: Stunning play seals epic comeback
A stunning piece of individual brilliance worthy of winning any game has capped off a comeback for the ages in the Laurie Daley Cup. Watch the moment here!
Wiretaps, witness protection and man found bashed in kiddie pool
A man has been sentenced after a police phone tap exposed a chilling kidnapping plot just in time to save a victim from a potential “hot shot” execution and bush burial after he was found bashed and bloodied in a child’s inflatable pool.
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‘Stabbed in the neck’: Woman charged with attempted murder
A 42-year-old woman has been charged with the attempted murder of a man known to her on the state’s Mid-North Coast after police responded to reports of a stabbing.
Stoked: State’s first official surf museum barrels into town
It’s been a “travelling circus” for the past few years but the state’s first ever bricks and mortar surf museum is just a few set waves from reality with a historic lease deal passed.
Grafton sale and auction results, week ending February 22
Grafton proved to be a hot market last week with eight properties selling for a total value of $3.8 million. See the latest auction and sales results.
Northern Rivers sees second measles alert in nine days
Northern NSW health authorities have released a second alert for measles after reports a close contact of an infected person contracted the highly contagious disease.
Ground ‘covered in junkie needles’ ahead of kids sporting event
Several syringes have been found strewn across the grass near a major international sports stadium in the lead-up to one of the state’s biggest junior sporting events of the year.
‘You look grown up’: Landscaper preyed on teen
A Mid-North Coast landscaper told a teen “you look grown up” before grabbing her on the breasts and on another occasion lay next to her and said “you smell good”.
Named: Man accused of bludgeoning grandfather to death
A homeless 66-year-old man who allegedly bludgeoned a beloved Coffs grandfather to death with a steel pole has faced court, as police try to track down a murder weapon. See the video.
No fangks: Homeowner’s slippery scare after deadly find
To some, this may look like the nursery from hell. But a Tweed snake catcher who found a deadly mama brown and 17 of her highly venomous bubs in a suburban home was on a rescue mission.
Commuter chaos as three rushed to hospital after serious crash
A nasty collision on a major thoroughfare near Grafton closed roads and forced a ferry to peak capacity as paramedics rushed an elderly woman to hospital with serious head injuries.
Northern Rivers council axes public access
After several motions stating local communities were being cut from a fair and democratic process, a Northern Rivers council has voted to severely limit public access and question time in its meetings.
Johns/Daley Cup: The top talking points from round 2
From attacking clinics to individual masterclasses and even more comebacks, check out the top talking points from round two of the Andrew Johns and Laurie Daley Cups.
‘No excuses’: Court hears callous killer knew what he was doing
A sentence hearing for an itinerant, who has pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of a man who had welcomed him into his house for a drink, has questioned the killer’s tears of remorse.
Man under guard after being tasered on North Coast
Crews from multiple police districts have attended a property in the Tweed Shire where two officers sustained cuts during an alleged altercation with a 54-year-old man.
Piggy bank porkie: Mechanic’s lies to police about cash stash, drugs
Cops who raided the home of a bus mechanic and found a cash stash of $44k were told it was the man’s “life-savings” from when he was a little boy – but his piggy bank story soon came unstuck when officers dug deeper.
‘Enormous reputational damage’: Council evicts its own museum
A Northern Rivers council wanting to better manage their assets has reneged on an agreed lease to allow its museum to return – leaving the organisation homeless and precious artefacts sitting idly in shipping containers.
‘Bashed this c**t’: Killer admits brutal blows before man’s death
A homeless disability pensioner has admitted boasting about bashing and kicking a new drinking buddy who had welcomed him into his home for an overnight session before leaving him injured on a couch to die.
Grafton sale and auction results, week ending February 16
See the latest auction and sales results in Grafton for last week.
Last call, Roxanne: Beloved brothel to close
A beloved Northern NSW brothel will see its beds stripped and doors shut after “crippling” rent costs and “an industry downturn”, with the venue’s “lovely ladies welcoming visitors right up until the last bell”.
Grafton sale and auction results, week ending February 15
See the latest auction and sales results in Grafton for last week.
G’day: Alleged drug dealer busted on bail at Bandidos catch up sesh
An alleged drug dealer ordered to stay away from bikies while on bail was found by cops at a secluded Mid-North Coast property in the midst of a large gathering of high ranking Bandidos –apparently just to say g’day.
WATCH: Moment man with baseball bat turns on kids
Wild footage has emerged of a northern NSW man armed with a baseball bat charging towards two young boys on e-bikes, with one screaming “trying to hit little kids are ya?” See the video.
Livestock over lock up: Farmer bailed on drug, fireworks charges
A northern NSW farmer has been granted bail to tend to his flock rather than his alleged crop as he stands accused of being busted with close to 500 cannabis plants, illegal fireworks and ammo.
Flying, falling and feminism: Hilarious duo redefine womanhood
From trapeze tumbles to feminist triumphs, this “sassy, honest and funny as f–k” duo are fearless post-menopausal cabaret circus performers flipping the script on age, gender – and how to take a wee.
Patient allegedly raped elderly man, attacked health staffer
A young man admitted to a general ward of a Mid-North Coast hospital allegedly raped an elderly male patient before assaulting a health worker, with the entire incident filmed by another patient.
Legal costs awarded to crash death accused after trial delayed
A man claiming he suffered a covid blackout behind the wheel before the road death of a northern NSW farmer has been awarded legal costs due to ongoing delays ahead of his trial.
Johns/Daley Cup: Top-10 performers from round one
There were matchwinning halves and destructive backrowers. See who were the top-10 stars during round one of the Andrew Johns and Laurie Daley Cup.
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