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North Coast dad jailed for Byron teen glassing
A West Ballina man who glassed a 17-year-old in a jealous rage then pushed over another man outside a Byron Bay pub said in court that no words can describe how sorry he is.
Accused crash death driver pleads guilty
A young Gold Coast mother who crashed into and killed another driver on a country road while she had two different drugs in her blood has faced the NSW District Court for the first time.
NRRRL: Thrillers and controversy as footy returns with a bang
There were morale-boosting wins, local derby thrillers and one game that ended in controversy as the NRRRL returned with a bang.
‘F–king tosser’: scorned lover’s revenge backfire lands her in court
A Northern Rivers woman who erased her ex’s phone data, locked him out of his Facebook, and transferred his car rego to her then reported it stolen said she was just “really good with technology”.
‘My soulmate’: Former partner pays tribute after fatal crash
The former long term partner of a man killed in a double fatal in the NSW Northern Rivers has spoken out about her “soulmate and best friend”.
Teacher walks after sex talk with cop posing as kid
A former Lismore primary school teacher who admitted to sending vile sexual videos, photos and messages to a cop posing as a 14-year-old girl has learned his fate in court.
Grafton sale and auction results, week ending April 6
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Grafton sale and auction results, week ending April 5
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NRRRL signings tracker: Big guns, favourite sons return to Ballina
Ballina has been given a huge boost as it attempts to go back to back with a couple of big-name local juniors returning to the club. NRRRL signings tracker.
‘Six weeks of isolation’: Regional NSW hit with dire flood warnings
Residents in parts of regional NSW face worsening flood conditions as SES deploys helicopters to deliver essential supplies, warning flood levels may approach those seen in historical disasters.
Acquitted kidnapping defendant refused legal costs
A Mid-North Coast judge has refused the awarding of legal costs to a woman acquitted in a high profile kidnapping case, arguing the decision to press charges was reasonable despite a jury’s verdict.
‘Mr Hemp’s’ court ruling shakes up cannabis oil case law
A market stallholder known as ‘Mr Hemp’, who supplied cannabis oil for pain management has been sentenced. The unusual outcome joins a growing body of case law set to change future rulings.
Pedophile priest to face fresh trial
A Northern Rivers priest and ex-police chaplain found guilty of one of three counts of historic child sex abuse offences must return for a second trial, a court has heard.
Johns/Daley Cup: 40+ pics, gallery from the grand final
History was made as the best young footballers in regional NSW battled it out in the Andrew Johns and Laurie Daley Cup grand finals. Check out 40+ photos from the big day.
Sex workers savour last week in ‘sanctuary’ as beloved brothel closes
For the past 12 years, Sasha’s has been more than a brothel, it has been a “safe space”. Now, in a final week of trade before closing its doors, workers have reflected on it being a “women’s sanctuary”.
Johns/Daley Cup: History made in grand final thrillers
There were stunning pieces of skill and full-field tries as history was made in the grand finals of the Andrew Johns and Laurie Daley Cups.
Man acquitted of attempted cop drowning walks on admin fail
A Tweed Shire man who was previously acquitted over the attempted drowning murder of a police officer has walked free on separate matters after an admin cock-up, a court has heard.
Midnight door banging: Friends jag $2.5m lotto windfall
In the middle of the night, a Coffs Harbour woman woke up her lifelong friends, to drag them sleepy-eyed and befuddled to her house, before announcing they had scored a massive lotto windfall.
‘Ignored us’: Cancer patient dies after ED wait
When Ken Baker took his partner, oncology patient Sandra Shipley, to a NSW hospital he expected to get help. Later that night she died.
‘Not listening’: Elders dispute govt engagement over foreshore plans
Aboriginal Elders are demanding to be heard on the Coffs Harbour Jetty Foreshore redevelopment plans as they clash once again with the state government on its consultation process.
Teens on the tools building tiny homes – and big futures
In an inspiring initiative that combines education with community service, students from a Northern Rivers high school have embarked on a project that is as innovative as it is impressive. See the pics.
Grafton sale and auction results, week ending March 30
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Grafton sale and auction results, week ending March 29
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Beanstalk blunder sees sleepy stoner sentenced
Forget the poolside palms — this sleepy stoner had a towering cannabis plant to lay in the shade under that police quite literally sniffed out, leading to his sentencing in court.
Bail-breaker convicted for drugs, weapons, assault
A man who breached his bail conditions has been sentenced after being caught with drugs and weapons and for driving unlicensed in an unregistered red Holden. Here’s what happened in court.
Bodies recovered in bridge plunge double fatality
Two men in their 20s have died and one woman has escaped after a car plunged off a bridge into a body of water in the Northern Rivers. A recovery operation has retrieved their vehicle.
MP pushes for repair over demolition of ‘unusable’ footbridge
The proposed costly demolition of a Coffs Coast pedestrian footbridge closed for close to two years has sparked a challenge in the NSW parliament.
Johns/Daley Cup: Top semi-final talking points
From blistering starts to dramatic endings and damning stats, check out the top talking points from the semi-finals of the Andrew Johns and Laurie Daley Cup.
‘It’s eerie’: Experts’ stark warning on North Coast fish kill
Experts monitoring water quality on the North Coast following a mass fish kill in the wake of Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred have offered a grim outlook as tests continue.
‘No regrets’: TikTok comedian opens up on Chatfield clash
A rising TikTok comedian has hit a nerve by sending up well-known podcaster Abbie Chatfield in several recent online parodies, but says she stands by her style and has “no regrets”.
‘Fabulous’: $10.5M North Coast housing development greenlit
After much debate over the northern rivers’ rising housing crisis, a new residential subdivision to accommodate more than 170 homes has offered a glimmer of hope for prospective homeowners.
Eviction Looms for Pine Street Occupiers: NSW Government seeks Supreme Court intervention
Squatters occupying government-purchased flood buyback homes in Lismore are facing inevitable eviction as the state government pursues a writ of possession in the Supreme Court.
Inside an OnlyFans escort’s small Aussie town tour
An OnlyFans model and escort has revealed all about her second visit to a small town on the NSW Mid-North Coast town, where her online acclaim has seen her double her money with clients.
Four school staff injured after alleged assault
Multiple staff at a northwest NSW school were allegedly injured and police caught in the crossfire after a woman and two children allegedly launched an attack.
Body found in burnt out house
Police have established a crime scene after the body of a man was found in the smouldering remains of a house in Northern NSW. Here’s what we know.
Police probe man’s death on rural property
A 48-year-old man has died after being found unresponsive next to a quad bike on a rural property near Grafton. Police are investigating.
Eighty and Unstoppable: Retired Salesman Takes on World Triathlon
From selling cars to swimming laps, meet the unstoppable octogenarian making waves who’s now diving into his 80s with a splash, training for the World Championship Triathlon in Wollongong.
Johns/Daley Cup: Superhuman try seals stunning comeback
A stunning solo try at the death has booked one side a spot in the decider after a thrilling weekend of semi-final action in the Andrew Johns and Laurie Daley Cups.
Grafton sale and auction results, week ending March 23
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Grafton sale and auction results, week ending March 22
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Beloved family dog killed in dirt bike hit and run
A stroll turned to tragedy for one family after their beloved dog was killed in a hit and run by an off-road dirt bike rider. Now, an angry councillor has warned “it could have been a child”.
Elite private school teacher stood down accused of historic sex assault
A Sunshine Coast music teacher has been arrested after police conducted a search warrant and seized items amid allegations a student was sexually and indecently assaulted at Coffs Harbour and Grafton in the 1990s.
NSW couple shares secret to 70 years of wedded bliss
A dare at a barn dance was all it took for one northern NSW man to be swept off his feet with the woman he still calls the “love of my life”. The couple have shared their secret to a lifetime of love together.
Worst areas for mortgage arrears in NSW
Soaring mortgage costs have pushed thousands of homeowners in NSW to the brink of defaulting on their loans. See who is the hardest hit.
Driving Mr Daisy: Fire tech forks out chunk to be chauffeured after DUI
A fire protection technician has paid up big in a bid to keep his job after a licence suspension for drink driving, where he forked out half his wage to “hire a friend” to chauffeur him to work.
Drunk fool who drove through cyclone flood waters fronts court
They say if it’s flooded, forget it. But it didn’t stop this drink driver who thought it would be a smart idea to cruise through flood waters during Cyclone Alfred, prompting a full-on rescue.
Weed or the wheel, not both: Magistrate
A Mid-North Coast support worker faced a conundrum in court after a magistrate said “if you have a prescription for medicinal cannabis that just means your use is legal” — not that you can drive.
‘It’s dire’: Lismore squatters face council wrath
A Northern Rivers councillor opposed to squatters occupying government-purchased flood buyback homes is pushing for council to turf the squatters out.
Why this cancer kills more men in regional areas
Regional men face a 24 per cent higher death rate from this type of cancer than their metro counterparts as one Coffs Harbour survivor joins the fight to help save more lives.
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