Bush telegraph to go hi-tech as Telstra tests texting with Starlink
The nation’s largest telco is working with Elon Musk’s Starlink to allow rural Australian customers in isolated areas to send text messages via satellites.
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Minister makes call on push to overhaul ‘draconian’ daylight savings
The NSW Government has shot down calls for an overhaul of daylight savings after hundreds of residents signed a petition calling for changes to the “draconian” system.
Samurai sword owner threatens to behead woman
A samurai sword owner threatened to chop a woman’s head off and set fire to his former partner’s home, less than two years after he tried to burn down a Lismore councillor’s door.
Mum in ‘unique dress’ allegedly sets car ablaze while owner at dinner
A mother of five has applied for bail after police allege she set a car on fire while its owner attended an annual women’s dinner in northern NSW. Here’s what happened in court.
From cells to care: Grafton Gaol’s transformation begins
From a place of confinement to a place of care: Grafton’s historic gaol is set to be reimagined with new developments taking it two steps forward to support the Clarence Valley’s growing health needs.
‘Bloody heartbreaking’: Bowlo’s greens poisoned in vile attack
Police are investigating after “poison” filled water balloons were thrown onto a bowling club’s greens on the North Coast while patrons – including children, were nearby. Here’s what we know.
Gone fishing: Mann River park hits market at $4M
After a decade of welcoming visitors, anglers and wilderness adventurers, the owners of the Mann River Caravan Park are ready to cast off on their next adventure, putting the Jackadgery property on the market for seven-figure fee.
‘Life-changing’: How high school students can ‘earn and learn’
A growing focus on school-based apprenticeships is transforming pathways for students at a northern NSW public school, giving them a head start in careers ranging from beekeeping and aged care to real estate and decorating.
‘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.
Cops allegedly seize $3m worth of smokes, vapes in truck stop
Police have allegedly uncovered millions of dollars worth of illegal cigarettes and vapes bound for the black market after they pulled over a speeding truck on the nation’s number one highway.
Teen trio allegedly steal petrol for pinched car before wild chase
Three teenagers have been charged after allegedly speeding at up to 70km/h above the limit in a stolen car during a dangerous police chase in northern NSW.
Body found in submerged car in creek after crash
Police have found the body of a Queensland man, who had been missing since Christmas Day, in a partially submerged car following one of two fatal crashes in northern NSW.
Improved safety measures for harbour with tragic track record
Safety measures will be bolstered at a parkland popular with families on the Qld-NSW border after three bodies were found in recent years. Here’s what’s happening.
Brothers accused of Caboolture woman’s murder fled to NSW, police allege
A pair of brothers wanted over the alleged murder of a Caboolture woman are believed to have crossed the border and travelled as far south as Kempsey, police say.
‘Lovely man’: Outpouring of love for former North Coast identity
Graeme “Cookie” Cook remembered as a “lovely man” and much loved member of North Coast community. Read the tributes.
Twin boys, two baby girls first North Coast bubs of 2025
Two boys and two girls are the perfect balance as the first born bubs on the North Coast for 2025. Hear their delighted parents’ stories.
The stories that shaped northern NSW in 2024
From developments, the relocation of flood-battered cottages and horrific crashes to ag expos, the reopening of sporting facilities and a celebration of northern NSW’s best and brightest, here are the moments that made 2024.
Check out the latest on Lismore roads
The daily commute is better with a little planning. Here’s some roads it might be best to avoid today
Check out the latest on Lismore roads
The daily commute is better with a little planning. Here’s some roads it might be best to avoid today
Everybody appearing at Lismore Local Court, Monday, January 13
Here is a list of matters listed at Lismore Local Court on Monday.
Lismore sale and auction results, week ending January 11
Lismore recorded nine property sales over a million dollars last week, the latest auction and sales results reveal.
Traffic chaos after pedestrian killed in truck collision south of Sydney
A pedestrian has died after a truck struck him on a motorway south of Sydney, causing a major build-up of traffic.
Approved: Retail precinct set for rapidly growing commercial district
A south coast town’s rapidly growing commercial district is set to grow even larger, with a regional council approving the construction of another retail precinct. Here are the plans.
‘Vibrant soul’: Tragedy after man, 22, drowns on New Year holiday
Family and friends are grieving the death of a man who was known for bringing joy to “everyone around him” after he drowned during a New Year’s trip to Newcastle with friends.
Grieving mum’s mission to educate nation on rare cancer
A grieving mother, desperate to honour her late daughter’s wish, is forging ahead with the goal of teaching Aussies about the cruel and rare cancer that killed the 22-year-old. Here’s how.
New ‘eco-village’ greenlit for Northern Rivers
After three years of planning, the Afterlee Ecovillage has received approval from Kyogle Council, bringing an intriguing development to the community of Kyogle.
Flood battered nursing home reborn as crisis accommodation
A former Lismore nursing home, where aged care residents were rescued from the second floor in the 2022 floods, will soon be reborn as crisis accommodation.
Cardboard homes pitched for post-disaster housing
A Northern Rivers university is pushing to use waste cardboard and timber materials to create high-quality temporary homes after natural disasters like the record floods two years ago.
Swanky housing project goes ahead in coastal tourist town
A three-storey shop-top housing development has been given the green light in a popular tourist town on the state’s north coast. See the plans.
How AUKUS is creating big waves on the ground
There are billions earmarked to be spent, and this Perth-based engineer is among those on the front lines of a defence revolution.
Burning cash: Star’s future can be counted in months
New boss Steve McCann has his work cut out to come up with a deal to save the casino. But he is fast running out of options.
Are we there yet? Howard Marks revisits bubble.com warning
A quarter of a century after predicting the dot.com crash, influential US billionaire investor Howard Marks sees some worrying signs returning to shares.
Behind Nvidia’s plan to control the new industrial revolution
Jensen Huang is betting Nvidia’s future is far bigger than the chips powering today’s AI boom.
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