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.
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‘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.
‘Cohesive coastal character’: $21m seaside townhouses planned
Twenty-five new stylish townhouses with ocean views are on the table for a small North Coast town.
‘Equivalent of an aneurysm’: Affordable housing plan poo-pooed
A controversial housing development in hippie Mullumbimby has been labelled the “equivalent of an aneurysm”, with questions raised about its impact on the local sewer system as the proposal divides opinion in northern NSW.
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‘Huge’: Community rallies for essential medical gear
A North Coast community institution continues to forge on for the betterment of its constituents to eye yet another prized addition to the local area health district’s arsenal. See what they’re up to.
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.
‘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.
Volunteers cheer boost for beloved community garden
A dedicated group of volunteers helping to grow hope and healing in Lismore on the back of the record 2022 floods has been given a cash injection for a thriving community garden.
Bug man’s bittersweet fire ant warning amid award nod
He was just honoured as one of the nation’s most important contributors to insect science, but like the deadly fire ant, will not stop his mission – and warns of a doomsday scenario if we don’t all take note.
Richmond Valley bolsters flood protection
Residents in the Richmond Valley who copped the brunt of the 2022 floods can breathe a little lighter after Rous County Council took a positive step forward in mitigating damage across the region.
‘Boutique’ Byron childcare centre features Zen garden, full-time chef
A much-needed new childcare centre featuring a Zen garden for weekly yoga, a bird aviary, full-time chef and Japanese lessons is due to open near Byron Bay. Find out more.
Fishers scooped up after trawler trouble off Lennox
Marine Rescue NSW volunteers from Ballina have saved two anglers after their fishing trawler quickly filled with water and sunk near Lennox Head in the Northern Rivers.
Driver argues ‘Covid-induced blackout’ caused fatal crash
A Northern Rivers driver charged over the car crash death of a farmer on a major highway now has to find new lawyers just weeks away from trial.
‘Refreshing’: Byron council more diverse than ever
For the first time, there are more women on Byron Shire Council than men, with mayor Sarah Ndiaye saying the gender diversity would have positive impacts on decision making in the community.
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