‘Beyond excited’: Schools back in session after flood nightmare
Years after the devastating Northern Rivers floods, three schools have finally re-opened their doors, with staff, students and parents elated.
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‘Anxious wait’: Greens stare down Labor in battle for Byron
Byron mayoral candidates from Labor and the Greens are racing for the title as sitting mayor Michael Lyon has fallen short amid a desperate fight to clear his name. Here’s the latest.
Woman’s wheelchair stolen in brazen burglary
A Northern Rivers woman living with a spinal injury has been left devastated after a callous crook broke into her home and stole not only her car – but her wheelchair too.
‘Still learning’: Stalwart of historic Northern Rivers school honoured
Fred Hoskins, 90, is an inspiration. The former Lifeline counsellor, boilermaker and more has encouraged generations of children after he “made the journey” to class “on horseback back in 1940”.
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Massive Northern Rivers build-to rent project taking shape
Plans for a pilot 50 apartment state government backed build-to-rent project in the Northern Rivers have been revealed. See what’s in the works.
Rescue boat windfall in wake of heroic flood relief efforts
A Northern Rivers surf life saving club which used inflatable rescue boats to go above and beyond in the record 2022 floods has taken home a prized new vessel in a Gold Coast competition.
‘Buffer trauma’: Cute post office program a hit with schoolchildren
A former behavioural scientist who now owns a key northern NSW post office has launched a “campaign of kindness” to build connections between school students and the elderly in care. Find out more.
‘Urban sprawl’ hits hard as North Coast wildlife hospital visits surge
Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital has been tackling a massive surge in hospitalisations, with “urban sprawl” named as the biggest threat vulnerable native animals are facing. Find out more.
Class in session: Flood smashed school greenlit for rebuild
A northern NSW public school hit hard in the devastating 2022 floods has been given approval to rebuild, making the dreams of its students to “return home” come true. Here’s the details.
Northern Rivers council’s drinking water reservoirs cash splash
A Northern Rivers council is undertaking important repairs to two of many water reservoirs critical for water security. Find out more about the project.
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.
Emergency services race to nasty van rollover near Lismore
A van has rolled in a single-vehicle crash near Lismore in the north of the state. Here’s what happened.
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.
Cop, wanted man wounded in wild chase
In a scene reminiscent of a Hollywood flick, a wild police pursuit in the state’s north saw one officer end up with a badly slashed arm and a wanted man falling from a roof and breaking a leg.
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