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.
Community
‘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.
Students tackle cost of living, global warming in ‘wicked’ challenge
Year 6 students from two northern NSW public schools are jetting off to Sydney for the challenge of a lifetime – which if solved, could fix a slew of worldwide problems.
136 years: Country show reveals new attractions, events
New rides, woodchop championships and a well known Lismore photographer’s exhibition are among a “spectacular” list of attractions for the esteemed country show, now in its 136th year.
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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.
Supermarket worker, shoppers take down brazen ciggie thief
A Tweed man with a history of property crime was taken to ground by a store manager and others as a daylight Coles supermarket cigarette raid went belly up on the North Coast.
’Finally seen sense’: Crucial levee fix to safeguard lives, properties
Northern Rivers residents campaigned tirelessly for important infrastructure safeguarding vast areas of farmland to be fixed pronto after the record 2022 floods – now they’re finally celebrating a win.
‘Load of BS’: Lights out for thousands in mass outage
Politicians have demanded electricity operators take responsibility for a mass unplanned power outage across the state’s north overnight which saw more than 24,000 homes plunged into darkness. Here is what happened.
New fish and chippo to catch punters hook, line and sinker
Lismore has reeled in the catch of a day with a new fish and chip shop opening this week on the former site of a fading fast food giant. Here’s the full scale of what’s on offer.
‘Warms my heart’: Mateship kid’s book a hit with young flood battlers
A Northern Rivers preschool smashed by the 2022 floods has been given a much-needed boost with a bespoke children’s book produced by a Central Coast teacher, with help from her young students, more than 630km away.
Residents rally against council paving paradise for parking lot
A Northern Rivers council aired plans to axe a patch of iconic Norfolk Island pines for carparking spots, drawing the ire of some in the community. Here’s how the situation has resolved.
‘Spaceship has landed’: Byron council defends lighting upgrade
Long-awaited new field lighting has stirred up residents of Bangalow, Byron Shire – some jesting the lighting could even be seen from space and bats “banded together and bought a coffee machine”.
Kyogle council’s ‘community first’ budget
The winners of Kyogle’s “well-rounded” council budget have been revealed, with some major boons for the community. See what’s included.
’Game changer’: Northern Rivers Rail Trail on track to completion
Two North Coast councils have joined forces to fast-track the completion of the long-awaited Northern Rivers Rail Trail.
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