KFC brawl: Man who threw first punch walks free
A jury took less than an hour to return a not guilty verdict for a man accused of using an offensive weapon – a guitar capo – in a wild brawl outside a Northern Rivers KFC restaurant.
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Operation nets Northern NSW thieves, drug offenders
A crime crackdown across the Northern Rivers has seen five charged and 27 infringements issued in Lismore and Goonellabah under Operation Rapina.
‘Under the pump’: Club ends 42-day NRRRL hiatus
Six weeks. 42 days. One club has ended one of the more unusual footy sagas with a gutsy effort in the NRRRL.
Alleged six-hour siege at knifepoint: Accused to fight charges
A Tweed Heads man intends to fight allegations he holed up in a Ballina motel and held a woman and child at knifepoint for six hours as police swarmed the scene.
‘Vulnerable’ pub worker targeted, cop assaulted: Court
A young woman targeted a “vulnerable” pub worker, stole money from a handbag and assaulted a police officer, a court has heard.
Thief jailed after wild crime spree
In a scene ripped straight from Grand Theft Auto, a man has been jailed after a wild crime spree and pursuit, in which he stole tools, destroyed vehicles and rammed a cop car as they pursued him in a stolen Land Cruiser.
Real estate fraudster expected to return from US to face justice
After more than a decade, disgraced former Byron Bay real estate agent Sarah Dougan is still in the US and has lost an appeal to be sentenced remotely. Now, she may be finally be brought to justice.
Co-accused in alleged unsecured load road death backflips on plea
Almost four years on from the tragic death of Martin Stait – killed when a load of allegedly unsecured fencing collided with his car – one co-accused has changed his plea to a manslaughter charge at the eleventh hour.
NRRRL: Tries galore as club breaks two-decade drought
After a couple of near misses, one club has sensationally broken a two-decade drought in the NRRRL.
‘Un-Australian’: Alleged Taree flood looters caught in the act
Two men have faced court charged with looting in the wake of the deadly, record-breaking floods that have devastated communities on the Mid-North Coast. Get the latest from court.
Family mourns loss of dedicated nurse, father
A Northern Rivers dad who died unexpectedly at the age of 51 is being remembered as a selfless nurse whose “love for his family never wavered” as his passing leaves “an aching hole” in the hearts of his loved ones.
Lismore sale and auction results, week ending May 25
Banora Point proved to be a hot market last week with seven properties selling for a total value of $9.1 million. See the latest auction and sales results.
Lismore sale and auction results, week ending May 24
Lismore recorded 24 property sales over a million dollars last week, the latest auction and sales results reveal.
Missing motorcyclist found after grave flood fears
A young motorcyclist on his way back home to Newcastle from Coffs Harbour has been found safe and well after his family feared he went missing in floodwaters.
Coward jailed after publicly bashing partner
A cowardly man has been jailed after he convinced his new partner to move to Nimbin with him before bashing her in the street.
‘Top notch bloke’s’ last heroic act before flood death
Tributes are flowing for “legendary” Moto farmer David Knowles – the first identified victim of the Mid-North Coast flood disaster – as his last heroic act before his death has been revealed.
Realtor to fight child abuse allegations at trial
A Northern Rivers realtor has pleaded guilty to sending indecent content to a child however denies claims he repeatedly sexually touched the child. Here is the latest.
Warrant issued after hoon’s 200km/h cop chase on north coast
A warrant has been issued for a 20-year-old Northern NSW man who took police on a 200km/h police pursuit over the Easter long weekend.
Watch: Dramatic rescues from raging floodwaters
Dramatic footage shows the moments residents were winched to safety from record-breaking floodwaters on the state’s Mid-North Coast. Watch it here.
NRRRL: Premiers snap losing streak with total shutout
The defending premiers have helped get their shaky start to the season back on track with an emphatic victory during round five of the NRRRL.
‘Very sad day’: Pine St squatters to be given the boot
After a dramatic standoff lasting several months, squatters occupying flood impacted government buyback homes in the Northern Rivers have been given their marching orders.
$312m solar farm’s bright future in northern NSW
With an estimated 215,000 solar panels cranking out a generating capacity of 90 megawatts, here’s what the $312 million Summerville Solar Farm will mean for the Richmond Valley.
Four face trial over fatal fencing wire crash
The trial against four men alleged to be at the centre of a horror crash that claimed the life of father-of-two Martin Stait near Grafton is underway after four years.
One dead, one seriously injured in horror head on crash
One man is dead and another has been rushed to hospital in a serious condition after a head-on crash near Lismore. Here’s the latest.
Teen dies after car crashes into tree on NSW’s north coast
A teen has tragically lost his life on a rural North Coast road after his car crashed into a tree. Here’s the latest.
Lismore sale and auction results, week ending May 18
Lismore recorded 14 property sales over a million dollars last week, the latest auction and sales results reveal.
Lismore sale and auction results, week ending May 17
Lismore recorded 14 property sales over a million dollars last week, the latest auction and sales results reveal.
Diazepam, roids, meth: Man in court after border drug bust
A man has fronted court after police allegedly uncovered a haul of illicit drugs – including vials of steroids and 1000 diazepam tablets – at his home on the Qld-NSW border.
Alleged “security” man in one-tonne coke bust tries for bail
A co-accused tasked with “security” duties in an alleged $600m cocaine delivery was caught on CCTV driving the vessel before the sting at sea and later found by police in a car loaded with jerry cans full of fuel.
Woman who went viral in cop arrest meltdown vid in court – again
A woman whose wild arrest footage went viral has fronted court again for the second time this month – this time facing allegations she obtained the details of a police officer and stalked them.
Kitted-up van: Alleged coke gang’s ‘onshore co-ordinator’ in court
Fresh details have emerged about a one-tonne cocaine bust, where an accused “onshore co-ordinator” allegedly drove a white van with trolleys large enough to carry the $623m worth of the drug.
NRRRL: Star echoes Latrell with epic play
Just two days after Latrell Mitchell stunned the NRL with a brilliant play, one NRRRL star matched his efforts with an epic moment.
NRRRL: Heavyweights clash in smash and grab job
Two heavyweights have clashed in a bruising NRRRL contest, with the victors turning away set after set in a classic smash and grab job.
Lismore sale and auction results, week ending May 11
Goonellabah proved to be a hot market last week with six properties selling for a total value of $3.9 million. See the latest auction and sales results.
Lismore sale and auction results, week ending May 10
Lismore recorded 36 property sales over a million dollars last week, the latest auction and sales results reveal.
Man allegedly rams cop car during wild rural pursuit
A Northern Rivers man allegedly stole thousands of dollars worth of tools before damaging vehicles and ramming a cop car during a wild rural pursuit before police allegedly found ammunition in a stolen car.
Duo allegedly stole man’s wallet before spending spree
A pair have fronted court after they allegedly nicked a man’s wallet before going on a spending spree at a Lismore shopping centre to stock up on smokes and food.
How $264m regional hospital upgrade will look
The $263.8m Grafton Base Hospital redevelopment will enhance regional health services with a new building, expanded facilities, improved access, and culturally inclusive landscaping. Here is a peek at how it will look.
‘Little hottie’: Artist walks after court hears of ‘hideous’ online chat
A Northern Rivers artist who told a pedophile after watching child abuse material it was “another example of why boys are made for this” has walked free on a suspended jail sentence. Warning: Graphic.
NRRRL: Decade-long hoodoo broken with stunning upset
The unpredictable start to the NRRRL season has continued as Casino snapped a decade-long hoodoo with a stunning win.
Boat theft accused to fight charges
A Clarence Valley man accused of stealing two boats, two motors and a box trailer, and who was allegedly found with a gun and a knife during his arrest, plans to fight the charges.
6800 files: ‘Depraved’ ex-Telstra worker jailed over vile content
A “depraved” former Telstra worker who told another he “should do some babysitting” before transmitting vile child abuse material will be eligible for parole in just eight months. Warning: Graphic.
Lismore sale and auction results, week ending May 3
Lismore recorded 17 property sales over a million dollars last week, the latest auction and sales results reveal.
Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned: Angry ex-gf’s road terror
A woman who slammed into her ex-boyfriend’s new flame’s car, before the victim was then pushed out of the way of the oncoming vehicle, has narrowly avoided being sent to prison.
Prison guard gun rules set for overhaul after Indigenous inmate fatally shot
The ability for prison guards to use firearms is being overhauled in response to the shooting death of an unarmed Indigenous man who was killed while trying to make an escape from custody.
Squatters stoush in supreme court
The fate of squatters in Lismore and Mullumbimby, may rest on the shoulders of two people who will face off against the NSW Reconstruction Authority in a legal battle to possess the flood-hit buyback properties.
NRRRL: Big guns shine in superstar shootout
Two of the competition’s biggest stars have put on stunning performances during a superstar shootout in round three of the NRRRL.
North Coast realtor to fight child abuse charges
A Lismore real estate agent will fight allegations he intentionally sexually touched a child, and used a carriage service to procure a child for sexual activity and send indecent material.
Man escapes alleged attempted robbery in pub
A Richmond Valley man allegedly chased another man into a pub after trying steal his motorbike, leaving empty-handed, then stealing prescription medication from another house.
NRRRL: Sin bin madness, monster dropout changes game
It’s not often that a line dropout changes the course of a game, but that’s exactly what happened during round three of the NRRRL.
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