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Fisherman who drowned is buried beside his son
The wife of a keen fisherman who disappeared while on a trip to Boondooma Dam has reached out to the community following the five-day search that ended in the tragic discovery of his body.
Truck driver jailed after fencing crash tragedy
A truck driver has been jailed for manslaughter after a court found he had failed to ensure a load of fencing that fell and tragically caused the death of a north coast father-of-two.
Infant attempted murder accused fronts court
A man has faced court after allegedly attempting to kill a 17-month old girl in a horror northern NSW crash on a remote back road. Here’s the latest.
Hand cut off: Machete attack accused fronts court for first time
A man accused of a brutal machete attack which allegedly resulted in the victim’s hand being cut off has appeared in court for the first time after he was deemed too unwell to consent to a forensics procedure.
Memorial vandals’ phallic joke anything but funny
Parts of a large war memorial in the main street of a Mid-North Coast town were broken and removed days before Anzac Day, including the lone soldier’s gun which a woman put down her pants and “jokingly indicated it was a penis”.
NRRRL: Late winner, masterclass shake up finals race
A clutch play at the death and a playmaking masterclass from one of the competition’s biggest names has given a couple of teams a big boost in the race for the NRRRL top six.
‘Dripping in petrol’: Teen biker, minibus collision horror
A daily motorbike ride turned into tragedy for Tamworth teenager Kobi Murray when he collided with a minibus, changing his life in an instant. Two surgeries in, his battle is far from over.
Lismore sale and auction results, week ending July 13
Lismore recorded 26 property sales over a million dollars last week, the latest auction and sales results reveal.
Man charged with attempted murder after crash with toddler
A 23-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder and multiple domestic violence offences after crashing a car with a 17-month-old girl inside in northern NSW.
Lismore sale and auction results, week ending July 12
Lismore recorded 26 property sales over a million dollars last week, the latest auction and sales results reveal.
Missing surfer paddled out to remote island, authorities reveal
A surfer who made headlines across the world after becoming stranded on a remote uninhabited island 13km off the northern NSW coast actually paddled there and was not sucked out to sea by a rip, authorities believe.
Curfew for woman on psychedelic drug supply charges
A 51-year-old Mid-North Coast woman on a long list of firearms and large-scale psychedelic drug supply charges has been granted strict bail after spending months in custody.
Missing teen surfer miraculously found alive 13km away on island
A father is elated after his teen son, who failed to return home from a surf, was found alive and well 18 hours later – and more than 13km out to sea – on a remote island off the northern NSW coast in a “one in a million miracle”.
Fire service fraudster in bid for reprieve
A former NSW volunteer fire brigade secretary and treasurer is seeking a mental health application after pleading guilty to embezzling more than $38,000 from her organisation for personal use.
Man dies, woman injured in north coast unit fire
A man who sustained severe burns has since perished from his injuries and a woman was also injured in a blaze in the state’s north on Monday. Here is what’s known.
Viral pic of snake in loo unleashes reaction flush with delight, disgust
From the horrified to the hilarious, a shot of a python stuck in a toilet has generated a huge response from readers transfixed about its unorthodox habitat.
Hunt on for brazen car thief after court no-show
The hunt for a Tweed Shire woman who led police on two dramatic chases after allegedly stealing a car from a mother while she prepared to get her child in the vehicle is under way.
Big hits, huge grabs: Top shots from the NRRRL
There was plenty of heavy contact and some spectacular trysaving moments during round 11 of the NRRRL. Check out some of the best shots.
‘Nobody had stopped’: Sister recounts fatal fencing crash
Tears flowed in a NSW court as the family of a motorist who tragically died after he was hit by fencing falling from a heavy vehicle recounted their agony over his death.
NRRRL: Top-40 players of the season so far
From big-name recruits to unsung heroes and surprise packets, check out which players have starred so far in the 2025 NRRRL season.
$18m bridge project to improve flood evacuation routes
A multi-million dollar bridge project providing better evacuation routes for flood-prone communities in the NSW northern rivers will be complete by the year’s end. SEE THE PICTURES.
NRRRL: Top-six spot up for grabs in thriller
A spot in the top six was up for grabs as a late try sealed a crucial win in the NRRRL.
‘Wasn’t me’: child abuse material accused to claim at trial
A Mid-North Coast man will claim the child abuse material charges laid against him are a case of mistaken identity. A trial date has now been set, where he will defend the charges.
Man guilty of lover’s manslaughter in laneway bashing death
A Northern Rivers man has been convicted of manslaughter after a violent assault led to his lover’s death in a lonely laneway.
Lismore sale and auction results, week ending July 6
Lismore recorded 23 property sales over a million dollars last week, the latest auction and sales results reveal.
Pedestrian dead after being struck by vehicle in Northern Rivers
A man in his 60s has died after being hit by a vehicle in the state’s far north on Sunday. Here is what we know.
Lismore sale and auction results, week ending July 5
Lismore recorded 23 property sales over a million dollars last week, the latest auction and sales results reveal.
Mum sentenced over crash death of ‘passionate’ teacher
A young Gold Coast mum on meth and cannabis who crashed into and killed an 80-year-old former teacher and grandma described by her son as a “passionate educator” near the Qld-NSW border has been sentenced.
Trial set for alleged pedophile mechanic
A trial date has been set for a NSW mechanic accused of a number of serious historical child abuse offences – including sex with a child under the age of 10 – as his defence told the court his mental state would impede his ability to instruct a lawyer.
Former cultural dancer jailed for arson attack
A former Indigenous cultural dancer who torched a man’s government housing unit then chased him with a crowbar will now mull over his actions behind bars.
Woman sentenced after unit visit results in ex boyfriend’s death
A homeless Northern Rivers woman who breached an apprehended violence order by taking a fellow itinerant man to her ex-partner’s unit – resulting in his death – has escaped jail.
Siege accused to fight allegations in trial
A Tweed Heads man will go to trial to fight allegations he holed up in a Ballina motel and held a woman and child at knifepoint for six hours.
6100+ ‘temporary’ classrooms, canteens, toilets in NSW schools
More than 90 NSW schools have squeezed more demountables onto their playgrounds in the past year alone. FIND OUT how many “temporary” classrooms, canteens and toilets your school has.
Mum clings to bonnet trying to stop car thief: Cops
A Mullumbimby mother preparing to get her child into her car clung to the bonnet of her car as a woman tried to steal it, police allege.
NRRRL: Mid-season revival continues in GF rematch
After struggling earlier in the season, the NRRRL premiers have shown signs that they’re getting back to their best with a crucial win in a grand final rematch.
Manhunt after police car rammed, sparking pursuit
Police are hunting for a driver involved in a shocking pursuit during which a police car was rammed in a northern rivers suburb.
Lismore sale and auction results, week ending June 29
Lismore recorded 33 property sales over a million dollars last week, the latest auction and sales results reveal.
Lismore sale and auction results, week ending June 28
Lismore recorded 33 property sales over a million dollars last week, the latest auction and sales results reveal.
Police search for ute driver who allegedly tried to pick up kids
Police are searching for a mystery ute driver who allegedly approached two children in the Northern Rivers region and fled when they called for a family member.
From grief to joy: fatherhood a new dawn for Pete Murray
From heartbreak to happiness, Australian songwriter Pete Murray has revealed how the tragic loss of his father at 18 influenced his music and how fatherhood has brought new inspiration.
Trial climax: ‘Bashing the hell out of his woman’ or medical episode?
Despite a lengthy murder trial drawing to a close on Friday over the alleged brutal bashing death of a woman in a Ballina laneway, the Crown and defence were still at odds on a number of glaring issues.
Horseplay: Man who had sex with pet mare sentenced
A man now living on the Qld-NSW border who sexually assaulted his pet horse on multiple occasions at a Bega Valley farm, has been sentenced for the disturbing offending. See the video.
Man, woman critical after Northern Rivers crash between car and ute
Two people remain in a critical condition following a crash between a car and ute in the Northern Rivers region, as police appeal for information.
Two men charged over shopping centre smash-and-grab spree
Two men have been charged over a smash-and-grab spree at a Northern Rivers shopping centre. Here’s the latest.
See the plans: $3m project to tackle homelessness crisis
Lismore is set to receive a significant boost in its efforts to address homelessness with the proposed transformation of a former residential care facility into temporary supported accommodation.
‘We’ll kill you’: Baker’s alleged metal chair attack on man
A Northern Territory baker allegedly threw a metal chair at a man and threatened to kill him near Lismore. Here’s the details from court.
Revealed: How much childcare costs in your suburb
Households in nearly 20 suburbs across NSW are forking out thousands on childcare every week. See the full list and who’s paying the most.
‘A turning point for us’: Seagulls starting to believe
After a tough start to the season, the competition newcomers have surged up the ladder as they eye off a spot in the NRRRL top six.
Tensions rise in Northern Rivers murder trial over cause of death
Two forensic pathologists in the murder trial of Robert Karl Huber have gone head to head in relation to their opinions on the cause of death for alleged bashing victim Lindy Lucena.
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