Northern Rivers sees second measles alert in nine days
Northern NSW health authorities have released a second alert for measles after reports a close contact of an infected person contracted the highly contagious disease.
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Ground ‘covered in junkie needles’ ahead of kids sporting event
Several syringes have been found strewn across the grass near a major international sports stadium in the lead-up to one of the state’s biggest junior sporting events of the year.
Named: Man accused of bludgeoning grandfather to death
A homeless 66-year-old man who allegedly bludgeoned a beloved Coffs grandfather to death with a steel pole has faced court, as police try to track down a murder weapon. See the video.
No fangks: Homeowner’s slippery scare after deadly find
To some, this may look like the nursery from hell. But a Tweed snake catcher who found a deadly mama brown and 17 of her highly venomous bubs in a suburban home was on a rescue mission.
Commuter chaos as three rushed to hospital after serious crash
A nasty collision on a major thoroughfare near Grafton closed roads and forced a ferry to peak capacity as paramedics rushed an elderly woman to hospital with serious head injuries.
Northern Rivers council axes public access
After several motions stating local communities were being cut from a fair and democratic process, a Northern Rivers council has voted to severely limit public access and question time in its meetings.
‘Fearful, fed up’: Veteran launches community security patrol
Residential security patrols have been launched in the Northern Rivers after inundating pleas from “scared and angry” residents facing break-ins, repeat burglaries and tactics like doorknocking to target the vulnerable.
Johns/Daley Cup: The top talking points from round 2
From attacking clinics to individual masterclasses and even more comebacks, check out the top talking points from round two of the Andrew Johns and Laurie Daley Cups.
‘No excuses’: Court hears callous killer knew what he was doing
A sentence hearing for an itinerant, who has pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of a man who had welcomed him into his house for a drink, has questioned the killer’s tears of remorse.
Man under guard after being tasered on North Coast
Crews from multiple police districts have attended a property in the Tweed Shire where two officers sustained cuts during an alleged altercation with a 54-year-old man.
‘Brutally bashed, murdered’: Homicide probe into grandfather’s death
Detectives are now treating a missing man’s death as a homicide after the Coffs Harbour grandfather who had fallen on hard times was “brutally bashed and murdered”, police say.
‘Enormous reputational damage’: Council evicts its own museum
A Northern Rivers council wanting to better manage their assets has reneged on an agreed lease to allow its museum to return – leaving the organisation homeless and precious artefacts sitting idly in shipping containers.
‘Bashed this c**t’: Killer admits brutal blows before man’s death
A homeless disability pensioner has admitted boasting about bashing and kicking a new drinking buddy who had welcomed him into his home for an overnight session before leaving him injured on a couch to die.
Last call, Roxanne: Beloved brothel to close
A beloved Northern NSW brothel will see its beds stripped and doors shut after “crippling” rent costs and “an industry downturn”, with the venue’s “lovely ladies welcoming visitors right up until the last bell”.
Seaside spat: Free campers ordered to pack up and prance on
Free-campers at a popular northern NSW beach have sprayed investigators after receiving a one-month notice to pack up their “unauthorised” dwellings and leave. See the wild video.
WATCH: Moment man with baseball bat turns on kids
Wild footage has emerged of a northern NSW man armed with a baseball bat charging towards two young boys on e-bikes, with one screaming “trying to hit little kids are ya?” See the video.
Flying, falling and feminism: Hilarious duo redefine womanhood
From trapeze tumbles to feminist triumphs, this “sassy, honest and funny as f–k” duo are fearless post-menopausal cabaret circus performers flipping the script on age, gender – and how to take a wee.
Legal costs awarded to crash death accused after trial delayed
A man claiming he suffered a covid blackout behind the wheel before the road death of a northern NSW farmer has been awarded legal costs due to ongoing delays ahead of his trial.
Johns/Daley Cup: Top-10 performers from round one
There were matchwinning halves and destructive backrowers. See who were the top-10 stars during round one of the Andrew Johns and Laurie Daley Cup.
Woman, boy charged over Aldi TV smash and grab
A woman and a teen boy have been charged in relation to a smash and grab break in at a Northern Rivers Aldi. Here’s what we know.
Johns/Daley Cup: Top-10 talking points from round one
There were fast starts, epic comebacks and telepathic connections. Check out the top-10 talking points from round one of the Andrew Johns and Laurie Daley Cups.
Unlicensed driver back on streets after police pursuit
A young woman found hiding in a Northern Rivers paddock after a police pursuit remains on bail after pleading guilty to four of six offences.
Female powerhouse: Two coastal women on track for top gong
Two regional NSW women have joined a chorus of 30 inspirational women and girls from across the state who have made the final cut for the 2025 Women of the Year Awards.
North Coast cop crackdown on serious property crime
A strategic crackdown across multiple police districts is continuing across the North Coast where officers are tackling serious property crime under Strike Force Imperium. Here’s what’s happening.
School evacuated after ‘bomb’ threat
An elite school on the Qld-NSW border has been evacuated after a “bomb” threat, causing panicked parents to slam the incident as “not funny, not clever – and not entertainment”.
Health officials warn of measles outbreak in Northern Rivers
Health officials have issued a measles alert following reports of an infected person attending several locations in this busy Northern NSW township.
Alleged family home arsonist to undergo forensic tests
A northern NSW man who police say was seen jumping from a window of a home he is alleged to have set on fire must now endure an invasive forensic procedure behind bars.
Thieves steal TVs, items in brazen smash and grab burglary
A North Coast supermarket was targeted in a brazen burglary, leaving the retailer to board up its front door and window.
Donated medical gear a lifeline for mums and bubs
Clarence Valley mums and bubs have been given a helping hand with the generous donation of essential medical equipment for their local hospital.
From drab to fab: Four flood battered schools reopen in style
Students in the Tweed Shire will have more than a fresh start at school this year when they return to refurbished classrooms, new facilities and play areas.
‘Genuine superstar’: 14-year-old stars in first grade rout
One of the brightest prospects in NSW cricket has continued his stunning rise with a brilliant performance in first grade cricket.
‘Ambitious project’: Norpa vision for new home
Powerhouse performing arts organisation Norpa has revealed an exciting and ambitious project to establish a permanent new home in Lismore. Here is what’s happening.
Business powerhouse: Coffs leads nation in business lending
New data shows the bustling regional hotspot of Coffs Harbour is leaving metro and regional rivals in the dust as they set the pace for a business lending boom. See how other regions compare.
Woman charged over North Coast crash death of passenger
Police have charged a female driver involved in a horrific head-on crash near Ballina in November where a passenger died a week later. Here is what we know.
Hey Siri: Wannabe crook busted by basic app after church theft
An inept Northern Rivers thief who broke into a church has been foiled by the most basic of phone apps. Here’s what happened in court.
Eleventh hour call in brutal bashing murder trial
A man accused of the brutal bashing death of Ballina man Steven Hadley Ponton has admitted to killing him moments before a three week trial was due to begin. Here’s what happened.
Police probe launched after boy badly injured in alleged pursuit
A critical incident investigation is underway after a boy was seriously injured during an alleged police pursuit in the Northern Rivers. Here’s what we know.
Pair busted after alleged pursuit followed by crash
A 33-year-old Kempsey man and a 25-year-old Kempsey woman remain in custody on remand after being charged with alleged property and driving offences following pursuit and crash on the Mid-North Coast.
Pair in court after dog killed in alleged police pursuit through paddock
A man remains locked up and a woman has been released on bail following an alleged police pursuit through a Northern NSW paddock which resulted in the death of a dog.
Stink heaped on proposed North Coast landfill site
A quarry is among a slew of sites a Northern Rivers council has earmarked as possible future landfill zones but some residents are kicking up a stink about the proposals. Here’s what’s happening.
Dog killed, pair arrested in paddock after dramatic police chase
A dog was killed and two people arrested after they were accused of hiding from police in a paddock following a pursuit in the state’s north.
Australia Day tragedy as family home gutted by inferno
A long-awaited night off from five kids quickly turned to tragedy for a couple when they woke to the sound of hissing gas in the early hours of Australia Day before their family home burst into flames.
Everyday heroes: Regional NSW residents land Oz Day honours
Not all heroes wear capes – and it couldn’t be more true for these everyday champions from Regional New South Wales who have been honoured this Australia Day. See the full list.
Cycleway spinning toward completion
Northern NSW residents are set to benefit from a new cycleway connecting three villages and making it safer to get about on a pushy. Here’s what’s in store.
‘Mini cyclone’: Clean-up underway after wild storm smashes Gold Coast
Council crews and the SES are working to clear up after more than 150 calls for help following a wild storm that battered the southern Gold Coast and Tweed Heads on Thursday.
Police storm home over alleged stolen car, e-scooter crash
Police have stormed a home and a man has been bitten by a police dog following a crash on the Gold Coast involving an alleged stolen car. Read what happened.
Pastor found dead after ute swept away in raging NSW floods
A beloved and “charismatic” Brisbane pastor has been found dead after his ute was washed away in raging floodwaters in northern NSW, with his son issuing a heartfelt tribute for his dad.
Why sovereign citizens pose a serious threat to family courts
A leading law expert has warned of “dangerous consequences” when sovereign citizens – who believe the law doesn’t apply to them – state they’re not bound by family court orders.
Community rallies around ‘selfless’ family after horror house fire
The Tweed community is rallying around a “selfless” family after their home was tragically burned to the ground amid the recent storms, leaving them with nothing but the clothes on their backs.
Desperate search after storm havoc
A desperate search has been launched after a car was swept away by floodwaters during wild storms across one Aussie state, with thousands still not having any power.
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