$250 million tipped for massive cropping portfolio
More than 23,500ha of farmland spanning 21 properties on the NSW-Qld border has hit the market in the largest rural property listing so far this year.
More than 23,500ha of farmland spanning 21 properties on the NSW-Qld border has hit the market in the largest rural property listing so far this year.
Bystanders could hear an unlucky cyclist moaning in pain after the man was involved in a car crash on a busy CBD road.
The future of one of the major Bowen Basin coal mines is now uncertain as a fire threatens to burn for at least a week. An MP is calling for immediate support for workers and contractors across the industry.
A Northern Rivers disability support worker has learnt his fate over a string of serious drug and weapon offences after his arrest while on shift with a special needs client. Read the latest.
As two teenagers plead guilty to their involvement in the robbery and death of Toowoomba man Robert Brown, the remaining alleged offender has made a bid to have his murder charge downgraded.
Stark Federal government statistics state one farmer dies by suicide every ten days. Meet the man trying to change it and why Australia’s most beloved dairy co-op has him on board.
A NSW hospital is facing scrutiny over a pollution spill that sent untreated sewage into the drinking catchment of a major regional NSW town.
A northern NSW council has reached out to the state and federal governments as concerns about regional water security grow in the region and further afield. Here’s the latest.
One of Australia’s leading cattle barons has sold a 97,400ha station to a Queensland family seeking expansion. See the details.
Former Australian cricketer Michael Slater has had fresh charges brought against him after his arrest on the Sunshine Coast as he remains in custody at one of Brisbane’s infamous jails.
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.
A Sunshine Coast tourist attraction has announced plans to build a $60m water park which is expected to attract more than 780,000 visitors a year and pump in up to $30m into the regional economy.
A stink over the Golden Turd award given to a Mid-North Coast council two years in a row for the crappiest human resources in local government has hit NSW’s highest court. Here’s the latest.
Pondering what it would be like to pour a pint at your very own pub? A heritage-listed Northern Rivers watering hole is back on the market.
Leading food relief charities have welcomed a tax reform which would help tackle food insecurity in Australia and families struggling with the cost-of-living crisis.
A Brisbane tradie has been sentenced after a police raid uncovered more than 16kg of cannabis and four growing tents on the property where he was living. But it may never have been found if officers at a regional airport didn’t notice one thing.
A young northern NSW man with a history of property crime and violence who hacked at a man’s arm with a machete outside a sports club has tried to have his penalty slashed.
A Mid-North Coast teacher has spoken up after police swarmed a school when reports emerged of a terrifying incident involving teachers being threatened by a knife-wielding boy as horrified students watched on.
A court heard if a Toowoomba car thief was jailed, he may be exploited given his family’s “name”, building empire, and connection to the Toowoomba Regional Council.
Police are hunting for a man who reportedly inappropriately touched a teen girl in public at a northern NSW tourist town. Here’s what we know.
The new owners of a 150-year-old property in the Southern Downs are moving their homestead in a unique, modern direction while ensuring its historic charm survives. Here’s why it should be on your list for your next stay-cation.
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”.
The Cairns mayor’s efforts to name her campaign advisor as interim CEO have been slammed by the former top boss of a Far North Queensland council, labelling her decision not to publicly declare a conflict of interest as ‘extraordinary’.
The devastated childhood and best friends of Queensland shooting victim Natalie Frahm have expressed their shock and grief at the sudden loss of their “naturally beautiful” friend. SPECIAL TRIBUTE
The developers of an ecologically sensitive housing site in the Byron Shire have gone to new lengths to beef-up security as another protester has been taken into custody.
Prosecutors have dropped charges against a Tweed woman, who had been accused of stabbing a man in the neck, leaving him fighting for life. Here’s what we know.
A Southern Downs teenager remains in a critical condition after a terrifying incident on a rural street early last week as the community outpouring of support continues. Here’s the latest.
One of the Tweed’s most beloved educators who lost a brave battle against cancer is being remembered by former students as a “legendary teacher and legendary man”. Read the tributes.
Workers were violently robbed during a horrifying hold-up involving a machete and crowbars at a North Coast golf club. Years later, those responsible are finally facing consequences.
The sudden and heartbreaking announcement a newly-established women’s refuge would close its doors to the Southern Downs has been met with disappointment and a community advocacy group calling for answers. DETAILS.
After 15 years of house arrest, prison time and asylum in the Ecuadorean Embassy, Julian Assange is close to freedom. Former NSW Magistrate David Heilpern explains.
The world has changed dramatically for our children since Daniel Morcombe vanished on his way to buy Christmas presents more than 20 years ago. The threat to our kids has become even more sophisticated, more disturbing.
A bitter division in a Mid-North Coast council has escalated after the organisation decided to freeze rates – forced through with the mayor’s contentious casting vote and sparking calls for an emergency meeting.
A teen boy has been charged with multiple offences including assault causing injury and having a knife in public after police swarmed a Mid-North Coast school. Here’s what we know.
A major insurer has named a booming regional NSW city as the worst in the country for storm damage claims. Here’s how the damage compares to metro areas.
Text messages sent before a man was set alight outside a Toowoomba pub have revealed the motive behind the shocking attack, which left the victim in intensive care for weeks.
A former employee of a Southern Downs nursing home is suing for more than a million dollars in compensation after allegedly suffering a serious injury while on the job. DETAILS.
A Queensland man caught in a gross carpark act with a sex toy has pleaded guilty in court then claimed he was taking the rap for someone else outside. SEE THE VIDEO.
A homeless man accused of murdering young surfer Kye Schaefer in a Coffs car park faces other charges, including armed robbery. Here’s how his case is progressing.
A Northern Rivers peeping Tom with a shocking history of public exposure offending was caught naked and masturbating in the backyard of a family’s home.
The biggest event of the year for a beloved regional sport is well under way, with five talented athletes from our region representing the state. One influential figure in the sport says the sport is only getting more popular.
A motorcyclist caught up in a horror 12-vehicle pileup on the Bruce Highway is fighting for life after losing her leg in the shocking crash that shut the road for hours.
Greater pressure is mounting on the Albanese government to cut immigration and foreign purchases of Australian homes as the housing and cost of living crisis escalates.
An adventurous Warwick enterprise is taking the stress out of matchmaking with a new romance event, and it’s picking up traction with people from all ages.
While on bail for robbing and beating a ‘sugar daddy,’ a Toowoomba woman crashed into oncoming traffic after leaving a pub where she downed nine shots of vodka.
The Queensland son of a magistrate, who is a registered child sex offender for life after ‘very serious’ crimes, has faced court after being found with multiple mobile phones.
Volunteers at a family friendly North Coast beach have been left “rattled” after discovering human remains, with police providing an update on their investigation.
Four construction businesses across NSW have fallen into liquidation every day in the last financial year. See why industry leaders and surviving business owners say they need help.
More chilling allegations have emerged as a Mid-North Coast NSW teacher stares down a growing number of sexual abuse charges, including repeatedly raping a schoolgirl. Here’s the latest.
The winners and losers of our region’s education can be revealed, with a surprise school taking the title of the Southern Downs’ richest school. See how your school stacks up.
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