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Named: No show for man charged over hit-and-run death
The identity of the man accused of fatally striking Colin Watson in an alleged hit-and-run on a quiet road near Kingaroy has been revealed.
‘Crying for three years’: Inside story behind Alexa Leary’s world record performance
Three years ago Alexa Leary’s family were told she would never walk again. Now she’s on top of the world after one of the great comebacks in human history. See the story and videos behind her world record breaking performances.
Charges laid after gun allegedly fired in street during huge brawl
Police have hit three men and two women with charges after a wild brawl reportedly involving up to 60 people – and a gun – in northern NSW. Here’s what we know.
Kidnapper threatened to let ‘bikie friends have some fun’ with victim
A kidnapper busted with a freshly-fired short-barrelled shotgun took a man to a bikie clubhouse in Lismore where he allegedly threatened to skin him in the bush.
Man charged with child stealing calls case ‘laughable’
A man facing a maximum penalty of seven years jail for an alleged child stealing if the case is proven pulled out a fistful of $50 notes in court after being told he would need a lawyer and warned they’re not cheap.
Lawyer booted from bar in Covid pandemic wins court appeal
A prominent Northern Rivers defence lawyer turfed out of a bar on the Queensland-NSW border during the Covid pandemic has had the last laugh in court. Here’s what happened.
Named: Ex-cop allegedly assaulted guard, failed to leave venue
An ex-specialist cop is facing charges after police were called to a brawl at a Mid-North Coast hotel. Here’s what we know.
Warwick’s next major development project revealed
Warwick is quickly becoming the commercial development capital of the southwest with a major industrial precinct hitting the market. Find out more here.
Law finally catches up with elusive speeder
An elusive, repeat traffic offender ultimately couldn’t outrun the law after his appearance in court for traffic offences.
Aussie star Simon Baker goes surfing during drink driving case
Hollywood actor Simon Baker has pleaded guilty to drink driving after being caught driving a Tesla erratically near Byron Bay, but he enjoyed a surf in Sydney instead of facing court in person.
Battle on the border: Who’s who in Tweed council election
Housing, housing, housing. It’s one of the key priorities in the Tweed for many of the council candidates running in the 2024 Local Government elections. Here’s their campaign pitches.
Drug counsellor busted driving on meth, cannabis
A drug and alcohol counsellor says he was not a “stupid person” when explaining his decision to drive with multiple substances in his system.
Qld homes most at risk ahead of freak bushfire season
Conditions are perfect for extremely dangerous, fast-moving fires, the likes of which haven’t been seen for a number of years in Qld, firefighters have warned.
Meet the candidates running for Nambucca Valley Council
With the NSW Local Government elections just days away, we’ve profiled the Nambucca council candidates putting their hands up for your vote. Here’s what they’re all about.
‘Nostalgia’: Forgotten history on display at local exhibition
A local artist has celebrated the history and colour of local journalism with a unique exhibition showcasing an often forgotten part of the newspaper business. Here’s what it means.
Vandals trash dozens of stores on 100km+ crime rampage across SEQLD
Four offenders went on a cross-country crime spree throughout Brisbane and the Lockyer Valley, stealing multiple cars and trashing a dozen stores.
Damning report reveals cost of fixing bloody Bruce Hwy
A Qld economist says order to bring the Bruce Hwy between Cairns and Gympie to a five-star rating in line other regional parts of the country, it could cost the state $20bn.
How do I protect my house? What about pets? Bushfire season explained
Australia has a sorry history with bushfires – so how do you prepare for every scenario? EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
Man tasered in front of diners in alleged Nobby’s rampage
A man has allegedly gone on a destructive rampage targeting cars and a business at a popular Gold Coast hospitality hub. Read the latest.
Ranger flips on roof in crash at troubled intersection
Police are investigating a nasty crash on the Gold Coast which ended with a ute on its roof in a ditch in a notorious problem spot. WHERE IT HAPPENED
500 new jobs, $6m investment: How you can tap into new energy push
One Mackay manufacturer has been the beneficiary of hundreds of thousands of dollars in investment, allowing them to improve energy efficiency and hire more workers. But another business has blasted the government over rising energy costs.
Cruise ship cancels port visit due to climate protest
Climate protesters are gearing up for a 72-hour blockade of the Port of Newcastle, halting almost half a billion dollars in grain and coal exports and forcing cruise liners to cancel trips to the area.
Man threatens to blow up major shopping centre while high on gas
After a man made multiple calls to triple zero threatening to blow up a Toowoomba shopping centre with butane gas canisters, he was found huffing the gas in a stormwater drain.
More details come to light after shock crash site discovery
Police have now revealed how the bodies of two missing men in their 20s were found near a crashed motorbike on the Mid-North Coast after being missing for more than a week.
Jockey behind scissor attack to be retried after successful appeal
An up-and-coming jockey who brandished horse grooming scissors during a fight with her Toowoomba roommates, has successfully appealed her conviction and will be retried by a different magistrate.
‘F***, we’ve got no gun’: Sole survivor of shooting speaks as family, friends wait for ‘justice’
The loved ones of three family members allegedly gunned down by a neighbour have told of their shock and vowed to be a ‘voice for the dead’. FULL COVERAGE, VIDEO, PHOTOS
‘Couldn’t progress’: Delay in murder case of Casino mum
A Richmond Valley man charged with the murder of a Casino mother-of-three has had his case stalled. Here’s the latest.
‘Untangling trucks’: Inside deadly crash chaos which closed Bruce Hwy
A senior traffic cop has described the catastrophic conditions crews were faced with after six trucks and two ambulances were smashed up in three separate crashes, closing a near-100km stretch of the Bruce Hwy. LATEST.
‘Heavy heart’: Son’s plea after Qld grandma’s remains found in NSW
The son of a Queensland grandmother whose remains were found in bush near a northern NSW beach has now issued a desperate plea to find out what happened to her. Here’s what we know.
Real estate agent’s drug-fuelled joyride not his first
A Mid-North Coast realtor pulled over in his Audi after “a line of coke with a mate” also had meth in his system – but it wasn’t his first drug-driving rodeo. He’s now appealing his sentence.
Donated bushfire tanker to be used for Aboriginal cultural burns
One fire station’s trash has become another team’s treasure – Indigenous firefighters can’t wait to put their new truck to use to help safeguard Gumbaynggirr country on the Mid-North Coast.
Cocaine dealer returns to court after bowlo bag bungle
A cocaine dealer busted after bags fell from his pocket at a Mid-North Coast bowlo – and seen on camera licking a white substance off his hands – has returned to court. Here’s why.
‘Hours to go’: Truck rollover still blocking notorious part of Bruce Hwy
One lane of the Bruce Highway has been shut down after another truck rollover near where six B-doubles and two ambulances crashed causing a 24-hour total shutdown of a 100km stretch.
‘Safer choices’: More flood-resilient land unlocked in Northern Rivers
A deal to release land for up to 1000 new homes in northern NSW is set to provide residents with safer living options as housing stress and homelessness remains high across the region.
Sporting community mourns ‘highly regarded’ karting figure
There’s been an outpouring of grief as tributes have flowed for the founder of Warwick Kart Club who sadly died last week. Here’s what the club said.
Qld’s leading sporting nursery: Inside South Coast’s 2024 title run
South Coast School Sport is blitzing its state opponents in the medal tally for 2024. Access our mid-year report card outlining just how far ahead the region is in representative school sport. Find every result to-date inside with our interactive search:
Embattled mayor addresses DV allegations in new video
Just weeks out from an election, Byron Mayor Michael Lyon has opened up after being accused of assaulting his wife – and revealed his next campaign move.
Teen to face court after caravan with family still in it allegedly stolen
A young man has been charged with five counts of deprivation of liberty after he allegedly stole a car and caravan with a terrified family still in it. FULL DETAILS
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.
CCTV captures iced-up teen in balaclava rob busy bottle-o
The sentence of a teenager involved in the armed robbery of a Toowoomba bottleshop was rushed through court to save the ‘lucky’ teen from being sentenced as an adult. See the chilling footage.
JCU psychiatrist slammed for ‘harmful’ trans views
A James Cook University psychiatrist has likened transgenderism to mental illness, drawing ire from prominent doctors and the LGBTIQ community.
Suburbs Aussies refuse to leave
The Aussie suburbs where owners never want to leave have been revealed, with some refusing to budge for up to 22 years.
Cops plant dummy parcel, stake out home to bust heroin trafficker
A northern NSW man was busted helping smuggle more than a kilogram of heroin into the region destined for Melbourne, after ABF tipped police off about a dodgy Malaysian package.
‘Place of rest’: Vulnerable women’s service restored
The temporary closure of a regional Queensland’s women’s service is no more, with an army of dedicated volunteers having pulled out all stops to restore it. See what’s changed here.
All aboard for massive Tweed land sale
A historic slice of the Tweed is up for grabs for the first time in more than a century – and you could say buyers have plenty of options to choo-choo choose from when building the home of their dreams.
Drink drive retiree faces ‘shocking wake-up call’
A Northern Rivers drink driver hopped behind the wheel well over the limit, smashed into a bollard and then denied the crash – but left her car’s bumper and number plate behind.
Woman allegedly crashes evading police while four times the limit
It was an unhappy start to the day for a young Stanthorpe woman who allegedly returned a blood alcohol reading of more than four times the limit after crashing her car trying to avoid police. MORE HERE.
Homecoming: North Coast street bash welcomes home Olympians
A spectacle like no other is in store as the Tweed Regional Museum marks 20 years with Street Party 2024 – and a homecoming for local Paris Olympic Games athletes.
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