‘What a sweetheart’: Byron painter sings for mum on Australia Idol
Painter by day and singer by night, an up-and-coming Byron Shire musician has auditioned for Australian Idol – and sung his heart out for his late mum. Here’s his story.
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‘Sorely needed’: $19m hotel pitch to transform tourism offering
A boutique hotel has been flagged for a growing North Coast tourist town. Here’s what to expect if the project gets the tick.
‘Ears were bleeding’: Iconic Aussie insect’s song rattling rafters
Residents in the state’s north are wearing earplugs and removing hearing aids for a reprieve from the incessant song of the cicada, with some speculating the insects are particularly raucous this year.
North Coast teen destined for Olympics battles funding shortfall
A 16-year-old northern NSW boy is set to represent the nation in breaking, or break dancing, at the Olympics – but government support for the growing sport is scarce. Here’s Jeff’s story.
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Unvaccinated Tweed resident in 30s dies from Covid-19
The death comes as cases of Covid-19 continue to skyrocket in the north of the state. One patient is in intensive care, and 21 remain in hospital.
Rising stars: 16 North Coast gems head to National Swim Championships
The rising stars of North Coast swimming are headed to Adelaide in a bid for a gold medal at the National Age Championships next week. See the list of names.
‘Disappointing’: Perrottet calls out feds as schools get $67 million
NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet has added extra funding for schools and early childhood education centres on the North Coast while continuing to be quizzed on the federal government’s role in providing extra support.
‘Can’t rely on anyone else’: Villages fending for themselves
Residents in Burringbar were still trying to rebuild where landslides had ravaged the village in early March when a second lot of flooding brought new landslides. Now there’s little faith left in the authorities to help.
Reprieve from rain may not come until June, experts say
It’s not the news that rain ravaged New South Wales communities will want to hear but weather experts say the above average rainfall could continue until mid this year. See what’s causing it all.
‘It’s cruel’: After a night of celebration, Woodburn underwater again
A Woodburn resident says it is “like an April fool’s joke” as residents are left with an agonising wait as water in their town rises. See the incredible photos and videos coming out of the unique NSW town.
BOM warning: More flash flooding expected for North Coast
Some areas could see up to 200mm of rain fall across seven days as the Bureau warns the Northern Rivers needs to stay on alert in the coming week.
‘A great lady, very caring’: Missing nurse found in flood waters
The desperate search for a woman who went missing in Northern NSW flood waters earlier this week has come to a tragic end, with the aged care nurse’s body found in North Lismore on Thursday night.
‘Half to be ineligible’: Minister warns flood-ravaged business
A shockingly low number of small business grants have been approved by the NSW Government, as north coast businesses cry out for support.
Drunk, shoeless man attacks security guard after being kicked out of club
A security officer at The Goat in Rockhampton suffered multiple lacerations after he was punched from behind by a man who was kicked out of the nightclub and had keys protruding from his fist. Read what happened to the offender in court.
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