Americans take on Aussies in premier Sprintcar showdown
North Coast regional hub Lismore will be ready and rumbling as a packed field of Aussies and Americans take to the bullring for the $10,000-to-win Lil’ Aussie Open.
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Dramatic SES rescues as Northern Rivers lashed by heavy rainfall
Two drivers caught in raging floodwaters have been scooped up by the SES as heavy downpours hit the North Coast. Here’s the latest.
Former SLSC president’s fight to evolve clubbie culture
The ex-president of a NSW lifesaving club said challanges including a “toxic white male” problem with some of its former committee saw him fight for gender balance and inclusivity within the organisation.
Midnight machete mayhem: Man fronts court over alleged attack
A man is accused of attacking revellers with a machete during a bloody confrontation outside a Port Macquarie watering hole. Here’s what we know.
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Disaster boost announced for Tweed, Ballina, Byron, Kyogle
Additional disaster payments have been announced for flood-affected Northern Rivers residents after the government copped backlash for leaving them out.
Dad of six extradited over alleged servo robbery 19 years ago
A Gold Coast father of six was arrested at a sports club and brought into NSW to face charges over a robbery in 2003.
Bar owner facing dishonesty, reckless harm charges
A co-owner of a bar on Cavill Ave was charged after he discovered he was wanted on a warrant during a random breath test.
‘Heartbreaking’: Lismore floods dash childhood memories
Adam Worling couldn’t stop himself from crying as he drove through South Lismore to see his late grandparents’ home. The devastation has brought him home after 25 years.
Northern NSW begs feds to cough up emergency funding
The cost of flood damage on the Northern Rivers is edging towards $1 billion as residents plead with the federal government to dig into the Emergency Response Fund.
New free clothing hub opens at Lismore Showgrounds
A charity is set to open a hub at Lismore Showgrounds offering new clothes for people impacted by the recent devastating floods free of charge.
500+ players: Every North Coast batter ranked
More than 500 players have walked out to the crease with bat in hand this season and we’ve sorted the stats to see who is the best batsman on the North Coast. See the rankings.
‘Very distressed’: Flood victim struggles with mental toll
The trauma of being trapped in flood water up to his chest is having a lasting effect on a Lismore man as mental health support is rolled out across the region.
Mum’s heartbreak drives push to make Ballina defib safe
Devoted Ballina dad Matthew Hardy never made it home after a visit to the gym. Now his widow is using his legacy to make the region Australia’s best for defibrillator safety.
Photographer fires up Instagram followers to save lives
Social media star Troy Freyee tapped into his 100,000 Instagram followers to rally a flood response for devastated communities. Find out how he used his influence to save lives.
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