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.
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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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New ‘eco-village’ greenlit for Northern Rivers
After three years of planning, the Afterlee Ecovillage has received approval from Kyogle Council, bringing an intriguing development to the community of Kyogle.
Woman dies after shock crash in state’s north
A 97-year-old woman has died from injuries sustained in a crash on the Pacific Motorway near Ballina.
Family open up on horror car theft at knifepoint ordeal
A manhunt is under way after three men allegedly armed with “big” knives stormed a northern NSW home overnight before threatening occupants and fleeing the scene in two stolen cars.
Man, woman charged after Christmas Day cop chase
A man and woman have copped multiple charges after a crash which closed the Pacific Highway in both directions on the Mid North Coast early on Christmas Day.
‘New home’: North Coast dad cheers $1m lotto win
A Richmond Valley dad has been “blessed” with the “best Christmas present ever” after scoring a cool $1 million lotto win.
Stranger things: The year’s weirdest stories from Byron and beyond
Whether it’s naturists protesting the closure of their beloved nude beach, UFOs, a tantric Byron sex shaman or a bizarre Nimbin singles group, northern NSW has no shortage of ‘colour’.
Five rushed to two hospitals in freak head-on crash
A head-on crash in northern NSW has resulted in a man being flown to Gold Coast University Hospital in a serious conditions and four more people, including small children, being rushed to Lismore Base Hospital.
Mum of missing teen prays for Christmas miracle
The mother of a Mid-North Coast teenager missing for more than two weeks has aired her heartbreak as she holds onto hope her son will return home for Christmas.
Mid Coast lake water quality push needs ‘long-term strategy’
A spate of measures designed to get a better handle on water quality at Hearnes Lake near Woolgoolga as well as improve land management practices in the catchment have been endorsed by Coffs Harbour Council.
‘Everyone stays alive’: A day in the life of a Byron Bay witch
She may not ride a broomstick or boil frogs but Byron’s ‘wild witch’ throws blood on her garden, crafts roo skin drums and hosts “immersive wilderness retreats” – all to help women unlock their “inner magick”.
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