Qld’s holiday season shame – and the plan to end the pain
Queensland’s road shame over Christmas has been revealed, though there are plans to stop the rot.
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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.
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.
Worker threatened in alleged train station robbery
A Gold Coast train station kiosk has allegedly been robbed and a worker threatened during a brazen Boxing Day attack. Read what went down.
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Croc wrangling public servant exiled for calling boss ‘f***ing idiot’
A veteran public servant has failed in his bid to prove he was treated unfairly for calling his boss a “f***ing idiot”.
Search for missing man comes to tragic end
Police have confirmed that the search for a missing Gold Coast man has come to a tragic end.
Urgent search underway for missing man last seen in water
Police have now deployed thermal drones, boats, and helicopters in a desperate search for a man reported missing, last seen in the water near the Bundaberg CBD. VIDEO
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.
Teen fights for life after allegedly fleeing cops, crashing bike
A teen is fighting for his life after allegedly fleeing from police and crashing his motorbike with an illegal gun on board.
Bridge bungle: When ‘game-changer’ crossing will finally open
There’s been a fresh twist in the case of a brand new bridge closed for major construction less than a year after opening. Read when work will be finished.
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.
Man charged after alleged Gold Coast armed robbery
A man has been charged by police after an alleged early morning robbery on the Gold Coast. Read when he’ll face court.
‘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’.
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