Northern Rivers news, weather, sport and local classifieds

Tributes flow after death of Ballina's first female mayor

Council News SHE has been remembered as a "strong-willed” person who cared about the Ballina Shire and its residents.

2 FOR 1 RIDES: How to get your coupons for Lismore Show

News HEADING to the North Coast National? We can help you save big bucks with our exclusive coupons.

Backlash over McLeod's Daughters ticket prices

TV DISAPPOINTED fan says: "Would have loved to attend but for that price, no thanks.”

What it's like to be surrounded by 30 killer whales

Environment "EVERYONE was shocked. It was quite sad as well, and at the same time it is very rare and everyone was amazed to see the orcas."

Rural health on agenda

Health Rural health on the agenda of annual health conference in Lismore

How a heart attack saved this man's life

News BEFORE & AFTER: 110kgs to Iron Man

It’s back! $1-a-week subscription offer returns

News Our cheapest deal is back offering the best journalism and rewards

Man seriously injured after crash

News Helicopter called after serious motorcycle crash

Anti-Adani call for protest at local plumbing business

News Environmental organisations called for a protest outside a business

Man leads police on lengthy foot pursuit

Crime He ran off after police stopped his vehicle

Network News

Uber driver’s ‘sleazy’ proposition

Crime Queensland woman's horror Uber ride

15th Oct 2019 8:50 PM

Monstr founder behind sophisticated luxury car fraud

Crime Clothing brand founder, accused bikie sourcing luxury cars from NSW and...

15th Oct 2019 8:48 PM

Two rapist therapists will never practise again

Crime Rapist hypnotherapist masseur banned from practicing

15th Oct 2019 8:38 PM

Mass recall: another 80,000 cars

Motoring Troubled tech could bring 80,000 owners for a second recall

Weather News

When the bloody hell is it going to rain?

Weather The Northern Rivers is in for the biggest drenching in months

Record-breaking hot weather to hit the Northern Rivers

Weather Total fire ban in place as region prepares to swelter

Weird weather: What 'spummter' has lined up

Weather Is it spring? Is it summer? Is it winter?

Rejoice! There's now more time to enjoy your day

Weather Take a break and go outside to enjoy the longest day since March

Opinion

Age gaps: how much is too much?

Opinion Like any couple there can be issues with a big age gap

Is our prime minister doing enough for country people?

Community Rappville wants to hear how PM will help them rebuild and recover

End of an era: 'Goodbye, old friend'

Opinion "I feel an odd sense of sentimentality for ... an inanimate object”

OUR SAY: Racism there for all to drive over

Opinion We shouldn't pretend neo-nazis don't walk among us

Subscriber Exclusives

WATCH: Slippery customer cornered outside Ballina bank

Community A SNAKE made its way into River St and curled up under a car, attracting plenty of attention. WATCH THE VIDEO.

Young RFS member talks about fighting his first fire

Community "HE DIDN'T just save a building, it was somebody's home".

Want to own your own island? Take a look here

Property Get a closer look at island paradise between Maclean and Yamba that could be yours

Five new council traineeships up for grabs

Council News THE traineeships are across a range of sectors in council.

Qld’s gas supply could underpin the nation ‘for generations’

Business The shift to renewable energy won’t hinder the growth of Queensland’s gas industry, which has the potential to provide huge benefits for the state, industry...

15th Oct 2019 8:16 PM

‘Bulls--t’: Principal’s husband reacts to defamation case...

News The husband of a Gold Coast high school principal who has launched a $1 million defamation lawsuit against school parents has stormed out of a courtroom muttering...