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Despite a reprieve for some, Lismore Council is pressing ahead with plans to sell properties over unpaid rates in November

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News Despite a reprieve for some, Lismore Council is pressing ahead with plans to sell properties over unpaid rates in November

POLICE are investigating whether she was involved in an earlier incident at Wategos Beach.

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News POLICE are investigating whether she was involved in an earlier incident at Wategos Beach.

DESPITE a blessed run of no COVID cases, the testing regime remains in place and clinics will continue over Christmas

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News DESPITE a blessed run of no COVID cases, the testing regime remains in place and clinics will continue over Christmas

Thousands of dollars have been raised for the mother of five that was killed instantly in a horrific traffic accident, with tributes flooding to the family.

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News Thousands of dollars have been raised for the mother of five that was killed instantly in a horrific traffic accident, with tributes flooding to the family.

‘The paper was his life’: Farewell Darcy, dedicated newsman

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News Man behind Northern Rivers' most iconic photographs has passed away

Red alert for blue-green algae at popular lake

Red alert for blue-green algae at popular lake

News THE alert was raised by Ballina Shire Council today.

Will the historic Tabulam bridge be saved at the 11th hour?

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News DEMOLITION works were expected to start this week, but a local cattle farmer has...

Man extradited and charged with murder over bikie shooting

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News A man has appeared in Tweed court after being charged with murder

'They would pretty much drill a hole in his head'

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News After a setback for their son, Ballina family wants to help others

Paramedics assess patients on scene of two-car crash

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News EMERGENCY crews were called to the crash this morning.

Rip-off warning: AFL tickets back on sale for $1k each

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AFL Warning for AFL fans looking to buy grand final tickets from resellers online

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Pressure mounts as Biden avoids rallies

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Politics Donald Trump and Joe Biden’s campaign moves ahead of next presidential debate

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COAST PANIC: Ship may have 'never before seen' COVID strain

COAST PANIC: Ship may have 'never before seen' COVID strain

News Fears for new virus strain on ship off Queensland      

Schapelle quits SAS after dumb mistake

Schapelle quits SAS after dumb mistake

TV Schapelle Corby has walked off SAS Australia

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Official severe weather outlook released by BOM

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News BE PREPARED for a fierce La Niña, says the Bureau of Meteorology, as they release...

Heatwaves claim more lives than any other natural hazard

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News Heightened risk of dangerous heatwaves, BoM has warned

Hail falling across parts of the Northern Rivers

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Weather A little lunch-time storm has popped up

Strong winds, dry weather, fire danger, hazardous surf

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    Why Schapelle Corby is Australia’s answer to Princess Di

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    Letters: Euthanasia is a licence to kill

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    Letters to the Editor Readers have their say on voluntary assisted dying

    Hugh Sheridan shows being gay is no longer a career killer

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    Dan’s new plan shows he doesn’t trust bungling bureaucrats

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      Stephanie Gilmore’s stalker has been sentenced after turning up at a surfing event.

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      Crime Stephanie Gilmore’s stalker has been sentenced after turning up at a surfing event.

      PHOTOS: Did we snap you at the NRRRL grand final?

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      Sport AN ENTHUSIASTIC crowd were on hand at Kingsford Smith Park in Ballina to watch four...

      ’The monkey is off their back’ after women’s NRRRL win

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      Ballina 'digs deep' to win NRRRL grand final

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      Rugby League It was a hard-fought victory for the Ballina team

      NRRRL U18s grand final halted due to crowd breaches

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        Gold gone from Wallabies’ new Indigenous jersey

        Gold gone from Wallabies’ new Indigenous jersey

        Rugby Union Wallabies 2020 Indigenous jersey unveiled, to be worn against All Blacks

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        Cursed Ferrari: Why F1 season has been $450 million bust

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        Motor Sports How have things gone so wrong for Ferrari despite the crazy money they invest?

        WBBL prankster still paying price for Instagram ban

        WBBL prankster still paying price for Instagram ban

        Cricket Hobart Hurricanes leave Emily Smith out of WBBL squad a year after anti-corruption...

        Early Crows: Adelaide players already back in training

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        AFL Adelaide Crows players hit the training track

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          Highway to close for blasting work

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          News MOTORISTS urged to plan their travel ahead of planned highway closures.

          What is reopening in Tenterfield?

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          Changed traffic conditions at Bolivia Hill

          Changed traffic conditions at Bolivia Hill

          News HIGHWAY set for temporary closures while blasting work is carried out.

          ‘Cruel’ timing for Target store closures

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          News Workers should get jobs at Bunnings or Officeworks, says Lismore MP

          5 things you’ll pay more for under council's proposed budget

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          News Waste collection and swimming pool entry will be more expensive

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            A LOCAL aged care home is making sure its elderly residents are not left behind when it comes to technology.

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            Emotional win for woman fighting against homelessness

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            News A NORTH Coast resident has claimed silver at a prestigious state awards.

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            Beach with no sand: Why Byron’s Main Beach is naked

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            News Swimmers asked to find safer locations to enjoy the sea

            How boring jobs led to a new alcoholic kombucha business

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            News "It's such a new realm in the beverage industry"

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              Orchestra’s novel way to play music to the masses

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              News THE ensemble is fundraising to be able to offer a number of free online classical...

              How Santa photos will change at our local shopping centres

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              News Ballina Fair, Lismore Shopping Square explain plans for Santa pics

              Use $100 voucher to learn secrets of surf photography

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              Free Ballina workshop could help change the film industry

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              News More productions are being filmed here every year

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                ”WE wanted to create a movement where climate change is a key business driver rather than an afterthought.”

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                News ”WE wanted to create a movement where climate change is a key business driver rather than an afterthought.”

                Spiritual boxing sessions for ‘naughty’ kids

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                News THE founder got her idea after seeing too many kids in Goonellabah lashing out at...

                $11M SALE: Byron hills are alive with property boom

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                News One property was short listed by 430 people

                Live music and local artists return to Northern Rivers venue

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                ON YOUR BIKE: Passage of Bill paves the way for rail trail

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                    An angry crocodile was the last thing a Townsville fisherman expected to see on the end of his line. Watch the scary moment he brings the angry reptile up.

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                    Offbeat An angry crocodile was the last thing a Townsville fisherman expected to see on the end of his line. Watch the scary moment he brings the angry reptile up.

                    Victoria records one new virus case

                    Victoria records one new virus case

                    Health One new case, no deaths, 14-day average falls

                    The toxic kitchen ingredient putting your health at risk

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                    Food & Entertainment How pink salt could be damaging your health

                    'Is my phone listening?': Facebook mystery

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                    Technology A documentary has tackled big questions about social media but it fell short of...

                    Drastic plan considered for travellers

                    Drastic plan considered for travellers

                    Health Victorian government considering GPS trackers for overseas travellers

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                        Viewers of Channel 7’s newest reality TV hit SAS Australia have kicked off on social media after the latest episode — devastated by the result of the latest challenge.

                        Fans ‘shattered’ by SAS Australia detail

                        Entertainment Viewers of Channel 7’s newest reality TV hit SAS Australia have kicked off on social media after the latest episode — devastated by the result of the latest...

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                        SAS Australia opened with a death-defying helicopter stunt – but one contestant has revealed there’s a lot you didn’t see on TV.

                        Unseen truth of terrifying SAS stunt

                        TV Roxy Jacenko reveals brutal truth about helicopter stunt

                        Instagram’s algorithms are in hot water again after censoring an Aussie comedian’s semi-naked posts parodying unrealistic beauty standards. WARNING: Nudity

                        Outrage as Celeste’s post censored

                        Offbeat Celeste Barber’s parody Instagram post of Candice Swanepoel photo restricted

                        An Aussie stand-up comic was bombarded with glass cups after he launched a verbal tirade at somebody in the crowd for speaking.

                        Comedian pelted with glass after tirade

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                            Located in the popular Byron Bay Arts and Industrial area in one of the most highly sought after positions, this large industrial space has been purpose built as a high-grade food production facility. With large office areas at the front, this space has functioned as the operational headquarters...

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                            Classifieds Located in the popular Byron Bay Arts and Industrial area in one of the most highly sought after positions, this large industrial space has been purpose built as a...

                            One of the Gold Coast’s most famous pubs will be demolished next year to make way for a “world class” $380 million development. SEE THE PICTURES

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                            Property One of Gold Coast’s most famous pubs will be demolished next year

                            Already historically low interest rates could be cut to unprecedented levels within weeks. Find out what the ‘extreme’ measures mean and how long they will stay that way.

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                            News Interest rates could be cut even further within weeks

                            ‘I want to support local businesses, trainers and whatever else I can tap into locally in order to promote our beautiful area’

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                              More than 79,000 full-time equivalent jobs in the events industry will be lost in 2020, with promoters warning the federal government urgent assistance is needed now.

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                              News Live entertainment industry to lose two-thirds of jobs

                              About 1300 Australian businesses a day are signing up to the Federal Government’s JobKeeper program in a desperate bid to survive, shock new figures show.

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                              Employment About 1300 Australian businesses a day are signing up to the Federal Government’s...

                              Australia’s top demographer Bernard Salt explains how the workforce is changing and what jobs will disappear. SEE THE VIDEO

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                              Employment Bernard Salt on the future of Aussie jobs

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                                A frustrated motorist who shared a photo of a message left on the windscreen of a car to Facebook has sparked a huge debate online.

                                Parking note left on car divides

                                Motoring Man’s ‘passive aggressive’ note on a Bondi car sparks divide

                                Here’s the SUV for those who want to keep up with the Jonses without decimating the budget.

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                                Just because you need to haul seven doesn’t mean driving performance has to be sacrificed, just ask the Skoda Kodiaq RS.

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                                Motoring Just because you need to haul seven doesn’t mean driving performance has to be...