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THE object was “spinning, turning and tossing”, but then things got even weirder.

premium_icon ‘What the f--k is that?’ UFO sighting shocks locals

News THE object was “spinning, turning and tossing”, but then things got even weirder.

The Supreme Court has handed down its decision on what can be done with the millions raised by comedian Celeste Barber.

Celeste loses fight over $51m donations

News The Supreme Court has handed down its decision on what can be done with the millions raised by comedian Celeste Barber.

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SURFERS and daredevils rushed to local beaches over the weekend to take advantage of huge waves pounding the coast.

premium_icon Huge swell pummels Northern NSW coast

News SURFERS and daredevils rushed to local beaches over the weekend to take advantage of huge waves pounding the coast.

TWICE the 1911 hotel caught alight in the fires, twice it was saved.

premium_icon Historic Rappville Pub has new owners and opening date

News TWICE the 1911 hotel caught alight in the fires, twice it was saved.

Mullum’s ‘fake genuine’ Russian choir on national TV

premium_icon Mullum’s ‘fake genuine’ Russian choir on national TV

News NONE of them speak Russian, but they sing exclusively Russian songs, and have...

  • 25th May 2020 3:00 PM
Drivers reminded to stay safe when in school zones

premium_icon Drivers reminded to stay safe when in school zones

News STUDENTS across NSW are returning to school this week as COVID-19 restrictions...

When pubs open, which one will you visit first?

premium_icon When pubs open, which one will you visit first?

News "The pub is a community that we have been without for too long"

Have your say on water and sewerage plan

premium_icon Have your say on water and sewerage plan

News TENTERFIELD residents are encouraged to have their say on the council’s draft water...

NZ companies come on board during virtual Primex

premium_icon NZ companies come on board during virtual Primex

News THE inaugural Primex virtual expo has been deemed an “immediate success”.

Government-leased Ballina property sells for $870,001

premium_icon Government-leased Ballina property sells for $870,001

News The property received more than 130 enquiries

How under-30s have screwed themselves

How under-30s have screwed themselves

Money This controversial policy could harm one particular group

  • 25th May 2020 3:54 PM
Everything you can do from June 1

Everything you can do from June 1

News Restrictions to relax soon. Find out what you can do in your state.

  • 25th May 2020 2:55 PM
Childcare workers exempt from ‘no jab no play’

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Health Childcare workers should protect children by having the flu jab

First Target stores to close revealed

First Target stores to close revealed

News Some shoppers have just a few weeks before their local closes

Feels like 5C! How cold is it at your place?

Feels like 5C! How cold is it at your place?

Weather NORTHERN Rivers residents are feeling the cold this morning.

Things set to chill with volatile weather forecast

premium_icon Things set to chill with volatile weather forecast

News HEAVY rain, thunderstorms, damaging winds, hail and snow - Australia is in for a...

Warning: Salt water over roads, king tides forecast

premium_icon Warning: Salt water over roads, king tides forecast

News Drive safely, with king tides leading to minor flooding in Ballina

Opinion

    Debate bordering on the absurd

    premium_icon Debate bordering on the absurd

    Opinion Peter Gleeson: Debate bordering on the absurd

    Biggest sign Ellen can’t cope with criticism

    Biggest sign Ellen can’t cope with criticism

    Opinion What her show says about her response to criticism

    Facebook fake news failure exposed by Australian company

    Facebook fake news failure exposed by Australian company

    News Peddling false facts for cash is another level of devilry altogether

    Why I tell women to leave their husbands

    Why I tell women to leave their husbands

    Opinion "On paper, all the qualities he has are everything on my list"

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      Former Rocky local Dr Alex De Young is at the forefront of a new COVID study which aims to better understand how the pandemic is impacting children

      premium_icon CQ doctor at forefront of COVID-19 research

      News Former Rocky local Dr Alex De Young is at the forefront of a new COVID study which aims to better understand how the pandemic is impacting children

      • 25th May 2020 3:08 PM
      Restaurant shames ‘selfish’ no-shows

      Restaurant shames ‘selfish’ no-shows

      Food & Entertainment One of Sydney’s oldest and best-loved eateries lashes out

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      Students reveal hardest part about learning from home

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      Education COVID-19 lockdown leaves students feeling anxious about the future

      CCC refers Rockhampton nurse case back to health service

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      News The woman is in isolation after her positive test on May 14.

      Toogoom residents urged to keep watch

      premium_icon Toogoom residents urged to keep watch

      News Neighbourhood Watch groups are not meeting face-to-face due to COVID-19...

      Sport

        NRRRL referees take substantial pay cut to help clubs and competition get back on track.

        premium_icon Refs take pay cut to ease burden on NRRRL clubs

        Sport NRRRL referees take substantial pay cut to help clubs and competition get back on track.

        Ellie combines surf, study in elite athlete program

        premium_icon Ellie combines surf, study in elite athlete program

        Sport TALENTED surfer takes advantage of Elite Athlete Program at SCU.

        Former Lismore junior could be lost to overseas rugby

        premium_icon Former Lismore junior could be lost to overseas rugby

        Sport PAY dispute could spell the end for Izack Rodda and his time in Australian...

        BMX track set for a $100,000 makeover

        premium_icon BMX track set for a $100,000 makeover

        Sport LISMORE BMX track will be upgraded to a state-of-the-art multi-use all weather pump...

        Soccer and rugby set for return to training

        premium_icon Soccer and rugby set for return to training

        Sport TWO popular sporting codes will be allowed to train again from next week.

        National Sport

          Heart-racing satisfaction from landing ‘the great one’

          premium_icon Heart-racing satisfaction from landing ‘the great one’

          Fishing When the impressive predator is finally secured, it’s a moment to pause and enjoy...

          Iconic Birdsville races cancelled

          premium_icon Iconic Birdsville races cancelled

          News But a 2021 date has been announced

          Jack Steven back at training after stabbing

          premium_icon Jack Steven back at training after stabbing

          AFL Jack Steven returns to Geelong training after being stabbed

          Star’s excruciating wardrobe malfunction

          Star’s excruciating wardrobe malfunction

          Golf NFL legend Tom Brady comes apart during golf challenge

          Tenterfield News

            Extraordinary meeting to discuss council’s budget

            premium_icon Extraordinary meeting to discuss council’s budget

            News RESIDENTS can still have their say, even though they will not be able to attend the...

            Last chance to have your say on drought plan

            premium_icon Last chance to have your say on drought plan

            News TENTERFIELD residents are encouraged to have their say on council’s drought...

            ‘Forgotten’ fire victims still waiting

            premium_icon ‘Forgotten’ fire victims still waiting

            News WHILE Tenterfield and Kyogle businesses win from bushfire support, Lismore MP said...

            Dangerous trees to be removed

            premium_icon Dangerous trees to be removed

            News DANGEROUS trees posing a fire risk to Tenterfield residents will be removed...

            Step up to clean up for fish

            premium_icon Step up to clean up for fish

            News TENTERFIELD residents are encouraged to help clean up the region’s waterways after...

            Community

              KEITH PARKER takes thousands of photos of his country windmill.

              premium_icon PHOTOS: Windmill man captures magic in country pics

              News KEITH PARKER takes thousands of photos of his country windmill.

              $6 million plan for future of Lennox Head

              premium_icon $6 million plan for future of Lennox Head

              News Big changes are on the cards for this seaside village

              Volunteer drivers shift up a gear to help cancer patients

              Volunteer drivers shift up a gear to help cancer patients

              News A LARGE number of new volunteers put their hand up to keep a Cancer Council service...

              Residents bowled over by club’s community spirit

              Residents bowled over by club’s community spirit

              News BOWLING club staff are hitting the phones instead of the greens, ensuring their...

              $205K in sports grants announced across Northern Rivers

              premium_icon $205K in sports grants announced across Northern Rivers

              News Successful sporting clubs and projects for 2019-2020

              What's On

                Bluesfest ticket holders to wait weeks for refund details

                premium_icon Bluesfest ticket holders to wait weeks for refund details

                News THE festival has announced that it will unveil part of the 2021 line-up and release...

                Kooky, hilarious and forgotten movie

                Kooky, hilarious and forgotten movie

                Movies You’d be forgiven if you didn’t catch this Charlize Theron movie.

                Pools to reopen, but you must book a lane

                premium_icon Pools to reopen, but you must book a lane

                News BALLINA Shire Council has confirmed all the new rules to get in the water from...

                Aussie actor’s great European escape from COVID lockdown

                premium_icon Aussie actor’s great European escape from COVID lockdown

                TV CORONAVIRUS added a layer of stress to Belinda Bromilow’s dream job.

                Local Business News

                  FANCY some mushroom in your coffee? It might sound offputting but it could have significant health benefits.

                  premium_icon Why there’s a craze for medicinal mushrooms

                  News FANCY some mushroom in your coffee? It might sound offputting but it could have significant health benefits.

                  Meet Lismore’s newest head chef

                  premium_icon Meet Lismore’s newest head chef

                  News MISS Lizzies Cafe and Richmond Hotel in Lismore take new direction.

                  Whales are back on the move

                  premium_icon Whales are back on the move

                  News But COVID-19 social distancing restrictions mean fewer boats

                  $3000 bushfire relief grants for farmers

                  premium_icon $3000 bushfire relief grants for farmers

                  News FARMERS can decide the best way to use the grant to help with their farm...

                  FLYING HIGH: Ballina now the second-busiest airport in NSW

                  premium_icon FLYING HIGH: Ballina now the second-busiest airport in NSW

                  News THE airport also currently has more airlines to more destinations on more days of...

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                    Lifestyle

                      A young Coast couple are living every parent’s nightmare after their newborn son was given a devastating diagnosis with no cure in sight.

                      premium_icon ‘Butterfly’ baby’s horror diagnosis rocks young family

                      Health A young Coast couple are living every parent’s nightmare after their newborn son was given a devastating diagnosis with no cure in sight.

                      Australia’s remarkable virus milestone

                      Australia’s remarkable virus milestone

                      Health Australia records just three new coronavirus cases in 24 hours

                      Victim’s fear: ‘I feel vulnerable in my own home’

                      premium_icon Victim’s fear: ‘I feel vulnerable in my own home’

                      News “It just makes me feel sick that someone out there would prey on and take advantage...

                      How NSW beauty salons will work in a post-COVID world

                      premium_icon How NSW beauty salons will work in a post-COVID world

                      Fashion & Beauty Salons will be able to operate again from June 1

                      ‘Virus isn’t killing men fast enough’ tweet cops backlash

                      ‘Virus isn’t killing men fast enough’ tweet cops backlash

                      News Feminist writer blasted for anti-men tweet

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                        Health district talks about easing lockdown restrictions on the Northern Rivers.

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                        Entertainment

                          Listeners fumed as Kyle and Jackie O gave Pete Evans 20 minutes to detail his controversial views on-air this morning.

                          ‘Disgraceful’ Pete Evans segment slammed

                          Celebrity Listeners fumed as Kyle and Jackie O gave Pete Evans 20 minutes to detail his controversial views on-air this morning.

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                          Thelma Plum: COVID-19 has made it harder for me to sing

                          Thelma Plum: COVID-19 has made it harder for me to sing

                          Music Pop star Thelma Plum’s battle with her COVID-19 recovery continues.

                          New $10 streaming service is here

                          New $10 streaming service is here

                          TV The world’s most binge-worthy shows are now available on Binge.

                          ‘Complete BS’: Karl hits back

                          ‘Complete BS’: Karl hits back

                          TV Karl Stefanovic defends 60 Minutes’ Kyle Sandilands promo amid backlash

                          ‘How dare you’: MasterChef fans fume

                          ‘How dare you’: MasterChef fans fume

                          TV One line from judge Melissa Leong had many viewers seeing red.

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                              This is your chance to secure prime beachfront land with easy access to Byron's beautiful Belongil Beach. Located directly opposite this family friendly and dog friendly beach, the position is absolutely phenomenal with some amazing surf breaks and is known for its relaxed atmosphere. An...

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                              REVEALED: Stunning features of 76-storey supertower

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                              Business Development will have city’s highest units

                              Is this woman the neighbour from hell?

                              premium_icon Is this woman the neighbour from hell?

                              News Neighbour spent months hurling abuse and ceramics

                              Greg Norman braces for $23 million hit

                              Greg Norman braces for $23 million hit

                              Celebrity Greg Norman is hoping it’s third time lucky

                              Jobs

                                <p> The Mid Richmond Neighbourhood Centre Inc is wishing to advertise for the following positions all located in Evans Head: </p> <p> Meals on Wheels Co-ordinator- permanent 20 hours per week </p> <p> Disability Support worker (casual) </p> <p> Youth Worker/s- I x permanent part time;...

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                                Classifieds The Mid Richmond Neighbourhood Centre Inc is wishing to advertise for the following positions all located in Evans Head: Meals on Wheels Co-ordinator...

                                Jarred has just landed his dream job at the age of just 16 – but he’s discovered a huge hurdle standing in the way of his career.

                                Aussie teen tradie’s ‘desperate’ plan

                                Employment Leaving school at 16: What are the rights for students that are under the age of...

                                A new way for Australian job seekers to be matched to jobs that are right for them is being launched. See how it works and how to sign up.

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                                Employment What is the Australian National Talent Registry?

                                These are the key areas where jobs are predicted to grow across Australia in the future, as businesses realise the benefits of a broad skill set and ability to adapt.

                                The jobs Australia will need in the future

                                Employment Futurists predict the jobs that will emerge in Australia in the future

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                                  While you pay a price for peace of mind, this is one of the best mainstream electric cars available.

                                  premium_icon Watts not to like about electric car with 450km range?

                                  Motoring While you pay a price for peace of mind, this is one of the best mainstream...

                                  This unassuming small car packs in massive value with top-shelf safety and bundles of tech and costs thousands less than its rivals.

                                  A cut-price sporty small car is put through its paces

                                  Motoring The cheap small car with a sporty edge

                                  A new device from Amazon is set to bring your old car into the 21st century, giving older vehicles the same capabilities as a brand new one.

                                  Amazon’s new $79 car hack coming to Oz

                                  Motoring Amazon to launch new Echo Auto in Australia