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A RARE appearance of a leopard seal on a North Coast beach has shocked locals, but authorities are warning people to stay away if they see him.

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News A RARE appearance of a leopard seal on a North Coast beach has shocked locals, but authorities are warning people to stay away if they see him.

MORE than 30 firefighters were called to the blaze just after midnight.

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News MORE than 30 firefighters were called to the blaze just after midnight.

A MAN found by a Supreme Court jury to be the leader of a "socially harmful cult" has published an apology to the blogger he unsuccessfully sued for defamation.

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Crime A MAN found by a Supreme Court jury to be the leader of a "socially harmful cult" has published an apology to the blogger he unsuccessfully sued for defamation.

LISMORE students got stuck in to a variety of hands-on science experiments, but there was one science 'trick' that caught many of them by surprise.

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Education LISMORE students got stuck in to a variety of hands-on science experiments, but there was one science 'trick' that caught many of them by surprise.

WATCH: Fire situation 'not looking good at Drake'

WATCH: Fire situation 'not looking good at Drake'

News The fire got within just 1km of the Drake township

'We couldn't leave it any longer': Casino's water crisis

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Environment Council reveals psychological reasons for Level 3 restrictions

26 homes destroyed as bushfires continue to burn

26 homes destroyed as bushfires continue to burn

News RFS crews have been assessing the damage as conditions allow

Long term forecast: When is the next rainfall day?

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Weather How much rain is forecast over the next 28 days

How Tenterfield farmers and producers can access free water

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Rural There's a new bore open for stock producers and farmers

PHOTOS: Home destroyed in early morning blaze

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News The house, a shed and a car were completely destroyed

Push for law to jail bosses over worker deaths

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Business Mining bosses need to be held to account over deaths: YouGov poll

Police astounded by driver's removal of damaged wheel

Police astounded by driver's removal of damaged wheel

Offbeat The vehicle was grounded immediately

Girl’s ‘lip challenge’ goes horribly wrong

Girl’s ‘lip challenge’ goes horribly wrong

Fashion & Beauty Lily Greenland’s attempt left her with a disfigured, bruised mouth

Children of slain woman still missing

Children of slain woman still missing

News Missing mum found dead as search continues for kids

Forget spring, we're going straight into summer

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Weather Expect some very warm weather on the Northern Rivers

How bad will bushfire season be, and what do you need to do?

How bad will bushfire season be, and what do you need to do?

Environment Bushfires have already caused devastation to the Northern Rivers

Thunderstorms forecast, but rain totals this year are dire

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Weather Rainfall totals significantly down this year

Thunderstorms to roll across the region, but will it rain?

Thunderstorms to roll across the region, but will it rain?

Weather Rain set to fall across Northern Rivers

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    Anthony Albanese’s ‘up-yours’ to vegans

    Anthony Albanese’s ‘up-yours’ to vegans

    Opinion Anthony Albanese could be the greatest yet.

    Outrageous Insta trend is hilariously bad

    Outrageous Insta trend is hilariously bad

    Opinion If you don’t think this trend is out-of-touch, you’ve probably done it yourself.

    NECESSARY EVIL: Drug tests a case of tough love

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      Rugby League Melbourne are smarting from a shock loss to Canberra, but they are favourites to take down Parramatta one rugby league expert says the Eels can prevail.

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      Tex’s emotional tribute to departed Pyke

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      AFL Taylor Walker has paid tribute to departed Adelaide coach Don Pyke and discussed his emotional response to the Crows mentor’s resignation.

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      A-League’s free-to-air lifeline

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      Soccer The fortunes of the flagging A-League are set to receive a massive boost under a new TV deal that will give the competition access to free-to-air audience.

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      The new Guru: Bring on Sivo v Vunivalu

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      Rugby League After 22 tries in his first NRL season, Maika Sivo ‘could be anything’ for Parramatta, according to Eels great Eric Grothe.

      • 17th Sep 2019 10:56 AM
      ATO targets exiled Chinese billionaire for $140m

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        BYRON Bay sneak into soccer grand final against South Lismore

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        Sport BYRON Bay sneak into soccer grand final against South Lismore

        Moonshiners win it for their mate

        Moonshiners win it for their mate

        Sport Rugby team dedicates win to Tim Watkins

        My Porsche will beat your 'old' Mustang

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        Community Two Kyogle men will race their cars at the drags on Sunday

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        Track and Field More than 400 people signed up for the 2019 Greater Bank Fun Run

        Proud Pioneers win six straight titles

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          Aussie coach’s post-Ashes warning

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          Legends divided over Kyrgios suspension

          Legends divided over Kyrgios suspension

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          How a huge lead sets up Mac’s Bathurst attack

          How a huge lead sets up Mac’s Bathurst attack

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          ‘Disgraceful’: AFL legend torched

          ‘Disgraceful’: AFL legend torched

          AFL Caroline Wilson slams Nick Riewoldt over Charlie Cameron umpire call

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            Town's scarce water supply threatened by fast moving fire

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            News Residents were worried about fire damage to water infrastructure

            If you can you design and build a bridge, council wants you

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              Community "BADLY contaminated bins" will be left behind for the resident to sort out, as part of Ballina Shire Council's crackdown on recycling.

              River St work to be wrapped up by Christmas

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              Community But Ballina council encouraging shoppers to park and take a stroll

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              Rain needed to help ease fire risk

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              News Bushfires could burn out of control for months across region

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                Whats On Council and the community paid for the work

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                  News The community-owned credit union says members can expect reduced fees and improved services.

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                      Coles’ extreme way to stop meat theft

                      Offbeat A shopper who posted a picture of a high quality cut meat with a security tag attached has divided social media.

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                              After a prolonged period of uncertainty, new data reveals a resurgence of home price values in unusual areas is turning the market on its head.

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                              Housing company cops a blast from locals over Byron Bay development plans

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