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A GYM junkie dad has been sentenced for defrauding a North Coast company and trying to cover his tracks when he worked as its general manager.

Body-building teacher convicted for supplements fraud

Crime A GYM junkie dad has been sentenced for defrauding a North Coast company and trying to cover his tracks when he worked as its general manager.

How this NRRRL team plans to be a powerhouse in 2021

Sport THE year of the Cougar is how a player and coach describe the coming NRRRL season.

BYRON GRIDLOCK: Aim for 1km every minute, says councillor

Council News A PERFECT storm of issues have made Byron’s traffic a sore point this week.

New development is booming in this Northern Rivers shire

News FROM in-ground swimming pools to new residential developments, we can reveal the trends in development applications on the North Coast.

Man allegedly used ‘bribes’ to have sex with step sons

Crime He is accused of having a sexual relationship with three brothers

‘Bribery’: Parents warned to keep teacher gifts small

Education Parents are being told not to be too generous with teacher presents, amid fears...

Search for swimmer suspended after 'exhaustive' inquiries

News Police have called off the search after no sign of the swimmer.

EXPLAINED: Why authorities changed speed limit at Ross Lane

News TRANSPORT for NSW also confirmed who asked for the change.

How Queensland’s border decision impacts the Northern Rivers

News COMMUNITY leaders respond to the today's Queensland border news

Woman in critical condition after head on crash with truck

News Bruxner Highway remains affected in both directions after the crash

Network News

Meghan reveals devastating miscarriage

News Meghan Markle has told how she suffered a heartbreaking miscarriage while at home...

Messy twist in star’s ugly $4.5m split

AFL An unwanted AFL star’s ugly break-up continues to drag on and is heading towards a...

Uber Eats rider: ‘I’m afraid every day’

News A delivery rider who saw a colleague die in a car crash has spoken out as the...

Woman makes deadly discovery over brekkie

News Either of them could have been toast, but luckily no one was hurt when a southeast...

Weather News

Finally, relief from the heat, maybe even a drop or two

News DON’T break out the jumper yet but temperatures are predicted to drop today and...

Will it get to 40 degrees this week?

News WARMER days are on their way, but will you also need an brolly and gumboots? BOM...

Large hail predicted as severe storms approach

News Weather bureau has issued a severe thunderstorm warning

Get ready for severe storms being 'the new normal'

Weather Damage caused by hail and severe storms will be more frequent

Opinion

2200 lives lost: And no justice for broken families

News True crime stories of shocking violence documented in detail

Reason ‘no jab, no fly’ rule won’t work

Opinion Qantas CEO Alan Joyce has laid down the law that anyone not vaccinated against...

Armchair critics of our elite troops can’t handle the truth

Opinion War heroes deserve our thanks, not cutting down

‘It’s ludicrous Victoria is moving ahead of us’

Opinion Luke Mangan: Berejiklian needs to relieve NSW from strict COVID rules

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Sport

How this small club wins in and out of the pool

Sport POWERING through the pool with Paralympic potential, one small club is keeping its head above water.

LJ Hooker League’s one-day format a big hit with players

News THE format is proving fast, fun and exciting, according to the Far North Coast...

Titans assistant coach in alleged drug bust

Crime Gold Coast Titans Assistant Coach and former NRL player Michael Gordon has been...

PHOTOS: Life in the fast lane for our Olympic swimmers

News Some of Australia’s best swimmers were in Alstonville and Ballina

Fit for champions: Olympic stars laud local pools

News Swim stars tested the waters on the Northern Rivers.

National Sport

LIVE: WNBL Adelaide Lightning vs Bendigo Spirit

Basketball Adelaide Lightning continue their punishing WNBL schedule post-quarantine tonight...

Darius back with the Broncos as training begins

Rugby League Darius Boyd has rejoined the Broncos at Red Hill – despite announcing his...

The burning off-season question at your NRL club

Rugby League From the reigning premiers to the wooden spoon ‘winners’, every NRL club has...

NRL star's touching tribute to partner

Sport Cameron Munster's touching tribute to partner after tumultuous 2020

Tenterfield News

Highway to close for blasting work

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

What is reopening in Tenterfield?

News WITH restrictions easing, a number of Tenterfield Shire Council-operated facilities...

Changed traffic conditions at Bolivia Hill

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

‘Cruel’ timing for Target store closures

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

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

News Waste collection and swimming pool entry will be more expensive

Community

Will The Wreck become Byron’s new main beach?

Council News ELEVEN things Byron Council will consider at its meeting this week.

Pollies pool together for Kyogle Aquatic centre cash splash

News Kyogle has officially opened their major aquatic centre to the public in time for...

Council’s ‘to do’ list: From dog beach access, to CCTV

News BALLINA Council will discuss Flat Rock Tent Park fees, a rezoning proposal at...

Did Nicole Kidman cause Byron’s traffic bedlam?

News MAJOR delays are at a scale “we have not seen before in Byron Bay”.

Pollies refuse to dip their toe into Dunoon dam debate

News READ what Janelle Saffin and Kevin Hogan had to say on the controversial dam...

What's On

From Biggy Pop, to Thor, stars align to help vet hospital

News Items from the stars are set to be auctioned

PHOTOS: Magpies Crusaders fans cheer from sidelines

Soccer Photos from Saturday night’s pre-season friendly at Sologinkin Oval.

Indigenous artist showcases culture through artwork

Art & Theatre ‘It’s very important to me, being an Indigenous Australian, being a part of the...

Mountain bikers set to race in honour of late founder

Cycling & MTB ‘He was the kind of man that instantly connected with people and left a lasting...

Local Business News

GRIDLOCK: Doctors, buses caught in ‘perfect storm’ chaos

News FILMING on two major roads, schoolies and roadworks, lead to next level traffic chaos.

Schoolies floodgates open, Ballina accepts Melbourne flights

News Bigger jets, more flights mean more passengers at airport

Fine lines and good times at Lismore’s newest tattoo studio

News Check out the new Lismore business which has customers ‘excited’.

Holiday rental site slams council's hopes for local rules

Council News STAYZ has asked Byron council to shelve plans to help regulate short term rental...

Bruns DA ‘backdoor way’ for developer to maximise profit

Council News Council hears from opponents of a proposed development which includes shop-top...

Brand Insights

BIZTALK: Don't let cash flow cripple your business

The art of predicting the future of your Business

Tax time blueprint for small businesses

BizCover boss reveals biggest learnings of his career

Lifestyle

Australia’s deadliest virus mistake

News We’ve been praised worldwide for our swift response to the COVID pandemic – but hundreds died thanks to one colossal mistake.

‘Puzzling’ side effect of COVID vaccine

Health Feature of AstraZeneca-Oxford vaccine ‘puzzling’ scientists

Crackdown on dodgy hand sanitiser

Health ACCC cracks down on dodgy hand sanitiser amid COVID-19

Alien-like tentacles burst from dead mantis

Gardening Praying mantis horror video: Horsehair worms burst out of corpse

Big W pulls X-rated $2 item from shelves

Lifestyle Big W recalls $2 Candy Cane Bath Fizzer

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Entertainment

Most confusing show of all time named

TV The 10 most confusing TV shows of all time have been revealed, with a drama starring Matthew Fox taking out the top spot.

An Aussie investigative news program featured in the latest series of The Crown has pointed out a series of mistakes, saying “we’re in the business of facts”.

4 Corners roasts The Crown over ‘facts’

TV 4 Corners roasts Netflix series The Crown over inaccuracies

Kristen Stewart reveals why comedy hasn’t always been her forte and reflects on her own experience of coming out ahead of gay rom-com Happiest Season.

The lighter side of Kristen Stewart

Entertainment Kristen Stewart reveals why comedy hasn’t always been her forte and reflects on her...

High percentage of the hottest celebrities live in Byron Bay

News Byron Bay has become a celebrity magnet and now, thanks to a new study, it has a...

The Tesla CEO may now be the world’s second-richest man with a $128 billion fortune, but he arguably holds the title for world’s cheapest.

Elon Musk passes Bill Gates on rich list

Celebrity Elon Musk passes Bill Gates on rich list, but lags in philanthropy

Latest Photos

Noosa's mid-week nightlife is looking very different with thousands of Schoolies continuing to hit the streets as their week-long celebration continues.

SCHOOLIES IN NOOSA: Night four festivities

A man has been arrested following an alleged armed standoff with police in a suburban Townsville Street. Police negotiated with the man on the rooftop following the crash of an allegedly stolen Mitsubishi Triton on Ross River Road.

PHOTOS: Suburban standoff with armed man

With better low light capabilities and a slightly bigger zoom, the iPhone 12 Pro Max cameras are the best Apple have produced but is the step up big enough to warrant an upgrade?

iPhone 12 Pro Max cameras put to the test

Mackay families took refuge from the sizzling 30C+ temps at the Aquatic and Recreation Centre

IN PHOTOS: Beating the heat with inflatable fun

Take a look inside the Olympic Games training camp at Alstonville as swimmers prepare for Tokyo.

PHOTOS: Inside the Olympic Games training at Alstonville

Real Estate

This neat and tidy, renovated 3 bedroom home is perfect for the first home buyer, young family or investor.

The family friendly yard is incredibly generous, making it ideal for those wishing to add a granny flat and or pool (STCA).

Located opposite the sports oval, a block from the prize...

12 Pine Avenue, Mullumbimby 2482

House 3 1 $699,000 ...

Classifieds This neat and tidy, renovated 3 bedroom home is perfect for the first home buyer, young family or investor. The family friendly yard is incredibly generous...

Liam Hemsworth is cutting his losses and moving on, severing one of the last remaining ties to ex-wife Miley Cyrus - but it’s cost him dearly.

Hemsworth loses millions on last big tie to Cyrus

Celebrity Liam Hemsworth is cutting his losses and moving on

NEW research reveals Far North Coast homeowners are happy with how much they sell their house for.

Which regional town has the happiest property sellers?

Property NEW research reveals Far North Coast homeowners are happy with how much they sell...

“I’D rather a great housing opportunity on imperfect land … (than something) that will never come.”

Council backs affordable housing plan on flood prone land

News Mayor says flooding issues can be overcome

Jobs

The companies hiring big before Christmas

News The nine Australian companies hiring big before Christmas

Competition for work is set to swell as welfare assistance is wound back, but there are ways job-seekers can give themselves a competitive edge.

What job-seekers must do as competition spikes

Employment Why now is the time to get serious about the job hunt

McDonald’s is set to hire 17,400 people nationwide by the end of 2020. Here’s how you can finish the year off making some cash.

Macca’s to hire 17,400 workers this year

Business McDonald’s to hire 17,400 people nationwide by the end of 2020

Motoring

Middle-age spread that works for this funky little SUV

Motoring Fun and funky SUV has a middle-age spread but looks better for the change

Driver follows woman home during heated act of road rage

Crime The Proserpine man says a lewd comment she made added fuel to the fire.

Major changes to NSW roads are coming, leaving millions of drivers at risk of facing harsh penalties.

Major changes to NSW road rules

Motoring Speed camera warning signs scrapped and harsher penalties for DUI

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