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ROLLING COVERAGE: What you need to know about the fires

News Update: Border Trail, Woodenbong & Myall Creek Rd, Bora Ridge

The new, locally-made planter boxes you need in your garden

Community THIS North Lismore man was inspired by his grandmother's "old fashioned” solution.

16th Nov 2019 12:00 PM

Nimbin residents get bushfire updates

News RESDIDENTS asked to remain vigilant as while weather has improved, conditions are expected to worsen next week.

16th Nov 2019 11:40 AM

FIREFIGHTERS and other emergency services personnel will be at Nimbin Bowling Club at 10am on Saturday to give an update on the Mt Nardi fires.

Nimbin community meeting for fire update at 10am Saturday

News FIREFIGHTERS and other emergency services personnel will be at Nimbin Bowling Club at 10am on Saturday to give an update on the Mt Nardi fires.

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News Great deal to give you access to our best journalism and rewards

Mt Nardi man completely oblivious to bushfire burning nearby

News Rangers came across the man while door knocking homes

Retired racehorses get second chance at gold

News See the final Off the Track races at the Bangalow Agricultural Show

Indigenous rangers call for climate action as fires worsen

News BORA Ridge fire puts rangers lives in danger

Keep pets safe from catastrophic fire conditions

News Advice for pet owners in bushfire affected areas

Dark side of paradise where teen is missing

News Dark underbelly of celebrity playground where teen backpacker vanished

Network News

Harmful everyday product we’re using

Health These products could be doing more harm than good

16th Nov 2019 12:14 PM

‘Disaster’: Mass fan exodus as Janet Jackson disappoints

Music 'I’ve never seen so many people walk out of a concert before'

16th Nov 2019 11:21 AM

SAVE THE WEED: Man charged for starting fire to protect crop

News Man lights uncontrolled bushfire to protect his cannabis crop.

'We could not have stopped that fire with 100 trucks'

News Nymboida RFS and community pull together agains fire menace

Weather News

Thunderstorm forecast among increasing fire conditions

Weather Before conditions heat up the Northern Rivers could see a storm

When bushfires create their own 'perfect storm'

Weather The clouds can make fires more difficult and hazardous to fight

What the weather will be like for the rest of the week

Weather Only chance of coastal showers but no significant rain

FORECAST: The weather you need to prepare for this week

Weather Besides a total fire ban, here's what's in store for weather

Opinion

Barnaby Joyce could learn a lot from Karl Stefanovic

Opinion It’s time Barnaby Joyce took note on how to master a comeback

Is it time for an emergency services reserve?

Opinion We need a specialised response team, similar to the Army Reserve

‘No shame’: Staggering reaction to fires

Opinion Politicians disgrace themselves with bushfire responses

Anti-vax movement still running rife on Facebook

News Anti-vax lies on social networks are making me sick.

Subscriber Exclusives

Teens arrested after setting fire during Total Fire Ban

Crime THE boys allegedly gathered paper, dry leaves and vegetation and ignited it using a cigarette lighter.

Mayors on fire battleground make climate call to government

Politics MAYORS of fire-stricken areas have signed a statement calling on government to acknowledge the link between climate change and the catastrophic fire conditions.

Murder accused asks if mum is at court appearance

Crime THE man accused of the Murwillumbah murder has had his case delayed for two weeks.

A night with police: How a 13yo broke into a bottle shop

Crime In the early hours of a Saturday morning you would expect a young girl to be tucked up in bed, not sitting in a hospital emergency room under police guard.

16th Nov 2019 11:09 AM

Q&A: The Yuendumu shooting

Crime There are many questions as to what led to the alleged murder of Kumanjayi Walker six days ago. Here we answer some of the key ones.

16th Nov 2019 11:02 AM

The sweet treat to use up your leftover egg whites

Easy Eating Almond meringues a bite-sized alternative to making pavlova.

16th Nov 2019 11:00 AM

Sport

Brothers' key could be bowler Lee

Sport DEPTH will be tested with missing Marist Brothers bowlers

Watt is back behind the wheel

Sport New challenge for disabled driver

Should the speedway go ahead at fire evacuation point?

Motor Sports Organisers say they were accommodating people and the animals.

Cricket team will be given time

Sport Poor form won't affect clubs future

Former NRL greats to visit fire ravaged town tonight

Community Robbo's Sea Eagles tattoo led to sports stars visit

National Sport

Chinese swimmer ducks questions over smashed samples

Swimming 'I did not have any idea of what is going on'

‘Absolute rubbish’: Code War ends in farce

Boxing 'Let’s just get some judges that can score'

WATCH: Meet Dexter, the dog that can ski

Offbeat “He’s a bit of a show-off. He loves it when the boat turns around.”

Wins and losses for every NRL club in 2020

Supercoach The SuperCoach NRL pre-season has begun.

Tenterfield News

8 homes lost in 'hellish' fire conditions near Tenterfield

News The fire breached containment lines and caused destruction

Community meeting to discuss hospital staffing issues

Health Community meeting to discuss hospital staffing

Nominations open for Tenterfield awards

Council News Businesses encouraged to nominate for annual awards

Lucrative tender to refurbish buildings now open

Council News Tender open for upgrade to council admin building

The search is on to secure water security for town

Council News What comes next for Tenterfield's new bores?

Community

Harwood bridge walk postponed

News Bushfire concerns have forced authorities to reschedule once in a lifetime walk opportunity

Complete list of schools closed on Wednesday

News Public, independent and Catholic schools, plus TAFE

Assistance available for bushfire affected communities

News Financial support made available for those hit by bushfires

The 'giraffe' saving kids' lives

News $20k donation for paediatric equipment

Four-legged friend to take teen to formal

News Teen to bring unique partner to year 12 formal

What's On

Three local bands confirmed for Falls Byron Bay

Whats On Punk rock and pub rock with a Northern Rivers flavour

From Japan to Africa, 10 fantastic things to do this week

Whats On From Mullum Music Festival to adult ballet in Nimbin

Mullumbimby Show gives glimpse into life of a truck driver

News Don't miss the trucks at the Mullumbimby Show

Thousands flock to Mullumbimby Show for some family fun

News The Mullumbimby Show is on this weekend

Local Business News

LOCAL businesses have been generously donating a number of items to help displaced residents and those affected by bush fires burning across the region.

Norco just one of many businesses helping our fireys

Business LOCAL businesses have been generously donating a number of items to help displaced residents and those affected by bush fires burning across the region.