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THE Byron and Tweed shires hold the lion’s share of cases in Northern NSW.

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News THE Byron and Tweed shires hold the lion’s share of cases in Northern NSW.

SOME of Ballina Council’s biggest projects have been put on hold in an effort to free up millions of dollars.

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News SOME of Ballina Council’s biggest projects have been put on hold in an effort to free up millions of dollars.

THE development application is on public exhibition this month.

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Council News THE development application is on public exhibition this month.

ONE of the most loved things for many people about the daily newspaper experience is doing the crosswords and puzzles. Now you can do them on our website.

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News ONE of the most loved things for many people about the daily newspaper experience is doing the crosswords and puzzles. Now you can do them on our website.

COVID-19 knocks Northern Rivers business confidence

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Business ‘The responses from business owners across the State are no surprise, but at the...

  • 9th Apr 2020 5:30 PM
Premier calls boy worried about Easter bunny visiting

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News EIGHT year old Ollie wrote a letter to Gladys Berejiklian saying he would leave...

COVID BATTLE RAMPS UP: Police, health officials join forces

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Expert’s warning for parents during coronavirus pandemic

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News There will be a tsunami of mental health issues in youths due to the coronavirus...

Cross-Border Commissioner says closing NSW won’t help

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News “THE rules are very clear. The restrictions … prohibit people coming on...

Northern Rivers residents dob on holiday-makers

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News Local police swamped with calls about non-essential travellers

How COVID-19 will hit the state budget

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Politics Coronavirus expected to hurt state budget

  • 9th Apr 2020 7:01 PM
Dad loses discrimination case against education department

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News Father loses discrimination case against Education Queensland

  • 9th Apr 2020 6:51 PM
Private schools ordered to reopen after Easter

Private schools ordered to reopen after Easter

Education Private schools risk losing funding if they do not re-open

  • 9th Apr 2020 6:44 PM
Dangers of accessing super early

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Three days of thunderstorms, weather bureau warns

Three days of thunderstorms, weather bureau warns

Weather Northern Rivers can expect storms on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

WEATHER EXPLAINED: Why 2019 was warmest, driest on record

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Weather “TEMPERATURES were well beyond previous records”: BOM.

Indoor weather on the horizon, so just stay inside

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Weather THIS weeks weather forecast offers even more reasons to stay inside.

Northern Rivers gets first taste of the end of summer

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Weather YOU know it’s cold when people are wearing jackets and beanies in Byron Bay.

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    Questions remain over JobKeeper lifeline

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    Opinion JobKeeper passes federal parliament without amendment

    Maybe it's meant to be a time to just Be Still

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    Opinion The coronavirus pandemic sweeping the globe feeds on fear

    Join in a Houseparty? I’d rather lick a shopping trolley

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    Opinion Opinion: If home is where the heart is, bringing my messy, demanding job into the...

    How do we reset the tourism industry?

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    Opinion “AMONG the chaos and devastation from this global health crisis, an opportunity...

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      Photo that sums up life in isolation

      Offbeat This confusing snap of a 'floating bin' has become the posterchild for life in lockdown, as just like our new normal it is totally mind-boggling.

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      ’Death threat’: Girls cough and spit on train guard

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      Crime Girls claiming to have coronavirus cough, spit at train inspector

      • 9th Apr 2020 6:55 PM
      Dutton was in isolation for 25 days

      Dutton was in isolation for 25 days

      Politics Peter Dutton has finally been released from self-isolation

      • 9th Apr 2020 6:32 PM
      PM’s message: ‘Easter will be different’

      PM’s message: ‘Easter will be different’

      Politics PM’s Easter message to Australians ahead of long weekend

      • 9th Apr 2020 6:29 PM
      NRL confirms season return date

      NRL confirms season return date

      Rugby League NRL 2020 season start date confirmed in dramatic announcement

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        North Coast rugby team hit hard by restrictions

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        Sport PLAYER recruitment and retention will be an issue for this team during the...

        Jockey celebrates first win as a trainer

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        Sport RARE result with current jockey winning race as a trainer at Ballina Jockey...

        Former Socceroo directs his passion to a new set of goals

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        Sport CRAIG Foster is urging the Far North Coast sporting community to volunteer their...

        Ballina to host first race meet since pandemic started

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        Sport "WE have to do whatever we can to keep going.”

        National Sport

          Secret deal reveals Ferrari cover-up

          Secret deal reveals Ferrari cover-up

          Motor Sports Ferrari and Formula 1 engine 'cheating' dispute settled

          Nine goes nuclear in NRL war

          Nine goes nuclear in NRL war

          News Channel issues response to Todd Greenberg

          Australia reacts to ‘crazy’ virtual racing

          Australia reacts to ‘crazy’ virtual racing

          Sport Australia reacts to the inaugural Supercars All Stars Eseries event

          DEBATE: Is an isolated NRL competition really a good idea?

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          Rugby League Are we this desperate for footy, or is continuing to play in a ‘bubble’ a step too...

          Tenterfield News

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

            Tenterfield prepares for future, welcomes new holding tank

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            News A NEW holding tank is being installed by Tenterfield Shire Council to help improve...

            Water restrictions lifted for most parts of Tenterfield Shire

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            News WHICH water restrictions remain in place for the Tenterfield region?

            HOORAY: Tenterfield Dam is spilling over

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            News “THE lifting of spirits around the town is tangible and a real feeling that we can...

            Lifting the lid on burial costs across the Northern Rivers

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            News WE compare the prices of interment in six local government areas.

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              A NEW touch-free recycling option has been implemented for returns at reverse vending machines in the area, but one centre is closed.

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              News A NEW touch-free recycling option has been implemented for returns at reverse vending machines in the area, but one centre is closed.

              NORPA secures four-year funding

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              News THE Federal Government confirmed $1,295,000 over four years for NORPA from 2021.

              ROUGH LANDING: Future uncertain for Ballina airport

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              News Passenger numbers, income expected to drop dramatically

              Goodbye BlazeAid volunteers and thanks for the fencing

              premium_icon Goodbye BlazeAid volunteers and thanks for the fencing

              Community THEY came in our hour of need after the devastating bushfires.

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                What to watch over the Easter long weekend

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                TV WE'RE all being urged to stay at home. Here's what to watch.

                Netflix fans too scared to sleep after watching The Platform

                Netflix fans too scared to sleep after watching The...

                Movies Horror fans get more than they bargained for with new Netflix movie.

                Radically different streaming launches

                Radically different streaming launches

                TV This new streaming service couldn’t be more different from Netflix.

                GIG GUIDE: Online is where all the fun is now

                GIG GUIDE: Online is where all the fun is now

                News NORTHERN Rivers artists have set up a number of different online gigs to keep us...

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                  News APPLY for a casual job on offer with the Northern NSW Local Health District.

                  REVEALED: Future-proofing the Ballina-Byron Gateway Airport

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                  News AIRPORT manager Julie Sewart said staff were working hard to plan for predicted...

                  When is the new Ballina service centre opening?

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                  News WILL the $26 million facility open as scheduled, despite the COVID-19 pandemic?

                  Drastic changes proposed to Ballina council fees, charges

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                  News A REPORT outlining new, removed and adjusted council fees and charges for 2020/21...

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                      Bec Judd has lived in her newly renovated mansion for nearly seven months, but only recently discovered the item left behind.

                      Bec Judd reveals gross item left by tradies

                      Lifestyle Bec Judd has lived in her newly renovated mansion for nearly seven months, but only recently discovered the item left behind.

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                      How this firm saved 800 jobs amid COVID-19

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                      Careers Firm puts 800 employees to work on face shields

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                      Biggest change to Cadbury in 50 years

                      Biggest change to Cadbury in 50 years

                      Food & Entertainment Marble chocolate bar returns to shelves with new company logo

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                          One of the directors of Netflix docuseries Tiger King has revealed that some of the most unsettling footage ended up on the cutting room floor.

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                          TV One of the directors of Netflix docuseries Tiger King has revealed that some of the most unsettling footage ended up on the cutting room floor.

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                          Music Government funding won’t be enough to keep the music playing.

                          MAFS star slams ‘flop’ of a season

                          MAFS star slams ‘flop’ of a season

                          TV One of this year’s brides has turned on the program.

                          Star opens doors to his $100m marble-covered mega mansion

                          Star opens doors to his $100m marble-covered mega mansion

                          Entertainment 'It will be one of the things I leave behind, it had to be timeless'

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                              This well appointed property is a large, 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment in Byron Bay's centre, just 3 minute's walk from Main Beach. The location is perfect for living or holidays with the brand new, Mercato on Byron precinct on your doorstep with supermarket, cinema, retail shops and...

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                              New rental laws aimed at combating domestic violence

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                              Crime New rental laws protect domestic violence survivors

                              Coronavirus protection for renters

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                              Property Landlords barred from evicting tenants who can’t pay during pandemic

                              Rush for northern exposure

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                              Property Developer swoops on site with $8.7m deal in residential hotspot

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                                Costco gifts Aussie employees $750 bonus

                                Costco gifts Aussie employees $750 bonus

                                Employment Coronavirus Australia: Costco gifts employees $750 bonus

                                Local businesses ‘soldier on’ thanks to wage subsidies

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                                News “IF YOU have good staff, the last thing you want to do is lose them.”

                                New jobs on offer amid virus shutdown

                                New jobs on offer amid virus shutdown

                                Careers Jobs on offer right now in the wake of COVID-19 shutdowns

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                                  Bizarre scenes as fuel prices dip below $1

                                  premium_icon Bizarre scenes as fuel prices dip below $1

                                  Motoring Petrol prices dip below $1 but no one wants to buy it

                                  Toyota’s recall on most popular cars

                                  Toyota’s recall on most popular cars

                                  Information A range of models from the world’s largest manufacturer recalled

                                  L-plater fined $1600 for driving with mum

                                  L-plater fined $1600 for driving with mum

                                  News "We didn't think for one minute we would be doing anything wrong"