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Buultjens pleads guilty to assault
SAMUEL BUULTJENS will not stand trial for the death of an Irish traveller after he pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of assault causing bodily harm yesterday.
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Nimbin's barracking for Obama
NIMBIN should be put on the top of the US President's proposed Australian itinerary, according to several prominent people.
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PWC to audit Green Loans scheme
A GOVERNMENT investigation into the botched Green Loans program has been dismissed as blame shifting by one of the scheme’s local workers.
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Cook crosses codes to soccer
SOCCER: In the 21st century code-hopping has become commonplace, but it isn't just limited to professional footballers.
News
Abbott backs drinking age of 18
EIGHTEEN-YEAR-OLDS can vote, drive, join the army and go to war so they should also be allowed to drink alcohol, says Opposition Leader Tony Abbott.
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- Abbott slammed for 'housewife' remark
- Sea Shepherd in water cannon stoush
- Rudd wants to lift legal drinking age
- Govt suspends use of foil insulation
- Coalition offers six-months paid leave
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Entertainment
Worthington to star in detective movie
AUSTRALIAN actor Sam Worthington is to star in a mystery based on the true story of two detectives who probed a series of gruesome murders in Texas, Daily Variety...
- Sheen's wife 'wants case dismissed'
- Pitt and Jolie sue over break up story
- Joel Edgerton to star in 'The Thing'
- Computer gamers seek relaxed laws
- Vampires take over
Lifestyle
Temperature rise threatens 97% of coral
THE risk of a mass coral bleaching in the Great Barrier Reef is low for the time being, but climate change remains a great concern to scientists.
Sport
Trio, and coach, set for titles
THREE Lismore softballers will take their game to another level when they play in the North Coast State Combined High Schools (NSWCHS) side.
- Berrick Barnes gets washed up
- Aero Ace gets hat trick
- Titans ready to meet and greet
- NZ horse and pony champs judged
- Gold in these hills
Money
Toyota recalls 400,000 hybrids worldwide
TOYOTA says it will recall about 400,000 hybrid vehicles around the world, including its latest Prius model, to fix faulty brakes.
- Optus user growth drives profit rise
- David Jones H1 sales up 2.3%
- Aussie tourism weathers global slump
- Petrol prices still falling: survey
- JB unveils record half year profit
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Northern Rivers Weather
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Things To Do
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Maclean Highland Gathering (Scottish Festival)
Come to Maclean and experience a piece of Scotland in Australia. Saturday, 27 Mar, 2010 – 9am Maclean View event details » -
The Big Joke Bangalow Comedy Festival
Bangalow's fourth annual comedy fest held at the Bangalow A & I Hall. Thursday, 18 Mar, 2010 – 9am Bangalow View event details » -
Nimbin Mardi Grass
Nimbin Mardi Grass held all over Nimbin. Saturday, 1 May, 2010 – 9am Nimbin View event details » -
The Bangalow Billycart Derby
The Bangalow Billycart Derby held on Byron Street. Sunday, 16 May, 2010 – 8am Bangalow View event details » -
Country Energy Casino Beef Week
Country Energy Casino Beef Week held all over Casino. Saturday, 22 May, 2010 – 9am Casino View event details »
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- Green means ‘go recycle’, Casino
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