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When Greta was denied a cigarette, all hell broke loose

Crime AFTER scaling the scaffolding of the hospital, she kicked a nurse, threatened to cut a police officer's throat and said she would "blow up" the police station.

JRPP makes decision on controversial $21m development

Council News Residents say the development would "destroy Byron's character”

Naturists slam calls for nude beach closure

News Councillors will vote again on the beach's clothing optional status

Aviation magazine has been flying high for 30 years

Business Lismore publication going strong after 30 years.

Local News

600 businesses to be targeted in Fair Work audit

Business THE Fair Work Ombudsman is auditing 600 businesses in the Northern Rivers region to check employers are paying their workers correctly and meeting obligations.

Woman’s haunting cry during fatal attack

Crime Neighbours have told of the terrifying final moments of a woman stabbed to death at Tweed Heads, saying they heard her cry out: “Think of the boys.’’

Your shorts could be the best part of my summer

Movies Byron All Shorts are part of Flickerfest 2019.

Weapons used in brutal assault near primary school

Crime A SCHOOL principal was one of several witnesses to an alleged violent home invasion and bashing which left a man in emergency care in Lismore Base Hospital.

Man trapped after tree falls on him

News THE man, in his 50s, was flown to hospital in the rescue helicopter after a tree fell on him on a Northern Rivers property.

REVEALED: The Northern Rivers' 10 most eligible singles

News IT'S time to vote for who you think should be the region's most eligible bachelor and bachelorette.

Sick claims rock James Bulger case

15th Nov 2018 3:57 AM

Parents blame son’s wife for murders

15th Nov 2018 3:08 AM

Bunnings snag danger real, victim says

Bourke St survivor: ’He tried to kill me’

Sport

Legends of the golf course

Sport BIG names returning for Legends competition at Byron Bay golf tournament

Local schools race to victory in relay

Sport BIG achievement on the race track from two of our small schools

Pocket rockets put on show

Sport Top driving display at club meet

Ghosts' NRRRL hopes fade away

Sport Clubs vote to keep team out of competition

Car survives somersault crash

Sport Robbie wants to race at Lismore

National Sport

NRL to close salary cap loophole

Stars set to explode against India

Kimmorley lashes the Storm over delay in re-signing Smith

McLaughlin in awe of new Mustang Supercar

Unlucky Boomers omission

Voodoo Medics

Medic couple deployed around the world

News TOM NEWKIRK had an advantage after 10 years in the military; his wife Kate who had also deployed overseas as a medic.

Secret world of Australia's elite combat medics

News Watch our eight part special documentary series now

'A movie scene’ as Jody fought to save commando

News Medic Jody Tieche heroically fought to save his life

Part 3: ‘She didn’t have to go — we could’ve saved her’

News “It was a pointless death that could have been avoided".

‘Numb’: Voodoo Medics - Part 4

News Combat doctor Dan Pronk was there for three Aussie soldier deaths.

Part 5: ‘Wearing the voodoo doll comes with honour, pride’

News Founding Voodoo Medic explains the origins of lifesaving heroes.

Voodoo Medics — Part 6: Mark Donaldson’s courage under fire

News He lost his dad to a heart attack and his mum to murder.

Community

Lismore students push for climate change action

News Look out politicians Australian school kids want change

Major revamp of park one step closer

Council News PROJECT to transform unused rail corridor into an open green community space.

DRONES: Where you can and can't fly on the Northern Rivers

Technology DRONES are growing in popularity, but many people don't know the basic rules and regulations about their use.

Home-made Taser and drugs found during eviction

News POLICE were called to assist with the eviction of two people when they found the items in the possession of a man and a woman.

What's On

The Mamas, sassy ladies of fem-hop are coming to Mullum

This weekend's markets list

Orchestral tribute to WWI armistice

Want to know what's on? Dozens of shows to enjoy this week

Meet Karim, a motivational speaker who cannot speak

Local Business News

The $2b plan to boost small business

Business Thousands of small business owners will no longer have to risk their home to secure a loan under a Federal Government scheme.

Enjoy cocktails with a sea breeze at new restaurant

Business Months in the making, but Byron's newest restaurant has opened

New boutique fitness studio opens its doors

Business The studio is already "overflowing with community love"

How a Norco farmer saved $17,000 on his power bill

News New campaign aims to save businesses $5 million in five weeks

Brand Insights

Everything you need to know about Sugar City Sounds 2018

MACKAY is gearing up for another night of entertainment greatness.

Gen-Y couple proves smashed avo eaters can live the dream

HOME ownership is not out of reach for Generation Y.

Barry Humphries: The Man behind the mask

The Barry Humphries: The Man Behind the Mask show is coming in May.

How to ditch your debt

AUSTRALIANS are getting better at flexing their frugality.

Lifestyle

Bid to ban AirBnB at exclusive address fails

News An exclusive southeast Queensland riverfront enclave has failed in an expensive 18-month legal bid to ban temporary rentals.

15th Nov 2018 3:47 AM

Jacinda Ardern raises sausage sizzle scandal with ScoMo

Offbeat New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern had been talking tough on Australia’s policy on asylum seekers and deporting Kiwi criminals back home

15th Nov 2018 3:34 AM

Plan ahead for aged care needs

Lifestyle It is no longer just about aged care; it’s about choosing a lifestyle at the beginning of retirement.

15th Nov 2018 3:24 AM

'It's marvellous': How Clive changed his life

Health Age hasn't wearied the 75-year-old, who says he's feeling better now than he did six years ago.

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Entertainment

Joel Edgerton is GQ Man of the Year

Celebrity Not only did Hometown boy Joel Edgerton choose the night to go public with his relationship with stylist Christine Centenera, he took out GQ Man of the Year.

15th Nov 2018 3:30 AM

Callum turns from fan to star in Fantastic Beasts sequel

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Orchestral tribute to WWI armistice

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Barry Humphries: The Man behind the mask

How to ditch your debt

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Fitzy’s moving open letter to Bunnings

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