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Illegal doofers leave 'disgracfeul aftermath' at park

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Environment AUTHORITIES are appealing for information after Arakwal National Park was trashed by illegal party-goers.

Alleged killers in court as defence considers new report

premium_icon Alleged killers in court as defence considers new report

Crime Two men remain in custody over the death of a 38-year-old man

Serious charge could be withdrawn in syringe attack case

premium_icon Serious charge could be withdrawn in syringe attack case

Crime Woman allegedly wielded a syringe at staff at Lismore Base Hospital

Man who raped teen stepson to spend years behind bars

premium_icon Man who raped teen stepson to spend years behind bars

Crime At one point, the perpetrator claimed to have no recollection

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Red alert for blue-green algae lifted at popular dam

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Environment THE high level warning was in place for four months.

FUTURE: How Ballina will meet population growth

premium_icon FUTURE: How Ballina will meet population growth

Council News BALLINA Shire Council's top priorities for region into the future.

REVEALED: Our highest earners and where they live

premium_icon REVEALED: Our highest earners and where they live

News WHICH Northern Rivers towns have the highest average weekly income?

Couples seen 'having sex in plain view' at family park

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News THE Ballina mayor has asked police to step up patrols in the area, after renewed complaints.

Exclusive restaurant brings fancy dining to Splendour

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Whats On CAVIAR croccante, grilled pickled octopus, crab and celeriac, smoked garlic and other fine options featured on the menu.

Why Norpa boss has resigned from his position

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News HIS achievements for the region have been "enormous”, but now Patrick Healey is saying goodbye.

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        FUTURE: How Byron Bay will preserve it's community culture

        premium_icon FUTURE: How Byron Bay will preserve it's community culture

        Council News BYRON Shire Council's top priorities for region into the future.

        REVEALED: Northern Rivers towns most desirable to families

        premium_icon REVEALED: Northern Rivers towns most desirable to families

        News The most popular and least popular towns for families

        21 things that are essential to a town's success

        21 things that are essential to a town's success

        News How do we rate on the checklist of "must haves”?

        High youth unemployment isn't always a bad thing

        premium_icon High youth unemployment isn't always a bad thing

        Careers "Interesting" statistics reveal youth unemployment rates

        Why I borrowed 'I have a dream' line from Martin Luther King

        premium_icon Why I borrowed 'I have a dream' line from Martin Luther King

        Opinion When it comes to the Northern Rivers' future, we have to think big

        PUMCINS vs NETTELS: Which one are you?

        PUMCINS vs NETTELS: Which one are you?

        Offbeat New wave of acronyms to describe our lives and our tribes

        'Blow-ins' bring their businesses to the Northern Rivers

        premium_icon 'Blow-ins' bring their businesses to the Northern Rivers

        Business The region is the third highest centre for business ownership

        Sport

        Battle of the birds in NRRRL

        premium_icon Battle of the birds in NRRRL

        Sport EX-NRL players will highlight big day of rugby league at Ballina on Saturday

        Wallaby is on the menu at lunch

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        Sport JUSTIN Harrison to help raise money at Old Tie Club rugby lunch

        Triple crown for Open champion

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        Sport Champion comes home with $17,500

        Ex-Socceroo captain set to relive 'old glories' at Lismore

        Ex-Socceroo captain set to relive 'old glories' at Lismore

        Soccer Craig Foster has signed up for the Masters Games

        PHOTOS: Club hosts 40 years of top women's bowling

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        Bowls Camaraderie beats bowls bragging rights

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          Experience a taste of Italy in your backyard

          premium_icon Experience a taste of Italy in your backyard

          Business TAKE in the essence of Italy on the Italian Cafe culture trail, ahead of the Friendship Festival.

          Diesel spill slows Pacific Motorway traffic

          Diesel spill slows Pacific Motorway traffic

          News MOTORISTS urged to exercise caution with a reduced speed limit in place.

          Theo's mum's heartbreak: 'I'm hopeful but I'm realistic'

          Theo's mum's heartbreak: 'I'm hopeful but I'm realistic'

          News POLICE focus search efforts where Theo's phone was last "pinged".

          Missing backpacker's family thank community

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          News THE Belgian backpacker hasn't been seen since May 31 in Byron Bay.

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              Lismore store closes, but it's not the end for this business

              premium_icon Lismore store closes, but it's not the end for this business

              News AFTER nearly 40 years in one town, this family-owned business has made a big decision.

              'Sweethearts of pastry' pop up in Ballina

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              Business Bangalow's Choux Choux Patisserie opens pop up shop in Ballina

              Mystery over closure of troubled quarry

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              Business All operations at the quarry have been suspended

              New plans for controversial brewery, koala hospital site

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              Business Original plans were scrapped, now a new application has been lodged

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                Kmart’s ‘secret’ product leaked on FB

                Kmart’s ‘secret’ product leaked on FB

                News In a Facebook group dedicated to the popular Kmart pie maker, a mum has revealed the retail giant’s plans for a new version of the appliance.

                'What kind of sorcery is this?!': Garlic hack stuns

                'What kind of sorcery is this?!': Garlic hack stuns

                Lifestyle A woman’s quick and easy method to remove cloves of garlic from the bulb has gone viral, with many declaring the technique “life-changing”.

                Contagious infection identified at South Burnett school

                Contagious infection identified at South Burnett school

                Health A contagious infection has been identified at a South Burnett school.

                Sacked college staff lose unfair dismissal claims

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                Education Logan’s Kimberley College was functioning as if it was privately owned by the Thomson family, a Fair Work Commissioner found.

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                  Crime An Instagram influencer who flaunts exotic destinations and luxury labels, told police thousands in cash found in her handbag came from her sugar daddy.

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                  TV Game-changing move could shake-up the battle for your eyeballs.

                  Another big music talent 'Unearthed' in Gympie

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                  News Emerging Gympie artist will rock the Gympie races on Saturday

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                  New ABC boss suggests changes coming to Q&A

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                  TV The ABC’s managing director plans to tackle the perception of bias.

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                    Property Prices fall 13.5% for March quarter but REIQ says market's steady

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                    New agricultural precinct could support more than 1200 jobs

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                    Business It could also generate about $350 million in annual revenue.

                    Adani promises jobs to remain for regional Queensland

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                    Employment Mining giant Adani has reaffirmed its commitment to regional jobs.

                    Job ads fall as workers take off

                    Job ads fall as workers take off

                    Lifestyle Number of jobs ads on SEEK falls as more workers take leave

                    Now’s the time to ask for more pay

                    Now’s the time to ask for more pay

                    Careers Companies have had it good for too long, time for your share

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                    News Plan to go digital in one Australian state

                    ROAD TEST: Honda Civic has sensible style and stature

                    ROAD TEST: Honda Civic has sensible style and stature

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                    Australia’s cockiest drivers exposed

                    Motoring Men are more likely to lose their cool

                    Toyota plans outrageous Ferrari rival

                    Toyota plans outrageous Ferrari rival

                    Motoring Japanese could launch a HiLux performance version.

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                    End of an era: BMW makes huge change

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