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$Roosters' Jake Friend out for weeks after fracturing forearm$

Roosters' Jake Friend out for weeks after fracturing forearm

Rugby League An injury to Jake Friend that will keep the Roosters skipper out until the finals has soured the Tricolours' 48-10 belting of Newcastle.

20th Jul 2019 6:33 PM

Porte fires up to start reeling in Tour de France big guns

Cycling & MTB Still with plenty of time to catch the early leaders, Aussie Richie Porte has made a big move in the Tour de France with an super performance in the time trial

Why am I not in the squad? Snub riles Olympic hopeful

eXtra Table Tennis Australia is coming under fire from a former Olympian who fears her comeback bid aimed at Tokyo 2020 is being thwarted by ambiguous criteria

Perry continues to have fun at Poms expense

Cricket Ashes century-maker Ellyse Perry credits a more laid-back approach for her form surge but her ton may not be enough to secure a Test match win for Australia

Shock reasons that tipped Aussie star over the edge at Tour

Cycling & MTB Rohan Dennis still has a place at Bahrain-Merida, the team says, as more details come to light over his shock departure from the Tour de France

Hungry gun thief busted by fingerprint on the fridge

Crime A foolish burglar set on stealing guns raided the fridge before making off with his haul of weapons.

Smith to fly Aussie flag at Open after big guns fail to fire

Golf For the first time in 60 years, Australia will have just one player in the final two rounds of the British Open - but Cameron Smith relishes the opportunity

Danger Close brings Long Tan heroism to the big screen

Movies Actors Stephen Peacocke and Richard Roxburgh proud to show courage involved in one of the most savage Anzac engagements through new war epic.

Community

Do you get confused about what goes in which bin?

News BALLINA Shire Council is putting stickers on bins to make it easier to know what can go in each bin.

At the age of 68 para legal discovers a hidden talent

Community Former para legal discovers a new talent at 68 years old

If Byron can't have drive-thru Maccas, what can we have?

News WE'VE devised a comprehensive list of politically correct drive-thrus for the most spiritual town in Australia.

If you cut your toe, don't go to this hospital

Community RAY HUNT is more frustrated than most about living in a town where the hospital has no doctor

What's On

Doctors, police and security at biggest Splendour ever

What's on the big screen this week

BANNED: The items you can't take to Splendour

Why the new Michael Hutchence doco had to be sad

Early morning partial lunar eclipse: What to expect

Sport

Coraki product wins Australian hockey gold medal

Sport TOM Brown overcomes a hamstring injury to help NSW win Australian title

Surf's up for Nyxie as she wins on home break

News GROM OPEN winner eyes off a career in surfing.

Champions crowned after pumping day

Surfing New champions were crowned at the 2019 Skullcandy Oz Grom Open

Emotional win for Queensland in U21 hockey

Hockey Australian championships have wrapped up at Goonellabah

Local surfer gets spectators cheering with near perfect wave

Surfing Finals set for all age divisions at Oz Grom Open

National Sport

Jake Friend injured as Roosters thump Newcastle

Carlton's surge under caretaker continues with win over Suns

Tigers close in on top four after fourth win in a row

Shinn signs off in style as Haut rocks Sir Elton

Golden boy? Freedmans unearth Excellent talent

Splendour 2019

‘What a joke’: Anger over Splendour

Music Angry punters have reacted after Splendour in the Grass announced Chance the Rapper will no longer appear.

Five 'old and new' things to check out at Splendour 2019

News Here is you guide to survive Splendour in the Grass 2019

The 9 organisations who received $42,000 from festival

News And what community groups and organisations will use the money for

Splendour musicians vow to spread news of search for Theo

Crime A new campaign has been launched in search for missing backpacker

You've been warned: Police will target drugs at Splendour

Crime There will be some severe consequences if you're caught

Lost your car at Splendour? There's an app to help with that

Technology You literally won't be able to miss it

The pop culture stars confirmed for Splendour 2019

Whats On Festival will also screen the new Michael Hutchence documentary

Future Northern Rivers

How healthcare will cater for explosive demand in 40 years

Health AN AGEING population means planning for the delivery of sustainable and accessible healthcare has taken on new levels of importance in Northern Rivers.

$900m commitment: Investment in hospitals vital for future

Health HEALTH district breaks down how they are preparing for the future

Lifesaving chopper's future in the air as donations plummet

Technology Westpac Lifesaving Rescue Helicopters donation platform plummets

What will come of plans for a fast train now?

Politics $1 BILLION was pledged by Labor before the May 18 election

What the future of telecommunications will look like

Technology Seven new mobile sites to be built in the Northern Rivers by 2020

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

News Where do the highest earners live?

Local Business News

Cheers to a Mac-nificent drop

Business THE team behind Brookie's Gin is now offering is the 'Mac Daddy' of all nut liqueurs.

Byron a ‘marquee address’ for retailers

Business Off Ya Tree in Byron Bay for first shop in the hipster hotspot

What is the grand plan for the old Hurfords site?

Business An application has been made to expand the use of the site

VOTE: Best eggs benedict on the Northern Rivers

Business Where is the best place to get eggs benny on the Northern Rivers?

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Jake Friend injured as Roosters thump Newcastle

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