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New technology delivers age-old story on Easter Sunday

premium_icon New technology delivers age-old story on Easter Sunday

News ALSTONVILLE Anglican Church delivers the Easter service online amid coronavirus restrictions.

Man charged after allegedly having imitation pistol

premium_icon Man charged after allegedly having imitation pistol

News THE 22-year-old also charged with allegedly possessing drugs.

Byron start-up’s flying surfboard wins ‘best of the best’

premium_icon Byron start-up’s flying surfboard wins ‘best of the best’

News BYRON start-up lands internationally recognised award for hydrofoil.

Man charged following Masonic Temple fire

premium_icon Man charged following Masonic Temple fire

News Man charged with malicious damage following fire at Masonic Temple.

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Byron Shire awards grants to young entrepreneurs

premium_icon Byron Shire awards grants to young entrepreneurs

News TWO young up-and-comers have won a share of $4000 for their community projects.

$1000 for case of beer as police continue fines

premium_icon $1000 for case of beer as police continue fines

Crime Is this the most expensive case of beer ever sold in Australia?

Musicians feel the ’big blow’ of coronavirus

premium_icon Musicians feel the ’big blow’ of coronavirus

News LOCAL musicians doing big things have had their plans disrupted but they are taking a positive outlook and embracing technology.

Seedling donations support koala care groups

premium_icon Seedling donations support koala care groups

News THOUSANDS of seedlings will help support koala care groups thanks to this generous donation.

Lennox producer wins exclusive international internship

premium_icon Lennox producer wins exclusive international internship

News AFTER many years of hard work Barbara Taylor will travel to Singapore to complete her internship later in the year.

Heavy fines handed to defiant day-trippers

premium_icon Heavy fines handed to defiant day-trippers

News POLICE clampdown on those are still not getting the message to stay home this weekend…

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          Huge crowds at Melbourne market spark outrage

          Huge crowds at Melbourne market spark outrage

          Health A picture of shoppers crowded into a busy Melbourne market has caused a stir, with questions being asked about why social distancing wasn’t enforced.

          • 12th Apr 2020 6:02 PM
          Food packs delivered to vulnerable locals during pandemic

          premium_icon Food packs delivered to vulnerable locals during pandemic

          Health Roseberry Qld provides food support and remote counselling

          • 12th Apr 2020 6:00 PM
          Start of long weekend saw one new coronavirus case

          premium_icon Start of long weekend saw one new coronavirus case

          News The Wide Bay has not had any confirmed coronavirus cases in two days.

          • 12th Apr 2020 5:55 PM
          State weighs pay freeze options as unions come to blows

          premium_icon State weighs pay freeze options as unions come to blows

          News All pay rises for public servants will be frozen amid the pandemic

          • 12th Apr 2020 5:49 PM
          Warning over disturbing new virus stat

          Warning over disturbing new virus stat

          News Harsh words for the under 40s

          1000 to go into quarantine as hospitals close in Tasmania

          1000 to go into quarantine as hospitals close in Tasmania

          News "We need to ensure that we can crush this virus at its source"

          New driver’s licence health rule to keep seniors safe

          premium_icon New driver’s licence health rule to keep seniors safe

          News The move is designed to encourage retirees to stay at home

          Community

          Easter sweet treats for sick kids

          premium_icon Easter sweet treats for sick kids

          News LOCAL sport organisation kicks off Easter fun with sweet treats for sick children.

          Cross-Border Commissioner says closing NSW won’t help

          premium_icon Cross-Border Commissioner says closing NSW won’t help

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

          NORPA secures four-year funding

          premium_icon NORPA secures four-year funding

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

          Farmer’s market goes online and home delivers

          premium_icon Farmer’s market goes online and home delivers

          Community PRODUCERS and food are featured on the tasty new website with home delivery in local area.

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            Sport

            Surfers can now compete in online competition

            premium_icon Surfers can now compete in online competition

            Sport NEW online series allows surfers to upload video footage to win junior title.

            Financial burden ends Olympic hopes of Ballina skater

            premium_icon Financial burden ends Olympic hopes of Ballina skater

            Sport JAKOB Robinson will not represent Australia after pulling out of Olympic Games qualifiers.

            Free robotics course for kids and adults

            premium_icon Free robotics course for kids and adults

            Sport SOUTHERN Cross University Robotics Club will be offering a free “hands on” course...

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            Large fields expected on Lismore golf course this weekend

            premium_icon Large fields expected on Lismore golf course this weekend

            Sport LISMORE Workers Golf Club will run its tournaments and social play over the Easter...

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              Tenterfield News

                Step up to clean up for fish

                premium_icon Step up to clean up for fish

                News TENTERFIELD residents are encouraged to help clean up the region’s waterways after flood, fire and drought.

                Tenterfield prepares for future, welcomes new holding tank

                premium_icon Tenterfield prepares for future, welcomes new holding tank

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

                Water restrictions lifted for most parts of Tenterfield Shire

                premium_icon Water restrictions lifted for most parts of Tenterfield...

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

                HOORAY: Tenterfield Dam is spilling over

                premium_icon HOORAY: Tenterfield Dam is spilling over

                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

                premium_icon Lifting the lid on burial costs across the Northern Rivers

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

                Which Northern Rivers towns have increased in land value?

                premium_icon Which Northern Rivers towns have increased in land value?

                News STRONG demand for hobby farms and lifestyle properties has created a spike in rural...

                Why a human rights champion is coming to Tenterfield

                premium_icon Why a human rights champion is coming to Tenterfield

                News TENTERFIELD prepares to welcome a special guest.

                Local Business News

                  COVID-19 knocks Northern Rivers business confidence

                  premium_icon COVID-19 knocks Northern Rivers business confidence

                  Business ‘The responses from business owners across the State are no surprise, but at the same time make for very sober reading.’

                  COVID BATTLE RAMPS UP: Police, health officials join forces

                  premium_icon COVID BATTLE RAMPS UP: Police, health officials join forces

                  News Easter holiday period marks a “crucial” moment

                  LOCAL HEALTH JOBS: Work in cleaning, nursing, security

                  premium_icon LOCAL HEALTH JOBS: Work in cleaning, nursing, security

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

                  New touch-free option for recycling

                  premium_icon New touch-free option for recycling

                  News A NEW touch-free recycling option has been implemented for returns at reverse...

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                    Lifestyle

                    Death toll rises amid warning over returning passengers

                    Death toll rises amid warning over returning passengers

                    News The coronavirus death toll has risen again as the Chief Medical Officer says Australians returning on an evacuation flight will be a driver for infection rates.

                    ‘I knew it would be the last time I got to say goodbye’

                    premium_icon ‘I knew it would be the last time I got to say goodbye’

                    Health Queenslander Karla Lake was already sick when she left the Ruby Princess. One day after she got home, she was in hospital. Not long after that she would die.

                    ‘Red zone’: Trapped Ruby Princess crew feel like ‘prisoners’

                    premium_icon ‘Red zone’: Trapped Ruby Princess crew feel like ‘prisoners’

                    Information The 1056 workers are stuck on the “death ship” and a majority have not been tested. VIDEO: INSIDE QUARANTINED SHIP

                    Shoppers almost come to blows at Big W checkout

                    Shoppers almost come to blows at Big W checkout

                    News Shocking footage has emerged from a Big W store where shoppers had to be physically separated after a stoush over two tins of baby formula.

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                      GYMPIE VOTES: Major shake-up gives council new direction

                      GYMPIE VOTES: Major shake-up gives council new direction

                      Gympie RSPCA lockdown preparations

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                      Gympie pubs close

                      Supermarket saviour: Coronavirus act of kindness in Mackay...

                      Entertainment

                      ‘I haven’t worked in a year and a half’

                      ‘I haven’t worked in a year and a half’

                      Celebrity She’s an Aussie music icon – but in a candid new interview, Tina Arena admits she’s been doing it tough lately.

                      How the Queen proved Meghan and Harry wrong in four minutes

                      How the Queen proved Meghan and Harry wrong in four minutes

                      Opinion Queen shows Meghan, Harry's big mistake

                      MAFS star’s iso makeover stuns fans

                      MAFS star’s iso makeover stuns fans

                      TV Connie Crayden shows off new look

                      Apple to offer TV shows, movie for free

                      Apple to offer TV shows, movie for free

                      TV Online giant unlocks streaming shows, movie to watch for free

                      Beatles lyrics fetch huge price at auction

                      Beatles lyrics fetch huge price at auction

                      Music Handwritten lyrics to Beatles hit Hey Jude have sold for a huge sum

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                        Real Estate

                        Fully Renovated Home Adjoining Nature Reserve

                        24 Bottlebrush Crescent, Suffolk Park 2481

                        House 5 3 2 Contact Agent

                        Classifieds Located in the popular Byron Hills area of Suffolk Park, this fully renovated modern home adjoins nature reserve giving a picturesque outlook from the covered...

                        Large apartment perfectly located in town

                        106/120 Jonson Street, Byron Bay 2481

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                        Classifieds 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...

                        Privacy, Position and Panoramic Views

                        49 Fig Tree Lane, Myocum 2481

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                        Classifieds Located in a premium lifestyle enclave of the picturesque Byron Bay hinterland, is this elevated ridgeline property with breathtaking views spanning from the...

                        Luxury Lifestyle with Second-To-None Uninterrupted Views

                        40 Killarney Crescent, Skennars Head 2478

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                        Classifieds With a sought-after premier address, this is the absolute pinnacle of coastal lifestyle living. Boasting breathtaking uninterrupted views over the Pacific, this...

                        Ominous warning on house prices as ABC exec sells

                        Ominous warning on house prices as ABC exec sells

                        Property ABC executive John Lyons sells as agent has $17m worth of sales

                        Who will pay for the mammoth COVID-19 rental rescue plan?

                        Who will pay for the mammoth COVID-19 rental rescue plan?

                        Business 'We’re seeking to be part of the consultation process'

                        Leaders call for stamp duty reform

                        Leaders call for stamp duty reform

                        Property Push for stamp duty change to boost sales

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                        Foxtel slashes jobs

                        Foxtel slashes jobs

                        Business Foxtel has made 200 staff redundant

                        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

                        premium_icon Local businesses ‘soldier on’ thanks to wage subsidies

                        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

                        Jobs available in NSW right now despite shutdowns

                        premium_icon Jobs available in NSW right now despite shutdowns

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

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                        Motoring

                        STEVE’S PICK UPS CASH for CARS

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                        STEVE’S PICK UPS CASH for CARS $500 - $5000 UTES, VANS, 4WDS, ...

                        Classifieds STEVE’S PICK UPS CASH for CARS $500 - $5000 UTES, VANS, 4WDS, TRUCKS, SMASHED, BLOWN MOTORS, INSURANCE WRITE-OFFS. Scraps Vehicles mini...

                        Think twice before buying these car brands

                        Think twice before buying these car brands

                        Motoring Audi, BMW and Lexus resist move to longer warranties

                        Secret deal reveals Ferrari cover-up

                        Secret deal reveals Ferrari cover-up

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

                        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"

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