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This weekend's Northern Rivers markets list

Whats On WHERE to get fresh coffee and local produce from.

17th Nov 2018 6:00 AM

Death of the old-fashioned family business

Business A FLURRY of recent closures by iconic Queensland family businesses have highlighted a disturbing trend that is costing the state its history and culture.

17th Nov 2018 5:56 AM

Parking fines eased in time for schools return

Council News MUMS and dads busy wrangling their kids will get 10min grace period.

17th Nov 2018 5:54 AM

To catch a strawberry saboteur

Crime The detectives were more accustomed to busting crime networks.

17th Nov 2018 5:49 AM

Man accused of dipping into other people's superannuation

Crime He deposited the money into his own self-managed superannuation fund

17th Nov 2018 5:44 AM

AGL to cut bills after Government threat

Money ENERGY giant AGL has become the first power retailer to offer its customers automatic discounts after being threatened with a “big stick”.

17th Nov 2018 5:25 AM

Supervised high-risk crims banned from leaving NSW

Crime Dangerous criminals who are released from jail on supervision orders will be banned from leaving the state, closing a bizarre loophole.

17th Nov 2018 4:49 AM

New GM adamant she'll bring the council's house into order

Council News "THE community is entitled to a financially stable council and one that is able to meet its future financial obligations.”

Letters to the Editor

Opinion

Dr Pridgeon arrest questioned by former councillor

Crime THE WWII escapee claimed he recognised similarities in the way Dr Pridgeon was arrested to when he was interrogated during German occupation.

Hundreds of tyres dumped in bush near Gympie

Letters to the Editor Letter writer wants the council to take action

How strangers helped Ballina woman after 'traumatic' crash

News A bad day was made easier thanks to kindness of strangers

America has to learn from Australia when it comes to guns

Letters to the Editor When will Americans learn?

No love lost between Labor’s local heroes

Opinion Kevin Rudd’s memoir reveals deep rift with Wayne Swan.

17th Nov 2018 6:35 AM

Parents need to respect their teen’s privacy

Parenting The increasing desire for privacy is a normal part of the teen years

17th Nov 2018 6:08 AM

Scott Morrison in a Jerusalem jam

Opinion Scott Morrison has no option but to push ahead with proposal.

17th Nov 2018 5:58 AM

Local Business News

Danny's brave journey to find work at bowlo

News LISMORE man Danny Campbell has defied discouraging odds around employment and proven himself as a great employee despite several setbacks.

Is this 'big thing' coming to Lismore?

News Norco could scoop a giant ice-cream for Lismore

Luxury North Coast retreat named global hotel of the year

Business The venue claimed the accolade in Bali over the weekend

The real reason why Black Sombrero closed its doors

News Auction of contents makes it clear this restaurant will never reopen

Customer loved this shop so much that she bought it

Business There's a new hidden fashion treasure on Keen St

Why $21 million development was 'not in the public interest'

Council News The planning panel has made a decision on controversial project

Aviation magazine has been flying high for 30 years

Business Lismore publication going strong after 30 years.

New South Wales News

Mr Luna Park just can’t stay away

People and Places He knows every nut and bolt of the heritage-listed fun park, having numbered, dismantled, removed, refurbished and then rebuilt every ride twice.

17th Nov 2018 5:37 AM

Hayne’s Dragons move dead in the water

Rugby League Jarryd Hayne may have played his last game in the NRL.

Matt Moran: My pet hates, fears and best dad joke

Celebrity I’ve got tattoos, my most-worn clothing items are motorcycle boots.

Lismore's most intriguing house on the market

Property The home was once a boarding house

National News

Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver takes on Italy’s nonnas

Food & Entertainment He may be one of the world’s top chefs but Jamie Oliver discovered he still has a thing or two to learn in the kitchen when he went in search of cooking secrets

17th Nov 2018 5:10 AM

Maclaren wants more Socceroos at Suncorp

Soccer Jamie Maclaren joins the call for more Socceroos matches at Suncorp.

17th Nov 2018 4:52 AM

17th Nov 2018 6:41 AM

Celebrities lose their homes in California fires

Celebrity Celebrities lament the destruction of the California fires.

17th Nov 2018 6:18 AM

US congressman’s fact-finding tour to Jonestown was his last

News He went to investigate a religious cult in Guyana with fatal results

17th Nov 2018 5:19 AM

Ariana chops off trademark ponytail

Celebrity ARIANA Grande has been making a lot of changes of late.

17th Nov 2018 5:02 AM

Off Beat

The most epic formal arrival ever?

Offbeat Forget limousines or sports cars on school formal night, this group of Brisbane teens were picked up by something much more serious.

17th Nov 2018 5:35 AM

Mum’s terrifying moment after turning her back

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