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Sparkle Debarkle: How nipples got banned at Splendour

VIDEO: REVELLERS lined up in droves at the Glitoris body art tent as the ‘Disco Boobs’ glitter trend took off on day two of the 2017 Splendour in the Grass music...

EXCLUSIVE: Behind the scenes with police at Splendour

COPS: Police at Splendour.

VIDEO: Police confirm patrons caught with drugs inside their body.

'What gig?' Drummer left out of Powderfinger reunion

Former Powderfinger drummer Jon Coghill works as a presenter and journalist for ABC Sunshine Coast.

Former drummer learns of reunion gig after the fact

PHOTO GALLERY: Splendour Day 2 in over 80 photos

Catfish and the Bottlemen at Splendour in the Grass 2017 at the main stage on Day 2.

Dune Rats arrive to a killer set on motorbikes, and more.

INSIDE SCOOP: Which celebrities surprised us at Splendour

Bernard Fanning plays the main stage at Splendour in the Grass 2017 on day 2.

DAY TWO of Splendour in the Grass was the day of celebrities.

OPINION: Splendour reached peak glitter

Courtney Smoulden and Dylan Barker sporting some of the extensive glitter available at Splendour in the Grass 2017 near Byron Bay.

2017 is, officially, the year of Splendour in the Glitter

Financial scandal destroys alternative community

Families who gave thousands to be a part of an alternative community at Mt Burrell, west of Murwillumbah, are now trying to recover their investment. Picture: Jamie Hanson

Dream Utopia turns into a nightmare

FAIR GO: Cities performance report is missing key indicators

For cities to be accurately compared, data sets need to be the same.

Despite dying young James leaves a legacy

James Hanna's last resting place in Brunswick Heads.

Typhoid fever has always been around

Yarn bombing furore shines light on upcoming Kyogle yarn fest

YARN FEST: Kyogle's Yarn Spinning Phenomena on August 12 will shine a light on lost skills and knowledge, says Ruth Tsitimbinis.

The Yarn Spinning Phenomena is coming

Local Business News
Wollongbar BP owners still in the dark about their fate

Wollongbar BP owners still in the dark about their fate

"WE value our customers and we wanted to provide good service. And we've always kept our fuel prices really honest."

Have a mortgage? This warning from the PM is for you

Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull speaks during a press conference at the Australian High Commission in London, Tuesday, July 11, 2017. Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull is in The United Kingdom for a three-day official. (AAP Image/Lukas Coch) NO ARCHIVING

He reminded home owners that prices don't always go up...

Flynn Transport owes $1.4 million in super and tax

Flynn Transport reportedly owes the Australian Tax Office nearly $1 million.

Government asks company to cough up nearly $1 million

$23 million Bangalow plan 'twice the size of Ballina Fair'

BIG PLANS: One of the images in the DA for the Rural Industries Food Precinct, showing the site on Lismore Rd.

Residents say proposal 'highly inappropriate for Bangalow'

Rail trails attract millions of tourism dollars

RAIL TRAIL FUN: Celebrating the Brisbane Valley rail Trail Experience. Rail trails around the world can be of economic benefit to regional areas as they attract locals and international tourists.

Rail trails can be an economic boost to regions

ATO advises pull up tax socks, don't claim them

SOCK 'EM: The ATO reminds tax payers simply because they may wear an item to work does not mean it is tax deductible.

Don't be caught out with clothing claims this tax time

New committee to help shape rescue chopper's future

The Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter is calling on Northern Rivers community leaders and business people to join its new Regional Advisory Committee.

Call out for community leaders to join regional committee

Business
$1 trillion plan to redraw map

$1 trillion plan to redraw map

IT’S a $1 trillion project that could redefine global trade and mark a tipping point for a new Asian century.

Non-permanent, less paid jobs taking over CQ mining industry

Labor Assistant spokesperson for Workplace Relations, Lisa Chesters in Rockhampton to meet with CFMEU

Mine employers using legislation loophole - ALP

TAKE THAT, KMART: Retail CEO’s swipe at ‘cheap’ rivals

Marissa Tesoro, store manager of Harris Scarfe Top Ryde, with the store team.

An Aussie department store, once on the brink of collapse, is back

No bags, no fags: convenience shop defends environment

CHANGING WAYS: New owners of Emerald Beach General Store Huey and Louis Riley are phasing out plastic bags and cigarettes.

Convenience store takes aim at environmental change

EAST ST OUTRAGE: 40 days to vacate Rocky CBD stores

KNOCK OUT: Brad's Bargain Box and Bruch's buildings in East Street are to be demolished.

Prime CBD stores delivered a demolition bombshell

Ship detained off Hay Point with crew running out of food

The Rena has been detained off Hay Point since June 6 with crew owed about $53,000.

Australian Government detains ship with crew owed $53,000 in wages

$24M Mackay wave pool project: The big reveal

Councillor Ross Gee says his idea for a wave pool in Mackay would be a "tourist mega magnet".

'Get barrelled behind the Great Barrier Reef'

Letters to the Editor
Opinion

In a bit of a muddle over Australian Constitution

Local government does not exist in the Australian Constitution

Freedom lost: soon we won't be able to smoke in cars

LETTER: Soon we won't be able to smoke in cars or stick our arm out the window.

Our freedoms are being taken away: Kandanga letter writer

We may not be losing our religion: Census

One reader is concerned the question about religion on the Census was incorrectly

These are no religions.

Health boss responds to 'sick joke' front page: LETTER

The front page of The Northern Star on Saturday May 27.

"I remain committed to ensuring we continually improve"

Pollie Tickled: Reality returns to news - but don't worry

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, left, has put Petter Dutton in charge of all our cops and spies.

Conservatives need not fear female signs

PAUL MURRAY: Premier has death wish on power prices

Paul Murray, host of news and currents affairs program Paul Murray Live on the Sky network.

The anchor of Foxtel’s No 1 talk show writing for you

Why I'm grateful mum started us at school a year later

I was so ready for my first day of grade one.

New South Wales

Stabbing frenzy at Crown Casino

VIOLENT scenes erupted at Melbourne’s Crown Casino last night after three people were stabbed during a wild brawl.

Man airlifted after tractor roll-over

The Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter was tasked by NSW Ambulance to attend a tractor roll over on a property east of Grafton.

Man trapped by the legs under the weight of a tractor

Mates help friend struck by rare illness

HELPING HAND: A gofundme page has been set up for Jason Lynch, diagnosed with dystonia. INSET: Jason, cannot 100% control his neck muscles from spasming and twisting his head and jaw to the right hand side.

In January, Jason was diagnosed with cervical dystonia.

Foreign workers fall victim to illegal job advertisements

ILLEGALLY UNDERPAID: Unions NSW reported a Korean woman (not pictured) picked blueberries near Coffs Harbour for about $6/hr.

Korean woman paid $6 an hour to pick blueberries near Coffs Harbour

New figures show NSW is best place for work

New data shows NSW has lowest unemployment rate out of all Australian states.

'NSW remains the best state for jobs by a significant margin'

Masseur charged with indecent assault on girl

EMERGENCY SERVICES: Generic Police file photo.

Police will allege a 65-year-old man indecently assaulted a girl

Tributes flow for former Dex sport editor Max Godbee

1996 sport star awards Max Godbee with guest Olympic equestrian Wendy Schaeffer.Photo Daily Examiner Archives

Community tributes pour in for Clarence Valley sports stalwart who died aged 86.

National
WATCH: Skiers escape NSW bus blaze

WATCH: Skiers escape NSW bus blaze

DOZENS of skiers have escaped injury after the bus transporting them from a NSW ski resort burst into flames.

‘THE WORST MAZE EVER’: Fury over Facebook event fail

The Curious Labyrinth event fell very short of ticketholders expectations, and people are demanding refunds.

This is possibly the worst maze ever

Kids as young as 15 allowed to smoke in Govt-funded school

Year 10 students from Warrakirri College enjoy a lunch break and light up some cigarettes in the "smoking zone" at the front of the school.

School has designated smoking areas for kids to smoke in

Solar farm on Sunshine Coast ready to be connected to grid

An aerial shot shows the scale of the new Sunshine Coast Solar Farm.

An Australian-first solar farm will go live tomorrow

Qantas lifts security to help fight against threat of IS

Flying at the pointy end of a Qantas plane might not be as out of reach as you think.

Qantas bans duty-free items out of the Philippines

‘My wife didn’t tell me she was trying to get pregnant’

Whose decision is it to have a child?

Clue could explain Justine Damond's death

Justine Ruszczyk Damond with fiance Don Damond and his son, Zach Damond.

Police search for more clues to what led to her shooting death

A BIT RICH? Labor’s gold dessert proves hard to swallow

Dining at Bill Shorten's inequality lunch, where chocolate desserts are covered in gold specks.Source:Supplied

Sometimes the irony of a situation is too much to bear.

Facebook: Bad Girls Advice finally taken down

Bad Girls Advice had more than 200,000 members.

A post on bestiality has finally seen Bad Girls Advice taken down

Australian Christians support same sex marriage

Aussie Christians want SSM without discrimination clauses

World
Failed disguises of fleeing IS fighters

Failed disguises of fleeing IS fighters

AN IS militant didn’t have a chance escaping the frontline in his female make-up disguise.

Syrians burn burqas and shave beards to spite defeated ISIS

Muslims burn burqas and shave bears in defiance of ISIS

Sloshed sleepover: underage drinker's night in club toilet

Therese Hipolito is escorted from a New York bar after being locked in overnight. Picture: New York Post Source:Supplied

This as the ultimate walk of shame.

Teens on holiday caught up in sexual assault nightmare

Savk Hotel

Hotel staff claimed the group of teens were "looking for group sex"

Off Beat
Owner tells of ghostly goings on at old Mackay pub

Owner tells of ghostly goings on at old Mackay pub

THE owner of the Mirani hotel, which is for sale, confirms the old, wooden pub is "definitely haunted".

Man plays guitar during seven-hour brain surgery

Abhishek Prasad played guitar while undergoing a seven-hour brain surgery. Picture: ANI

Indian man filmed casually strumming guitar as surgeon operate

Holy schnit: This steak's the size of a small child

WHAT A STEAK: Sarah Atkins was amazed to see the Pinnacle Pub crumbed steak was bigger than one of her four-month-old twin daughters, Jorja.

It's not every day you get served a steak as big as a baby

LOW BLOW: Crippled man forced to 'sell car to survive'

Rockhampton man Roy Lucas can't work.

Rocky man takes aim at tax office after taking massive financial hit

Aviation experts at loss over apparent UFO

The mysterious object photographed off Sydney's northern beaches. Picture: Gus Medero

Mystery surrounds UFO spotted on Sydney’s northern beaches

Naughty and nude: Pre-school book shocks parents

BOOK TIME: A Sunshine Coast parent has been left reeling after coming across nude pictures in his son's school book.

Have you read this book to your kids?

Breastmilk brownies at school

You’ll never look at chocolate brownies the same way again.

Facebook post raises curious questions about what's in school cakes

Entertainment

Warner Bros. confirms a number of confusing sequels

WONDER Woman fans rejoice because if the first movie wasn’t enough for you, Warner Bros. have just announced the inevitable — it's getting a sequel.

New Thor: Ragnarok trailer is everything you could want

Thor and his brother Loki seem to be on the same side.

Another Thor trailer has landed, and it's hot

Check out the 22 women who'll chase the next Bachelor

Meet the women vying for Matty J's heart on The Bachelor.

The 22 women of the Bachelor have been revealed

FINAL PHONE CALL: Princes’ regret over last words to Diana

Prince William and Prince Harry have opened up about their mum, Princess Diana, in a new documentary. Picture: ITVSource:Supplied

Two princes regret rushing the last phonecall with their mother

Karl Stefanovic breaks his silence on divorce, new love

Karl poses for Stellar’s July 23 issue. Picture: Steven Chee Source:Stellar Magazine

Stefanovic on his marriage breakdown, new girlfriend

Home Alone actor John Heard dies aged 72

John Heard opposite Catherine O’Hara (and Macaulay Culkin, inset) in Home Alone. Picture: YouTubeSource:Supplied

He was 72.

What's on the small screen this week

Matty J and Osher Gunsberg in a scene from The Bachelor.

WINNERS will be crowned on MasterChef and Australian Ninja Warrior.