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    Did Nicole Kidman cause Byron’s traffic bedlam?

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    News MAJOR delays are at a scale “we have not seen before in Byron Bay”.

    How to claim your $100 vouchers today

    How to claim your $100 vouchers today

    News Starting today, millions of households in NSW will be able to get free vouchers to dine out or go to the cinema. Here’s how to get yours.

    Restaurant fined $5000 for Public Health Order breach

    Premium Content Restaurant fined $5000 for Public Health Order breach

    Health POLICE monitored the eatery over two days before issuing the fine.

    ‘Strong smell of cannabis’ led to 84kg haul, court told

    Premium Content ‘Strong smell of cannabis’ led to 84kg haul, court told

    Crime Two men have faced court over serious drug supply allegations

    GRIDLOCK: Doctors, buses caught in ‘perfect storm’ chaos

    Premium Content GRIDLOCK: Doctors, buses caught in ‘perfect storm’ chaos

    News Filming on two major roads, schoolies and roadworks lead to "bedlam"

     
    Man extradited in cross-border drug syndicate investigation

    Premium Content Man extradited in cross-border drug syndicate investigation

    News A POLICE investigation continues to round up people involved in an alleged cross-border drug syndicate in Queensland and NSW.

    Police presence on trains increased for Schoolies

    Premium Content Police presence on trains increased for Schoolies

    News NSW TrainLink partners with Police Transport Command to increase police presence on regional trains.

    Finally, relief from the heat, maybe even a drop or two

    Premium Content Finally, relief from the heat, maybe even a drop or two

    News DON’T break out the jumper yet but temperatures are predicted to drop today and tomorrow, with gasp … a chance of rain.

    Letters to the Editor

      Opinion

        Opinion: Call time on passing the buck to make Origin great again

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        Letters to the Editor “So both of you, Channel 9 and the NRL, earn your keep and make our game better”.

        'Inconsistent' dog rules create confusion, danger on beaches

        'Inconsistent' dog rules create confusion, danger on beaches

        Letters to the Editor Resident says it's no wonder dog attacks are becoming more frequent

        OPINION: ‘There is no room for Trumpism in Australia’

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        Letters to the Editor Letters to the editor and Harry’s View.

        LETTER: Why Donald Trump is the Mugabe of the west

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        News LETTER: He defied all reasonable protocol and norms, pulling out all the stops...

        Reason ‘no jab, no fly’ rule won’t work

        Reason ‘no jab, no fly’ rule won’t work

        Opinion Qantas CEO Alan Joyce has laid down the law that anyone not vaccinated against...

        • 24th Nov 2020 6:23 PM
        Armchair critics of our elite troops can’t handle the truth

        Armchair critics of our elite troops can’t handle the truth

        Opinion War heroes deserve our thanks, not cutting down

        ‘It’s ludicrous Victoria is moving ahead of us’

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        Opinion Luke Mangan: Berejiklian needs to relieve NSW from strict COVID rules

        Local Business News

          Schoolies floodgates open, Ballina accepts Melbourne flights

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          News BIGGER jets mean more passengers funnelling into the state’s second busiest airport.

          Fine lines and good times at Lismore’s newest tattoo studio

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          News Check out the new Lismore business which has customers ‘excited’.

          Holiday rental site slams council's hopes for local rules

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          Council News STAYZ has asked Byron council to shelve plans to help regulate short term rental...

          Bruns DA ‘backdoor way’ for developer to maximise profit

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          Council News Council hears from opponents of a proposed development which includes shop-top...

          Grandma's 'bootleg concoction' inspired new gin

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          News Granny’s ‘notorious cumquat gin’ inspires latest beverage

          GRIDLOCK HOLIDAY: Which town is NSW’s most wanted?

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          News Three towns on the Northern Rivers have made Booking.com’s Top 10 most searched NSW...

          9 things Byron council is going to consider this week

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          Council News LIFTING entertainment restrictions, major proposals and more on the agenda.

          New South Wales News

            Poison warning for popular Aussie tree

            Poison warning for popular Aussie tree

            News They might be one of our most recognisable trees – but Aussie gardeners have been warned to be extra careful around one species of grevillea in particular.

            $49 ‘designer’ Kmart item sparks frenzy

            $49 ‘designer’ Kmart item sparks frenzy

            Lifestyle The discount department store is selling a “must have” luxe product which can cost...

            Rush for flights as borders to open

            Rush for flights as borders to open

            Travel Queensland has finally relented and opened the border to NSW resulting in a flurry...

            Alan Joyce slammed over COVID vaccination rule

            Alan Joyce slammed over COVID vaccination rule

            News There are calls to boycott Qantas after boss Alan Joyce said passengers would have...

            National News

              ‘Dangerous’: Town that could hit 50C

              ‘Dangerous’: Town that could hit 50C

              Weather A 4500km-long conveyor belt of extreme weather is set to break all-time heat records with some towns right in the crosshairs of the blistering conditions.

              • 24th Nov 2020 6:45 PM
              Model told of baby news just before death

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              Crime The daughter of Brisbane model Maureen Boyce has broken down in the witness stand...

              Boomers ready for Lightning strike

              Boomers ready for Lightning strike

              Basketball The Melbourne Boomers look to get their season back on track against the in-form...

              ‘Traumatic’: Dad’s futile bid to save his angels

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              News Wyaralong dam crash: Father tried in vain to save children

              ‘Pretty weak’: Officials slammed for hiding behind Holbrook

              ‘Pretty weak’: Officials slammed for hiding behind Holbrook

              Rugby League The Gold Coast Titans have been slammed for their handling of Michael Gordon’s...

              Shocking find inside mustard bottles

              Shocking find inside mustard bottles

              Crime A shipment of ordinary-seeming mustard bottles from Chicago to Melbourne actually...

              The latest on 'misadventure' death in the harbour at Coffs

              Premium Content The latest on 'misadventure' death in the harbour at Coffs

              News UPDATE: More details on the dead body found in the water at Coffs.

              World News

                Trump formally begins Biden transition

                Trump formally begins Biden transition

                Politics Donald Trump has formally begun the transition process to Joe Biden, despite continuing to challenge the election results.

                Mum charged for dumping baby in bin

                Mum charged for dumping baby in bin

                News Qatar authorities charge woman for allegedly dumping baby in bathroom bin at Doha...

                Melania’s first public appearance in weeks

                Melania’s first public appearance in weeks

                News Melania Trump smiles as she receives the White House Christmas tree

                Trump told to ‘move on’ as Biden names top staff

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                Politics Joe Biden names his “calm” cabinet.

                Off Beat

                  Family’s shock find after being woken by noise from bathroom

                  Premium Content Family’s shock find after being woken by noise from bathroom

                  Offbeat A Gold Coast family have got the shock of their lives after being woken by an unexpected visitor causing a ruckus in their bathroom. SEE THE PICTURES

                  Judge slams Gympie strangler a ‘coward’

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                  News The 31-year-old Southside man left deep bruises on his partner’s neck multiple...

                  X-rated detail in legend’s shirtless photo

                  X-rated detail in legend’s shirtless photo

                  Offbeat Australian golf icon Greg Norman has sent fans into a frenzy

                  ‘He put the ring in a stubbie’: Aussie’s hilarious proposal

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                  Offbeat A proposal plan involving cutting a stubbie in half and glueing it together again...

                  Mel Buttle: My heroic dog-saving act

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                  Opinion There are wonderful tales of dogs saving humans, but this isn't one

                  Woman’s 12am text to tradie sparks debate

                  Woman’s 12am text to tradie sparks debate

                  Offbeat Woman sparks huge online debate after sending tradie a text at 12am

                  American woman goes wild for Kmart

                  American woman goes wild for Kmart

                  Offbeat One US expat didn’t hold back during a trip to the discount store – but admitted...