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NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has been left red-faced after the professor hand-picked to solve the ice crisis slammed the state’s drug policies.

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News NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has been left red-faced after the professor hand-picked to solve the ice crisis slammed the state’s drug policies.

  • 28th Feb 2020 6:31 AM
BIO LUMINESCENT mushrooms have been popping up on the Northern Rivers.

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News BIO LUMINESCENT mushrooms have been popping up on the Northern Rivers.

IT is hard to drive anywhere and not encounter yellow butterflies flitting across the road. We speak to an expert on what species they might be and why they are here.

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News IT is hard to drive anywhere and not encounter yellow butterflies flitting across the road. We speak to an expert on what species they might be and why they are here.

‘GIVING money is easy, you risk your lives for the community.’

Village’s $5000 generosity to RFS

News ‘GIVING money is easy, you risk your lives for the community.’

‘Gaping hole in governance’: Why council backs Assange

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Politics THE council will write to MPs asking them to support calls to being the Wikileaks...

Race meetings are on the move

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Sport THE reasons why Ballina Jockey Club transferred its race meeting to Casino

Fire permits no longer needed on Far North Coast

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News BUSH fire danger period to end early in Northern Rivers andFar North Coast...

Woman accused of stabbing teacher faces court

premium_icon Woman accused of stabbing teacher faces court

News A WOMAN who is alleged to have stabbed a Byron Bay Public School teacher has had...

What’s with the weather? It’s like four seasons in one day

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News UMBRELLAS, sunblock, scarfs and raincoats all need to be handy as the Bureau of...

Rescue groups benefit with $13,000 from fundraiser

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News THE takings have been split between two Brunswick Heads organisations.

Splendour has sold out, here's how you can get tickets

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Music TICKETS for the 2020 event snapped up in just one hour.

How to succeed in your first year of uni

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News Here’s how to avoid the uni blues

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North Coast runner secures titles as state’s top U20s steeplechaser

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Athletics THE Byron Bay runner competed at the NSW Athletics Junior State Championships.

‘Upsetting’ truth behind Simpsons exit

‘Upsetting’ truth behind Simpsons exit

News 'That represents a real blind spot I had'

  • 28th Feb 2020 7:35 AM
Killer dad planned to murder others

Killer dad planned to murder others

Crime Rowan Baxter kept a rope in his car to murder his ex-partner and son

Motorcyclist dead after tragic truck crash

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News 'It’s just gut-wrenching'

  • 28th Feb 2020 7:22 AM
New five-year contaceptive gets subsidised

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News It 'will provide Australian women with greater choice'

  • 28th Feb 2020 7:13 AM
MEMBER of the public alerts authorities to suspicious activity at popular fishing spot.

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Sport MEMBER of the public alerts authorities to suspicious activity at popular fishing spot.

The sports most likely to see you end up in hospital

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Sport A REPORT on sporting injuries has revealed that one in 10 is life threatening, as...

OH NUTS! Big dry affects 2020 macadamia crop

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News There could be problems finding this tasty treat due to drought

Celtics are back for Anzac Cup clash

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Sport DEFENDING premiers South Lismore playing in opening round of Football FNC...

Dementia support groups caring for the carers

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Community CARING for someone with dementia can be an emotionally exhausting task, but there’s...

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    COMPETITORS face boating hazards, surging tide and at times a lack of wind as they raced to honour Nick Peate.

    premium_icon Thrilling action on Richmond River in memory of young sailor

    Sport COMPETITORS face boating hazards, surging tide and at times a lack of wind as they raced to honour Nick Peate.

    Why Alstonville’s hard to beat in water polo competition

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    Sport FRONT runners in FNC contest have well-balanced team packed with experienced...

    Woodford cycling series continues

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    Sport RIDERS in the highly competitive Woodford Series powered along the hotdog course...

    North Coast Lifesavers take on state titles

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    Lifesaving A STRONG contingent of young nippers will be among the competing group.

    First round of 2020 approaches for boardriders

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    Surfing THE club is gearing up for the round after a successful sign-on day.

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      Soccer Fox Sports’ Mark Bosnich previews the latest A-League action

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      Kyrgios battles injury ahead of Cup tie in Adelaide

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      Tennis Tennis Australia hopeful Nick Kyrgios will overcome wrist injury.

      Kevvie Walters opens up about son Billy’s battle

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      Rugby League Past loyalties won’t stop a proud dad from barracking for Tigers.

      Brisbane NRL expansion plan takes major new step

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      Rugby League ARLC to meet expansion bidders to be NRL’s 17th team.

      Expert warns ‘everyone’ will get coronavirus

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      Health 'It doesn’t look like the virus is ever going to go back in its box'

      • 28th Feb 2020 7:00 AM
      ‘Gay guys don't do graffiti’: Roxy Jacenko AVO bid fails

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      Crime PR queen bid for a restraining order declined

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      'You won't knock me down': Model spends $55k on tattoos

      Fashion & Beauty Viral tattoo lover spent $55k on body modifications and ink

      Teen accused of stealing high-end cars

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      Crime A teenager has been charged after an alleged crime spree last year

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        A struggling retailer claims to be locked in a cruel 'David and Goliath' battle that has left 2000 parcels and 60 jobs in limbo.

        Aussie chain’s Australia Post battle

        Business A struggling retailer claims to be locked in a cruel 'David and Goliath' battle that has left 2000 parcels and 60 jobs in limbo.

        Telstra plans to ‘supercharge’ 5G network

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        Technology Telstra will test ‘supercharged’ 5G technology this year

        Where’s our money: Heston Blumenthal staff waiting for pay

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        Business Heston staff still fighting for final pay.

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        Technology Chrome updates browser to fix bugs that could let hackers run codes

        Aussie dollar hits 11-year low

        Aussie dollar hits 11-year low

        Business Australian share market opens higher after tumultuous week

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            They’re the four-legged influencers of Instagram. Two Gold Coast dachshunds have set social media alight with their adorable antics. WATCH THE VIDEO

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            Pets & Animals They’re the four-legged influencers of Instagram. Two Gold Coast dachshunds have set social media alight with their adorable antics. WATCH THE VIDEO

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            Health One experts says virus could be “with us for life”.

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            Health Accusation of $1.1 million underspend on mosquito control

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