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Holiday letting proposal is like an ‘excrement sandwich’

Council News THE community needs ‘one voice’ on this divisive issue, some Byron councillors have said.

LET THE MUSIC PLAY: Buskers back on Byron streets

Entertainment BUSKING and similar activities have been absent from the streets since March because of COVID-19.

We passed your test QLD, now open up

News Victorians are being welcomed into NSW today but QLD won’t make a border decision anytime soon despite NSW passing an “insane bar” to reopen.

Schoolies floodgates open, Ballina accepts Melbourne flights

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

LJ Hooker League’s one-day format a big hit with players

News THE format is proving fast, fun and exciting, according to the Far North Coast...

Grand plan to get tourists back to the Northern Rivers

News COUNCILS, businesses and stakeholders are coming up with ideas to lure tourists...

Out-of-control bushfire closes Pacific Highway

Breaking Smoke from a bushfire currently burning out of control has closed the Pacific...

It’s so hot right now, when is it going to cool off?

News The mercury has soared to the mid-30s in several towns

Car crash victim 'dodged a bullet'

News Emergency services attended a car rollover today

Total Fire Ban declared as 'severe' conditions impact

News THE Rural Fire Service have declared a Total Fire Ban as hot and windy conditions...

Council backs affordable housing plan on flood prone land

News Mayor says flooding issues can be overcome

FUTURE STARS: 23 of our best and brightest

News We asked schools to nominate students who are kicking goals

NSW virus rules to change tonight

News NSW will ease a range of coronavirus rules from midnight tonight that will impact...

7 arrested as Tweed/Byron police execute major drug bust

News Police have ‘significantly disrupted’ illicit drug supply chain as Schoolies starts...

Network News

Qantas' new rule for international travel

News Anti-vaxxers will be grounded under a new rule announced as a “non-negotiable...

Real reason Home Improvement ended

TV Patricia Richardson has opened up about her time on Home Improvement and revealed...

ABC in hot water over ‘racist’ kids’ show

News China is demanding a formal apology from the ABC over a “racist” show that implies...

WATCH: Dramatic scenes from Halfway Creek fire

Breaking Dramatic video as residents fight sudden fires alongside choppers

Around the Region

Road crash rescue heroes up to speed on modern vehicles

News LISMORE Fire and Rescue crews are undertaking additional training to keep up to date with vehicle technology.

‘Going to be packed’: Byron braces for schoolies invasion

News Police have moved extra resources to Byron Bay to cope with an expected influx of...

80,000 COVID tests and counting: Meet the team behind it

Health Lismore lab scientists have been working long hours to keep us safe

Titans assistant coach in alleged drug bust

Crime Gold Coast Titans Assistant Coach and former NRL player Michael Gordon has been...

Holiday rental site slams council's hopes for local rules

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

Sport

Fit for champions: Olympic stars laud local pools

News OLYMPIC stars and future champions tested the waters on the Northern Rivers.

Under the microscope: Uni sets its sights on native plant

Sport Scientists say a review is much overdue

Our brave Nathan, NSW’s Young Australian of the Year

News Huge honour for pilot and Invictus Games medallist

State of Origin 2020: Queensland stuns NSW to take game one

Rugby League Your State of Origin 2020 Game 1: NSW Blues v QLD Maroons live blog

Another greyhound death prompts calls for overhaul

News Second death in a week has animal rights group up in arms

National Sport

Broncos poach veteran playmaker, target 32-year-old back

Rugby League The Broncos recruitment drive is in full swing with one big name playmaker spotted...

Manly, NRL rocked by 20-year-old’s ‘tragic’ death

Rugby League Manly and the wider rugby league community are in mourning following Sea Eagles...

Key target poised to join Knights on two-year deal

Rugby League Newcastle Knights finally have their new playmaker, who will sign a two-year deal...

Will Walters back Glenn to lead Broncos again?

Rugby League Broncos coach Kevin Walters has no interest in co-captains and says he’ll take his...

New South Wales News

Woman walked around with horror burns

News A woman found alive in bushland with burns to 80 per cent of her body told cops how...

Coal boss threatens legal action over $32b renewables plan

News The $32 billion renewables roadmap has been slammed amid concerns the “gross”...

Rude shock for electric vehicle owners

News One of the major advantages of electric cars is about to be wiped out by several...

Map reveals ‘real concern’ for Australia

News Scientists have looked at 30 years of data and made a concerning find about...

Business News

EXPERTS call it computational photography but watching the iPhone 12 Pro Max turn a night scene into a photograph or video is more like magic.

iPhone 12 Pro Max: Apple magic at its best

Trend setting EXPERTS call it computational photography but watching the iPhone 12 Pro Max turn a night scene into a photograph or video is more like magic.

CMC Rocks 2021 cancellation will leave $12 million hole

Business The largest country music festival in the southern hemisphere was called off for...

Aussie media hits back at tech giants

Technology Facebook and Google must pay for news and should not be able to evade new laws...

Huge new sum Aussies need to retire

Money New amount Australians need to retire comfortably

Top 100 cool tech gadgets you can’t miss

Technology From the latest laptops and smartphones, to a gadget that can monitor your baby’s...

What's On

PHOTOS: Magpies Crusaders fans cheer from sidelines

Soccer Photos from Saturday night’s pre-season friendly at Sologinkin Oval.

Indigenous artist showcases culture through artwork

Art & Theatre ‘It’s very important to me, being an Indigenous Australian, being a part of the...

Mountain bikers set to race in honour of late founder

Cycling & MTB ‘He was the kind of man that instantly connected with people and left a lasting...

Thrills and spills guaranteed when bucking bulls hit Airlie

News Buck yeah! PBR Australia is set to bring bucking bulls to town for the first time...

Lifestyle

There were scenes of joy and emotional reunions in the Sydney and Melbourne Airport domestic terminals as NSW opened to Victoria after 137 days.

Airport joy as 137-day hard border falls

News There were scenes of joy and emotional reunions in the Sydney and Melbourne Airport domestic terminals as NSW opened to Victoria after 137 days.

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

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

Genius water trick that ‘vanishes’ flies

Lifestyle How to get rid of insects: Mums share water and coin trick that ‘vanishes’ flies

Love coffee? This new Tweed holiday home is your ultimate...

Food & Entertainment If you can’t face the morning without coffee, this new farm stay at Carool is for...

Royals heartbroken over dog’s death

Pets & Animals Kate Middleton and Prince William’s heartbreak as beloved family dog Lupo dies

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Entertainment

Big Little Lies star Nicole Kidman, 53, has been spotted exploring Byron Bay near the $20,000-per-week eco-mansion where she is staying with Keith Urban.

Nicole Kidman’s active new look in Byron

Celebrity Big Little Lies star Nicole Kidman, 53, has been spotted exploring Byron Bay near the $20,000-per-week eco-mansion where she is staying with Keith Urban.

Country music legend John Williamson says he would “hate” Advance Australia Fair if it weren’t for one particular line, as he backed a move to change the lyrics.

‘Never liked it’: Aussie Music icon backs national anthem...

Music John Williamson backs move to change Australian national anthem lyrics

He’s been labelled a “nuisance,” but one man dominated The Block’s auction day, spending almost $12 million in the process.

The Block’s controversial $12m mega-buyer

TV Danny Wallis: Who is The Block’s controversial $12m mega-buyer?

Playing a gay uncle was a character close to home for Uncle Frank star Paul Bettany. He reveals why he took the role and how his marriage saved him.

Marvel star: Why I wanted to play a gay man

Entertainment Playing a gay uncle was a character close to home for Uncle Frank star Paul...

Avengers star Chris Hemsworth regularly shares photos of his gruelling training sessions but this one has left fans gobsmacked.

‘OMG’: Fans lose it over Hemsworth photo

Celebrity Avengers star Chris Hemsworth regularly shares photos of his gruelling training...

Latest Photos

With better low light capabilities and a slightly bigger zoom, the iPhone 12 Pro Max cameras are the best Apple have produced but is the step up big enough to warrant an upgrade?

iPhone 12 Pro Max cameras put to the test

Mackay families took refuge from the sizzling 30C+ temps at the Aquatic and Recreation Centre

IN PHOTOS: Beating the heat with inflatable fun

Controversial lingerie label Honey Birdette pushes the boundaries again with an X-rated Xmas campaign in which Santa gets tied up. VIEWER DISCRETION ADVISED

Racy pics: Honey Birdette on Santa’s naughty list

Socials from the pre-season friendly at Sologinkin Oval

PHOTOS: Magpies Crusaders fans cheer on sidelines

The EOS6 is ideal if you want a camera that will capture beautiful portraits, landscapes but also have the speed to produce action sports shots to wow your soccer mum friends.

Canon EOS R6 put to the test

Real Estate

An amazing opportunity tucked away in a quiet and peaceful part of Suffolk Park. This stunning architectural home with a flexible floorplan is located on a very special elevated block (916m2) with bush reserve on 2 sides.

Wide covered verandas accessed by sliding doors from the living rooms...

42 Caniaba Crescent, Suffolk Park 2481

House 4 2 $1.55m to...

Classifieds An amazing opportunity tucked away in a quiet and peaceful part of Suffolk Park. This stunning architectural home with a flexible floorplan is located on a very...