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Crash tackling domestic violence

Northern United went close to winning last year's Group One rugby league grand final. This season, they're tackling a serious problem: domestic violence.

Join the ruckus

Norpa gives us a forum to look at Australia's culture of sport, violence and sex with a confronting new theatre show and community discussion.

Court between a rock and a hard place

The Family Law Court in Lismore is likely to be closed down and forced to move into the state-run court building in Zadoc Street.

Clever kids tops in maths

Alstonville Public School's 5/6W class has been ranked first in Australia for primary schools in the online World Maths Day competition.

United they stand

Editorial: One local rugby league team is taking a leadership role in addressing the difficult issue of domestic violence.

Wonder woman recognised

Lismore Mayor Jenny Dowell wins regional/rural elected representative award at the NSW Women in Local Government Awards.

Northies Aboriginal stories wanted

A community day being held at Gunna WannaBe cafe in South Lismore is hoping to draw out stories, memories and photos from the Widjabul people of the region.

Rainforest ride helps helicopter

Taking the back roads to O'Reilly's Rainforest Resort is one of the most spectacular journeys you can make in the Northern Rivers.

New smoking restrictions at SCU

A directive from Southern Cross University that extends bans on smoking has outraged some and been warmly welcomed by others.

Council making smokers butt out

Smokers prepare yourselves for a big intake of breath: Lismore City Council is investigating smoke-free outdoor areas.