Regional News

Environment A 2000ha bushfire at Ellangowan is still being controlled, with residents asked to follow the advice of firefighters on the ground.

Environment "I FOUGHT my fear... the shark was moving violently, but I was determined to save it.”

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News "SHE was scared that if she moved she’d fall down the cliff face into the water".

Environment With the days lengthening and temperatures getting warmer, WIRES would like to alert the public that we are moving into puggle season.

Crime More than 12 hectares of bushland was burnt as a result of his alleged actions.

Money YOU’D think it could never happen in Australia. But somehow, this man is earning just a fraction of the minimum wage.

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News Community bands together to help Tweed man after surfing accident

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News A man was kicked in the head by a cow on a Northern Rivers property

News THE status of a fire which began around Mothersoles Rd at Ellangowan has been upgraded to Watch and Act.

Entertainment AUSTRALIANS will finally be able to tune into next-generation television broadcasts later this year.

Whats On THIS Northern Rivers band will take their new music to the popular US festival this month, but you can also see them soon locally.

News "WE HOPE that the emergency services involved will review their roles in the context of wilderness searches to improve their involvement in future emergencies."

Crime NEW tests done at a world-class ballistics site have found a man who police believe “accidentally’’ killed himself with a shotgun could not have held the weapon

Property THE cost of housing price pressure could be eased if new migrants were encouraged to settle in rural or regional centres, according to one former Prime Minister

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News SOME of the cattle had to be euthanased at the scene of the crash.

Business IF YOU get this letter in the mail from the tax man, you could be in big trouble. But “don’t panic”, says one expert. Here’s what you need to do.

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News AFTER the spring-like weather yesterday, getting out of bed this Monday morning was a struggle.

News "THE community is both saddened but relieved to have closure. The family is in mourning."

Breaking All northbound laned of the Pacific Highway have been closed after a second crash on the Pacific Hwy

Breaking One northbound lane at Stotts Creek has reopened after a truck crash this afternoon