Surprise twist for logging protestors hit with huge fines
Deforestation protestors who locked themselves onto logging machinery on the NSW mid-north coast have had a surprise win in court, as a judge described their tactics as “fairly ingenious”.
Deforestation protestors who locked themselves onto logging machinery on the NSW mid-north coast have had a surprise win in court, as a judge described their tactics as “fairly ingenious”.
A young man stands accused of preying on intoxicated women at a popular NSW pub, allegedly luring them to a nearby car park, offering a lift home and raping them.
A northern NSW farm has nabbed a Guinness World Record for producing the world’s heaviest blueberry. Check out the pictures and find out how the massive fruit came to be.
The minds behind Byron Bay’s most luxe and celebrity-preferred venues are building a swanky new project – insisting the multi-million dollar digs will improve the holiday destination’s local housing crisis.
A 76-year-old man could not be revived after he crashed into a tree on the states Mid North Coast. Here is what we know.
Police have charged six men with more than 120 crimes after a series of raids targeting alleged outlaw motorcycle gang activity in northern NSW.
The NSW EPA has hit the Forestry Corporation with $45,000 in fines for “breaches” amounting to “blatant disregard” of environmental rules in state forests. Here’s what we know.
The NSW Teachers Federation is pushing for more public school funding, particularly in the regions, with metro private schools accused of splurging on “vanity projects“ like “Scottish castles”.
Police allege a 16-year-old boy and a young man led officers on an M1 chase stretching about 100km in a stolen Ford Focus before a police vehicle was rammed in northern NSW.
A group of teens aged between 13-16 have been charged after they allegedly stole a ute from Ballina, broke into a premises, and took police on two chases before being caught on a yacht 365kms away.
The daughter of slain rough sleeper Andrew ‘Murray has spoken out during the sentencing of “Hand of Death” murderer Kevin Pettiford – who wanted to become the nation’s most prolific serial killer.
A Clarence woman who murdered her mum after sharing a cuppa with her in Lismore has been jailed for more than 16 years. The daughter uttered “she can’t hurt me anymore” following the “chilling” slaying. Warning: Graphic
Police have discovered the body of a 58-year-old man on the state’s North Coast after he was reported missing at the weekend. Here’s what we know.
A truck driver is lucky to be alive after a B-double crashed down an embankment and burst into flames in northern NSW. Here’s the latest.
Tweed’s mayor has led regional leaders calling on the NSW and federal governments to urgently tackle a critical shortage of affordable housing as homelessness and disadvantage spikes. Here’s the latest.
A Mid-North Coast man ordered to stay away from kids after being convicted of child sex abuse has been found associating with junior soccer players, a court has heard.
A Mid-North Coast woman who recorded and distributed footage of a disturbing sex act involving another woman and up to six men was acting out of “misconceived motivation”, a court heard.
The daily commute is better with a little planning. Here’s some roads it might be best to avoid today
The daily commute is better with a little planning. Here’s some roads it might be best to avoid today
Here is a list of matters listed at Coffs Harbour Local Court on Monday.
Here is a list of matters listed at Coffs Harbour District Court on Monday.
A court has heard a Newcastle man like to engage in online role playing fantasies but didn’t have a ‘pedophilic interest’ despite being caught with child abuse and bestiality material. He’s now been sentenced.
From builders to sparkies and arborists, we have found Dubbo’s most hardworking and reliable tradies who are passionate about their work. Here’s the list.
A staged collision has turned the lives of two would-be fraudsters into a different kind of car crash. Read what they were sentenced to.
A Narcotics Anonymous volunteer’s faith in people has been “shattered” after she was burnt behind bars.
For a family who spends so much time in the water, you would think the Eatons would have a house on the sand. But the reality is far better for the active young family.
Plans have been lodged for a new housing estate with more than 180 new homes on the booming Coffs Coast. It’s set to include striking landscaping and even a pickle ball court. Take a look.
A young mum took matters into her own hands when she realised a “knight in shining armour” wasn’t coming to save Coffs Harbour’s troubled Dolphin Marine Conservation Park. Now, the park is set to expand.
The famed building company is turning funds manager as it searches for the next leg of growth amid tough times for traditional offices and malls.
It’s playing hardball with Australia and other countries, but Meta whistleblower Frances Haugen has urged regulators to call the social media company’s bluff.
A subtle move by Soul Patts boss Todd Barlow speaks volumes about his intentions for the under-pressure wealth manager.
Global consumer giant Unilever wants to do fewer things and to do them better. Australian business is starting to catch on.
Turning unused office space into residential housing might make investment sense, but cost barriers and other hurdles remain.
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