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Third person dies after Suffolk Park crash

A 70-year-old woman has died in hospital after a three-vehicle crash at Suffolk Park last weekend, bringing the death toll to three.

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Councils call for stronger powers to curb tobacco shops

NSW councils have today called for stronger planning powers to control where tobacconists can open and prevent clusters of outlets near schools and community facilities.

Thank you!

On Thursday I slipped on the wet Mercato travelator, then three beautiful angel women helped me up. Thank you,...

Shoebridge goes into the belly of the beast

In his first address to the National Press Club, federal Greens leader David Shoebridge confronted many of those who have done their best to demolish what he stands for, and came out still standing.

Shara Community Gardens wants you!

Community gardens are about so much more than soil and vegetables with many being a central hub for families to gather and celebrate.

Casino Truck Show crowned NSW’s Best Visitor Experience

The North Coast Petroleum Casino Truck Show has taken out the Outstanding Visitor Experience category at the 2026 NSW Business Awards in Sydney.

Walking the talk

Under the leadership of Labor’s Minister for the Environment, Hon. Penny Sharpe MLC, the NSW Parliament recently legislated several...

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NSW police beefed up with new rapid response unit

The NSW Labor government says it is creating a ‘rapid response’ unit of approximately 250 dedicated police officers, 28 civilian staff and a ‘fleet of specifically modified rapid-response vehicles’.

NSW Police now decide who can protest

The NSW government response to Bondi has seen a huge transfer of power from the courts to the police.

NSW Labor government accused of misusing power as protest ban extended

Public criticism has been quick to come in response to Tuesday’s NSW Police Commissioner announcement of an extension to a Public Assembly Restriction Declaration first issued Christmas Eve.

Protesters against RA demolitions to rally outside Saffin’s office

Protestors are gathering again today in Lismore against house demolitions under the order of NSW Premier Chris Minns.

170 arrests at Rising Tide 2024

Police say they’ve arrested 170 people at this year’s Rising Tide protestival in Newcastle.

Memorial for horses to replace Cup Eve Parade

Animal Activists from the Coalition for the Protection of Racehorses (CPR), who have been held responsible for the death of the Melbourne Cup Eve Parade, have now replaced it with a memorial service for the 168 horses that were killed from racing-related injuries in the last racing year.

EPA puts Doubleduke logging on hold

The logging at Doubleduke State Forest has been the centre of protests for months and forest advocates are celebrating a win this week following an EPA order that FCNSW ‘cease operations’ across are while giant trees are properly mapped.

Scomo avoids public in Lismore

Greens MLC-elect Sue Higginson is demanding greater support for flood ravaged communities in Northern NSW as the Prime Minister avoids talking to locals in Lismore this afternoon.

Man charged following investigation into unauthorised protest activity – Tweed Heads

Police have arrested another man following an investigation into unauthorised protest activity across NSW earlier this week.

One hundred and fifty-three arrested in protests across NSW

Thousand across the state protested against what say is the loss of freedom and rights brought about by Australia’s COVID laws.

NSW commits $3 million for Saddle Road sewer link

The NSW Government will spend $3 million on a sewer link for the Saddle Road housing precinct near Brunswick Heads, a connection it says could service up to 600 residential lots.

Blacks Drain crossing fully reopens after $2.56 million rebuild

The Blacks Drain crossing on Tweed Valley Way at South Murwillumbah has fully reopened after a $2.56 million rebuild designed to reduce the risk of another washout.

From Spinifex Country to Lismore for a $23,000 art prize

In Michelle Anderson’s Kanpala, circles of red, orange and yellow bring a place in Western Australia’s Spinifex Country into view. It’s a place she returns to often in paint: Kanpa, the Country where her grandmother was born.

Work starts on eight-lane athletics track in Lismore

Construction has begun on an eight-lane athletics track at Southern Cross University’s Lismore campus, giving Northern Rivers schools and clubs a competition-standard venue closer to home when it opens in mid-2027.