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Grim numbers from horse racing industry

The annual DeathWatch Report by the Coalition for the Protection of Racehorses (CPR) reveals that the home state of the upcoming Melbourne Cup, Victoria, was responsible for 30 percent of the at least 160 racehorses who were killed from racing across the country in the 2025/26 Australian racing season.

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Man dies after allegedly being run over

A service station employee has died in hospital after allegedly being hit by a ute in Coffs Harbour last week.

Barwon flood must not be pumped dry

Nature Conservation Council NSW (NCC), the state's leading environmental advocacy organisation, is calling on the Minns government to put in place an urgent moratorium on floodplain harvesting to ensure the current flood is used to prepare rivers and wetlands for the coming El Niño summer, not as a bonanza for big irrigators.

Sharon Friel to stand for The Greens in Tweed

The latest candidate to put their hand up for the state election in 2027 is mother of four Sharon Friel who will stand for the Greens in Tweed next March.

Preschools urged to join Lismore rally over funding concerns

Northern Rivers preschool staff and families are being urged to rally outside Lismore MP Janelle Saffin’s office amid concerns that new state funding rules could threaten community preschool services.

Man dies following single-vehicle crash – Chinderah

A man has died following a single-vehicle crash near Chinderah today.

Deadline extended for Uniquely Byron Business Awards

Byron businesses have until midnight tomorrow, Saturday, October 24, to enter this year’s Uniquely Byron Business Awards after organisers extended the application deadline.

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Ballina Dragons conquer the Tweed again

For the second consecutive year, Ballina Dragon Boat Racing Club has won the 21 km 'Three Bridges Long Paddle' in a time of 1 hour 55 minutes 23 seconds.

Can you help buy a bus for the local youth?

Byron Youth Service is calling on the community to support their campaign to buy a bus that is desperately needed so young people can access much-needed services.

Coffee with a cop coming to Goonellbah

Lismore locals are invited to pull up a chair, enjoy a conversation, and connect with local police officers at Goonellabah Shopping centre next Tuesday morning, 3 November 2026.

Ballina Dragons conquer the Tweed again

For the second consecutive year, Ballina Dragon Boat Racing Club has won the 21 km 'Three Bridges Long Paddle' in a time of 1 hour 55 minutes 23 seconds.

Byron’s drainage upgrade piles up on Council-remediated land

A growing stockpile of debris from Byron’s town drainage system upgrade has been deposited on Council-remediated land at South Byron’s Old Sewage Treatment Plant.