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SURFERS have been warned to use common sense before hitting a local beach, with 19 bull shark detections recorded over the weekend.

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News SURFERS have been warned to use common sense before hitting a local beach, with 19 bull shark detections recorded over the weekend.

Wild storms with heavy rain could race through parts of the south, east and west this week with a tropical cyclone bubbling up in the north.

‘Intense, fast moving’ storm warning

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A NORTHERN Rivers councillor will again put forward a proposal for a free tip voucher for ratepayers.

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News A NORTHERN Rivers councillor will again put forward a proposal for a free tip voucher for ratepayers.

AMID the lush landscape of Nimbin Rocks, here are five of the most expensive properties for sale in the Nimbin region

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Luxury resort announces special offers for locals

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News A full list of locations for Splendour tickets.

Homeless can wash clothes and have a shower for free

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News FLOODWATER and debris from Richmond River closes Lighthouse Beach.

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Four men arrested after dangerous police pursuit

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News POLICE will allege the car was stolen and spotted speeding at various locations.

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Did Valentine’s Day inspire you to walk down the aisle?

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Man sentenced after stealing car with baby inside

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News A BALLINA man who stole a car carrying a sleeping baby has been sentenced.

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Brutal advice from man with 20 homes

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Property Ex-housing commission resident with 20 homes rants at renters

FOR more than 80 years yachts have competed in regattas on the Richmond River but now one sailor claims the sport is threatened by high-rise developments taking the wind out of their sails.

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Sport FOR more than 80 years yachts have competed in regattas on the Richmond River but now one sailor claims the sport is threatened by high-rise developments taking the...

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