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Viral video of two snakes brawling could make Ballina Shire Councillor rich.

'Holy Sh*t!': Man spots two pythons while making a cuppa

Viral video of two snakes brawling could make Ballina Shire Councillor rich.

Several bushfires are burning across the Northern Rivers as warnings of hazardous surf and winds are issued by the Bureau of Meteorology.

WILD WEATHER: Gale force winds and bushfires hit the Northern Rivers

Several bushfires are burning across the Northern Rivers as warnings of hazardous surf and winds are issued by the Bureau of Meteorology.

BUSH foods will be the centre of attention in a two-day workshop in Ballina.

Focus on bush foods as demand grows

BUSH foods will be the centre of attention in a two-day workshop in Ballina.

MANUFACTURED Home estate approved near aerodrome.

199 home sites approved in Evans Head

MANUFACTURED Home estate approved near aerodrome.

ALSTONVILLE'S Nicholas Hamilton is part of the cast of the film that opens nationally today; 'It' is his other Hollywood film opening this year.

Teen actor stars in The Dark Tower

ALSTONVILLE'S Nicholas Hamilton is part of the cast of the film that opens nationally today; 'It' is his other Hollywood film opening this year.

PETITION launched over beach debris.

Clean-up campaign ramps up

PETITION launched over beach debris.

FOOD glorious food will be celebrated at Saturday's inaugural Ballina Gourmet Street Food Festival.

Gourmet street food rolling on to greens

FOOD glorious food will be celebrated at Saturday's inaugural Ballina Gourmet Street Food Festival.

GET ready for a crustacean celebration.

Festival gears up for novelty events

GET ready for a crustacean celebration.

MS HOPE was one of 10 customers and eight staff of the Martin Place cafe who were held hostage for 16 hours by lone gunman, Man Horon Monis.

Lindt Cafe siege survivor to share her story

MS HOPE was one of 10 customers and eight staff of the Martin Place cafe who were held hostage for 16 hours by lone gunman, Man Horon Monis.

WITH hotter weather predicted, fire services and the Bureau of Meteorology are warning of an increased fire danger across the Northern Rivers this week.

FIRES: "Wednesday is the day we are expecting the worst"

WITH hotter weather predicted, fire services and the Bureau of Meteorology are warning of an increased fire danger across the Northern Rivers this week.

John Ibrahimat Bluesfest 2012.

Property

Reports of Ibrahim family connections to farm and food hub

The Lignocaine ampoules found inside Heparin packaging.

News

RECALL: Medicines mixed up

LOCAL: Michael Watson from WHARVES playing Splendour in the Grass 2017.

News

Lennox band signed to agency

Craig Bateman saw something in the water...

News

Bodyboarder freaks out on camera as "shark" turns up

CYCLING FOR SHELTERBOX: Alstonville Public School student Laen Wilkin cycled from Ballina to Byron Bay towing a ShelterBox to raise money for the charity which provides disaster relief internationally. Michael Latimer, from Transition Cycles in Balina, provided the bike.

News

Boy, 12, rides bike to provide shelter for family in need

BUY ONLINE: For the first time, tickets to the two ticketed events at Ballina Country Music Festival are available online. Pictured are festival organisers (from left) Garry Lavercombe and Carol Stacey with Cherry Street Sports Club's operations manager Brad Benson.

News

Festival tickets now online

SUPPORT: Liz Hill from the Veterans Advocacy Centre in Alstonville is pictured with Brendan Hill, and his son.

News

Service helping veterans needs help

Three girls aged under 10 were found brutally murdered in Clinton, Maryland. Picture: NBCSource:Supplied

News

‘The most horrific crime we’ve seen’

News

HOMEBUYER HELL: Dream home comes with $100K damage bill

The secret to cracking your fitness goals may all be in the way you order your workout, according to a recent study

Lifestyle

Study uncovers secret to getting stronger, fitter

Julian Cadman, 7, who is missing in Barcelona after the attack. Picture: Facebook

News

Julian’s dad arrives in Barcelona

Josh Watson captured this incredible image from Brightwater Estate on the Sunshine Coast.

News

Queensland facing hot, steamy week ahead

Queensland is facing some 'supercell' activity on Friday.

News

Queensland told to brace for heavy rain from 'epic low'

The large tree hit by lightning out at Old Bonalbo in yesterday's storms.

News

Storm chasers miss lightning hit by five minutes

News

Five years since deadly tsunami devastated region

SURF'S WAY UP: The Bureau of Metrology has issued a hazardous surf warning for NSW including the Northern Rivers for Wednesday August 2, 2017.

News

Big Wednesday surf warning for North Coast

The 2014 Dave Irvine Snapper Classic produced some excellent catches. It will be held off Coffs Harbour next month, from August 4-6. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

News

Moon brings out odd behaviour in our fish

MAKING WAVES: Lennox Head rising star Jai Glinderman is on the ascent after taking out the Under-14 division of the Havaianas NSW Grommet State Titles in Sydney.

Sport

Young Northern Rivers surfer rips to take a state title

IN AWE: Mick Fanning during a press conference ahead of the WSL event at Jeffreys Bay in South Africa.

Sport

Shark 'one of nature's great beauties', says Mick

Alex Perry at The Harbour Club

Citizenship chaos

Barcelona terror attack

Flu epidemic leads to shortage

INCREDIBLE: Divers at Wolf Rock off Rainbow Beach recently spotted up to 70 pregnant female sharks at a time of the critically endangered grey nurse shark.

News

Big numbers of endangered shark off Rainbow Beach

Imagine arriving at a camp site and all the hard work is done.

Travel

Hate camping? This idea might change your mind

IN TRAINING: Neil Collie runs trails around the scenic Glass House Mountains area in preparation for the 250km Big Red Run.

Lifestyle

From hospital bed to six-day, 250km desert run

A stonefish was recently caught by a fisherman at Caloundra.

Photo Contributed

News

Most venomous fish in world found near shore

Roothy’s LowRange

I had no idea what to expect. Last time I dropped over that last hill the place had been deserted. No signs of the road, not much of a track.

Lifestyle

Best of the bush: Home is where the heart is

Lifestyle

Servicing modern 4WD diesels - the evils of carbon

Top of the world: All through the Kosciuszko park you'll find tracks, river crossings and campgrounds to rival anywhere in the country.

Travel

The offroad bucket list: 10 must-do Aussie destinations

Lifestyle

Blinded by the light: Have LEDs finished off HIDs?

Enhance your knowledge of consumers rights and responsibilities at Fair Trade information session in Lismore.

Business

Do you know your consumer rights and responsibilities?

YUMMY SNACK: New flavours of jerky to hit stores on October.

Business

Jerky with a twist, thanks to Local Legends

Instagrammer Lauren Bath will be at Sample

News

Instagrammers to go nuts at Sample festival

For Meerschaum Vale resident, Pam Moreland, a cochlear implant has proved life changing.

News

We hear that cochlear implants are for people of all ages

PEDESTRIAN HIT: NSW Ambulance paramedics treated a woman hit by a vehicle on West High St, Coffs Harbour.

News

Woman hit by car in Coffs Harbour city centre

Lismore musician was the only winner of the $1m from Monday and Wednesday night's Lotto draw.

News

MILLIONAIRE FOUND: Musician sings for joy

IN LIMBO: Jeremy Marsh with his son Cooper at their temporary accommodation in Goonellabah since the flood.

News

Forgotten flood victims are still struggling

Memmbers of the public hold flags at an Australia Day Citizenship Ceremony and Flag Raising event in Canberra on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016. (AAP Image/Mick Tsikas) NO ARCHIVING

News

Australia Day date 'just wrong' says councillor

Lyle Shelton from the Australian Christian Lobby. Photo Contributed

News

Redefining marriage 'an attack on freedom': Shelton

Senator Xenophon confirmed he was making inquiries with the British Home Office over his citizenship status.

News

Nick Xenophon confirmed as a dual citizen of the UK

Constable Samuel Hyson from Gunbalanya Police caught a crocodile in the street after a call from a concerned shop owner. Picture: NT Police

News

Cop enjoys well earned cuppa after croc capture

Driss Oukabir, 28, was named by police as having rented the van used in the attack. He was the first to be arrested.

News

Mindless horror: What really drove Barcelona attack

Lifestyle

RECIPE: Chicken dish delivers a big bang

Flinders Street Station is a spectacular building near the Australian Centre for the Moving Image.

Travel

Four reasons in one day to visit Melbourne

Try these tasty onion bhaji as an entree or as nibbles with drinks.

Lifestyle

RECIPE: Fry up these tasty fritters

people, homosexuality, same-sex marriage and love concept - close up of happy male gay couple with red rose flower holding hands on wedding over snow effect

Lifestyle

'It's truly gut-wrenching to be told you are not equal'

Rob Collins and Jessica Marais in a scene from season two of The Wrong Girl.

Entertainment

What's on the small screen this week

Tom Cruise and Sarah Wright in American Made.

Entertainment

Playing Tom Cruise's wife was a dream for Sarah Wright

Singer Taylor Swift has deleted her social media accounts

Entertainment

Taylor Swift wipes presence off social media

Louise Nyvall stars in the Swedish TV series Farang.

Entertainment

Swedish TV drama turns up heat

MINEFIELD: If orange is the new black, grub is the new scab for union members.

Business

Oaky ban on 'scab', 'grub' and 'maggot'

PACK YOUR BAGS: Fresh flights are on offer over the festive season for the Sunshine Coast.

Travel

Major airline adds new direct flights for Sunshine Coast

Samsung will be going bigger than ever to launch its Note 8 after this year's launch of the S8.

Lifestyle

Samsung set for bigger, beach friendly Note 8

Paul Travis Callender and Amber Patrice Callender

Business

More than 130 tradies, staff hit by collapse of builder

The search for the best outdoor cafes in Italy unearths a foodie's dream.

Travel

Forget the facade in Tuscany

Let's leave Australia Day alone, says Paul Murray

Opinion

PAUL MURRAY: Leave Australia Day alone

One Nation Senator Pauline Hanson takes off a burqa during Senate Question Time at Parliament House in Canberra, Thursday, August 17, 2017.

Opinion

OPINION: Has rare moment of clarity come too late

There are a number of ways parents can deal with children who will not eat their vegetables.

Opinion

OPINION: Fussy eaters are dictators at the dining table

Police are appealing for a public assistance in locating Peter McIntosh.

News

Police appeal for help to find missing truck driver

LOGBOOK FINE: The 53 year old driver from Currans Hill NSW appeared in Albury Local Court on 21 logbook charges under the Road Transport Act.

News

Logbook breach: $23000 fine and 33 demerit points for driver

Toll Group may face industrial action if the TWU ballot is successful.

Business

Industrial action against Toll on the cards says TWU

TROUBLED PAST: News of the Australian Road Express brings back memories of McAleese.

Business

Jobs in jeopardy as McAleese reincarnate goes under

The award-winning shelter.

News

Award-winning shelter treads path of promise

court generic

News

Banning live export was not justified, court told

TOP SPOT: Lot 5 Remolea Ledger L024 (P) sold for a top price of $14,000 to Robin Bruggemann Trust, pictured with Pat O'Leary.

News

WATCH: Remolea sale proves another big success

The new Santa Gertrudis Australia general manager Stephen Ware.

News

Ware appointed Santa Gertrudis general manager