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AS THE last students prepare to sit the HSC at Ballina High School, the first students reunited.

Ballina High's class of '67 reunited

AS THE last students prepare to sit the HSC at Ballina High School, the first students reunited.

IT IS "desperate times" on the Northern Rivers, as people are forced to wait up to five weeks to have tank water delivered.

Water crisis: 'Every day it's getting worse'

IT IS "desperate times" on the Northern Rivers, as people are forced to wait up to five weeks to have tank water delivered.

RIVERSLEIGH guest house on market.

A piece of Ballina history up for sale

RIVERSLEIGH guest house on market.

BLUESFEST has announced some exciting acts to play in 2018.

REVEALED: Zeppelin frontman to play at Bluesfest

BLUESFEST has announced some exciting acts to play in 2018.

HOW to make sure your vote counts in the same sex marriage postal survey.

What if your marriage equality postal vote doesn't turn up?

HOW to make sure your vote counts in the same sex marriage postal survey.

IT'S a thankless task our women and men in blue embrace everyday: serving and protecting our community, stamping out crime and responding in times of crisis.

Police honoured after a 'challenging year'

IT'S a thankless task our women and men in blue embrace everyday: serving and protecting our community, stamping out crime and responding in times of crisis.

NORTHERN Rivers wildlife catchers say the encounter with the snake was a "once in a lifetime" experience.

WATCH: Brown snake trapped in a macadamia nut

NORTHERN Rivers wildlife catchers say the encounter with the snake was a "once in a lifetime" experience.

GRAPHIC IMAGES: Photos from Michael Martin murder trial released by court.

REVEALED: Grisly images from murder trial

GRAPHIC IMAGES: Photos from Michael Martin murder trial released by court.

A MAN has been attacked by a shark at Iluka.

Man attacked by shark at Iluka

A MAN has been attacked by a shark at Iluka.

DON'T assume that because the property market is hot, that you will automatically get a good price

Expert reveals how to get the best price for your home

DON'T assume that because the property market is hot, that you will automatically get a good price

Members of Casino RFS Brigade helped out other local brigades to control a bushfire west of Rappville.

News

Residents flee as fire burns dangerously close to homes

Michael Martin Jnr has been accused of murdering his father, Michael Martin Snr. Photo: contributed

News

Death payout checked before alleged murder

ARRESTED CRIME RATES: Alstonville's police station is now staffed with one officer and another position has been advertised.

News

Alstonville finally gets full-time police presence

Police are searching for this person in relation to an incident that occurred in Federal.

News

Do you recognise this person?

VALUE FOR YOUTH: Pictured are executive members of the TS Lismore Australian Navy Cadet unit (from left) treasurer Tiffany Eyears, Karen Miller and president for former cadet Aaron Eyears, who don't want Ballina council to sell the land the unit is based on.

News

Council eyes off Naval Cadet waterfront land

TEAM: Costa the Gnome, Dirtgirl and Scrapboy in Get Grubby TV.

Entertainment

Meet the local children getting grubby with Dirtgirl on TV

Work continues on the Pacific Highway upgrade

Business

400 new jobs on offer with Pacific Highway upgrade

A man walks out of the door frame of a building that collapsed after an earthquake, in the Condesa neighborhood of Mexico City,

News
11:22 AM Sep 20th

MEXICO HORROR: 138 dead as nation reels from deadly quake

Ben’s wife Leah died of melanoma soon after their wedding.Source:Facebook

Lifestyle
11:04 AM Sep 20th

How Ben dedicates his new adventures to his beloved late wife

Mr Van Baast drags the stricken 22-year-old from the wreck. Picture: Prime News Wagga

News
10:39 AM Sep 20th

The hero who faced a burning ute to rescue the man inside

News
10:30 AM Sep 20th

iPhone update: The cool new stuff you're about to download

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

HIGH FIVES: The Rainbow Regiona Boat Club Regatta on Saturday at East Ballina.

News

PHOTO GALLERY: Rainbow Regatta rocks

Matthew McGuren rode Siroccan Lad to victory in the Peter Schumacher CG&E Class 1 Handicap over 1006m for the William Pholi's Ballina stable at Clarence River Jockey Club on Monday, 21st August, 2017.Photo Bill North / Daily Examiner

News

McGuren off to winning start at home track

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

10:53 AM Sep 20th

Hero drags man from burning wreck

10:45 AM Sep 20th

iPhone update

9:39 AM Sep 20th

Flying marlin almost spears man

Sam Kerr snubbed

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?

Lismore Base Hospital.

News
10:41 AM Sep 20th

Urgent staffing review under way at Lismore hospital

Dredging has been finished at the Ballina trawler harbour.

News
10:32 AM Sep 20th

Bags of dredged sediment removed from Ballina harbour

Rous Water general manager Kyme Lavelle.

News
10:21 AM Sep 20th

Boss of Rous County Council hands in resignation

DEFIANT LIVES: Key disability rights activists Samantha Connor, Jackie Brown, Glenda Lee Ballina's Kelly Cox (right).

News

Disability advocacy explained in documentary

Tributes for Dann Jenkins.

News

88-year-old driver pleads not guilty to fatal crash

Murdered woman Lanell Latta was originally from Byron Bay.

News

North Coast woman murdered in supermodel's home

Lismore businessman Rod Bruem has called for an investigation into the weekend's Nationals Lismore pre-selection process.

News

Deputy Premier supports gay Nats candidate after 'attack'

Kevin Burton with daughter Kirsty White - Kevin's oxygen tank was taken from him outside Grafton Shoppingworld last week.

News

OXYGEN THIEVES: Chronic lung disease victim hit by theft

A kangaroo powers against the incoming tide at Moonee Beach enthralling beachgoers.

News
10:00 AM Sep 20th

Kangaroo filmed paddling out to surf

Sarah has been in an induced coma since she gave birth on August 28. Source: Gofundme

Lifestyle

Mum doesn't know she has given birth

Duckie Thot arrives at the BET Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, June 25, 2017, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)

Lifestyle

Model says she couldn't find work here due to skin colour

News

All kids under 5 would receive free flu jab in Victoria

So this is how the other half lives...

Travel
10:48 AM Sep 20th

How I ended up flying first class for the price of economy

She has two boys and her sister has used both her children's names for her own kids

Lifestyle

Mum upset after sister steals both her baby names

Instead of ditching carbs, switch to wholegrain (brown rice, barley, buckwheat, quinoa, spelt or polenta), along with fruits, beans and vegetables.

News

What you need to know before you ditch carbs

DOGGED ISSUE: Troy Dare and Sunny are happy with the dog beach access rules the way they are.

Lifestyle

Dogs on beach - on leash - anywhere?

Australian singer and actress Kylie Minogue poses during the world premiere of the movie Kingsman: The Golden Circle in Leicester square in London.

Entertainment
10:30 AM Sep 20th

Kylie Minogue’s back on the scene for Kingsman sequel

Actor Ryan Phillippe is being sued by his ex-girlfriend.

Entertainment
10:00 AM Sep 20th

Phillippe ‘bashed lover in drug bender’

Abbie suffers through an excruciating date with James on First Dates.

Entertainment

First Dates cringefest: 'Some girls can't handle it, y'know?'

Entertainment

Bachelorette: The wacky line-up of men waiting for Sophie Monk

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull calls for the Snowy Mountains Control Centre during a Snowy Mountains visit.

Business

Coast calls on PM to throw down some funding as well as a beer

MONEY: Australia's new $10 banknote.

News

Don't be surprised: New $10 note to make debut

The new $10 note.

News

New $10 note could be in your wallet tomorrow

Perth Children's Hospital. Picture: Nic Ellis.

Business

Builder John Holland faces $42m fine over hospital debacle

Father Dave Smith is an Anglican Priest and professional boxer.Source:News Limited

Opinion

Priest: Why Christians ought to support same-sex marriage

Ashy Bine's Range Rover in a disabled parking space outside her gym at Mermaid Beach.

News

Time to get tough on those misusing disabled parking spaces

Would you dress your baby or toddler girl in blue, or let your boy wear a dress?

Opinion

Gender bending politics needs to stay away from my daughter

Independent NT member of parliament Gerry Wood will be voting no in the same-sex plebiscite.

Opinion

Marriage is for a man and a woman: MP

MONSTER FAMILY: Sam Xuereb and eldest son Michael love putting on a show and pushing their diesel guzzling creations to the limit.

News

Meet the real monster mechanic

National Driver Work Diary has meant a hurdle for truck drivers.

Photo Kate Darvall/ South Burnett Times

News

Costly mistakes as the 'flog book' strikes again

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

Lot 9 Waco Floyd has sold for $90,000 today.

News

Record prices at Yarrawonga Waco bull sale

Cattle sale at CQLX.
Photo Allan Reinikka / The Morning Bulletin

News

Northern NSW cattle sales wrap up

More than $1.7m of stock was sold online at the March auction. Ritchie Bros registered 37 bidders in Canada, 34 in the USA and 17 in Middle Eastern countries.

News

VIDEO: Largest-ever Australian agricultural auction

Wanderer of the West Edwina Robertson.

News

OPINION: Bridging the gap between city and country