A 71-year-old woman was allegedly shoved to the ground and robbed outside a Casino venue. Two men were arrested at a McDougal Street home and refused bail.
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Posted inHealth, News, NSW News
Peptide surge hits NSW hospitals
Hospital visits linked to unapproved peptides jumped from five a month to more than 217 in just over a year. NSW Health says a professional-looking label is no proof of what’s inside.
Posted inBallina, Ballina Shire, Bellingen, Bellingen Shire, Byron Shire, Local News
North Coast towns shine at Tidy Towns awards
Tiny Coomba Park won four Tidy Towns category awards, Bellingen and Byron Shire picked up more, and Dungog took the state’s top prize. See how North Coast towns did.
Posted inEducation, Feature, NSW News, NSW Politics
More preschool places and fairer pay
Up to 10,000 more children could win a community preschool place, with fees capped at $20 a day and staff pay guaranteed above award rates. Here is what is changing for families.
Posted inAgribusiness, Agriculture, Business
Farmers push parties to reject EU deal
The coalition is against the EU trade deal, the trade minister says that would be “economic self harm”, and farmers say the agreement leaves them behind. Who blinks first?
Posted inCrime, NSW News, NSW Politics
Knife scanning powers made permanent
Police can now scan for knives at major entertainment venues, shopping centres, stations and sports grounds, with permanent powers and longer operations. Here is what the new laws change.
Posted inBellingen, Dorrigo, Feature
Free Dorrigo lunch to recognise Bellingen Shire carers
Bellingen Shire carers are invited to a free community lunch in Dorrigo, celebrating their contributions and providing opportunities to connect and access support.
Posted inAwareness Events, NSW News, Roads and Infrastructure
Riders urged to protect themselves
One in five NSW road deaths is a motorcyclist, yet bikes are just 3.7 per cent of registered vehicles. A new report on airbag vests shows how much protection riders could be missing.
Posted inEnvironment, Local News, NSW Politics
Koala park bill hits Parliament
The Great Koala National Park has moved from promise to Parliament, with legislation to create the giant Mid North Coast reserve introduced this week.
Posted inByron Bay, Housing, Lifestyle
Love Island Australia villa in Byron hinterland sells for about $6 million
Amileka, the Federal home used as the villa in the 2021 series of Love Island Australia, has sold. The series was hosted by Sophie Monk, and the most recent price guide for the home was $6 million.