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Troy brings a little bit of country charm to Bluesfest

Music Troy Cassar-Daley is no stranger to Byron’s biggest festival, but he’s spent more time rocking out in the crowd than on stage.

26th Feb 2020 7:00 AM

The biggest mistakes we’re making at dog parks

Pets & Animals Dog parks are a ‘recipe for disaster’ according to a behavioural expert who says the way humans use them could be doing more harm than good.

26th Feb 2020 6:50 AM

Irate Freedom Furniture customers given reprieve

Smarter Shopping Thousands of Freedom Furniture customers have been left waiting months for orders after an IT failure at the popular chain.

26th Feb 2020 6:48 AM

Hidden risks of weight gain after breast cancer

Health Women who gain more than 20 kilograms after being diagnosed with breast cancer are putting themselves at major risk, a worrying report has found.

26th Feb 2020 6:45 AM

Tokyo responds to Olympic coronavirus fears

News As the world braces for the coronavirus to be declared a global pandemic, organisers of the Tokyo Olympics have ruled out cancelling the 2020 Games.

26th Feb 2020 6:42 AM

Aussie cattle dog secret link to the dingo

Pets & Animals Despite a tarnished reputation, Australia is in debt to dingoes. That’s the message from author-dog behaviourist Guy Hull.

26th Feb 2020 6:37 AM

Fire cover insurance excludes smoke damage

News Where there’s smoke there’s fire, right? Well not in the view of some of Australia’s main insurers, with the government urged to tighten the definition of the word.

26th Feb 2020 6:31 AM

Gogglebox humping bulldog’s new TV role

Pets & Animals Bane the humping bulldog from Foxtel series Gogglebox is back in action for season 11 but sporting a new role. He is now a big brother.

26th Feb 2020 6:27 AM

Dogs of Oz

GALLERY: 78 of the cutest dogs on the Northern Rivers

News SEE here if your four-legged family member made the list.

Attack dogs put down but wallabies still at risk

News Dogs put down after mass wallaby deaths but the battle isn't over

Corgi lovers unite to help dozens of dogs

News A sad photo has led to Corgi lovers pooling money together for RSPCA

Mystery surrounds 18,000-year-old pup

Offbeat A frozen pup could hold vital clues to how dogs evolved

19 photos of cute Mackay dogs to brighten your day

Pets & Animals Bid farewell to the midweek blues and checkout these adorable dogs.

Leading business offers dog walks and training

News A new business aims to make leaving your dog at home a little easier

How to learn the secret language of dogs

Pets & Animals Meet the team behind some of Australia’s most well behaved pets

Sport

Beach handball championships fire despite weather

News Despite some challenging weather conditions, the Australian Beach Handball National Championships produced spectacular action at Coolangatta.

Currumbin sign former Titans Jamie Dowling and Shane Gray

Rugby League CURRUMBIN’S quest for a breakthrough A grade premiership has received a huge boost with the signing of former Gold Coast Titans pair Jamie Dowling and Shane Gray.

Inspirational: Shark attack victim beats the odds

Surfing Bethany Hamilton was 13 when a tiger shark bit off her left arm

Fast finish for young Workers cricket team

Sport LISMORE cricket team on the cusp of LJ Hooker League finals after eight seasons in...

Eight-hour triathlon for 80th birthday goal

News For most people, trying something different isn't an 8-hour tri

National Sport

Kyrgios seethes over ‘f***ing joke’

Godfather of the Canberra Raiders Don Furner dead at 87

62-year-old weapon breaks planking world record

NRL set to clear Sivo for Eels’ season opener

Tyson Fury dad’s calls for son to retire immediately

Community

Experts recruited over questions about council water sources

News Council’s reference group asks for experts to look into water supply and water savings options further

Be inspired by a host of creative films at Murwillumbah

News Murwillumbah to host international Craft Film Festival

Students prepare for lift off with new course

News A new university course is set to take flight, literally, in Coolangatta with the introduction of an aviation degree.

They’re cute, tiny and need your help in the Tweed

News Locals have been called to adopt these tiny creatures to help them recover from drought and bushfires.

What's On

Your only chance to get Splendour locals tickets

COUNTDOWN: 2 days until you can get locals Splendour tickets

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Local Business News

LOOK WHO’S HIRING: 10+ jobs on the Tweed

Careers Here’s a list of 14 jobs in the Tweed you can apply for now

New opportunity for Tweed tourism revealed

News A new area for tourism opportunity has opened its doors

Aussie icon leaves Tweed with a hole in heart and business

News Mr Howlett’s association with Holden goes back to his first car

Chamber floats bold plan for rejuvenation

News This plan could be a big catalyst for rejuvenation of Tweed Heads

Brand Insights

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Everything you need to know about Sugar City Sounds 2018

MACKAY is gearing up for another night of entertainment greatness.

Barry Humphries: The Man behind the mask

The Barry Humphries: The Man Behind the Mask show is coming in May.

Why you should be going straight to the pool deck

THE award-winning Pool Deck is back!

Lifestyle

Mercedes ‘risking lives’ with Takata airbag delays

Motoring Australia’s competition watchdog has accused Mercedes-Benz of putting lives at risk by failing to meet deadlines for a widespread safety recall.

26th Feb 2020 6:34 AM

1000 locked down as virus hits resort

Health More than 1000 people on holiday in the Canary Islands have been confined to their rooms after an Italian doctor on holiday in the resort tested positive for the...

26th Feb 2020 6:10 AM

Experts warn of invisible virus spread

Health Europe’s open borders could prove the biggest hurdle yet to battling coronavirus as experts warn it appears the virus can spreading without showing symptoms.

26th Feb 2020 5:58 AM

730,000 dead: nightmare virus scenario

Health Coronavirus experts have revealed just how devastating the toll will be if we get an outbreak in Australia.

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TV Married at First Sight fans are both giddy and disgusted, with the Hayley-David toothbrush scandal finally set to air on Wednesday night.

26th Feb 2020 7:09 AM

Harry, Meghan’s new royal snub

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Man arrested over 1992 cold case murder

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