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Passion for helping others

Passion for helping others

News A massive thank-you has been extended to ordinary Australians this week, who give up their time to benefit others

Three more years for Elliot

Three more years for Elliot

Politics Elliot said she will hold the government to account

Fraser gets perfect birthday gift, despite not winning seat

Fraser gets perfect birthday gift, despite not winning seat

Politics 'I went to bed last night over the moon'

LIVE: Elliot wins seat of Richmond

LIVE: Elliot wins seat of Richmond

Politics A hard fought election battle now rests on the vote tally

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Election 2019: Fraser to fight until the very end

Election 2019: Fraser to fight until the very end

Politics The Nationals candidate says he has been "overwhelmed” by support.

'Voters want to see change' - Elliot

'Voters want to see change' - Elliot

Politics The Labor MP says voters are fed up with the Coalition.

Federal Election 2019: Your guide to voting in Richmond

Federal Election 2019: Your guide to voting in Richmond

Politics We asked each candidate why you should vote for them.

Council to explore safety options

Council to explore safety options

Council News TWEED Shire Council has voted unanimously in favour of a range of measures to improve issues on one of the Tweed's most worrisome roads

Fraser Anning merchandise 'made in China'

Fraser Anning merchandise 'made in China'

Politics The controversial senator has previously said it's 'Australian made'.

'Just throwing money away'

'Just throwing money away'

Council News Council quadruples budget for concept plan despite worries from Mayor, councillors

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        Surprising new contender for Labor

        Surprising new contender for Labor

        Politics As Labor prepares to replace Bill Shorten in the wake of the party’s shock election loss, an unlikely contender is considering entering the race.

        • 20th May 2019 10:07 AM
        Sportsbet’s massive $5.2m election loss

        Sportsbet’s massive $5.2m election loss

        News Federal election 2019: Sportsbet pays out $5.2m in election shock

        Scott Morrison closes in on majority

        Scott Morrison closes in on majority

        Politics A win in Tasmania could deliver PM a majority in lower house

        Shorten’s pick for new Labor leader revealed

        Shorten’s pick for new Labor leader revealed

        Politics It's not Anthony Albanese

        Aussies celebrate Fraser Anning failure

        Aussies celebrate Fraser Anning failure

        Politics 'Fraser Anning goes back to where he came from'

        ‘Australians are dumb’: Celebs’ fury at election

        ‘Australians are dumb’: Celebs’ fury at election

        Politics Celebrities have vented their fury calling Aussies "dumb"

        Five seats that turned the election

        Five seats that turned the election

        Politics These are the seats that all went wrong for Labor

        Sport

        Raiders outdone by Seagulls

        Raiders outdone by Seagulls

        Rugby League Ballina have sounded a warning to their NRRRL rivals, running away with a commanding victory over the defending premiers last weekend.

        • 20th May 2019 10:06 AM
        Bragging rights up for grabs between coaches

        Bragging rights up for grabs between coaches

        Rugby League TWEED Coast could land a physiological blow to their rivals this weekend with a victory over Ballina Seagulls.

        Spry double lifts Tweed over Easts

        Spry double lifts Tweed over Easts

        Rugby League Spry scores two tries in Seagulls win

        Mustangs desperate for a win against Byron Bay

        Mustangs desperate for a win against Byron Bay

        Rugby League Murwillumbah prepared for tough contest this weekend

        Tigers are a step up: Woolf

        Tigers are a step up: Woolf

        Rugby League The Seagulls are high on confidence following two-straight wins

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          Community

          Man in critical condition after fight on North Coast

          Man in critical condition after fight on North Coast

          Crime POLICE have set up a strike force to investigate an alleged assault which has left one man in a critical condition in hospital.

          Poor driving to be targeted

          Poor driving to be targeted

          Crime Operation Chrome will run in the Tweed this weekend.

          Tweed protesters rally for freedom of Julian Assange

          Tweed protesters rally for freedom of Julian Assange

          News The protesters labelled his arrest a "conspiracy”.

          Marine Rescue attacked by vandals

          Marine Rescue attacked by vandals

          Crime A security guard was lucky to escape injury.

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              New email trick is super useful

              New email trick is super useful

              Technology Most of us send hundreds of emails every day so anything that helps has to be a good thing. Here’s how it works.

              Budget a winner: Polglase

              Budget a winner: Polglase

              Politics Polglase says business owners will be pleased with budget

              Samsung S10 5G: regional Aussies will be among first

              Samsung S10 5G: regional Aussies will be among first

              Smarter Shopping 5G network will offer speeds up to 20 times faster than 4G

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                Electric ute shows off surprising ability

                Electric ute shows off surprising ability

                Motoring There have been claims that electric vehicles will destroy the weekends but zero emissions ute start-up Rivian has shown just how versatile its vehicle will be.

                Unseen photos of Meghan, Harry on wedding day

                Unseen photos of Meghan, Harry on wedding day

                Lifestyle Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have shared previously unreleased photos from their wedding day, as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex marked their first anniversary.

                Bizarre way mum spent $5k in her sleep

                Bizarre way mum spent $5k in her sleep

                Lifestyle Kelly Knipes has bought hundreds of dollars’ worth of lollies, cookie jars and even a “plastic basketball court” — without even realising it.

                Which car is safe for my P-plater?

                Which car is safe for my P-plater?

                Motoring Melissa wants her son’s hard-earned $14K to go on a safe, reliable car. That doesn’t rule out a funky ride for a 17-year-old.

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                  Notre Dame Cathedral ravaged by fire in Paris

                  Julian Assange arrested

                  Australian Parliament's craziest moments

                  Liberal versus Labor: key policies

                  Entertainment

                  Avengers star’s ‘terrible’ GoT audition

                  Avengers star’s ‘terrible’ GoT audition

                  TV It’s hard to imagine Daenerys being played by anyone other than Emilia Clarke — but Elizabeth Olsen has revealed she auditioned for the role.

                  • 20th May 2019 10:39 AM
                  Britney banned from having an iPhone

                  Britney banned from having an iPhone

                  Celebrity Spears desperately wants an iPhone but her parents won’t let her

                  • 20th May 2019 10:18 AM
                  Voice coach shocks with ‘strange’ tantrum

                  Voice coach shocks with ‘strange’ tantrum

                  TV The Voice: Boy George storms off the set

                  Fans reel in wake of GoT spoilers

                  Fans reel in wake of GoT spoilers

                  TV GoT text message spoilers may reveal its ending and fans aren’t happy

                  Frothing GoT fans’ game of moans

                  Frothing GoT fans’ game of moans

                  TV Fuming fans demand remake because plot doesn’t go the way they want.

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                    Easy guide to negative gearing and capital gains tax

                    Easy guide to negative gearing and capital gains tax

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                    Job ads fall as workers take off

                    Job ads fall as workers take off

                    Lifestyle Number of jobs ads on SEEK falls as more workers take leave

                    Now’s the time to ask for more pay

                    Now’s the time to ask for more pay

                    Careers Companies have had it good for too long, time for your share

                    Last economic domino poised to fall

                    Last economic domino poised to fall

                    Money The last domino propping up the Australian economy could be poised to fall

                    Ominous signs at Australia’s shops

                    Ominous signs at Australia’s shops

                    Business Why our summer shopping could impact on jobs in 2019

                    Dad’s sweet plea for son with Aspergers

                    Dad’s sweet plea for son with Aspergers

                    Parenting After seeing his son struggling to find a job, one dad reached out.

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                    Aussie drivers still can't grasp electric vehicles

                    Aussie drivers still can't grasp electric vehicles

                    Motoring It will happen - if Aussie drivers don't hurt themselves trying

                    Tested: Australia’s favourite small car

                    Tested: Australia’s favourite small car

                    Motoring If you enjoy being behind the wheel then this is the car for you

                    Vitara, the cheap and cheerful SUV

                    Vitara, the cheap and cheerful SUV

                    Motoring SUZUKI has burnished its Vitara, one of the best value small SUVs around

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                    ROAD TEST: Audi Q8 is a ritzy hauler

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