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Why you should check out this new Tweed interactive exhibit

Council News A new interactive exhibit designed to inspire visitors about Tweed’s culture and history opens after months of construction

28th Jan 2020 12:46 PM

Why Kingscliff Beach will be packed out this weekend

News You might struggle to get a park along Kingscliff Beach this weekend as some of the state's most talented descend on our town

28th Jan 2020 1:00 PM

Thai Cave rescue diver and 2019 Australian of the Year is coming to Kingscliff's Boardwalk Books' event to share his new book — and a special reunion.

HERO'S WELCOME: Thai cave rescuer coming to Kingy event

News Thai Cave rescue diver and 2019 Australian of the Year is coming to Kingscliff's Boardwalk Books' event to share his new book — and a special reunion.

ODDITIES: Phil's fuel pump is his childhood's Golden Fleece

News When it comes to collecting odd items, there’s few who can match Murwillumbah’s Phil Taylor

Australia's best news deal: Just $1 for the first 28 days

News Get the latest local news first from just $1 for the first 28 days

WELCOME BACK: New interns coming home to Tweed after study

News Two medical interns have returned to their hometown

BE BOLD: Words to live by from Tweed's citizen of the year

News Photos of the Tweed's newest Aussies and who won the Aus Day awards

Notorious ‘drug dealers, rock stars’ party house hits market

Property A trouble-prone Airbnb ‘party house’ is up for sale.

BABY NAMES: The Northern Rivers’ surprising trend in 2019

News Find out which baby names topped our area last year.

BREAKING: Man airlifted after rollover in the Tweed

News A man has been flown to hospital after a single-car rollover

Network News

‘Love you brother’: Support for teen stabbed at hotel

News Friends post messages of support for teen stabbed in hotel lobby

28th Jan 2020 1:48 PM

Is our love of steak fuelling the drought crisis?

Opinion Emily Rice: Aussies wanting to stop the drought need to give up meat

28th Jan 2020 1:41 PM

Financial stress linked to family violence

News Financial stress, unemployment, disability, poor health are factors

28th Jan 2020 1:07 PM

Priceless religious relics lost on flight to Sydney

Religion & Spirituality Priceless relics of three saints were lost in an airline mix-up

28th Jan 2020 12:48 PM

Crime News

How man allegedly defrauded more than $1M

Crime Man accused of “elaborate” frauds totalling more than $1 million

28th Jan 2020 12:49 PM

Weinstein accuser ‘mortified’ by assault

Crime Weinstein accuser testifies: ‘He held me down by my arms’

28th Jan 2020 12:47 PM

Aussie woman drives to hospital after neck cut

Crime The woman, who drove with a witness in the car, suffered injuries.

Drugs sold on same popular website as kids' items

Parenting Dealers are brazenly advertising by using popular kids' sections

Opinion

‘My last child is about to start school, and I can’t wait’

Opinion Parents, we made it. Australian school holidays for 2020 are finally over

More Australian retailers are set to fall unless they evolve

Opinion More Australian retailers are set to fall unless they evolve

Harry and Meghan’s coded message to the Queen

Opinion Harry and Meghan are not holding back on this issue: Daniela Elser

Let’s tackle junior sport’s absurd fees

Opinion We need incentives to get kids off the couch, writes Peter Gleeson

Subscriber Exclusives

Passengers arriving at a major Qld international airport have been shocked by an apparent lack of infection control against coronavirus.

Shock at lack of virus check at major Qld airport

Health Passengers arriving at a major Qld international airport have been shocked by an apparent lack of infection control against coronavirus.

28th Jan 2020 1:51 PM

Mining magnate’s superyacht arrives in Cairns

Business This isn’t your average research ship - just look for the giant waterslide. The 56m superyacht belonging to an Australian billionaire has arrived.

28th Jan 2020 1:44 PM

Boy, 6, hit by SUV while riding scooter

News A 6-year-old boy has been rushed to hospital with serious injuries, after being hit by a car while riding a scooter in Western Sydney this morning.

28th Jan 2020 1:28 PM

Olivia Newton-John’s stunning cancer news

Celebrity Aussie sweetheart Olivia Newton-John has revealed a development in her cancer battle, crediting a controversial remedy for her health turnaround.

28th Jan 2020 12:59 PM

Designer clothes donated to homeless bushfire victims

Fashion & Beauty Residents of the bushfire-affected south coast region of Australia are about to receive truck loads of brand new, high-end designer clothing.

28th Jan 2020 12:44 PM

Family of RFS volunteers loses three homes in bushfires

News When Ashley and Bridget Buchanan fled a wall of flames threatening their home, they did not realise their son’s and daughter’s houses were also under threat.

28th Jan 2020 12:40 PM

Sport

A 30-strong performance program squad was on the Sunshine Coast for a camp during the weekend, with an eye on the Maroons’ clash against New South Wales at the same location

Qld coach urges players to perform in state comp

Rugby League A 30-strong performance program squad was on the Sunshine Coast for a camp during the weekend, with an eye on the Maroons’ clash against New South Wales at the same...

‘SUPERHUMAN EFFORT’: Unique idea to support fire victims

News One local club raised more than $5,000 with only volunteers to help

Sights set on Tokyo swells after Tweed camp

News Surfing royalty have been in Tweed for a camp before the Olympics

Juniors have a ball on court at international tournament

News After having a taste, these Tweed youngsters want to do more

Tweed young gun claims her second top grom gong

News Tweed Heads surfer Quincy Symonds has claimed her second 12-year girls’ final in as...

National Sport

Kenin sets up potential Aust Open semi clash with Barty

Tennis Kenin sets up possible Australian Open semi clash with Barty

28th Jan 2020 1:37 PM

Bodies recovered from Bryant crash site

Basketball Three bodies recovered from the site of Kobe's helicopter crash

28th Jan 2020 1:24 PM

Navratilova sounds word of warning to Barty

Tennis Navratilova sounds word of warning to Barty

28th Jan 2020 1:08 PM

LeBron’s final phone call with Kobe

Basketball Kobe Bryant picked up the phone to call LeBron James before crash

Community

Hemsworth's passionate call to 'change the date'

News The Byron-based star said Australians “should stand together united in our commitment to reconciliation”

One woman on a mission delivered drought relief to hundreds

News The big-hearted effort by Coffs Harbour's Citizen of the Year

Meet the Tweed’s best neighbours who bloom community spirit

News Age might change the body but it never changes the values

Clean out your closet and help bushfire victims

News Two Casuarina mums have a challenge for women in the Tweed

New health program targeting overweight Tweed children

News Families are getting a helping hand to start the new year fitter

What's On

What's on the big screen this week

Movies TOM Hanks a joy as TV's Mr Good, Kristen Stewart dives into thriller

REVIEW: A cabinet of steampunk wonders took me back in time

News Cirque du Soleil’s new show, Kurios, is a wonderful extravaganza.

Your guide to this year’s Woodford Folk Festival

Music Hand-picked highlights from bumper program

Stars unite to ‘Make it Rain’

News Two music shows, silent online auction, with Chris Hemsworth as MC

Local Business News

Artist and Husk unite for fundraiser

News Experience the true’ Aussie spirit this weekend with a collaboration of two ‘true blue’ businesses to help animals affected by the bushfires

'We're really sorry': Why popular pit-stop is closing

Business The business has been an institution for locals and travellers alike

Popular Lismore venue announces shock closure

News “A four-year battle got us a year and half of magic"

Jobs axed as administrator takes over major fashion brand

Business Fashion giant begins identifying stores that will close.

Pho doubt new restaurant is the real deal

Business One of the most famous dishes of Vietnam is recreated by the Nguyen family who have...

Brand Insights

The five big refinancing mistakes to avoid

Everything you need to know about Sugar City Sounds 2018

Barry Humphries: The Man behind the mask

Why you should be going straight to the pool deck

Lifestyle

It’s the five-minute washing machine hack that’s doing the rounds on social media, but an online appliance store has issued a clear warning.

Expert warning on washing machine hack

Lifestyle It’s the five-minute washing machine hack that’s doing the rounds on social media, but an online appliance store has issued a clear warning.