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State coroner Harriet Grahame is set to recommend a dramatic reduction of police drug operations and the introduction of pill testing at music festivals.

Festivals inquest recommends end to police drug operations

News State coroner Harriet Grahame is set to recommend a dramatic reduction of police drug operations and the introduction of pill testing at music festivals.

Time is running out to nominate your local hero

Community Now is the time to nominate an extraordinary person, sporting club or school who are doing great things and deserved to be recognised

15th Oct 2019 12:00 PM

New Tweed Link out now

Council News THE latest edition to the Tweed Link has been released by the Tweed Shire Council

15th Oct 2019 11:29 AM

The premiers started the season against Tintenbar-East Ballina on Saturday, and finished in a commanding position heading into next weekend’s second day of the match

Ziebell brothers dominate on opening day

Cricket The premiers started the season against Tintenbar-East Ballina on Saturday, and finished in a commanding position heading into next weekend’s second day of the match

15th Oct 2019 10:45 AM

Cabarita hotel receives another honour

News Travel publisher Condé Nast Traveler named the Tweed icon number five in their...

Millionaire’s alleged threats to ex-bikie’s wife

Crime Paul Picone accused of threatening to ‘bury’ ex-bikie’s wife

Man blames security staff for drink driving

Crime A man who was caught drink driving more than three times the legal limit has blamed...

Tweed’s most funded schools

Education ne Tweed school received more than $43.1 million in State and Federal Government...

REVEALED: The most funded schools in the state

Education An in-depth analysis of the most recently available State and Federal Government...

Provest questioned over free-parking promise

Politics Health Infrastructure were not able to say the parking would be free, despite a...

Network News

Man brags about punching bloody wombat

Crime A disturbing Snapchat video has emerged of a bloodied wombat

15th Oct 2019 12:00 PM

Accused CBD knifeman faces chilling new charges

Crime Man accused of knife rampage in Sydney’s CBD faces new charges

15th Oct 2019 11:43 AM

Cause of childcare carpark death revealed

Crime Police have revealed the cause behind a young child's death

Deadly virus fears: Woman kicked out of country

Health Woman kicked out of country for bringing in uncooked pork

15th Oct 2019 11:01 AM

Crime News

Police called in over Roxy’s Paddo poo jogger

Offbeat Roxy Jacenko fronts up on poo jogger with stunning admission

15th Oct 2019 11:57 AM

’Frustrated’ Man switches power off at police station

Offbeat He became so “frustrated” that he switched off the power

Female cyclist killed in highway crash involving a truck

News A crash involving a truck and bicycle has closed the Pacific Hwy.

Former teacher and Christian Brother jailed for child abuse

Crime Elderly former FNQ teacher jailed for sexually abusing nieces

Opinion

OUR SAY: Racism there for all to drive over

Opinion We shouldn't pretend neo-nazis don't walk among us

Decades later, the beach still gives me nightmares

Opinion I wonder how many people have been saved by surf lifesavers? I’m guessing one in...

OPINION: The games are back under-way in politics

Opinion Political fans have been waiting all off season for round one and they were treated...

Overhaul of water infrastructure needed to combat drought

Opinion Despite the hand wringing and rhetoric, the LNP hasn’t got a clue

Subscriber Exclusives

Best tips to be prepared for storm season

News RACQ has revealed the ways Queenslanders could prepare their homes for storm season.

15th Oct 2019 11:00 AM

Devastated Metallica fans dealt another blow

Music Metallica fans were left devastated after the iconic band postponed their Australian tour, now frustrated rock fans have been dealt another blow.

15th Oct 2019 11:24 AM

Bluey nominated for an Emmy

TV The cartoon taking the world by storm and putting the River City on the map has scored a nomination for a prestigious television awards in the world.

15th Oct 2019 11:09 AM

Labor MP to jump ship over better offer

Politics A Federal Labor MP who holds one of the country’s most marginal seats is telling anyone who’ll listen about his new job offer

15th Oct 2019 10:49 AM

PM grilled as distressing phone call airs

Politics The PM has been forced to defend his government’s drought support after he was faced with a heated exchange with Alan Jones. HEAR THE AUDIO

15th Oct 2019 10:38 AM

The Christmas donation making farmers smile

Rural IT'S MEANT to be the season of joy but to those in drought, it's the season of dread. But one man is helping making the holiday season a little easier.

Sport

Rogers claims gritty glory in Coolangatta Gold

Lifesaving Noosa Heads ironwoman claimed victory in the gruelling race.

Seagulls set to stay as a flock in 2020

Rugby League The Seagulls exceeded most expectations in 2019, finishing the home and away season...

The 50: Our school stars set to shine

Rugby Union It’s part two of our look at QLD’s best schoolboy footy prospects.

CALL OUT: Surf life savers need drone pilots

Community Surf Life Saving NSW is on the hunt for drone pilots in the Tweed Shire who are...

Why Tweed residents over 45 should see a doctor

Health The initiative aims to educate and raise awareness among people aged over 45 years...

National Sport

AFL trade news: Suns ready to ‘pull trigger’ on star

AFL AFL Trade Period Day 7: all the news and moves

15th Oct 2019 12:12 PM

Gashed face pic supports Asofa-Solomona's Bali defence

Rugby League Bali brawl: Pic emerges as NZ waits on Asofa-Solomona investigation

15th Oct 2019 10:56 AM

‘A terrible day’: Nazi salutes stun football

Soccer Nazi salutes: England game stopped as stars cop vile racist abuse

15th Oct 2019 10:39 AM

Champ hits back at Bathurst controversy

Motor Sports Champ hits back at Bathurst controversy as team radio audio revealed

Community

It’s back! $1-a-week subscription offer returns

News Our cheapest deal is back, with a full digital subscription to this website for only $1 a week for the first eight weeks.

Meet the couple regenerating love for a 'mysterious' island

Community Ann and Nick Reeve have spent almost a decade bringing it to life

Fear of looters at fire-ravaged properties

Community "The 4WD chucked a u-turn when we turned the light on"

Service NSW to arrive in Tenterfield

Rural Service NSW to arrive in Tenterfield

'How many friends would you like to lose this year?'

Community Athol Fuller has said goodbye to 18 mates since last year

What's On

‘I’ve had my own struggles’: Athletes open up

Health As athlete Cara Koenen’s public profile grew, so did the number of young girls...

Emma Louise brings home Lilac Everything

Whats On The Byron-via-L.A. resident unveiled a new music project

Anti-abortion film coming to the area

Whats On American flick tells the story of an abortion clinic director

Woman killed in hit-and-run to be honoured at special event

Whats On Partner pushes through grief to make one of their dreams come true

Local Business News

Alarming new figures have revealed how painful the job search is in Queensland. Take a look just how long it would take you to find a new job where you live.

Where it will take you 18 months to find a job

News Alarming new figures have revealed how painful the job search is in Queensland. Take a look just how long it would take you to find a new job where you live.

Family’s craving for authentic Mexican creates award-winning...

Business When Jefte and Joey Juarez moved to Burringbar in 2014, they struggled to find...

Tweed business saves thousands on power bill

Business A new energy retailer is offering businesses a free solar system, saving them...

Here's how you can buy TV icons' stunning ocean retreat

Property John Cornell and Delvene Delaney are selling a block in Byron Bay.

We want a Fair Go on jobs, but the government is failing us

Breaking Government fails to decentralise, costing NSW regional jobs.

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

Classic toys could now be worth nearly $4k

Money Check those old boxes in the garage! Old toys such as Barbie and Hot Wheels could now be worth thousands of dollars online. Check the list here: