Central Coast
WEATHER UPDATE: WEEKEND FORCAST
The weather forecast for the weekend is looking pretty good. There is a bit of high level cloud tracking across the country so we...
NBN SERIES: INSPIRATION TO INNOVATION
There are plenty of good ideas around but it takes something special to turn a bright spark into a real success. In line with the Hunter...
WOOL BEING SPUN INTO SURFWEAR
Wool’s great to wear in winter, but it’s hardly surfwear. Or is it? A Central Coast textile business is proving it can...
Mid North Coast
WEATHER UPDATE: WEEKEND FORCAST
The weather forecast for the weekend is looking pretty good. There is a bit of high level cloud tracking across the country so we...
MILLIONS OF PAWS TO HELP RSPCA
Animals of all shapes and sizes will unite this weekend, for the RSPCA’s Million Paws Walk. The fundraising event will be held...
HIGHWAY UPGRADE TENDER ANNOUNCED
The Pacific Highway upgrade between the Oxley Highway and Kempsey is one step closer to fruition, with the successful tender announced...
North West
WEATHER UPDATE: WEEKEND FORCAST
The weather forecast for the weekend is looking pretty good. There is a bit of high level cloud tracking across the country so we...
FUTURE OF HOSPITAL BACK ON TRACK
Independent Member for Northern Tablelands, Richard Torbay, says he’s “more confident than ever” of Armidale Hospital...
HUNTER HITMAN FACES 28 YEARS FOR KILLING TAMWORTH FARMER
A Cessnock man hired to kill Tamworth farmer, Jeffrey Ryan, has been sentenced to spend at least 28 years behind bars. Mr Ryan’s...
Northern Rivers
BYRON BAY’S SOGGY FIELDS TURNING SPORTING CLUBS OFF
Ongoing drainage and other problems are turning sporting clubs off Byron Bay’s brand new sports and cultural complex. ...
WEATHER UPDATE: WEEKEND FORCAST
The weather forecast for the weekend is looking pretty good. There is a bit of high level cloud tracking across the country so we...
CCTV REJECTED BY BYRON COUNCIL
Byron Council has voted against a motion to install CCTV cameras in its CBD, despite ongoing pressure from the police and business...
Gold Coast
BIG BUNNINGS TO TAKE OVER OXENFORD
Hardware giant Bunnings is about to open it’s bigggest store to date in Oxenford. While local families plan their weekend pilgrimage...
GOLD COAST TOURISM HAS PLAN TO SAVE INDUSTRY
Gold Coast Tourism says the industry will continue to suffer unless more is done to market the region. It wants to spend more than...
TWO SEPERATE HOME INVASIONS ON THE GOLD COAST
A new wave of bikie violence has broken out across the Gold Coast, with two separate home invasions. One episode has sent a 24-year-old...
Newcastle
HITMAN SENTENCED TO 38 YEARS
A Cessnock hitman will spend at least 28 years behind bars for the murder of Tamworth farmer, Jeffrey Ryan. Kenneth Brooks was...
SCONE CUP OFF AND RACING
HUNTER TEACHERS JOIN FIGHT AGAINST EDUCATION REFORMS
And across the Hunter, teachers joined the chorus of opposition to the proposed changes. Hundreds attended a stopwork meeting in Newcastle,...
Central Coast Sport
LEGENDARY LIESL AFTER ELUSIVE GOLD
Liesl Tesch has briefly returned to the Coast, before her quest begins to win an elusive Paralympic gold medal. The former Australian...
KURRI’S CASEY STONER RETIRES FROM MOTOGP
Casey Stoner has shocked the MotoGP world by announcing he’ll retire at the end of the 2012 season. The Kurri-bred two-time series...
TROJANS UP FOR THE TASK AGAINST OURIMBAH
Terrigal union coach Mark Grills believes his side will be up to the task in their top-of-the-table clash with Ourimbah. The Trojans...
Mid North Sport
MCKECHNIE SEALS SECOND PORT PRO-AM
Newcastle golfer Leigh McKechnie is still celebrating, after taking out his second Port Macquarie Pro-Am. He finished one shot ahead...
KURRI’S CASEY STONER RETIRES FROM MOTOGP
Casey Stoner has shocked the MotoGP world by announcing he’ll retire at the end of the 2012 season. The Kurri-bred two-time series...
TUSSLE AT TOP OF LADDER IN PORT’S PRO AM
There’s a tussle at the top of the leaderboard in Port Macquarie’s annual golf pro-am. Overnight leaders Craig Parry and...
North West Sport
LIONS PLAGUED WITH INJURY CONCERNS
The undefeated West Lions have a firm grip on top spot of the Group Four rugby league ladder. But a host of injuries could play havoc...
KURRI’S CASEY STONER RETIRES FROM MOTOGP
Casey Stoner has shocked the MotoGP world by announcing he’ll retire at the end of the 2012 season. The Kurri-bred two-time series...
TAMWORTH’S FIRST EVER UNDER 16′S NATIONAL WATER POLO PLAYER
Tamworth’s Emily Grellman will be donning green and gold when she represents Australia in the pool next month. The 16 year-old...
Northern Rivers Sport
CHAPMAN FUN RUN TO JOG OFF ON SUNDAY
The fast and fit are preparing to pound the pavement, for this year’s Darrel Chapman Fun Run. This weekend’s Lismore...
TWO DAYS LEFT UNTIL BILLY CART MADNESS
The countdown is on to this year’s Bangalow Billy Cart Derby. This weekend around 200 daredevils will strap on their...
KURRI’S CASEY STONER RETIRES FROM MOTOGP
Casey Stoner has shocked the MotoGP world by announcing he’ll retire at the end of the 2012 season. The Kurri-bred two-time series...
Gold Coast Sport
SPRAIN COULD SIDELINE PRINCE FOR A MONTH
Titans’ leader, Scott Prince could be sidelined for a month with a painful ankle injury. Scans today revealed a low grade sprain. One...
THWAITE SIGNS TWO YEAR DEAL WITH PERTH GLORY
Former Gold Coast United skipper, Michael Thwaite is destined to re-unite with Shane Smeltz and Bas van den Brink at the Glory next...
SUNS PREPARE FOR NT CLASH WITH WESTERN BULLDOGS
Second last on the AFL ladder, the Gold Coast Suns, have landed in Darwin ahead of their clash against the Western Bulldogs tomorrow. Our...
Newcastle Sport
MCKECHNIE SEALS SECOND PORT PRO-AM
Newcastle golfer Leigh McKechnie is still celebrating, after taking out his second Port Macquarie Pro-Am. He finished one shot ahead...
KURRI’S CASEY STONER RETIRES FROM MOTOGP
Casey Stoner has shocked the MotoGP world by announcing he’ll retire at the end of the 2012 season. The Kurri-bred two-time series...
ROBBIE DEANS VISITS NEWCASTLE AHEAD OF SCOTLAND TEST
EXTENDEND INTERVIEW BELOW It is the match bringing international rugby union to rugby league heartland. Next month the Wallabies...
