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Kerry Saxby-Junna with her parents Barry and Janice. Photo Mitchell Craig

Walking on a dream

Mitchell Craig

Players and supporters at the Ballina Beats Indigenous cricket day last year.

Bears lead the way in Indigenous cricket

Mitchell Craig

The Australian Baseball League will play games in Lismore this week.

Big boost with Lismore to host Australian Baseball League

Mitchell Craig

Kerry Saxby-Junna with her parents Barry and Janice. Photo Mitchell Craig

Walking on a dream

Fox is flying on the footy field

Fox is flying on the footy field at Lennox Head

Mitchell Craig

Family bowls day proves a big hit

Family bowls day proves a big hit at Cherry Street bowls club

Mitchell Craig

This year's winning portrait of Adam Goodes by Vincent Namatjira will be among the 54 artworks on display in the Archibald Prize Regional Tour at Murwillumbah

Archibald Prize comes to the Northern Rivers

Kate ONeill

Northern Rivers what's on guide

Northern Rivers what's on guide

Kate ONeill

Let the kids get creative at Kids Art Classes at Art and Wine Co at Byron Bay

Bumper school holiday activity guide

This year's winning portrait of Adam Goodes by Vincent Namatjira will be among the 54 artworks on display in the Archibald Prize Regional Tour at Murwillumbah

Archibald Prize comes to the Northern Rivers

After struggling with the idea of returning to stand up comedy, Wil Anderson has decided to just get up on stage and see what happens.

Wil Anderson back in Brunswick Heads with improvised shows

Kate ONeill

Choreographer/teacher Jade Dewi Tyas Tunggal, writer/comedian Mark Swivel and writer/director Kate McDowell will be guests at the State of the Sector picnic in Lismore

Local arts community to reconnect at NORPA picnic in Lismore

Kate ONeill

One click away: find out what your home is worth

One click away: find out what your home is worth

One click away: find out what your home is worth

One click away: find out what your home is worth

Stock hits new lows as demand for local property surges

Stock hits new lows as demand for Northern Rivers property surges

Stock hits new lows as demand for local property surges

Stock hits new lows as demand for Northern Rivers property surges

Bangalow original full of character and charm

Open this weekend: Bangalow original full of character and charm

Kate ONeill

OUTDOOR ENTERTAINING: According to Mike Mortlock, an addition of a roofed outdoor relaxation and entertainment area will drive holiday makers to your home. Photo - Shutterstock.

Turn your holiday home dud into a diamond

The brick and tile home features a pool and shed

Goonellabah family home ticks all the boxes

Kate ONeill

LOUNGE TEST: Renting works for those who're indecisive and want to trial an item first. Photo: Snaffle.

Would you consider renting your furniture over buying?

Modern home hidden by terrace facade

Modern home hidden by terrace facade

UNCERTAIN TIMES: Canine conflicts have been more common amid the anxiety of COVID.

Conflict management a vital skill in avoiding canine clashes | Pets

A baby that sleeps well is something that every parent wants, but what we want and what we get can be very different. Photo: Shutterstock.

OPINIONThat five-letter word beginning with 'S' | Mum's the word

Smart toilets could truly revolutionise the way we view our health. Photo: Shutterstock.

OPINIONSmart toilets could help get to the bottom of bowel bothers | Tech Talk

Mathew Dickerson

A classic "house" shape design with a whole lot of personality. Photos: Kirsten Bradley and Anton Vikstrom.

Chook house puts the 'fun' in functional | Backyard Bliss

Anton Vikstrom

Imagine growing your own peaches in a pot on the back deck. Photo: Shutterstock

Potted peaches bring summer orchards into the backyard | Gardening

John Gabriele

Honest self-evaluation is the key to accepting others. Photo: Shutterstock

ADVICELooking inward to embrace what's outward | Mental Health

Gary Bentley

How China could come to Australia's rescue, again

OPINIONHow China could come to Australia's rescue, again

David Lee

Searles Cattle Transport truck driver Col Rayment, right, prepares to speak with Prime Minister Scott Morrison in Winton this week.

REAL AUSTRALIA'Cyclone' ScoMo makes landfall in outback Queensland

Sally Gall

We all say the wrong thing sometimes

OPINIONWe all say the wrong thing sometimes

John Malouff

Heatwave conditions and warm nights are forecast for much of Australia's southeast including Sydney.

Heatwave brings scorchers and warm nights

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LOST VALUE: It is a long-standing dilemma for livestock industries where just 20 per cent of the animal delivers 80 per cent of its value.

Fancy a beef chip, or sheep skin extract to pep you up?

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Victoria has loosened its restrictions on household gatherings. Picture: Shutterstock

DIGESTFeeling the heat, but Australia avoids COVID troubles

Zero locally acquired cases of coronavirus were recorded on Saturday from just under 12,000 tests.

Fresh Vic COVID-19 case not linked to Open

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Two men have drowned in Victoria including a man whose boat overturned at Anglesea.

Water safety warning as two drown in Vic

2hrs ago

Chris 'Pineapple' Hooper remains in the mayoral election race at Rockhampton in central Queensland.

Rockhampton could wait days for new mayor

Marty Silk

The December consumer price index is released on Wednesday following a non-trading day for the ASX.

Inflation likely ended 2020 still subdued

Colin Brinsden, AAP Economics and Business Correspondent

NSW has reached one week of no locally acquired cases but authorities say testing rates are too low.

NSW notches week without local virus case

The Factory in Gosford is heaven for chocolate fans.

Top spots for Easter getaways in 2021

Andrea Bell

Hot travel deals: Stunning Tasmania, luxurious Hamilton Island and more

Hot travel deals: Stunning Tasmania, luxurious Hamilton Island and more

Explore Travel

The sweet serenity of Lake Macquarie

The sweet serenity of Lake Macquarie

Teresa Ooi

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Victoria has loosened its restrictions on household gatherings. Picture: Shutterstock

DIGESTFeeling the heat, but Australia avoids COVID troubles

Victoria has loosened its restrictions on household gatherings. Picture: Shutterstock

DIGESTFeeling the heat, but Australia avoids COVID troubles

January 26 is referred to as Invasion Day by a large number of Australians. Picture: Jamila Toderas

DIGESTJanuary 26: the debate about the date

January 26 is referred to as Invasion Day by a large number of Australians. Picture: Jamila Toderas

DIGESTJanuary 26: the debate about the date

Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Picture: Karleen Minney

International arrivals cap will not be raised: Morrison

Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Picture: Karleen Minney

International arrivals cap will not be raised: Morrison

Aussie Ark president Tim Faulkner says devils can help keep fox and feral cat numbers down.

LISTENDevils make a comeback on the mainland

Aussie Ark president Tim Faulkner says devils can help keep fox and feral cat numbers down.

LISTENDevils make a comeback on the mainland

Dan Christian of The Australian Indigenous Men's cricket team. PHOTO: Darrian Traynor (Cricket Australia via Getty Images)

LISTENHow cricket is addressing its pale, male and stale reputation

Dan Christian of The Australian Indigenous Men's cricket team. PHOTO: Darrian Traynor (Cricket Australia via Getty Images)

LISTENHow cricket is addressing its pale, male and stale reputation

Mike Wilson at his home in Armidale. Photo: Lucy Kinbacher

LISTENLivestock agent shares gutsy fight for survival to help save others in the bush

Mike Wilson at his home in Armidale. Photo: Lucy Kinbacher

LISTENLivestock agent shares gutsy fight for survival to help save others in the bush