North Coast Trials New Electricity Technology
28 July 2010

The North Coast has been chosen to trial new technology that can prevent power disruptions.

Country Energy says it is the first test of the equipment to be held in Australia.

Spokesman Mike Hely says the device - Read More

Grapes of wrath at gaping path
6 July 2010

Residents at Byron Bay drank an ironic toast this week to mark five years since a landslip closed half of the only road to the town’s iconic lighthouse.

Land beneath a pedestrian walkway collapsed during a - Read More

Increased Airport Fees Not Significant: REX
30 June 2010

Regional Express Airlines says there will not be a huge cost increase for passengers if Sydney Airport’s proposed fee increase is approved.

The airport is seeking approval from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) - Read More

Arson Attack Takes Out Phone Lines
29 June 2010

Police in Grafton are investigating an arson attack on Telstra property over the weekend which disrupted telecommunications services between Sydney and Brisbane.

Early hours on Saturday morning vandals lit a small fire in a manhole at - Read More

Swan Fails to Thrill
12 May 2010

Taxpayers are generally underwhelmed by the budget handed down last night by Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan.

Mr Swan’s promises of a “no frills” budget devoid of pre-election sweeteners had already answered for most people the obvious - Read More

Ad Scam Targets Local Businesses
11 May 2010

When Northern Rivers Community Legal Centre manager Angela Pollard saw a journal named Drug & Alcohol Review in her in-tray, she thought nothing of it.

But then Ms Pollard saw a document with the word “invoice” - Read More

Police Posting Debate Continues
10 May 2010

The Commander of the region’s police force says it is not possible to fill all staff vacancies.

Politicians and the police union are angry that none of the 130-recruits who just graduated from the Goulburn Academy - Read More

Slowing Consumer Demand may 'Impact' Traders
4 May 2010

A New South Wales north coast economist says despite positive data, north coast businesses are still struggling.

The latest business forecast from Access Economics suggests the state’s economy is on a slow recovery thanks to growth - Read More

Rain Eases but Flood Warning Remains
5 March 2010

Rainfall eased across the Northern Rivers overnight, reducing the risk of significant flooding.

A minor flood warning remains in place for the Richmond River at Coraki and further downstream.

Graham Bonhamie from the Richmond-Tweed State Emergency Service - Read More

Rego Hike Sparks Backlash
24 February 2010

Plans to slug regional motorists with a new levy to help pay for Sydney’s Transport Plan have sparked a chorus of protest on the north coast.

The Ballina MP, Don Page says the state government - Read More