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Lyons and Darby break barriers in sport and motherhood

TWO elite athletes from the Surf Coast have spoken candidly about the challenges and triumphs of balancing sport, motherhood and injury on the latest...

Dangerfield lifts Cats past Hawthorn in epic win

A Patrick Dangerfield-inspired Geelong have advanced to the AFL season decider, overcoming the loss of star utility Tom Stewart to concussion in a gutsy...

AFL Finals 2025: How to get Preliminary Finals tickets

Footy fans are gearing up for one of the biggest weekends of the year, with the AFL confirming ticket details for Week Three...

AFL 2025 membership: Who broke records and who didn’t

AFL 2025 membership: Who broke records and who didn’t

The AFL club membership ladder has hit an all‑time high in 2025, with a staggering 1,363,437...

Mushroom killer Patterson jailed for life with parole

Mushroom murderer Erin Patterson has been sentenced to life behind bars but she will be eligible for parole after 33 years. Patterson, 50, looked straight...

PM grilled on renewables amid rural backlash

Anthony Albanese says he won’t mislead regional Australians on the energy transition, but acknowledges community consultation on renewable projects could be better. The prime minister...

Parliament speech confirms bipartisan backing for regional news

COUNTRY PRESS AUSTRALIA A powerful speech delivered in Canberra by the Member for Monash, Mary Aldred, has reinforced the depth of community and bipartisan political...

If Meta was a miner we’d shut them down

By Damian Morgan - Regional news publisher and Country Press Australia president. I’m often asked why Meta (owners of Facebook) should be forced to...

CCTV footage of Bangalow hit-and-run released

POLICE have released CCTV footage of a black SUV seen driving through Bangalow shortly after a fatal hit-and-run last month. The vehicle — believed to...

Delayed gratification for borrowers as RBA cuts again

Borrowers have received welcome relief from the Reserve Bank of Australia, which has delivered a widely expected interest rate cut. The central bank opted not...

Why the RBA’s rate cut is almost certain now

The "Trumpification" of the US Federal Reserve provides an unsettling backdrop to the Reserve Bank's August meeting, where it is expected to cut...

Inflation dips, paving way for RBA rate cut

Mortgage holders could see more rate relief within weeks after the central bank's preferred measure of inflation fell to its lowest level in almost...

Real reasons for sky-high rental prices revealed

A surge in international students coming to Australia following the pandemic border closures contributed to rising rents, but was not the main factor. A...

AFL’s new PlayHQ tool keeps concussed local players off the ground

The AFL has launched a new online feature for AFL concussion management PlayHQ to help local football leagues and clubs better handle concussions, aiming...

Aussies set to save big as RBA moves to scrap card fees

Australia’s central bank has unveiled an RBA card surcharge proposal that could save consumers more than $1 billion each year by scrapping fees on...

Could your local footy coach be Australia’s best? Nominations now open!

The AFL has announced nominations are open for the 2025 BHP Community Coach of the Year award, recognising dedicated individuals who are helping grow...

Mortgage relief delayed? RBA freezes rates despite inflation drop

The Reserve Bank of Australia has left the cash rate unchanged at 3.85 per cent, despite signs inflation is moderating, as it...

Much-loved local dies in hit and run

THE Bangalow community is in mourning following the tragic death of much-loved local Paul ‘Campo’ Campton, who was killed in a hit-and-run accident over...

Are the Tigers destined for another wooden spoon?

SEN’s Andrew Voss holds serious fears that the Wests Tigers are on track to win their fourth consecutive NRL wooden spoon following a sixth-straight...

Invest in Torquay’s Sands Resort apartments

An exclusive investment opportunity has opened up in one of Victoria’s top coastal destinations, with apartments now available at The Sands Resort Torquay. Priced from...

Qantas data breach affects six million

Qantas has confirmed a major data breach affecting up to six million customers after a cyber attack on a third-party platform used by one...

Northern Rivers recognised in King’s Birthday honours

MORE than 800 Australians have been recognised in the King's Birthday 2025 Honours List, including seven community leaders from the Northern Rivers. Geoffrey Wotherspoon of...

Millions of Aussie workers score pay rise above inflation

Millions of workers on minimum wages and industry awards will get a 3.5 per cent annual pay rise after Fair Work decided they need...

Women volunteers recognised

SEVENTY-FOUR women from regional, rural and remote New South Wales have earned a place on the 2024 Hidden Treasures Honour Roll for their volunteer...