Regional publishers back bargaining reform
Regional news publishers have welcomed proposed federal legislation aimed at ensuring global digital platforms fairly compensate Australian journalism, calling it a major...
Skegss to headline gold coast pro at snapper rocks
THE Bonsoy Gold Coast Pro presented by GWM is back at Snapper Rocks from May 1 to 11, marking the third stop of the...
Council seeks ideas for future use of Lismore City Hall
LISMORE City Council is calling for community input to help shape the future use and fit out of City Hall as major upgrades to...
Rates raised again as oil spike fuels inflation fears
The Reserve Bank of Australia has hiked interest rates for the second month in a row as war in the Middle East compounds inflation...
Major Olympics event confirmed for Lismore
LISMORE skatepark will host an Olympic pathway skateboarding event in April, with athletes competing for national ranking points at the Rumble in the River. The...
Why almost every Australian will get same text message
Almost all mobile phones in Australia will receive a test emergency alert in late July as the federal government prepares to roll out a...
Flood preparedness workshop to support Lismore businesses
LISMORE businesses will be invited to take part in a flood preparedness workshop next week aimed at helping operators better plan for future flood...
Kingsley: The 10 per cent that GWS needs to improve on in 2026
GREATER Western Sydney coach Adam Kingsley believes that his side needs to improve their game plan by an extra 10 per cent to ensure...
What the RBA’s rate pause means for you
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has left the cash rate on hold at 3.60 per cent following its December board meeting,...
Alstonville Public School marks 150 years of community
ALSTONVILLE Public School will celebrate 150 years of education, connection and community spirit with a community event on Saturday, November 22, from 9am to...
Elliot joins Rotary to launch campaign against domestic violence
FEDERAL MP Justine Elliot has joined Rotary members from across the North Coast to launch the 2025 Rotary 'Say No to Domestic and Family...
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...
