Help halt plant extinction by mixing up your menu

Okra, heirloom carrots, bitter melon and wax jambu are some of the wonderful diversity of foods you'll find at the farmers' markets. PHOTO: KATE O'NEILL

By eating more unusual foods you help save them from disappearing

New plane takes wannabe Top Guns to new heights

Senior flying instructor Sam Todhunter puts the Northern Rivers Aero Club's new training aircraft through her paces with a breathtaking loop-the-loop above Lismore.

Training aircraft allows pilots to learn aerobatics

VIDEO: Gav 'the greatest water man' farewelled

Gavin Arthur ashes were scattered today at Brunswick.

Gav was sent off just the way he would have wanted.






Children's author rosy about upcoming launch of first book

AUTHOR Scott Rheuben will soon launch Roses are NOT Red in Lismore.

Funding boost for Bonalbo's technology centre

Marion Conrow and Donna van Leeuwen of Bobalbo being presented the cheque for funding by Wayne Edwards, ANZ Regional Executive.

Money will help the centre provide mentoring and training programs

Buddhist meditation workshops on this weekend

Crystal Castle in Mullumbimby.

Discover the benefits of incorporating meditation in your life

FORECAST: Perfect storm for a lazy weekend

Rain is on the way on the Northern Rivers.

Much needed heat relief expected to continue

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DRESSED UP: Class and style at the Beyond Venice Masquerade Ball 2016.

Masquerades, rock, electronica, theatre and more

Andy Saunders brings race, family and life into comedy

ON STAGE: Australian comedian Andy Saunders wants to help us all lighten up.

Part of NORPA's Lismore Laughs 2017

Midnight Oil disappoints Northern Rivers fans

The iconic Aussie rock group Midnight Oil

Biggest world tour in 30 years will not reach our stages

Casino cattle report: Yarding down, cheaper prices

The yarding was down 840 on the previous week

Krystal clear dispute over parking for adult store owner

KRYSTAL CLEAR: Owner of Krystal Adult Store Stephen Keen with the van and signage in question.

Van owner claims bullying tactics by council

Club facing closure calls on the community for help

Manager of the Dunoon and Distrct Sports and Recreation Centre, Andrew Hicks, is confident but not complacent about the future of the club.

"It would be a real tragedy for it to not survive"

Getting back to business by having lunch

Richmond Valley Council's general manager wants to thank small business.

Richmond Valley Council is hosting a lunch for all business owners

Upgrade to saleyards moving closer to start date

Entrance to Casino Saleyards.

Project is in final design stage and theplanning approvals to follow

Gavin Arthur was farewelled at Brunswick today

Gavin Arthur was farewelled at Brunswick on Febuary 18, 2017.

Gavin Arthur was farewelled at Brunswick on Febuary 18, 2017.

Lennox Head fire

Lennox Head Fire update 18/02/17

Lennox Head Fire update 18/02/17

Lennox Head fire

**MUST CREDIT** An out of control fire burns north of Lennox Head.

The fire along The Coast Road at Broken Head has flared up, jumped containment...

Dunedin's Otago Museum Tropical Forest

The entrance to the Otago Museum

The Butterfly enclosure in the Otago museum is a popular part of their Discovery...

Get in the swim in Dunedin

Surfers get ready to take on the waves at St Clair beach in Dunedin.

From the Moana Pool, to the beach at St Clair, there's plenty of places to get wet...

Cadbury World in Dunedin

Cadbury World is located in the centre of Dunedin, New Zealand, at the Cadbury factory site. The visitor centre is a colourful and educational environment with chocolate-themed displays where you can learn about the history of Cadbury and chocolate through the ages. The Cadbury Tour is a must-do while in Dunedinjust look for the purple silo or follow the scent of chocolaty goodness drifting over the city.

Take a tour of the Cadbury Factory in the heart of Dunedin where every step has...

Fire fighters at Broken Head fire 2

Fire fighters at the Broken Head blaze on Saturday.

Fire fighters at Broken Head fire

Fire fighters at Broken Head bush fire (1)

Gavin Arthur's ashes scattered at Brunswick on Saturday, February 18, 2017.

Gavin Arthur's ashes scattered at Brunswick on Saturday, February 18, 2017.

Fabulous fruits make sweet treat

Get some hot tips for great panna cotta, and chef shares favourite food memories.

Toyota HiLux Double Cab SR5 long term review final report

IN ITS ELEMENT: Over our three month 3000km test, the Toyota HiLux SR5 was at its best as an off-road plaything and workhorse load-lugger. As a daily driver though it reminded it was still a truck...

After 3000km we give our final report on HiLux life

Which ingredients should you look for in beauty products?

Model Holly Russell shows off some natural beauty products.

Going natural not so hard with this list

TV show provides reality check on coupling

Sean Hollands and Susan Rawlings pictured after their wedding on the TV series Married At First Sight.

Many say 'I do' without important discussions about shared values

How a change of diet saved my life

HEALTHY: Natasha Horvath is a picture of health after adopting an Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) diet.

Mentally, emotionally and physically I was a mess and falling apart

Mum, Granny shocked at Mackay couple's wedding

NEWLYWEDS: Blake and Tanya Tulloch tied the knot on a secluded beach at Shoal Point.

'My mum thought we were pulling some sort of New Year's Eve joke'

Star Wars: The Last Jedi mystery already solved

A KEY mystery surrounding the title of episode eight in the Star Wars franchise has just been solved.

Kids' game "full of f**king paedophiles" according to dad

A mortified dad has expressed serious concerns over an online game

Lisa Marie Presley's ex caught with child pics: court

Lisa Marie Presley, at right, and her husband, Michael Lockwood back in 2010. FILE

Lisa Marie, 49, claimed she was left “sick to her stomach”

Robert Irwin introduces Jimmy Fallon to wild guests

Robert Irwin introduces Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon to a cuddly sloth.

ROBERT Irwin continues Steve's legacy.

Clarence River island paradise selling for $5M

Former Ballina councillor Margaret Howes is selling her island getaway.

GALLERY: Tropical getaway with beaches and airstrip put on market.

Bidding could start at $1.4M for sought after property

Farrell McCrohon's Jojo Newby rides on a property recently listed at Buccarumbi

One of largest rural properties on market to go under hammer today

What $11.9m can get you on Coast's most exclusive street

29-31 Wyuna Drive Noosaville Qld 4566

This is what a cool $11.9m can get you

How a first home buyer built house with no deposit

NEARLY THERE: Construction on the first house to home orphans at Umoja began in January.



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His home will be completed later this year.

$1.5m Northern Rivers boutique tourist farm up for sale

The unique Black Sheep Farm near Nimbin is up for sale.

The property hasn't been up for sale since the 80s

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No time to respond to job applicants? Google CEO does.

Girl, 7, delighted to get personal response from Google boss

South dominates manufacturing grants applications

State Development Minister Anthony Lynham praised Maryborough's Downer Rail.

Most manufacturing grants applications from southern Queensland

New Rocky mine plans revealed, up to 500 workers needed

JOBS, JOBS, JOBS: A mine that will eventually have the capacity to employ 500 workers is opening in CQ.

BOSS OF yet-to-be-built coal mine will hire CQ workers.

'Please, for god's sake give me a job': An old man's plea

James Lindley has finished his 6th university degree and is now looking for a new project to keep him occupied.

WATCH: 77-year-old opens up about a life with no purpose

Too hot to work: apprenticeships go begging

Sunshine Coast carpentry apprentice Amelia Robertson slogs it out on the job.

Vacancies rise with the mercury

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Mercedes-AMG C 63 S Cabriolet road test and review

OPENING HOURS: Mercedes-AMG C 63 S Cabriolet’s 375kW/700Nm bi-turbo V8 helps wind-in-the-hair drivers hit 100kmh in 4.1 seconds.

AMG’s $180k C 63 S Cabrio brings V8 thrills and topless elegance

Our best-selling city car is ready for a refresh

GT-LINE: Next generation Picanto has been shown in Europe, including with desirably sporty GT-Line kit. We're yet to learn if Australia will offer this option and a fruitier turbo engine for the new Picanto.

Value-packed next gen Kia Picanto arrivng by mid-year

Subaru Impreza 2.0i-S Hatch road test and review

WELL-OPTIONED Subaru's Impreza in higher specification 2.0i-S guise features excellent cabin features and cutting edge safety to go with a quality chassis.

The new Impreza offers impressive all-wheel-drive security and value

HSV's anniversary range celebrates 30 years of performance

POWER PLAYERS: 30 Years editions of Maloo, ClubSport, Senator and GTS bring power gains, revised suspensions and fresh styling

More power and torque for HSV's 30 Years specials

What is Autonomous Emergency Braking and can we trust it?

It's possible all new cars will feature AEB in the near future, but is your car braking for you always a good thing? It's clever tech, but not perfect yet.

Are you ready for your car to take control of braking for you?

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