Category: Headlines
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TINKLER REACHES 11TH HOUR SETTLEMENT
Nathan Tinkler has avoided a long-running royalty dispute after reaching an 11th hour settlement with former business partner Matthew Higgins. Mr Higgin’s barrister Douglas Savage told the Supreme Court in Brisbane today his client and Mr Tinkler had settled their dispute over royalty distribution for the Middlemount coal mine in central Queensland. The Australian Tax…
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TWO BODIES FOUND AT GOLD COAST HOME
Police are investigating after two bodies were discovered at a house in Ashmore on the Gold Coast. Regional Crime Coordinator Brian Swan says a family member found the body of a 28-year-old man early this morning and called police. When emergency services arrived at the house they also discovered the body of a 53-year-old woman…
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LUCKY ESCAPE FOR THREE FISHERMEN AT HARRINGTON
Three commerical fishermen somehow escaped serious injury, when their trawler ran aground at Harrington on the mid north coast this morning. The men made it to shore safely, using a surfboard and lifeboats.
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TORBAY RESIGNS FROM NSW PARLIAMENT
Richard Torbay has resigned from his Northern Tablelands seat in NSW parliament. It comes after news last night that Torbay had withdrawn as the Nationals candidate for the federal seat of New England at the request of the party. Nationals state chairman Niall Blair says new information has come to light over the past 24-hours…
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HUNDREDS OF CANNABIS PLANTS FOUND
Police have uncovered a large cannabis crop hidden in national parkland near Armidale. They say the assault of an undercover officer who was monitoring the site, could hold the key to catching those behind the plants.
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GRANTO’S WHEELS KEEP TURNING FOR CHARITY
When it comes to charity and helping people, some people are shameless self promoters, while others just get on with the job quietly. Lake Macquarie’s Grant O’Henley falls into the latter. This Sunday he’ll ride his bike around Lake Macquarie, not once, but twice, a journey of nearly 170 kilometres. He’ll raise close to $10,000…
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REMEMBERING SENIOR CONSTABLE RIXON
Today marks one year since the tragic death of Tamworth police officer David Rixon. His wife Fiona has thanked the community for its unwavering support – as a memorial plaque was unveiled in the highway patrolman’s honour.
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HIP HOP SENSATION TAKES NATIONAL CROWN
Most seven-year-olds are performers – but this next one really knows how to entertain a crowd. Joe Dufty has been dancing since the tender age of four, now he’s been crowned a national hip hop champion.
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GOVERNOR GENERAL VISITS FLOOD VICTIMS IN GRAFTON
The water may be receding across northern New South Wales, but the massive clean-up has only just begun. Today the Governor General stopped by Grafton to thank SES volunteers, and lift the spirits of those who have been forced out of their homes.
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TWEED HOSPITAL LOSES PART OF ITS ROOF
Richmond-Tweed SES has confirmed that Tweed Hospital has lost part of its roof, the damage caused by the wild weather. Local Rural Fire Service crews are assisting.