Predatory lowball cash settlements from insurance companies to victims of flood damage are a serious issue, with the peak body for financial counsellors revealing underquoting is rife.
Don't like Mondays? This community has come up with a great reason to get out of bed
As someone living with depression and schizophrenia, Mondays have always been a struggle for Fiona Stone. But now the Grafton musician has found a way to "kick-start the week".
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You've heard of a sea change, but how about an island change and barefoot schooling?
Former rugby union Wallaby Adrian "Moose" Skeggs grew up playing in nature and going to school barefoot on remote Lord Howe Island. Here's why he has returned to his childhood home to raise his son.
Photo shows A man stands with a young boy sitting on his shoulder, both giving the thumbs up sign, with a mountainous island behind them.This road was washed away three years ago — why hasn't it been repaired?
Many regional councils are still waiting for the expert and government reviews required to make repairs, but the frequency of disasters means no-one is available to see them through.
Photo shows A road destroyed by a land slipGrinspoon's first album in 12 years — whatever, whatever — arrives at the perfect time
From a surprise Jack White release to the latest from Aussie music mainstays, here's five albums worth your time this week.
Photo shows Four members of Aussie band Grinspoon pose in suits on white photo screen.Ekka parade cancelled as heavy rain falls across south-east Queensland and northern NSW
A number of roads are closed and emergency services have received numerous calls for assistance amid record monthly rain totals, but the BOM says respite is on the way.
Photo shows A flooded showground field.After 35 years, Bluesfest is coming to an end
Bluesfest has been a hugely popular musical celebration every Easter for over 35 years. Next year it all comes to an end.
Photo shows A large crowd of people watching a band with their hands up in the airRecord-breaking rain falls in northern NSW ahead of a further soaking
A coastal trough is expected to extend from Queensland to the NSW north coast on Tuesday evening and the SES is warning people to be prepared.
Photo shows An aerial photo of flooded fieldsDistance education teachers to be transferred as department looks into 'irregularities' in numbers
An audit of Southern Cross School of Distance Education by the education department finds the school is overstaffed, resulting in 17.8 full-time equivalent teaching positions being transferred to other schools.
Photo shows Queensland distance education student Bryce Magerl, 7, sits at a desk on a computer.Challenges arise as renewable energy gathers speed in country NSW
Landholders have knocked back tens of thousands of dollars to host turbines as about 40 per cent of approved renewable projects do not proceed to completion.
Photo shows Wind towers on a ridge at sunsetCommuter relief after 2,500pc bus fare increase scrapped
Relief for commuters as NSW government backtracks on a plan to cut regional bus subsidies. The move would have seen fares jump from $2.50 to $65 on some south and north coast routes.
Photo shows Backpacker walking into bus with Premier company logo along the sideBus users stunned as ticket price rises from $2.50 to $65 on route used by thousands
The Minns government is being urged to reconsider its decision to cut regional bus subsidies which drastically increases fares and limits transportation options for thousands of passengers on the state's south and north coasts.
Photo shows Backpacker walking into bus with Premier company logo along the sideHigh school students open pop-up barbershop
Students at Richmond River High in Lismore have been learning a new trade, opening a pop-up barbershop.
Has Video Duration: 3 minutes 58 seconds.Power surge leaves appliances smoking, while insurance companies leave residents fuming
Byron Bay residents are wrangling with insurers and an energy company after a power surge leaves appliances sizzling and smoking, costing some householders over $100,000.
Photo shows man looking into washing machine17-year-old Malachi dreams of representing Australia at the Brisbane 2032 Paralympics.
Malachi has won so many medals and trophies, he’s running out of places to put them. The Lismore teen's passion is for all things athletics, and his ultimate goal is to reach the Paralympics in Brisbane in 2032.
Has Video Duration: 2 minutes 17 seconds.Javelin is in the blood for Malachi and the local athletics track is his second home
Malachi, 17, dreams of representing Australia at Brisbane 2032 Paralympics. The Games may be eight years away, but he trains every day at the athletics track in his hometown of Lismore.
Photo shows boy looks directly into the camera. He wears a green and gold Australian athletics uniform. he is in a crouching position.Community members occupy flood-affected homes amid rental shortage in Lismore
As the NSW Reconstruction Authority wades through the difficult task of rehousing residents two years on from the Lismore floods, some in the community are taking matters into their own hands.
Photo shows Moving Back In, Lismore Floods: Fencing with wooden boards leaning against it surrounds a house.Has Video Duration: 1 minute 58 seconds.30-year fight ends in development approval for controversial site on NSW north coast
The NSW Land and Environment Court upholds an appeal by developer Goldcoral, paving the way for stage one of the Iron Gates subdivision at Evans Head.
Photo shows Land clearing at Iron GatesMurderer sentenced to 18 years' prison for 'savage' attack on sleeping teenager
The mother of a NSW teenager murdered in his bed says "true evil exists" as the 21-year-old killer is sentenced to prison.
Photo shows Young man with long curly hair wearing a black cap, sitting on a couch holding a new born baby.Mother of teen stabbed in his bed tells court she 'cannot unsee the horror' of murder scene
Ned Gronow, 17, was fatally attacked while he slept in his parents' NSW home in 2022. As his killer, Rayne Aylward, awaits his sentence, Ned's parents have told the Supreme Court of the pain of their loss.
Photo shows Young man with long curly hair wearing a black cap, sitting on a couch holding a new born baby.Byron Bay used to have a 'magic' about it — then sea changers steamrolled the locals
Cafe owner Phil Taylor spent 20 years in Byron Bay for its surf and vibrant lifestyle, but he's recently chosen to move closer to the city for a fraction of the price.
Photo shows A surfer rides a wave in front of homes beneath a lighthouse