Have a look at this impressive time-lapse of the storm front approaching Tweed Heads, supplied by Seascape Trawler Watch.
Amid the dangerous storm weather, Point Danger Marine Rescue is coordinating the rescue of several people on the Tweed River, including a 14-year-old on a vessel, and three jetskiers.
Several boats have also broken their moorings in the Tweed, with Marine Rescue working to secure them.
If you have any pictures or video of the storm conditions, pop them in the comments below.
Whether it's sunny or stormy today, there's no better time to prepare.
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🐣 Coastal emu alert!
This emu and its chicks were spotted at Tyndale this morning. Thanks to Debbie Newton for capturing this video and sending it in.
Police are investigating a link between a vehicle and a fire that destroyed a commercial premises in River Street in Ballina and the property of residents living above.
At least six people were in the units above the shop at 3.30am.
Olivia Kuhl lives adjacent to the property where her aunty resides in one of two units.
"I woke up to the biggest crash I've ever heard, and a Mercedes ram raided the tobacco next door, and then 35 minutes later it was completely up in flames," she said.
Ms Kuhl said the explosion was caused by a BMW ramming the Mercedes further into the shop.
"I bought a Volkswagen four days ago, that's a pile of ash, and then my father's work truck got half burnt out," she said.
"I can't go to my house, it's a bit surreal.
"My aunty has just lost everything she owned, still a bit shaken actually."
Police are asking anyone with information to come forward.
More to come.
Cinnamon Bun Day
Today is International Cinnamon Bun Day! 😋🥖👨🏾🍳
Farid Shaikh has been busy making and baking hundreds of buns for the Scandinavians of the Northern Rivers to enjoy during fika 🇩🇰 🇸🇪 🇳🇴
Bridie Tanner stopped by his Lismore bakery to find out more. ☕🥯
While the rain forced the cancellation of the Kyogle Show, the pavilion and student judges were still kept busy.
Meteor over Goonellabah
🌠 Did you catch this cool sight on Wednesday evening?
A meteor was spotted over the Northern Rivers. Steve Chapman was kind enough to send us his dashcam footage which captured it beautifully.
When I first came to Baryulgil, I knew this is my Country, my home. | Heywire
Baryulgil is a profound place for Daniella. The Wehlubal land is where she feels connection to Country. But it’s also home to an abandoned asbestos mine.
🎥: Leah White
The Heywire competition is open! Find out more and enter here:
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Making friends was difficult as my English wasn't great. But that all changed when I was asked to be in the school play. | Heywire
When Rose moved from a small rural town in Vietnam to Lismore, she faced challenges making friends. But her passion for drama helped her build confidence and find community.
🎥: Marc Eiden
The 2025 ABC Heywire competition is now open! Find out more: https://ab.co/3ykRDt5
Flood housing
It’s more than two years since record floods hit the Northern Rivers region, and the slow realities of recovery have set in.
As the NSW Reconstruction Authority wades through the difficult task of rehousing flood survivors, the community is taking matters into its own hands.
First Nations Lismore teen Malachi aspiring to be a Paralympian
Lismore teen Malachi is an aspiring First Nations Paralympian. He feels at home when doing athletics.
🎥: Leah White
The Heywire competition is now open! Find out more and enter here: https://ab.co/3ykRDt5
✨ Haiku galore ✨
Just some of the amazing entries we received for our funny, Northern Rivers-related haiku competition to receive a double pass to the Byron Writers Festival!
