36 children dead: Tragic stories of young lives taken
A teen born to lead. A girl who dreamed of being a doctor. A lad who just got his licence. A boy who loved fishing. We reveal the stories of the 36 children lost to alleged unlawful acts in 2022.
Police & Courts
‘Would have been here today’: Mum’s trauma from daughter’s untimely death
A grieving mum has opened up about the crash that claimed her daughter’s life and what could have saved her, while throwing her support behind a road safety campaign.
‘Like Wolf Creek’: Alleged backpacker rapist to stand trial
Young women from the UK and Germany have given evidence against a former Burnett farmer who will be tried on 17 charges, including multiple charges of rape, sexual assault and deprivation of liberty.
‘Went straight under’: Brother’s warning after Teewah Beach tragedy
The brother of a 21-year-old man swept away while swimming off Teewah Beach has bravely relived the moment the former lifeguard was lost, warning of the unpredictable stretch.
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Man in critical condition after Ballina street brawl
A man has suffered life-threatening injuries following a brawl in Ballina last night.
Family tensions boil over as dad attacks daughter’s partner
A BUNDABERG father has been placed on a good behaviour bond after he pleaded guilty to assaulting his daughter’s boyfriend.
Fresh CCTV released in hunt for accused carjacker
WATCH: Police have released fresh CCTV footage in their search for a man who they believe stole a car early this morning and then another later on.
UPDATE: Police rule out firearms in investigation
Emergency services were called to the scene at 8:30am after reports shots had been fired.
Driver slapped with eight demerit points on Burnett Hwy
The crazy speed a man was busted at along the Burnett Highway.
Human remains found on Mid North Coast beach
A crime scene has been established south of Coffs Harbour.
SCOOPED UP: Police catch ice cream truck thief after crash
A man’s attempt to beat the heat has landed him in police custody after he stole a truck laden with ice cream.
WRAP UP: 15 crimes that hit the Burnett in 2019
We’ve compiled a list of crimes that have occurred in the North Burnett this year.
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