Defence hints at plea bargain after elderly man allegedly bashed to death
A Lismore man is in negotiations after police arrested and charged him with murder following the alleged bashing death of an elderly man in his home. Here’s the latest.
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Man accused of murdering mum awaits post-mortem police probe
A post-mortem report is delaying the case of a man accused of murdering his mother following the shocking discovery of her body in a car boot near a popular northern New South Wales holiday park.
Serial offender allegedly busted with stolen tools, cash, knife
A serial Northern Rivers offender allegedly stole $5k from another man’s home and was busted with a knife in a public place, according to police.
Operation nets Northern NSW thieves, drug offenders
A crime crackdown across the Northern Rivers has seen five charged and 27 infringements issued in Lismore and Goonellabah under Operation Rapina.
Alleged six-hour siege at knifepoint: Accused to fight charges
A Tweed Heads man intends to fight allegations he holed up in a Ballina motel and held a woman and child at knifepoint for six hours as police swarmed the scene.
Thief jailed after wild crime spree
In a scene ripped straight from Grand Theft Auto, a man has been jailed after a wild crime spree and pursuit, in which he stole tools, destroyed vehicles and rammed a cop car as they pursued him in a stolen Land Cruiser.
Family mourns loss of dedicated nurse, father
A Northern Rivers dad who died unexpectedly at the age of 51 is being remembered as a selfless nurse whose “love for his family never wavered” as his passing leaves “an aching hole” in the hearts of his loved ones.
Coward jailed after publicly bashing partner
A cowardly man has been jailed after he convinced his new partner to move to Nimbin with him before bashing her in the street.
Realtor to fight child abuse allegations at trial
A Northern Rivers realtor has pleaded guilty to sending indecent content to a child however denies claims he repeatedly sexually touched the child. Here is the latest.
Warrant issued after hoon’s 200km/h cop chase on north coast
A warrant has been issued for a 20-year-old Northern NSW man who took police on a 200km/h police pursuit over the Easter long weekend.
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