Fatal cement truck crash on Mid-North Coast
A man is dead – and another in a serious condition – after a horrific smash on the Mid-North Coast involving a cement truck during busy peak hour traffic.
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Ex-army commander with PTSD jailed for ‘uncontrolled violence’
A former serviceman who was active in Afghanistan has a long history of violence in the community. He attacked his partner and a random stranger at a Mid-North Coast van park, a court heard.
‘Annoyed’: Kids falling from beach wall sparks action, TikTok huff
Reports of children hurting themselves falling from a high wall at a popular Mid-North Coast beach have prompted a council to act – annoying one councillor, who longs for the days of fewer lawsuits.
Off-duty specialist cop attacked bouncer at pub, police allege
Police called to a brawl at a Mid-North Coast hotel allegedly discovered one of their own had assaulted a security guard. The accused is no longer employed by NSW Police.
‘Not good’: Delays in case of man charged with assaulting 6yo girl
There has been further delays in the case of a Mid-North Coast man, previously jailed for similar offending, on fresh allegations he indecently assaulted a six-year-old girl. Here’s what we know.
Shark victim’s family speak out for first time in wake of attack
The family of young surfer Kai McKenzie has spoken out publicly for the first time since he was attacked – and his leg completely severed – by a 3m shark this week.
Young surfer loses leg after mauled by 3m shark
A young surfer has lost his leg after being attacked by a three-metre shark during a horror attack at a remote beach.
Builder’s employee siphoned cash, splurged on fake accounts: police
A Mid-North Coast woman allegedly siphoned money from a company she worked for and used phoney Bunnings and Office Works accounts to buy an array of items including herbicide, tools and a phone.
‘Hoping for a miracle’: Popular dad in fight of his life
A Port Macquarie motorcyclist is in the fight of his life after being hit by a car. His wife has spoken of the moment she knew he wouldn’t be coming home, and how their son keeps asking about Daddy.
Ex-taxi driver’s high-range smash up ends in club carpark
A former Taree cabbie was so drunk when he got behind the wheel he crashed into a barrier and was found trying to steer his damaged vehicle after limping it into a club carpark.
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