10 shocking Coffs Coast traffic offenders exposed
From dramatic drink-drive crashes, to stolen cars and even a drunken quad bike ride – these are some of the shocking traffic offences that have recently come before Coffs Harbour courts.
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Rehab saves serial drink driver from going back to jail
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Fisherman caught red-handed in ‘unsophisticated’ break-in
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Violent offender ‘stomps’ on man’s head in pub brawl
A pub argument escalated into a fight that ended in a man being taken to hospital after he was stomped on.
Tradie slammed for ‘repulsive’ attack on taxi driver
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New festival could give Coffs Cup a run for its money
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Councillors blindsided by $5.6m airport project blowout
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