Fatal Ballina assault caused ‘void that will never be filled’
A court has heard of the “intense grief” caused by a fatal attack as two men involved wait to receive their sentences.
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Patient’s hospital roof fall death prompts major changes
“A lot of work” has been done to improve patient safety at Byron Central Hospital since a 53-year-old man with Down syndrome and dementia fell to his death, an inquest has heard.
Patient found wandering near roundabout before fatal fall
Kelvin James Forrest, who had Down syndrome and symptoms of dementia, had one-on-one supervision for a brief period after being found on a nearby road outside Byron Central Hospital, the inquest into his death has heard.
Elderly woman dies after being struck by car in Ballina
A report will be prepared for the coroner and police are looking into the circumstances of the collision, which involved the woman being knocked back by a vehicle.
‘Profound upheaval’ affected patient before Byron hospital fall
A coronial inquest into the tragic death of 53-year-old Down syndrome man has heard of his rapid decline after the death of his mother, who was regarded as his “rudder”.
Police compile evidence in Nimbin shooting case
A 20-year-old has been remanded in custody charged with discharging a gun in the main street of Nimbin.
Byron cocaine syndicate: ‘possible resolution’ for one accused
A former Home And Away actor, based in Mullumbimby, is charged with being the ringleader of the group which police say was supplying cocaine across the Byron Shire.
Woman charged over North Coast kidnapping plot
A joint investigation by NSW and Queensland police led to the arrest of a 49-year-old woman who was due to face court for allegedly trying to solicit a kidnap.
Corrective Services officer to face trial over shooting death outside hospital
Numulgi man Dwayne Johnstone was being held on remand for charges he was planning to defend when he was fatally shot.
Council dismisses rumour of corruption investigation
Lismore City Council has dismissed “unsubstantiated Facebook rumours” about staff members amid allegations about a supposed investigation by the corruption watchdog.
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