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Luke Mortimer is the editor of News Corp’s northern NSW team. He has covered a wide range of topics including crime, court, business, politics and community news during his time as a journalist. He has worked in Queensland and NSW since joining the industry in 2012.

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Police & Courts

Tweed/Byron Police arrested three teens after an alleged pursuit in a stolen car on Saturday. Picture: Supplied

Teen trio charged after alleged Tweed police pursuit

Police have charged three teens – one aged just 15 – after they allegedly led officers on a chase through the Tweed in a VW snatched in Queensland.

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Evan Faulks has been arrested on the Gold Coast and accused of directing a US-Australia meth and coke ring for infamous Sydney surf gang the Bra Boys.

Bra Boys linked to $12.6m US-Australia drug import scheme

A pro surfer has been arrested on the Gold Coast and accused of directing a US-Australia meth and coke ring for infamous Sydney surf gang the Bra Boys, while his partner also faces charges.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA , NSW Police Force general generic stock GV breaking news police tape image at the Headquarters in Surry Hills, Sydney Australia. Picture: NCA Newswire / Gaye Gerard

Ex-cop charged with sexual assault of teen girl

NSW Police have arrested a former senior constable at Tweed Heads and charged him with sexually assaulting a girl while on duty.

Regional News

Homicide Squad probing man’s death in custody

A critical incident investigation has been launched after a man was arrested and died inside a northern NSW police station today.

Gold Coast

Are these the most GC stories ever?

Kids catching bull sharks, pro surfers losing their cool, colourful characters, influencers behaving badly, streakers and council controversy – the GC has it all. See the year’s wackiest stories

Gold Coast

Lifesaver Peter Callick assists an intoxicated schoolie while fellow patrol member Michal Tumula watches on

FULL LIST: Gold Coast’s most dramatic clubbie rescues

They are the unsung saviours on the sand – donating their time to keep a watchful eye over our beaches. Some rescues have been successful but tragically – others have not. SEE THE LIST

Police & Courts

Jack Crittle, 26, died after a single vehicle accident near Coffs Harbour. The crash is thought to have happened on November 25, though the wreckage was not discovered until November 28. Picture: gofundme

‘Our hearts are breaking’: Grief for North Coast crash victim

Tears and tributes have flowed for a young northern NSW man who died after a tragic – and for a time, undiscovered – Pacific Motorway crash near Coffs Harbour.

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Byron Bay Fire, December 2022. Picture: Jackson Whitney

Cops probe suspicious Byron op shop blaze

Police have launched investigations into a suspicious fire which caused extensive damage to a Byron Bay shop. Here’s the latest.

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Scrapyard blaze at Grafton from the air. Picture: Jackson Whitney

Toxic blaze: Police chase men in ute as huge scrap fire rages on

Firefighters have undergone a marathon battle to control a big fire in a scrap yard near Grafton, which has been fuelled by more than 1000 vehicles. Check out the incredible photos.

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The scene of the crash on the Pacific Motorway about 15 minutes south of Coffs Harbour. Picture: Frank Redward

Grisly find: Man discovered dead long after crash

The man found dead on the side of the road after a horror motorway crash south of Coffs Harbour was undiscovered for almost four days. Here’s the latest.

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